Orkney Single Malt Carn Mor Celebration Of The Cask Sherry Hogshead Single Cask 2476 22YO Bottled
⏳ Drinking Window & Cellar Guidance
As a fully matured, high-strength single cask Scotch whisky, this bottle is ready to be savored immediately. Once opened, it can be enjoyed over several years without losing its complex character, provided it is stored away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures.
🍽️ Culinary Pairings
Rich blue cheeses like Stilton, artisanal dark chocolate with sea salt, or slow-roasted venison.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the wind-swept Orkney Islands, Highland Park is legendary for its deep historical roots, dating back to 1798 when the illicit distiller Magnus Eunson operated on the site. This exceptional expression is an independent bottling by Morrison & MacKay under their prestigious C rn Mr 'Celebration of the Cask' series. Distilled in 1996 and matured for 22 years in a single Sherry Hogshead (Cask #2476) before being bottled in 2018, this single malt captures the perfect marriage of Orkney's signature heather-honeyed peat smoke and the rich, dark-fruit influence of Spanish oak. The maritime climate of the Islands slows down the maturation process, allowing the spirit to develop an incredibly complex profile of dried figs, warm baking spices, and a whisper of coastal brine.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1798 in Kirkwall on the remote archipelago of Orkney, Highland Park stands as one of Scotland's most historic and northernmost single malt distilleries. Owned by the Edrington Group, the distillery fiercely guards traditional whisky-making practices, still conducting its own hand-turned floor maltings and cutting dense, heather-rich peat from nearby Hobbister Moor. Maturation takes place predominantly in premium sherry-seasoned oak casks within Orkney's cool, windswept maritime climate. This unique convergence of terroir and technique yields Highland Park's internationally revered signature style, distinguished by gentle aromatic peat smoke, luscious heather-honey sweetness, and rich, complex spice.