Orkney Single Malt Hogshead 'Full Cask' No 12
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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 is ready to enjoy immediately upon release and will keep indefinitely if stored upright in a cool, dark place. Once opened, it is best consumed within 1 to 2 years to preserve its delicate aromatic complexity.
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Rich blue cheeses (such as Stilton), smoked wild salmon, and high-quality dark chocolate.
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Highland Park, established in 1798 on the windswept Orkney Islands, is steeped in Viking heritage and legendary smuggling lore. Founded by Magnus Eunson, a direct descendant of Viking settlers who famously hid his illicit spirit under the church pulpit, the distillery remains deeply tied to its rugged northern terroir. The Orkney Single Malt Hogshead 'Full Cask' No 12 represents a single-cask expression matured in a traditional hogshead. Orkney's unique peat, hand-cut from Hobbister Moor, is packed with decomposed heather rather than wood, imparting a signature sweet, floral, and aromatic peat smoke. Combined with the cool, maritime climate that ensures a slow, even maturation, this single malt delivers a complex profile of heather honey, soft peat, maritime brine, and dried fruit.
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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.