Orkney Single Malt Hogshead 'Full Cask' No 48
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As a distilled spirit, it is bottled at its peak and does not mature further in the glass; it is ready to be enjoyed immediately and will remain stable for years if stored properly.
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Smoked salmon, mature Cheddar cheese, dark chocolate truffles
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Crafted on the windswept, treeless Orkney archipelago, this single malt represents the rugged northern frontier of Scotch whisky. Highland Park's heritage is deeply intertwined with Viking history, famously founded by the smuggler Magnus Eunson in 1798. The character of this expression is defined by the unique Hobbister Moor peat, which is rich in heather and imparts a sweet, aromatic, floral smoke rather than the heavy, medicinal peat found in other Scottish regions. Matured fully in a traditional oak hogshead cask, this spirit develops a complex harmony of heather honey, soft maritime brine, dried orchard fruits, and gentle warming spices, capturing the wild, elemental spirit of the Islands.
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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.