Orkney Single Malt Ice Edition 17YO
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As a distilled spirit, this single malt does not age further in the bottle. It is bottled at its peak of 17 years of maturation and is ready to be enjoyed immediately, though it will remain in pristine condition for decades if stored upright and away from direct sunlight.
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Smoked salmon or cured meats, aged blue cheese, and dark chocolate truffles.
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Hailing from the wind-swept Orkney Islands, Highland Park is steeped in Norse mythology and Viking heritage. The Ice Edition 17 Year Old is a stunning tribute to Niflheim, the mythical Norse realm of ice and snow. Unlike Highland Park's traditional reliance on sherry-seasoned oak, this expression was matured predominantly in ex-bourbon casks. This choice coaxes out a brighter, more ethereal profile of tropical fruits, cool mint, and vanilla, beautifully balanced by the distillery's signature aromatic peat smoke. The presentation itself—a custom-sculpted blue glass bottle cradled in a wooden frame reminiscent of a mountain peak—evokes the stark, dramatic beauty of the northern Scottish 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.