Orkney Single Malt 17YO Green Dumpy Bottle
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As a distilled spirit, this bottle will remain stable and pristine indefinitely if stored upright and away from direct light. Once opened, it is best enjoyed within 1 to 3 years to experience its delicate aromatics at their peak.
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Artisanal blue cheeses like Stilton, premium dark chocolate with sea salt, or roasted game meats such as venison.
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Hailing from the wind-swept Orkney Islands, Highland Park is one of Scotland's most remote and historic distilleries, famously founded in 1798 by the smuggler-turned-preacher Magnus Eunson. This legendary 17-year-old expression, presented in the iconic green dumpy bottle from the late 20th century, represents a revered era of traditional Orcadian distilling. The whisky's character is profoundly shaped by the island's treeless, heather-rich Hobbister Moor peat, which imparts a gentle, aromatic, and floral smoke rather than the intense medicinal peat found in Islay malts. Matured in seasoned oak casks, this historic bottling offers a complex profile of heather honey, dried dark fruits, soft peat smoke, and a distinct coastal salinity born of the sea-sprayed Orkney climate.
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Established in 1798 by Magnus Eunson in Kirkwall on the Orkney Islands, Highland Park is one of the northernmost Scotch whisky distilleries in the world. Today owned by the Edrington Group, the distillery maintains an uncompromising commitment to heritage, utilizing traditional hand-turned floor maltings and aromatic, heather-rich peat sourced from nearby Hobbister Moor. Highland Park is globally renowned for aging its single malts in bespoke sherry-seasoned oak casks, yielding a signature flavor profile characterized by a harmonious balance of gentle peat smoke and rich, honeyed sweetness. This meticulous craftsmanship is showcased in highly acclaimed expressions ranging from their flagship 12 and 18-year-olds to rare, collectible releases aged up to 50 years.