Orkney Single Malt Bicentenary 21YO
⏳ Drinking Window
As a fully matured 21-year-old single malt Scotch whisky, it is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon opening. Unlike wine, spirits do not mature further in the bottle, allowing this bottling to be preserved and savored over many years, provided it is kept upright and away from direct sunlight.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Rich blue cheeses such as Stilton, high-quality dark chocolate with sea salt, or slow-roasted game meats like duck breast.
✨ Technical Specifications
Established in 1798 by the legendary smuggler Magnus Eunson, Highland Park is one of the northernmost distilleries in the world, located on the windswept Orkney Islands of Scotland. The Bicentenary 21-Year-Old was crafted to celebrate two centuries of traditional distilling heritage. This single malt owes its distinctive character to Orkney's unique environment, particularly the heather-rich peat harvested from Hobbister Moor, which imparts a sweet, aromatic smoke unlike mainland peat. Matured predominantly in sherry-seasoned oak casks, this expression delivers a harmonious balance of rich dried fruits, warm spices, heather honey, and a gentle maritime whisper, reflecting the wild, windswept elements of its island home.
🍾 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.