Orkney Single Malt 21YO Bottled 2024
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Bottled at its peak maturity after 21 years of aging, this single malt is ready to be enjoyed immediately. Once opened, it is best consumed within 1 to 3 years to experience its full aromatic complexity, while unopened bottles can be preserved indefinitely when stored upright in a cool, dark place.
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Slow-roasted venison or rich game meats, artisanal dark chocolate with sea salt, and mature blue cheeses such as Stilton.
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Perched on the windswept Orkney Islands, Highland Park is one of Scotland's most remote and historic distilleries, founded in 1798 by the legendary smuggler Magnus Eunson. The Orkney Single Malt 21 Year Old (Bottled 2024) is a masterclass in slow, maritime maturation. Its unique character is deeply rooted in the island's terroir, specifically the woodless, heather-rich peat of Hobbister Moor, which imparts a sweet, aromatic, and gentle smoky profile rather than the medicinal peat of the Islay region. Matured in a harmonious combination of sherry-seasoned European oak, sherry-seasoned American oak, and refill casks, this expression delivers a complex tapestry of warm spices, dried dark fruits, heather honey, and a whisper of salty sea spray.
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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.