The Highland region of Scotland is in terms of area, the biggest whisky producing region. It extends from the Orkney Islands in the far North, down to just above Edinburgh and Glasgow. Scotland is home to many islands, and this section includes the six whisky producing Islands - The Orkney Islands, Lewis, Mull, Skye, Jura and Arran. If you are looking for whisky from the isle of Islay, please click here.
The Highland region currently has around 39 active and producing distillery along with several defunct distilleries that have closed over the years. The Highland style incredibly diverse, traversing from light, delicate and floral flavours through to the hearty and robust style many associate with this part of the country.
Highland Region
Ardmore 'Adelphi' 1996 / 21 years old 61%
Region: Highland
Strength: 61%
Volume: 700ml
$289.00
Distilled in 1996 at the Ardmore distillery in Aberdeenshire, this single cask bottling comes from the famed independent bottlers, Adelphi. Drawn and bottled from a refill Hogshead cask, the character of Ardmore's peat-smoked barley comes through immediately - faintly herbal (parsley, fresh hay) and a thread of charred, ashy wood and a mineralic...
Ardmore 'Gordon & MacPhail' 1987 / 30 years old 56.9%
Region: Highland
Strength: 56.9%
Volume: 700ml
$731.00
At 30 years old, this new Ardmore is the oldest we have had from the distillery, laid down to mature in 1987 in a single refill American oak hogshead cask. The peated spirit of the distillery has been greatly softened by time - green apple and tropical fruit notes are dominant, with a touch of pepper and pink grapefruit, coming around to a hint ...
Ardmore 'Gordon and MacPhail' 1996 / 2013 43%
Region: Highland
Strength: 43%
Volume: 700ml
$159.00
Ardmore Distillery was built in 1898 by Adam Teacher to ensure a good supply of whisky for Teachers blended whisky. A surprisingly smoky highland malt, with chewy malt-chocolate elements, dark stewed fruits combined with a distinctive wood-smoke character. Rich sherry influences with hints of stewed fruits snf charrd oak. The Palate has balck pe...
Ardmore 'Legacy' 40%
Ardmore 'Legacy' 40%
Region: Highland
Strength: 40%
Volume: 700ml
$86.00
Made with 80% peated and 20% unpeated malt, this is an example of the distinctive style of whisky made at the Ardmore distillery. Amongst the peatiest and smokiest whiskies made on the mainland, it carries aromas of creamy toasted oak, caramel and sooty peat smoke which carries onto the palate with malt-cereal flavours, vanilla and spice.
Arran 'Port Cask Finish' 50%
Arran 'Port Cask Finish' 50%
Region: Highland
Strength: 50%
Volume: 700ml
$105.00
Notes of dried fruits, hazelnuts and mandarin oranges can be found in this Arran that has spent the last part of its maturation in Port casks.
Arran 'Sauternes Cask Finish' 50%
Region: Highland
Strength: 50%
Volume: 700ml
$108.00
After initially maturing in traditional oak casks for approximately 8 years, The Arran Single Malt in this bottling was finished in a selection of Sauternes wine casks sourced from an artisan producer of this iconic Bordeaux sweet white wine. There are notes of Honeysuckle, melon and marzipan on the nose, which continues to develope on the palat...
Balblair 1991 Vintage 46%
Balblair 1991 Vintage 46%
Region: Highland
Strength: 46%
Volume: 700ml
$230.70
Nestled just outside the quaint Highland village of Edderton, Balblair is well known for its rich and fruity style of whisky. The third release of their 1991 vintage, this particular bottling was created using a combination of American oak ex-bourbon casks and Spanish oak ex-sherry butts. Initially the aroma is full of rich citrus fruit with hin...
Balblair 2000 Vintage 46%
Balblair 2000 Vintage 46%
Region: Highland
Strength: 46%
Volume: 700ml
$134.50
This new vintage release from the Balblair distillery was selected from both American and European oak casks that were filled in the year 2000. Maturing for almost 18 years, the aroma is classic Balblair - baked red apples, vanilla and sweet, ripe tropical fruit. The palate is beautifully rounded and silky, with an oily feel that carries similar...
Balblair 2005 Vintage 46%
Balblair 2005 Vintage 46%
Region: Highland
Strength: 46%
Volume: 700ml
$108.00
This is the latest vintage release from Balblair, selected solely from casks laid down in 2005. Matured from a selection of American oak barrels, this is a great example of a light and delicate Balblair. Fragrant and soft notes of vanilla (from the American oak), green apples and sweet oranges mingles with an aromatic floral note with a very fai...
Ballechin 'Straight From The Cask' Bordeaux 2005 / 12 years old 56.2% 500ml
Region: Highland
Strength: 56.2%
Volume: 500ml
$135.90
One of the most popular peated whiskies at DramFest 2018, this 'Straight From The Cask' bottling comes from a sister cask to the one at the event in March. Lightly medicinal to start, it has a rich combination of caramelised dark fruits - plum and nectarines roasted with brown sugar, and a background of herbal peat smoke. The fruit flavours come...
Ben Nevis 'Old Particular' 2006 / 12 years old 48.4%
Region: Highland
Strength: 48.4%
Volume: 700ml
$118.80
This Old Particular Bottling from Ben Nevis Distillery is 12 years old and 48.4% in strength. The nose starts out with honeycomb and surprising notes of damp grass. Toffee and chocolate covered coconut flakes, which move into an earthy note makes for a balanced palate. The finish is long with notes of spiciness, poached pears and vanilla essence...
