Orkney Single Malt Hogshead 'Full Cask' No 50
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Ready to enjoy upon release. Unlike wine, bottled single malt Scotch whisky does not mature further in the glass, but it will maintain its exceptional character indefinitely when stored upright in a cool, dark place.
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Rich blue cheeses such as Stilton, artisanal dark chocolate with sea salt, and smoked wild salmon or seared duck breast.
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Hailing from the wind-swept Orkney Islands, Highland Park is legendary for its Viking heritage and its founding by Magnus Eunson, an 18th-century priest by day and illicit distiller by night. This 'Full Cask' No 50 represents a single hogshead bottling, showcasing the distillery's unique maritime terroir. Unlike mainland distilleries, Highland Park uses local Orcadian peat rich in heather, which imparts a sweet, floral, and aromatic smoke rather than medicinal notes. Matured in a traditional oak hogshead, this single malt delivers a complex interplay of heather honey, coastal brine, soft peat smoke, and rich toasted oak, reflecting the slow maturation process in Scotland's cool northern climate.
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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.