Orkney Single Malt Bourbon Barrel 'Full Cask' No 67
⏳ Drinking Window
As a distilled spirit, this single malt does not mature further in the bottle and is ready to enjoy immediately upon release. It will remain in peak condition indefinitely if stored upright and away from direct light, though it is best consumed within one to two years once opened to preserve its delicate aromas.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Smoked Scottish salmon, mature blue cheeses like Stilton, and rich dark chocolate desserts.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the wind-swept Orkney Islands off the far northern coast of Scotland, Highland Park is legendary for its Viking heritage and dramatic maritime terroir. Founded in 1798 by the colorful smuggler and priest Magnus Eunson, the distillery relies on unique local peat cut from Hobbister Moor. This peat, rich in decomposed heather, imparts a gentle, aromatic, and floral smokiness rather than the medicinal brine of Islay. While Highland Park is famous for its sherry cask maturation, this rare 'Full Cask' No 67 release showcases a single bourbon barrel aging. This choice of wood coaxes out vibrant notes of creamy vanilla, toasted coconut, bright citrus peel, and soft honeyed malt, beautifully balancing the distillery's signature heather-honey smoke.
🍾 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.