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
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.