Orkney Single Malt (Old Bottling) 12YO
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As a distilled spirit, this bottle does not age further in glass and is ready to enjoy immediately. Kept sealed and away from direct light, it will remain pristine for decades; once opened, it is best consumed within 1 to 2 years.
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Smoked Scottish salmon, mature blue cheeses like Stilton, and rich dark chocolate desserts.
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Highland Park, established in 1798 on the windswept Orkney Islands, is steeped in Viking heritage and smuggling lore, famously founded by the illicit distiller Magnus Eunson. This legendary 'Old Bottling' of the 12-Year-Old expression represents a classic era of Orcadian distilling. Unlike mainland Scotch, Highland Park relies on local Hobbister Moor peat, which is packed with decomposing heather rather than wood, imparting a distinctively sweet, floral, and gentle smoky character. Aged primarily in sherry-seasoned oak casks, this older bottling style is celebrated for its rich, slightly waxy mouthfeel, notes of heather honey, dried orange peel, soft peat smoke, and maritime brine, capturing the rugged, salt-sprayed terroir of the northernmost reaches of Scotland.
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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.