Orkney Single Malt For Whisky Live Tokyo Cask No 5742 10YO (((Bottled 2009)))
⏳ Drinking Window
As a distilled single malt whisky, this spirit does not mature further in the bottle and can be preserved indefinitely if stored upright in a cool, dark place. Once opened, it is best consumed within 1 to 3 years to fully appreciate its complex aromatic profile before oxidation begins to mute the flavors.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Smoked Scottish salmon, mature blue cheeses such as Stilton, and rich dark chocolate desserts.
✨ Technical Specifications
Highland Park, established in 1798 by the legendary smuggler and Viking descendant Magnus Eunson, stands as one of Scotland's most northerly distilleries on the windswept Orkney Islands. This rare single cask bottling, Cask No 5742, was distilled and aged for 10 years before being bottled in 2009 exclusively for Whisky Live Tokyo. Highland Park's signature style is deeply influenced by the island's unique heather-rich peat, which burns cooler than Islay peat, imparting a delicate, floral, and aromatic smoke. Combined with the maritime climate and traditional floor maltings, this single malt delivers a complex profile of heather honey, coastal brine, and soft, sweet smoke that reflects the rugged beauty and Norse heritage of Orkney.
🍾 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.