Highland Queen

Whisky Highland Queen 8 Years Oak Casks 70cl

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Format: 70 cl

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Producer Highland Queen
Type Whisky
Aromatic profile Notes of vanilla, oak, dried fruit
Ingredients Malted barley, water, yeast
Format 70 cl
Gradation 40.0%
Type of cask Oak barrels
Aging 8 years
Distillation method Distillation in copper stills
Number of distillations 2
Filtration Cold filtration
Color Golden amber
Consumption Neat, with water or ice

The Highland Queen 8 Years Oak Casks Whisky is an exemplary expression of Scottish whisky that boasts an 8-year aging process in oak barrels. This process imparts a remarkable complexity and a richness of aromas that delight the palate. On the nose, notes of ripe fruit and a slight hint of vanilla, resulting from the interaction with the wood of the barrels in which it has matured, can be distinguished.

On the palate, the Highland Queen 8 Years reveals a balanced structure with nuances of sweet malt, caramel, and a hint of sweet spices derived from the oak. The finish is long and enveloping, with an aftertaste that slightly recalls chocolate and hazelnut.

This whisky is particularly suited for enthusiasts who appreciate a distillate with good body and an evident aromatic complexity, capable of offering an intense and satisfying tasting experience. Perfect to enjoy neat, on the rocks, or as a base for refined cocktails.


Brand

Highland Queen

Brand

Discover the spirits, production style and story of Highland Queen.

Highland Queen is a historic Scotch whisky brand (blended) created in 1893. Today it is produced as the official blend associated with the Tullibardine brand's production and is part of the portfolio managed by Terroirs Distillers / Picard Vins & Spiritueux.
whisky blended scotch single malt (range 'Majesty')
Country Scotland, United Kingdom
Region Highlands / Perthshire (production link); origins Leith (Edinburgh)
Founded 1893

Distillation

Copper pot stills for the malt components (double distillation reported in commercial product sheets for some expressions); blending of malt and grain whiskies for the blend.

Ageing

Aging in oak casks; some expressions feature a finish in Sherry casks or other types of wood finish.

Raw materials

malted barley water yeast

Representative products

Highland Queen 8 Years Oak Casks 70cl Highland Queen 12 Years Highland Queen 1561 Highland Queen Majesty (single malt range)

Official Awards

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