Orkney Single Malt 20YO
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As a mature single malt Scotch whisky, this expression is bottled at its peak maturity and does not improve with bottle age. It is ready to enjoy immediately upon release and will remain in pristine condition indefinitely if stored sealed and upright away from direct sunlight.
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Rich blue cheeses, artisanal dark chocolate, and smoked meats or game dishes.
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Highland Park, established in 1798 on the wind-swept Orkney Islands of Scotland, is steeped in Viking heritage and distilling folklore. Founded by Magnus Eunson, a direct descendant of Viking pioneers who worked as a beadle by day and an illicit distiller by night, the distillery proudly embraces its Norse roots. The Orkney Single Malt 20 Year Old showcases the unique terroir of these northern islands, where fierce winds prevent trees from growing. Consequently, the local Hobbister Moor peat used to dry the malted barley is packed with decomposing heather, imparting a distinctive, sweet floral smoke rather than the medicinal peatiness found in other Scottish regions. Aged for two decades in hand-selected oak casks, this expression delivers a harmonious balance of rich dried fruits, warm winter spices, wild heather honey, and a gentle, aromatic maritime smoke.
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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.