Orkney Single Malt (((Bottled 1993)))
⏳ Drinking Window
As a bottled single malt Scotch whisky, it does not mature further in the glass and is ready to enjoy immediately. It will remain in peak condition indefinitely if kept sealed and stored upright out of direct sunlight, and is best consumed within 1 to 2 years after opening.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Smoked salmon or cured meats, mature blue cheeses such as Stilton, and high-quality dark chocolate with sea salt.
✨ Technical Specifications
Highland Park, established in 1798 on the windswept Orkney Islands, is steeped in Viking heritage and smuggling lore. Founded by Magnus Eunson, a direct descendant of Viking settlers who famously hid his illicit spirit under the church pulpit, Highland Park remains one of the world's northernmost distilleries. The Orkney Single Malt distilled in 1993 represents a classic expression of this legendary distillery's artisanal methods. It is crafted using local Orcadian peat from the Hobbister Moor, which is packed with decomposed heather rather than wood, imparting a uniquely sweet, floral, and aromatic smoke. Combined with traditional floor maltings and long maturation in hand-selected Oloroso sherry seasoned oak casks, this expression delivers a complex profile of heather honey, rich dried fruits, warm winter spices, and a subtle maritime salinity carried on the wild North Sea winds.
🍾 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.