Orkney Single Malt 21YO
⏳ Drinking Window
As a mature single malt whisky, this spirit is bottled at its peak complexity and does not age further in glass. It is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release and will remain in pristine condition for decades if stored upright, cool, and away from direct sunlight.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Aged blue cheeses, slow-roasted venison or game meats, and high-quality dark chocolate desserts.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the wind-swept Orkney Islands, Highland Park is one of Scotland's most remote and historic distilleries, founded in 1798 by the legendary smuggler Magnus Eunson. This 21-Year-Old Single Malt represents the pinnacle of Orcadian craftsmanship, shaped by the island's unique climate and terroir. Highland Park's signature character comes from the hand-cut, heather-rich peat of Hobbister Moor, which imparts a gentle, aromatic floral smoke rather than the medicinal iodine notes found in Islay malts. Matured patiently for over two decades in a combination of sherry-seasoned European oak casks, sherry-seasoned American oak casks, and select refill casks, this exquisite malt marries waves of warm spices, dried orange peel, and rich heather honey with a whisper of sweet peat smoke.
🍾 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.