Orkney Single Malt Hogshead 'Full Cask' No 19
⏳ Drinking Window
As a distilled spirit, this single malt does not mature further in the bottle. It is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release and will maintain its exceptional character indefinitely when stored upright, away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Smoked salmon, mature blue cheese, dark chocolate
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the wind-swept Orkney Islands, this single malt represents the rugged, Viking-influenced terroir of Scotland's far north. Distilled in 2005 and matured in a traditional hogshead cask, this expression showcases the classic Orkney profile: a delicate balance of heather-rich peat smoke, coastal brine, and soft floral honey. The hogshead maturation—using a cask slightly larger than a standard barrel—allows for a slower, more measured wood interaction, preserving the distillery's signature spirit character while imparting gentle oak spices, vanilla, and dried fruit notes. Orkney's unique peat, sourced from Hobbister Moor, is devoid of wood but rich in decomposed heather, giving the whisky its legendary aromatic, sweet smokiness that has captivated connoisseurs for centuries.
🍾 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.