Orkney Single Malt Hogshead 'Full Cask' No 6
⏳ Drinking Window
As a distilled spirit, this single malt does not mature further in the bottle. It is bottled at its peak of maturation and is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release, remaining stable for decades if kept upright and away from direct sunlight.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Smoked Scottish salmon, mature Stilton cheese, and rich dark chocolate.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the wind-swept Orkney Islands, where Viking heritage runs deep and trees rarely survive the fierce North Sea gales, Highland Park stands as a legendary bastion of traditional Scotch whisky production. Founded in 1798, supposedly by the colorful smuggler and butcher Magnus Eunson, the distillery relies on hand-turned floor maltings and unique peat cut from the nearby Hobbister Moor. This peat, rich in decomposed heather rather than wood, infuses the malt with a signature sweet, floral smokiness. The Orkney Single Malt Hogshead 'Full Cask' No 6, matured in a traditional hogshead cask, showcases this coastal terroir in its purest form. The hogshead maturation allows the delicate interplay of heather honey, soft maritime brine, and gentle peat smoke to shine, reflecting centuries of island tradition.
🍾 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.