Fire Edition Single Malt 15 YO
⏳ Drinking Window
As a fully matured single malt Scotch whisky, it is bottled at its peak and does not mature further in glass. It is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release and will keep indefinitely when stored upright in a cool, dark place.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Rich dark chocolate desserts, artisanal blue cheeses such as Stilton, or slow-roasted game meats.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the windswept Orkney Islands, Highland Park's Fire Edition is a legendary 15-year-old single malt that pays homage to Muspelheim, the glowing Norse realm of fire ruled by the fire giant Surtr. This special release represents a unique chapter in the distillery's history, being matured exclusively in 100% refill port casks. This maturation process imparts a natural, vibrant ruddy hue and weaves rich, fiery spices and dried dark fruits into Highland Park's signature aromatic peat smoke, which is derived from the island's ancient, heather-rich peat bogs.
🍾 About the Producer
Perched on the windswept Orkney archipelago off Scotland's northern coast, Highland Park was founded in 1798 by illicit distiller Magnus Eunson before securing official licensing in 1826. Owned by Edrington and directed by Master Whisky Maker Marc Watson, the distillery remains one of the few in Scotland to maintain traditional floor maltings for a portion of its barley. Terroir here is inextricably linked to the island's environment: Orkney's tree-deficient landscape yields heather-rich peat harvested from nearby Hobbister Moor, imparting an aromatic, floral smoke fundamentally distinct from the medicinal iodine of Islay. Distillation occurs in copper pot stills, followed by patient maturation predominantly in sherry-seasoned European and American oak casks within maritime dunnage warehouses. Celebrated benchmark expressions include the flagship 12, 18, and 21 Year Old releases, as well as ultra-aged rarities such as the Orcadian Vintage Series and landmark 40- and 50-year-old single malts.