Orkney Single Malt Full Hogshead Cask 616 RLA 138.5 60.3%
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As a high-proof single malt whisky, this is ready to enjoy immediately upon bottling and will remain stable indefinitely. Once opened, it is best consumed within 1 to 3 years to preserve its complex aromatic profile.
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Aged blue cheeses like Stilton, rich dark chocolate desserts, and smoked meats such as duck breast or wild venison.
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Highland Park, nestled on the windswept Orkney Islands of Scotland, is steeped in Viking history and legendary smuggling lore. Founded in 1798 by Magnus Eunson, a direct descendant of Viking settlers who famously hid illicit spirits under his church pulpit, the distillery is renowned for its traditional methods, including hand-turned floor maltings. This specific single cask release, drawn from a full hogshead (Cask 616) at a robust cask strength of 60.3% ABV, showcases the raw, concentrated power of Orkney's unique terroir. Unlike mainland peat, Orkney peat is composed primarily of decomposed heather, imparting a distinctive, aromatic floral smoke rather than medicinal brine. The hogshead maturation allows for a balanced wood influence, marrying the distillery's signature heather-honey sweetness and gentle peat smoke with rich oak spice, vanilla, and dried fruit notes.
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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.