{"product_id":"highland-park-18-year-viking-pride-scotch","title":"Highland Park 18 Year Old \"Viking Pride\" Single Malt Scotch Whisky — Orkney, 86 Proof","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .mw-master-container { font-family: inherit; color: #e0e0e0; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 60px; }\n  \/* Norse Silver: #c0c0c0 | Viking Gold: #d4af37 *\/\n  .mw-h3 { color: #c0c0c0; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.9rem; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-top: 40px; display: block; border-bottom: 1px solid #333; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-bottom: 20px; }\n  .mw-accent { color: #d4af37; font-weight: bold; }\n  \n  \/* Feature Box with Obsidian to Deep Charcoal Gradient representing the Orkney climate *\/\n  .mw-info-box { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1a1a1a 0%, #000 100%); padding: 25px; margin: 25px 0; border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0; border: 1px solid #333; border-left: 4px solid #c0c0c0; }\n  \n  \/* Scannable Grid Layout *\/\n  .mw-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 30px; margin: 30px 0; }\n  .mw-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); padding: 25px; border: 1px solid #333; border-radius: 4px; }\n  \n  \/* Technical Table Styling - Keys in Muted Slate *\/\n  .mw-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 15px; }\n  .mw-table td { padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #1a1a1a; color: #ccc; font-size: 0.95rem; }\n  .mw-table td:first-child { font-weight: bold; width: 38%; color: #8e8e8e; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 1px; }\n  \n  @media (max-width: 768px) { .mw-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n  \u003c!-- 1. INTRO \u0026 THE NORTHERNMOST LEGACY --\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eHighland Park 18 Year Old \"Viking Pride\"\u003c\/span\u003e is the definitive benchmark for Island single malts. Produced in Kirkwall on the Orkney Islands—the northernmost distillery in Scotland—this 18-year-old expression is built on five centuries-old \"Keystones,\" including hand-turned floor maltings and cool, maritime maturation. Since its founding in 1798, Highland Park has maintained a structural profile that is world-renowned for its \"harmonized\" balance of sherry-oak depth and aromatic, heather-driven smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 2. HIGHLIGHT BOX (THE ORKNEY PEAT DISTINCTION) --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Heather Smoke Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eUnlike the medicinal, iodine-heavy peat of Islay, Highland Park’s peat is derived from Orcadian heather, resulting in a softer, more floral aromatic profile that acts as a structural framework rather than a dominant force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeystone Maturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matured predominantly in first-fill sherry-seasoned European oak casks, which provide the dark chocolate and cinnamon mid-palate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask Harmonization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prior to bottling, the whiskies are vatted and allowed to \"marry\" for an extended period, ensuring the 18 years of integration resolve into a cohesive whole.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorse Heritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e The \"Viking Pride\" designation honors Orkney's history as a Viking territory, reflected in the intricate, embossed bottle design and traditional spirit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 3. SENSORY \u0026 CONTEXT GRID --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n    \u003c!-- SENSORY CARD --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color:#c0c0c0;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honey, dried fruit, and integrated heather peat. Developing layers of orange peel and toasted oak emerge alongside dark chocolate, cinnamon, and rich sherry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-to-full bodied and texturally substantial. Entry of honey and ripe fruit transitions into a mid-palate of heather smoke, baking spice, and developed sherry depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and elegant. A signature closing of lingering heather smoke and dried fruit with a persistent, soft oak-and-spice note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n    \u003c!-- CONTEXT CARD --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color:#c0c0c0;\"\u003eThe 18-Year Benchmark\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eHighland Park 18 is a frequent recipient of \"World's Best Single Malt\" honors. It distinguishes itself from peers like Macallan 18 or Glenlivet 18 by offering the only heather-driven smoke profile in the age tier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 15px; color: #c0c0c0; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"A structural masterpiece that defines the absolute balance of the North.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHighland Park, Kirkwall, Orkney\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIsland Single Malt (Sherry-Cask Driven)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 Years Minimum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeat Profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeather-Driven Orkney Peat (Lightly Peated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCask Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSherry-Seasoned European Oak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e86 Proof \/ 43% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 5. COLLECTOR NOTE --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eHighland Park 18 Year Old is a foundational acquisition for any comprehensive Scotch library. As the multi-year recipient of \"Best Spirit in the World\" awards from Spirit Journal, it is considered the gold standard for integrated, peated Speyside-style malts. Collectors prioritize the \"Viking Pride\" bottling for its iconic embossed glass and its consistent secondary market resilience. Every bottle offered here is verified for pristine label integrity and authenticated bottling origin. Provenance is strictly documented to ensure the highest standard for the luxury investment market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 6. SERVING NOTE --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eTo fully isolate the heather aromatics and dark chocolate notes, enjoy this malt \u003cstrong\u003eneat in a Glencairn glass\u003c\/strong\u003e at room temperature. \u003cstrong\u003eA few drops of water\u003c\/strong\u003e will broaden the orange peel nose and lift the sherry-driven spice. Its structural balance also makes it the premier choice for a \u003cstrong\u003eLuxury Rob Roy\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the heather smoke acts as a chiseled counterpoint to sweet vermouth. Pairs exceptionally well with \u003cstrong\u003esmoked salmon, dark chocolate, or aged Comté\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- INVISIBLE AI\/SEARCH ENGINE SCHEMA --\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n  \"@type\": \"Product\",\n  \"name\": \"Highland Park 18 Year Old Viking Pride Single Malt\",\n  \"image\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Highland_Park_18YR_Viking_Pride.jpg\", \n  \"description\": \"Highland Park 18 Viking Pride: The 86-proof Orkney benchmark. Heather-driven peat meets sherry-oak depth. 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