Highland Park 1973 The Dragon (70cl, 58.9%)

A legendary expression from Scotland’s most northerly distillery, this 1973 vintage represents Highland Park at the height of its craft. Distilled during an era when traditional floor maltings and sherry cask maturation defined the distillery’s character, The Dragon captures the untamed spirit of the Orkney Islands. This exceptionally rare bottling has become one of the most sought-after releases from Highland Park, coveted by collectors and connoisseurs worldwide for its historical significance and the uncompromising quality that defined this golden period of production. Time-honoured distillation methods, the island’s distinctive peat, and decades of patient maturation have converged to create something truly extraordinary. The Dragon stands as a testament to Highland Park’s storied heritage and the skill of its craftsmen, offering a glimpse into a bygone era of Scotch whisky making. With only a limited number of bottles in existence, this 1973 vintage represents not just a whisky, but a piece of distilling history from one of Scotland’s most revered single malt producers.