Orkney Single Malt 2nd Fill Red Wine Barrique 'Full Cask' No 135
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As a distilled spirit, this single malt does not mature further in the bottle and is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release. It will remain in peak condition indefinitely when stored upright in a cool, dark place, though it is best consumed within 1 to 2 years after opening to experience its full aromatic complexity.
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Rich blue cheeses such as Stilton, dark chocolate desserts with a high cacao percentage, or slow-roasted game meats like venison.
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Hailing from the wind-swept Orkney Islands at the northernmost edges of Scotland, Highland Park is a distillery steeped in Viking lore and legendary distilling heritage. Established in 1798 by Magnus Eunson—a direct descendant of Viking pioneers who worked as a church officer by day and an illicit distiller by night—Highland Park is renowned for its unique Orcadian peat, which is rich in heather and entirely devoid of trees. This 'Full Cask' No 135 release showcases a single malt matured in a second-fill red wine barrique. The second-fill nature of the cask allows the distillery's signature heather-honey sweetness and gentle, aromatic peat smoke to harmonize beautifully with subtle red berry, plum, and soft oak spice notes derived from the wine-seasoned wood, rather than being overpowered by heavy wood tannins.
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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.