Orkney Single Malt Hogshead 'Full Cask' No 48
⏳ Drinking Window
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.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Smoked salmon, mature Cheddar cheese, dark chocolate truffles
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 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.