Ben Nevis 10 years old 46%
Ben Nevis 10 years old 46%
Region: Highland
Strength: 46%
Volume: 700ml
$89.80
Ben Nevis is a classic west coast Highland dram from Fort William, right below the Ben (mountain) itself. Very rich and deep to start with a medley of golden syrup, orangey marmalade and a thread of mocha-chocolate in the background. A wonderfully old-fashioned style of whisky that is not often seen these days.
Cambus 'Sovereign' 1988 / 29 years old 45.9%
Region: Highland
Strength: 45.6%
Volume: 700ml
$242.30
Hunter Laing's 'Sovereign' range is comprised of special single grain scotch whisky releases. This particular release is from the now closed Cambus distillery. It is from a single refill hogshead barrel and bottled at cask strength of 45.6%. Distilled in September 1988 and bottled in April 2018, this is a 29 year old whisky. The notes on the nos...
Clynelish 'Gordon & MacPhail' 1989 / 28 years old 49.3%
Region: Highland
Strength: 49.3%
Volume: 700ml
$529.10
Distilled in 1989 at the Clynelish distillery in the village of Brora, this new release comes from Gordon & MacPhail's newly revamped Connoisseurs Choice range. Showing the distinctive spirit character of the distillery, this bottling has an aroma of brown sugar (melted with butter) and tropical fruits, building to ginger and ripe pear. The ...
Clynelish 'Signatory' 1995 / 22 years old 56.3%
Region: Highland
Strength: 56.3%
Volume: 700ml
$275.00
The Clynelish distillery releases by Signatory Vintage are among our most sought-after, with the classic representation of the distillery style: molasses-rich brown sugar, fragrant beeswax and honeycomb aromas, with an oily, waxy and distinctive mouthfeel and texture. Wonderfully full-bodied, rounded and extremely complex, Clynelish is a single ...
Clynelish 'Signatory' 2008 / 10 years old 46%
Region: Highland
Strength: 46%
Volume: 700ml
$86.00
The Clynelish distillery bottlings from Signatory are among our most popular, with their cask selections displaying the classic Clynelish style - waxy and aromatic with malted barley drizzled with honey, tinned pears, brown sugar and just a subtle hint of tropical fruits. A full and mouth-coating palate is the signature of the distillery, giving...
Cu Bocan 2006 Gift pack with glass 46%
Region: Highland
Strength: 46%
Volume: 700ml
$112.00
Cu Bocan is the name of the lightly peated whisky made at the Tomatin distillery, named after the 'black dog', a mythical hellhound said to roam the area near Tomatin. Though it is made with peated barley, the smoke is well balanced and soft, with coconut, citrus and nutty flavours more obvious than the warming, gentle smokyness throughout.
Cu Bocan 46%
Cu Bocan 46%
Region: Highland
Strength: 46%
Volume: 700ml
$82.00
Cu Bocan is the name of the lightly peated whisky made at the Tomatin distillery, named after the 'black dog', a mythical hellhound said to roam the area near Tomatin. Though it is made with peated barley, the smoke is well balanced and soft, with coconut, citrus and nutty flavours more obvious than the warming, gentle smokyness throughout.
Dalmore 'Cigar Malt Reserve' 44%
Dalmore 'Cigar Malt Reserve' 44%
Region: Highland
Strength: 44%
Volume: 700ml
$218.00
Crafted by renowned Master Blender Richard Patterson, the Dalmore Cigar malt is supposed to be paired with the finest cigars, and offers complimentary flavours like cinnamon, vanilla, orange zest and toffee. Combined from just three cask types that include 30 year old oloroso sherry matured whisky, this is a typical Patterson gem - unbelievabl...
Dalmore 15 years old 40%
Dalmore 15 years old 40%
Region: Highland
Strength: 40%
Volume: 700ml
$155.00
The Dalmore distillery is situated just north of Inverness, and this expression is the traditional example of the style made at Dalmore. This single malt whisky is rich and full of spices from 15 years of maturation in a combination of 3 different sherry casks, with a flavour of dried fruit, orange marmalade and Christmas spices throughout. A sm...
Dalmore 18 years old 43%
Dalmore 18 years old 43%
Region: Highland
Strength: 43%
Volume: 700ml
$274.00
A huge, sumptuous Dalmore with big rich fruity notes, plenty of citrus and chocolate too. A real treat of a Dalmore for fans of big, lush whisky.
Dalmore King Alexander III 40%
Dalmore King Alexander III 40%
Region: Highland
Strength: 40%
Volume: 700ml
$406.00
A mixture of cask types and ages make up this extraordinary Dalmore. A feast of aromas ranging from red fruits, sherry, chocolate, citrus and spices, along with vanilla and nuts. A perfect end-of-the night dram.
Dalwhinnie 15 years old 43%
Dalwhinnie 15 years old 43%
Region: Highland
Strength: 43%
Volume: 700ml
$95.00
Dalwhinnie is one of the 'classic malts' of Scotland, chosen as a fine example of the Highland Scotch whisky style. Dalwhinnie is soft whisky, with heather-honey sweetness and a delicate spice that is joined by a touch of vanilla and a subtle note of peat smoke in the background.
Deanston 'Signatory' 2006 / 11 years old 64.7%
Region: Highland
Strength: 64.7%
Volume: 700ml
$169.50
Distilled in 2006 at the Deanston distillery on the banks of the river Teith was bottled after 11 years of maturation. Bottled at its natural cask strength of way 64.7%, it has aromas of dried apricots, warm orange marmalade and freshly baked vanilla sponge, dusted with icing sugar. Without water, this is a dram with plenty of kick - big notes o...
