Orkney Single Malt Full Volume
⏳ Drinking Window
As a high-strength single malt scotch whisky, this bottle does not mature further after bottling and can be enjoyed immediately or kept indefinitely when stored upright and away from direct sunlight.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Smoked salmon, mature blue cheeses, and dark chocolate desserts.
✨ Technical Specifications
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-turned-preacher Magnus Eunson. The 'Full Volume' expression celebrates the artistry of the whisky maker, drawing a parallel to music production where different frequencies are balanced to create a harmonious track. Unlike Highland Park's traditional sherry-seasoned cask maturation, Full Volume was matured exclusively in 100% first-fill bourbon casks. This unique aging process allows the distillery's signature aromatic, heather-rich peat smoke—born from Orkney's treeless, maritime landscape—to intertwine beautifully with intense notes of creamy vanilla, sweet citrus, and warm spices, offering a vibrant and beautifully balanced sensory experience.
🍾 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.