Orkney Single Malt August Release 21YO Bottled 2019
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As a fully matured 21-year-old single malt scotch, this spirit is bottled at its peak and does not age further in glass. It can be preserved unopened for decades, and once opened, it is best enjoyed within 1 to 2 years to preserve its complex aromatic profile.
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Rich blue cheeses such as Stilton, high-quality dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher), and slow-roasted game meats like venison or smoked duck breast.
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Highland Park, established in 1798 on the windswept Orkney Islands, is steeped in Viking heritage and smuggling lore, famously founded by the legendary Magnus Eunson. This exceptional 21-Year-Old August Release, bottled in 2019, represents the pinnacle of Orcadian distilling craftsmanship. The distillery's unique terroir is defined by the absolute lack of trees on the islands, meaning the local peat is packed with decomposed heather. When burned to dry the malted barley, it imparts an incredibly distinct, aromatic, and floral peat smoke. Matured in a combination of sherry-seasoned European and American oak casks alongside ex-bourbon casks, this single malt delivers a complex profile of sweet wild heather honey, rich dried fruits, warm winter spices, and a whisper of salty sea spray from its coastal maturation.
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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.