Orkney Single Malt Hogshead 'Full Cask' No 19 (2010)
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As a distilled spirit, this single malt does not mature further in the bottle and is ready to be enjoyed immediately. Once opened, it will retain its peak complexity for 1 to 2 years if kept sealed and away from direct sunlight, though an unopened bottle will remain pristine for decades.
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Smoked Scottish salmon, mature blue cheeses such as Stilton, and high-quality dark chocolate.
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Hailing from the wind-swept Orkney Islands, this single malt represents the rugged, Norse-influenced heritage of Scotland's northernmost distilleries. Distilled in 2010 and matured in a single hogshead cask, this expression showcases the classic Orkney character. Unlike the heavy, medicinal peat of Islay, Orkney peat is composed almost entirely of ancient heather, imparting a gentle, aromatic, and floral smokiness. The maritime climate, marked by fierce salt-laden winds and temperate winters, allows for a slow, gentle maturation in the cask. Legend has it that the distillery's founder, Magnus Eunson, was a direct descendant of Vikings who worked as an illicit distiller by night, hiding his legendary spirit under the church pulpit. This bottling captures that rebellious, artisanal spirit, offering notes of heather honey, soft peat smoke, sea spray, and toasted oak.
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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.