Orkney Single Malt Bottled 2009
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As a distilled spirit, this single malt does not mature further in the bottle and is ready to enjoy upon release. Once opened, it is best consumed within 1 to 3 years to preserve its complex aromatic profile.
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Smoked Scottish salmon, mature blue cheeses, and high-quality dark chocolate.
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Highland Park, established in 1798 on the windswept Orkney Islands of Scotland, is steeped in Viking history and legendary distilling lore. Founded by Magnus Eunson, a direct descendant of Norse pioneers who operated an illicit still at High Park, the distillery remains one of the northernmost in the world. This Orkney Single Malt, bottled in 2009, showcases the unique island terroir. Unlike Islay whiskies, Highland Park relies on hand-cut peat from the nearby Hobbister Moor, which is packed with decomposed heather. This peat imparts a distinctive, aromatic, floral smoke rather than a medicinal character. Combined with slow, cool maritime maturation in hand-selected sherry-seasoned oak casks, the spirit develops a harmonious balance of sweet heather honey, rich dried fruits, and gentle, warm smoke.
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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.