Orkney Single Malt Hogshead 'Full Cask' No 19 (2008)
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As a premium single malt whisky, this spirit is bottled at its peak maturity and does not age further in the bottle. It is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release and will remain in pristine condition for decades if stored upright and away from direct sunlight.
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Rich blue cheeses, high-quality dark chocolate, and smoked game or cured meats.
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Hailing from the wind-swept Orkney Islands, Highland Park is legendary for its Viking heritage and its founder, Magnus Eunson, a smuggler who hid his illicit spirits under the church pulpit. This single malt, distilled in 2008 and matured in a single hogshead cask, showcases the unique terroir of Orkney. Unlike the medicinal peat of Islay, Orkney peat from Hobbister Moor is rich in heather, imparting a distinct floral sweetness and gentle, aromatic smoke. The hogshead maturation allows the distillery's signature honeyed orchard fruit, coastal brine, and soft spice notes to integrate beautifully, offering a pure and unadulterated expression of northern island distillation.
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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.