Duncan Taylor Scotch Whisky Ltd. unveiled the oldest Highland Park whisky ever released by an independent bottler and one of the oldest to come on the market. The inaugural edition of The Accolade portfolio sees the launch of an exquisite 54-Year-Old Highland Park whisky from 1970, the same year The Beatles released their groundbreaking album “Let It Be.” 

Like all traditional Scottish whiskies, the mash bill is 100% malted barley. Cask number #3254 has yielded 158 bottles at 42.9% ABV, a treasured spirit imbued with a deep, multi-faceted nose, a rich creamy finish, and a hint of delicate spice.

A rare and aged expression from the Scottish distillery in Orkney, Duncan Taylor has owned the cask since its inception and aged it for more than half a century, in its vaults at its Huntly headquarters. Harnessing the influence of the salty sea winds and the intensely floral peat, the whisky was expertly matured in sherry-seasoned oak casks for the entirety of the maturation process. 

Housed in an elegantly finished cabinet accented with a dynamic wave, The Accolade spirit reveals itself within an evocative hand-crafted dagger decanter, complemented by the themed wave in the form of an illuminated copper plinth. A certificate of authenticity and handling kit containing gloves are nestled on both sides of the cabinet.

“This is the last collection for our rare and aged whiskies this year,” CEO Shawn Smith said in a news release. “It is an honor to launch one of the oldest Highland Park whiskies to reach the market and present it within the luxurious packaging befitting the rare spirit inside.”

Available as a 700 ml, the Highland Park 1970 is priced at £22,000. It will be sold exclusively through The Spirits Embassy online at The Rarest Accolade – The Spirits Embassy.

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About Duncan Taylor Scotch Whisky

Duncan Taylor Scotch Whisky is a family-owned scotch whisky specialist which was established as a cask broker and trading company on May 27, 1938. Its award-winning portfolio of brands include Black Bull Whisky, The Octave, The Rarest, Tantalus, and Dimensions, among others. Find out more at https://www.duncantaylor.com/.