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.Â
Highland Region
Glenglassaugh 'Gordon & MacPhail' 1986 / 2015 46%
Region: Highland
Strength: 46%
Volume: 700ml
$768.00
This whisky was distilled at Glenglassaugh distillery in 1986. This is a special year as this was the last year Glenglassaugh distillery was in production for more than 20 years. Bottled by independent bottlers Gordon and MacPhail, this whisky is 46% and has been matured in a bourbon barrel.
Highland Park 'Gordon & MacPhail' 1989 / 51.1%
Region: Highland
Strength: 51.1%
Volume: 700ml
$824.00
From Highland Park distillery in the Orkney Islands, comes this 30 year old whisky. This whisky has been maturing in a refill sherry butt and bottled at 51.1%. The nose offers up notes of toffee, coffee beans with a zesty citrus note. The palate has warming notes of pepper, orange and dark chocolate. The finish is long with big fruit notes which...
Inchmurrin 18 years old 46%
Inchmurrin 18 years old 46%
Region: Highland
Strength: 46%
Volume: 700ml
$137.00
Inchmurrin whisky is produced at the Loch Lomond distillery, situated at the southern end of the Loch. This 18 year old single malt shows its time in the casks with a woody nature, offering spices and oak flavours. There is a grassy tone to the whisky, combined with soft tropical fruit and citrus as well. A well-rounded and gentle introduction t...
Old Pulteney 'Huddart' 46%
Old Pulteney 'Huddart' 46%
Region: Highland
Strength: 46%
Volume: 700ml
$92.00
Finished in ex-peated casks after an initial maturation in ex-bourbon, this brand new expression from Old Pulteney wafts fragrant mellow wood smoke from the glass with honey and oily leather, developing into crisp green apple, creamy vanilla and a hint of burnt toffee. On the palate, freshly-ground spices and vanilla balance the subtle notes of ...
Tullibardine '228' Burgundy Finish 43%
Region: Highland
Strength: 43%
Volume: 700ml
$99.00
For about 12 months, Tullibardine Sovereign has been finished off in Chateau de Chassagne Montrachet Red Burgundy Casks, which are 228 litres in size. This creates a ruby colour to this whisky with vanilla, light chocolate flavours, a creamy richness and hints of red summer fruit.
Wolfburn 'Kylver Series' III 50%
Wolfburn 'Kylver Series' III 50%
Region: Highland
Strength: 50%
Volume: 700ml
$295.00
Situated on the rugged north coast of Scotland, the Wolfburn distillery has a unique a distinctive style, a reflection of its Caithness surroundings and the rich history of the area. The Kylver series are annual limited editions, which were created to showcase some of the more distinctive casks from the distillery. Each have been named after a b...
Wolfburn 'Langskip' 58%
Wolfburn 'Langskip' 58%
Region: Highland
Strength: 58%
Volume: 700ml
$98.00
Langskip, a norse word for Longship, is the latest release from Scotland's far-north distillery, Wolfburn. This is the first high-strength whisky from the distillery, offering fruity and aromatic notes of dried apple, raisins and dates and rich fruit cake. The palate has maple syrup, dark chocolate and fruit and nut mix. A fading vanilla-sweet f...
Edradour 'Ballechin' 10 years old 46%
Region: Highland
Strength: 46%
Volume: 700ml
$94.00
Ballechin is the name Edradour gives its heavily peated spirit, and this release is their new standard expression bottled after 10 years of maturation. The peat character of this is remarkably Islay-like, with a rich earthy smoke, ginger spice, and amazingly even a hint of coastal, farmyard aromas. A standout example of the non-Islay peated style.
Glenfarclas 12 years old 43% 200ml
Region: Highland
Strength: 43%
Volume: 200ml
$29.00
The Glenfarclas 12 years old is an inviting amber-gold colored whisky that has notes of dried fruit, hints of chocolate, toffee and a lovely spicyness on the finish. A perfect introduction to a richer single malt Scotch whisky, and one that is beloved by fans of the classic Speyside style. This 200ml bottle makes for a fantastic gift or perfect ...
Deanston 18 years old 46.3%
Deanston 18 years old 46.3%
Region: Highland
Strength: 46.3%
Volume: 700ml
$225.00
This 18 year old Deanston has been matured in Hogsheads before a finishing period in 1st fill former Kentucky Bourbon barrels which produces a soft and approchable dram with sweet vanilla, honey and toffee flavours.
Glenglassaugh 'Evolution' 50%
Glenglassaugh 'Evolution' 50%
Region: Highland
Strength: 50%
Volume: 700ml
$106.00
This 2nd release of whisky from the re-opened Glenglassaugh distillery comes from first fill American oak barrels and is bottled at 50% and without filtration. Sweet buttery vanilla mingles with caramelised pears, green apples and a hint of nutty, earthyness with a subtle hint of coastal sea-air.
Tullibardine '500' Sherry Finish 43%
Region: Highland
Strength: 43%
Volume: 700ml
$97.50
This new Tullibardine has been finished in the finest Spanish sherry casks which adds a dimension of toffee, dried fruits and orange peel flavours and a distinct waxyness on the palate that runs into a peppery spicey wood.
