{"product_id":"highland-park-12-year-old-limited-edition-queen-elizabeth-iis-visit-to-italy-1980-malt-scotch-whisky","title":"Highland Park 12 Year Old Limited Edition Queen Elizabeth II's Visit to Italy 1980 Malt Scotch Whisky","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhiskey: Highland Park 12 Year Old Limited Edition Queen Elizabeth II's Visit to Italy 1980 Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bottle will make a fine addition to any whisky lover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder from the Largest \u0026amp; Most Trusted Premium Spirits Marketplace! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatured in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eROLLING STONE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMEN'S JOURNAL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUS WEEKLY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALL ORDERS PLACED ARE GUARANTEED\u003c\/strong\u003e and WILL NOT be cancelled like with other retailers. Many other small liquor store sites will end up cancelling your order due to the high demand and unavailability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 750ML\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProof:\u003c\/b\u003e 86 (43%ABV)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Scotland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/b\u003e Highland Park\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA historic commemorative bottling released in 1980 to mark the official visit of Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh to Italy. This is an early-era Highland Park 12-year-old, bottled during a period widely regarded as the distillery’s golden age for balance and character. While the liquid follows the classic Highland Park profile, the rarity lies in its presentation—featuring a special label for the Italian market and limited distribution. Today, it stands as both a collectible whisky and a snapshot of 1980s Scotch production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHighland Park 12 Year Old Limited Edition Queen Elizabeth II's Visit to Italy 1980 Malt Scotch Whisky Tasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNose:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Honey, heather, light peat smoke, stewed fruits, orange zest, caramel, and subtle leather undertones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePalate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Velvety and balanced with notes of honeyed malt, dried fruits, gentle smoke, citrus, spice, and soft oak complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium-long and elegant with lingering heather smoke, spice, oak, and a slightly dry, refined fade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDistillery Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighland Park, founded in 1798 in Kirkwall on the Orkney Islands, is one of Scotland’s oldest distilleries and is renowned for its distinctive balance of sweet and smoky flavors. Its use of locally cut heather-rich peat gives the whisky a uniquely aromatic smoke, softer and more floral than Islay styles. During the 1980s, Highland Park established its reputation as one of the most balanced single malts in Scotland, combining sherry cask richness with gentle peat influence. Special commemorative bottlings like this Italy 1980 edition were often produced for specific markets or events, making them particularly collectible decades later. Unlike modern releases, these older bottlings are often prized for their subtle complexity and traditional production methods. This bottle represents both a piece of whisky history and a cultural artifact tied to a significant royal event, making it highly desirable among collectors and enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ConciergeUK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47879550533770,"sku":null,"price":1518.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0050\/2395\/7103\/files\/37_bd594924-ce5a-4a20-a0fa-6028946a3328.webp?v=1774627579","url":"https:\/\/caskcartel.com\/en-gb\/products\/highland-park-12-year-old-limited-edition-queen-elizabeth-iis-visit-to-italy-1980-malt-scotch-whisky","provider":"CaskCartel.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}