Orkney Single Malt Cask Strength Release No 4
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As a distilled spirit, this cask strength single malt does not mature further in the bottle. It is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release and will remain stable for decades if stored upright in a cool, dark place.
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Rich blue cheeses, high-quality dark chocolate, and smoked meats like venison or duck.
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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 Magnus Eunson. The Orkney Single Malt Cask Strength Release No. 4 represents the distillery's whisky in its purest form—straight from the cask, non-chill filtered, and with no added color. Its unique character is deeply tied to the local terroir; the distillery uses peat cut from nearby Hobbister Moor, which is packed with heather rather than wood, imparting a distinctive sweet, floral smoke. For Release No. 4, first-fill sherry-seasoned European and American oak casks were combined with ex-bourbon casks to create a robust spirit singing with notes of toasted oak, crushed aniseed, warm peat smoke, and wild heather honey.
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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.