Orkney Single Malt Cask Number 11167 28YO Bottled 2001
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As a fully matured, ultra-premium single malt Scotch whisky, this bottle is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release. Unlike wine, spirits do not continue to age or improve in the glass bottle, but this exceptional liquid will remain in peak condition for decades if stored upright, away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures.
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Rich blue cheeses such as Stilton or Roquefort, high-quality dark chocolate with at least seventy percent cocoa, and slow-roasted game dishes like venison or wild boar.
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Hailing from the wind-swept Orkney Islands, Highland Park is one of Scotland's most remote and historic distilleries, founded in 1798 by the legendary smuggler and vestryman Magnus Eunson. This extraordinary 28-year-old single malt, drawn from a single cask (Number 11167) and bottled in 2001, represents the pinnacle of island distillation. Orkney's unique terroir is defined by its treeless, maritime landscape, which produces a highly distinctive peat rich in heather. When burned to dry the malted barley, this peat imparts a delicate, floral smokiness rather than the heavy, medicinal peat found in Islay whiskies. Combined with nearly three decades of slow maturation in oak, this expression delivers a complex tapestry of heather honey, dried dark fruits, warm baking spices, and a subtle whisper of maritime 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.