Orkney Single Malt Hogshead 'Full Cask' No 47
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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.
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Smoked salmon, mature blue cheeses, and rich dark chocolate.
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Hailing from the wind-swept Orkney Islands, Highland Park is one of Scotland's most northerly and legendary distilleries, founded in 1798 by the colorful Magnus Eunson—a butcher and church officer by day, and an illicit distiller by night. This 'Full Cask' No 47 single malt showcases the unique maritime terroir of Orkney, where treeless, gale-swept landscapes yield a distinctive peat from Hobbister Moor. This peat, rich in heather rather than wood, imparts a sweet, aromatic, and delicate smoky character. Matured in a traditional hogshead cask, this expression captures the distillery's signature balance of heather-honey sweetness, gentle peat smoke, and maritime brine, reflecting centuries of Viking heritage and uncompromising traditional floor-malting methods.
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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.