Orkney Single Malt 50YO 42.5%
⏳ Drinking Window
Ready to enjoy upon release, this ultra-aged single malt will remain in peak condition indefinitely when stored upright in a cool, dark place.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Rich blue cheeses, high-quality dark chocolate, or roasted game dishes like venison.
✨ Technical Specifications
Highland Park, established in 1798 on the windswept Orkney Islands, is steeped in Viking history and rugged maritime terroir. This legendary 50-year-old single malt represents the pinnacle of the distillery's craft. It is shaped by the unique, woodless peat of Hobbister Moor, which is infused with heather and imparts a distinct, aromatic floral smoke. Slowly matured over half a century in hand-selected oak casks, the spirit absorbs the salty sea air and the gentle Orkney climate, resulting in an extraordinarily complex profile of dark chocolate, warm spices, dried stone fruits, and delicate peat smoke. It stands as a monument to patience, heritage, and the wild northern elements.
🍾 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.