Edrington releases NAS whisky Highland Park Dark Origins

Highland Park single malt Scotch whisky has drawn on its roots for its latest release, Highland Park Dark Origins.

Highland Park Dark Origins will be a permanent, core expression in the Scotch whisky brand’s range

Inspired by the clandestine smuggling operation formed by founder Magnus Eunson in the late 1700s, Highland Park Dark Origins is a no-age-statement permanent addition to the distillery’s range.

The non-chill filtered expression, bottled at 46.8% abv, featres “twice as many” first-fill Sherry casks as Highland Park 12 Year Old, which imparts a darker, richer flavour with “Sherried spice, chocolate twist and signature sweet smoke”.

Gerry Tosh, global marketing manager, said: “Cask management is so very crucial to our work at Highland Park. We have strived to raise the bar, working tirelessly in sourcing the right wood and then working and finessing the balances to ensure we create single malt that is rich, warm and enticing in flavour.

“Dark Origins sits in the heart of our core range complementing them perfectly – distinct in itself, but always and forever a classic Highland Park.”

Highland Park Dark Origins will be rolled out to global markets from July and August 2014, with an RRP of £64.95.