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
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.