Orkney Single Malt 2nd Fill Red Wine Barrique 'Full Cask' No 133
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As a premium distilled spirit, this single cask bottling is stable and will not age further in the bottle; it can be preserved indefinitely if kept upright in a cool, dark place. Once opened, it is best enjoyed within 1 to 3 years to experience its full aromatic complexity.
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Roasted venison with a dark berry reduction, mature blue cheeses such as Stilton, and high-quality dark chocolate with a high cocoa percentage.
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Hailing from the windswept Orkney Islands off the far northern coast of Scotland, Highland Park is a distillery steeped in Viking lore and maritime history, founded in 1798 by Magnus Eunson, a direct descendant of Viking pioneers. This exceptional 'Full Cask' No 133 expression represents a rare single cask release that has been matured in a second-fill red wine barrique. The unique terroir of Orkney is defined by its cool, constant winds and Hobbister Moor peat, which is composed almost entirely of decomposed heather rather than wood, imparting a sweet, floral, and aromatic smoke rather than the medicinal phenols found in Islay malts. The second-fill red wine barrique maturation allows the distillery's signature heather-honey and gentle peat smoke to beautifully intertwine with delicate notes of dark cherries, summer berries, and toasted oak, creating a complex and harmonious dram.
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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.