Orkney Single Malt Hogshead 'Full Cask' No 10
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As a distilled spirit, this single malt is bottled at its peak maturity and does not age further in glass. It can be enjoyed immediately upon release and will remain pristine indefinitely if stored upright and sealed; once opened, it is best consumed within 1 to 3 years to preserve its delicate aromatics.
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Hot-smoked salmon, mature blue cheeses such as Stilton, and high-quality dark chocolate with sea salt.
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Highland Park, nestled on the windswept Orkney Islands, is one of Scotland's most historic distilleries, steeped in Viking heritage and legendary lore. Founded in 1798 by Magnus Eunson—a direct descendant of Viking settlers who operated an illicit still under the cover of night—the distillery is famous for its traditional hand-turned floor maltings and the use of local Hobbister Moor peat. This peat, rich in decomposed heather and devoid of wood due to the harsh island gales, imparts a distinctively sweet, floral, and aromatic smoke. The 'Full Cask' No 10, matured in a traditional hogshead cask, showcases this unique maritime terroir, marrying heather-honey sweetness with gentle peat smoke, coastal brine, and a rich, oily texture derived from slow distillation and patient maturation in the cool, damp Orkney climate.
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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.