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
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.