Orkney Single Malt Hogshead 'Full Cask' No 19
⏳ Drinking Window & Cellar Guidance
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.
🍽️ Culinary 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
Founded in 1798 in Kirkwall on the remote archipelago of Orkney, Highland Park stands as one of Scotland's most historic and northernmost single malt distilleries. Owned by the Edrington Group, the distillery fiercely guards traditional whisky-making practices, still conducting its own hand-turned floor maltings and cutting dense, heather-rich peat from nearby Hobbister Moor. Maturation takes place predominantly in premium sherry-seasoned oak casks within Orkney's cool, windswept maritime climate. This unique convergence of terroir and technique yields Highland Park's internationally revered signature style, distinguished by gentle aromatic peat smoke, luscious heather-honey sweetness, and rich, complex spice.