September Scotch: The Orkney Island’s Highland Park

From a new 50-year-old spirit to refreshed design language, a whisky brand like no other

If you’re a whisky drinker, chances are you’ve tried Highland Park 12—or you’ve seen it. Despite its origins on the remote Orkney Islands, off the northeastern coast of Scotland, the whisky has made its way around the world and back again. It’s also picked up quite a dedicated following along the way. All of this can be attributed several things, but most important on the list …

Happy Hour Agency’s Pop-Up Dining Art

Chateau Le Sploosh makes a splash with creative cocktails

by Kyle Raymond Fitzpatrick At the edge of LA’s Highland Park neighborhood, a group called the Happy Hour Agency has attracted a reputation for making good times by creating experiences that combine inventive cocktail-making with a pop art sensibility. The group has crafted of slew of eye-catching, photogenic events that roll out for a single night every few months, from the whimsical and woodland Cozy …

Highland Park’s Rich New Expression, Dark Origins

A truly bold single malt scotch from double the amount of first-fill sherry casks

Aside from being one of the most reliable single malt makers out there, Highland Park also regularly bolsters their core expression offerings with new releases of masterful scotch whisky. Their latest, Dark Origins, is no different—though it is a step away from their acclaimed Warrior series. Hailing from Orkney, an island off the north coast of the Scottish highlands, Highland Park has chosen to honor …