Glengoyne 10 years old 200ml 43%
Region: Highland
Strength: 43%
Volume: 200ml
$37.00
Perched on the border which separates the Lowlands and Highlands of Scotland, Glengoyne distillery is famous for producing a soft and complex style with not a trace of peatsmoke. Glengoyne distillery uses predominantly Ex-Sherry casks for maturation, and this expression features a balance a orchard fruits, toffee, and nuttiness.
Glengoyne 'Cask Strength' Batch #007 58.9%
Region: Highland
Strength: 58.9%
Volume: 700ml
$117.00
Perched on the border which separates the Lowlands and Highlands of Scotland, Glengoyne distillery is famous for producing a soft and complex style with not a trace of peat smoke. Glengoyne uses predominantly ex-Sherry casks for maturation and this expression uses both European and American oak, first-fill Sherry butts. Bottled at cask strength ...
Glenglassaugh 'Torfa' Heavily Peated 50%
Region: Highland
Strength: 50%
Volume: 700ml
$108.00
Torfa is the all new peated expression from Portsoy's Glenglassaugh distillery. Sweet fragrant bonfire smoke swirls around delicate fruit sweetness and touches of sea salt, with marzipan (wedding cake icing) and tart redcurrants in the finish. An exceptionally good peaty whisky, it is well suited for those who enjoy malts from some of Scotland's...
Royal Lochnagar 12 Years Old 'Game of Thrones House Baratheon' 40%
Region: Highland
Strength: 40%
Volume: 700ml
$151.00
The pale amber colour of this single malt is light & delicate just like the aromas of this 12 year old Royal Lochnagar which develops soft notes of oak before moving into hints of banana foster with caramelised turbinado sugar. On the palate it's sweet on the opening with layers of liquorice and rich, creamy vanilla coffee. A long finish wit...
Glenglassaugh 1973 / 42 years old #1865 40.5%
Region: Highland
Strength: 40.5%
Volume: 700ml
$3,800.00
Distilled in 1973, this single cask, cask-strength bottling is from the 2nd 'Rare Cask' releases from the Glenglassaugh distillery. Bottled after 42 years of maturation, the latter part of this whiskies life was spent in a cask of the Crimean wine producer, Massandra. This coastal Highland malt explodes with sweet red fruit flavours (rasberry in...
Glengoyne 10 years old 40%
Glengoyne 10 years old 40%
Region: Highland
Strength: 40%
Volume: 700ml
$79.00
Perched on the border which separates the Lowlands and Highlands of Scotland, Glengoyne distillery is famous for producing a soft and complex style with not a trace of peatsmoke. Glengoyne distillery uses predominantly Ex-Sherry casks for maturation, and this expression features a balance a orchard fruits, toffee, and nuttiness.
Glen Garioch 12 years old 48%
Region: Highland
Strength: 48%
Volume: 700ml
$95.00
Glen Garioch is one of Scotland's older distilleries having been established in 1797 and is pronounced Glen Geery in the ancient Doric dialect still spoken in some parts. This 12 year old has been bottled unchillfiltered at 48% and has flavours of honey and creme brulee, along with a light oaky character with a smooth creamy finish.
Loch Lomond Single Grain 46%
Loch Lomond Single Grain 46%
Region: Highland
Strength: 46%
Volume: 700ml
$57.00
Produced at the versatile Loch Lomond distillery this Single Grain release, despite its name, is actually made entirely from malted barely and distilled in a Coffey column still. Fresh and zesty on the nose, with a very malty, baked apple note. Crisp and delicate on the palate to start with pineapple juice and lemon zest and rich banoffee pie. A...
Royal Lochnagar 12 years old 40%
Region: Highland
Strength: 40%
Volume: 700ml
$88.00
Situated just a few miles away from Balmoral Castle, the Lochnagar distillery is one of just a handful of whisky makers in the world to be given a Royal Warrant. This classic Highland malt starts with creamy notes on the nose which moves into aromas of herbacious hay, malted barley, oak and spices. On the palate there is a soft smoke, gingerbrea...
Talisker 'Storm' 45.8%
Talisker 'Storm' 45.8%
Region: Highland
Strength: 45.8%
Volume: 700ml
$93.00
This new release from Talisker called 'Storm' is full of the bold character the distillery is known for - spicy smoke and a touch of honeyed sweetness followed by an explosion of pepper, both black and white. There is a toffee richness on the palate that brings a sweetness to balance the hint of salt and the surging peppery smoky heat.
Fettercairn 'Old Malt Cask' 2008 / 11 years old 50%
Region: Highland
Strength: 50%
Volume: 700ml
$127.00
The Fettercairn distillery is situated under the Grampian foothills, in the Howe of Mearns. This bottling from Hunter & Laing has been matured for 11 years in a single ex-sherry hogshead and bottled at the companies 'golden strength' of 50%. Overall this whisky has a caramel, toffee and vanilla flavour throughout, with berries, coffee and a ...
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.
