Orkney Single Malt Bourbon Barrel 'Full Cask' No 66
⏳ Drinking Window
As a distilled spirit, this single malt does not mature further in the bottle and is ready to enjoy immediately. Once opened, it is best consumed within 1 to 3 years to maintain its vibrant aromatic complexity.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Smoked Scottish salmon, mature artisanal Cheddar cheese, and rich sticky toffee pudding.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the wind-swept Orkney Islands, Highland Park is steeped in Viking lore and distilling history dating back to 1798, when the legendary smuggler Magnus Eunson operated an illicit still on the site. The 'Full Cask' No 66 represents a rare departure from the distillery's signature sherry-cask style, having been matured exclusively in a single ex-bourbon barrel. Orkney's unique terroir shines through its treeless, heather-dense peat, which is hand-cut from the Hobbister Moor and used to kiln the barley. This imparts a delicate, aromatic peat smoke that beautifully intertwines with the bourbon cask's influence of creamy vanilla, bright citrus, toasted coconut, and wild honey.
🍾 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.