Orkney Single Malt Bourbon Barrel 'Full Cask' No 65
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As a distilled spirit, this single malt does not age further in the bottle and is ready to enjoy upon release. Once opened, it will maintain its complex flavor profile for 1 to 2 years if stored upright in a cool, dark place.
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Smoked Scottish salmon, mature Stilton blue cheese, and dark chocolate truffles.
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Highland Park, established in 1798 by the legendary smuggler and priest Magnus Eunson, is situated on the windswept Orkney Islands of Scotland. This remote northern archipelago, steeped in Viking history, shapes the whisky's character through its maritime climate and unique, woodless peat composed almost entirely of decomposed heather. The Orkney Single Malt Bourbon Barrel 'Full Cask' No 65 represents a distinct departure from the distillery's typical sherry-cask influence. Maturation in a single ex-bourbon barrel coaxes out bright notes of vanilla, toasted coconut, and citrus, which beautifully counterpoint the distillery's signature gentle, heathery peat smoke and coastal brine.
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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.