Orkney Single Malt 2nd Fill Red Wine Barrique 'Full Cask' No 136
⏳ Drinking Window
As a distilled single malt whisky, this spirit is bottled at its peak maturity and does not age further in glass. It is ready to enjoy immediately upon release and will remain stable indefinitely if stored upright and away from direct sunlight.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Rich blue cheeses, dark chocolate desserts, and roasted or smoked game meats.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the wind-swept Orkney Islands of Scotland, Highland Park is legendary for its Viking heritage and unique distilling traditions dating back to 1798. Founded by the smuggler Magnus Eunson, the distillery relies on local Hobbister Moor peat, which is rich in heather and imparts a distinctively sweet, floral smokiness. This exceptional 'Full Cask' single malt expression, aged in a second-fill red wine barrique (Cask No 136), beautifully marries Highland Park's signature heather-honey and light peat smoke with the rich red fruit, subtle spice, and structured oak tannins imparted by the wine-seasoned wood. The maritime climate of Orkney ensures a slow, even maturation, resulting in a complex, deeply layered spirit.
🍾 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.