Highland Park Whisky Tasting at MAP Maison

A guided whisky tasting at MAP Maison in London, led by Michael McLellan, that takes six single malts from Highland Park, the distillery on Orkney.

The session is a guided tasting in which Michael McLellan takes participants through six Highland Park single malts, ranging from a 12-year-old to a 21-year-old, with one cask-strength Heather expression among them. Each glass is presented with reference to the peaty character of the Orkney heather, the smoke and the oak seasoned with sherry, while the accompanying talk covers the island's heritage and the craft of distilling.

The format is a seated-style tasting led by one host, with the pace set around the tasting itself rather than a meal or a performance. It is open to those who are new to whisky as well as to more experienced drinkers, and it is restricted to adults aged 18 and over. Places are limited, so the session suits anyone wanting a focused, informative evening of whisky tasting in the city.