Orkney Single Malt Cask Strength Release No 3
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As a high-proof cask strength single malt whisky, this bottle does not mature further in glass and is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release. Once opened, it will remain in peak condition for several years if kept sealed and away from direct sunlight.
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Slow-roasted game meats, mature blue cheeses, and high-quality dark chocolate.
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Highland Park, established in 1798 on the windswept Orkney Islands, is steeped in Viking history and rugged maritime tradition. This Cask Strength Release No. 3 showcases the distillery's whisky in its purest form—straight from the cask, un-chill filtered, and with no added color. Crafted by Master Whisky Maker Gordon Motion, it relies heavily on Highland Park's signature peated malt, which is smoked using hand-cut Orcadian peat from the Hobbister Moor. Because this peat is rich in heather rather than wood, it imparts a uniquely sweet, aromatic, and gentle smoky character. Aged in a combination of first-fill sherry-seasoned American and European oak casks, alongside refill casks, this single malt delivers a robust profile of warm peat smoke, exotic spices, and rich dried fruit, balanced by a coastal salinity born of its maturation in the wild Orkney climate.
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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.