Orkney Single Malt For Whisky Live Tokyo Cask No 5742 10YO Bottled 2009
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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.
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Smoked Scottish salmon, mature blue cheeses such as Stilton, and rich dark chocolate desserts.
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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.
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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.