The Highland Park distillery was founded by Magnus Eunson in 1798. Today The Edrington Group is the owner of the distillery. It is the northernmost whisky distillery in Scotland and is located in Kirkwall on the Orkney Island mainland. The distillery buildings of Highland Park are listed in the Scottish Heritage Lists and produce around 2.5 million litres of whisky annually. Highland Park 18 Years Old matures for 18 years in sherry barrels. Nose Cherry conserve, dark chocolate, mature oak with a top notes of peat smoke Palate Rich, dark chocolate, heather honey with aromatic smokiness Finish Soft, round and long with a hint of peat