Orkney Single Malt 2nd Fill Red Wine Barrique 'Full Cask' No 134
⏳ Drinking Window
As a high-proof single malt Scotch whisky, this bottle is stable and does not mature further in glass; it can be enjoyed immediately upon release or cellared indefinitely. Once opened, it is best consumed within 1 to 2 years to preserve its vibrant red wine cask influence and delicate peat smoke.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Slow-roasted venison with a berry reduction, mature blue cheeses such as Stilton, and rich dark chocolate tarts.
✨ Technical Specifications
Highland Park, situated on the windswept Orkney Islands, is one of Scotland's northernmost distilleries, deeply steeped in Viking heritage and lore. Founded in 1798 by the legendary smuggler and preacher Magnus Eunson, the distillery is famous for its traditional hand-turned floor maltings and the use of aromatic, heather-rich peat cut from nearby Hobbister Moor. This specific 'Full Cask' No. 134 release showcases a unique maturation journey, utilizing a second-fill red wine barrique. The interaction between Highland Park's signature sweet, floral peat smoke and the residual red fruit and tannin characteristics of the wine-seasoned oak cask creates an extraordinary tapestry of dried red berries, dark chocolate, and warm baking spices, all overlaid with a gentle maritime salinity.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1798 in Kirkwall on the remote archipelago of Orkney, Highland Park stands as one of Scotland's most historic and northernmost single malt distilleries. Owned by the Edrington Group, the distillery fiercely guards traditional whisky-making practices, still conducting its own hand-turned floor maltings and cutting dense, heather-rich peat from nearby Hobbister Moor. Maturation takes place predominantly in premium sherry-seasoned oak casks within Orkney's cool, windswept maritime climate. This unique convergence of terroir and technique yields Highland Park's internationally revered signature style, distinguished by gentle aromatic peat smoke, luscious heather-honey sweetness, and rich, complex spice.