Orkney Single Malt (Old Bottling) 18YO
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As a distilled spirit, this single malt does not mature further in the bottle and is ready to drink upon release. Once opened, it is best enjoyed within 1 to 3 years to prevent oxidation from dulling its complex aromas, while sealed bottles can be preserved indefinitely.
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Rich blue cheeses such as Stilton, high-quality dark chocolate, and slow-roasted game meats like venison or smoked duck.
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Highland Park, nestled on the windswept Orkney Islands of Scotland, is one of the world's northernmost distilleries, steeped in Viking heritage and lore. Founded in 1798 by the legendary smuggler and priest Magnus Eunson, the distillery still employs traditional floor maltings and harvests its unique, woodless peat from the nearby Hobbister Moor. This heather-rich peat imparts a distinctively sweet, aromatic, and gentle smoky character rather than the medicinal peat found in Islay. The iconic 18-Year-Old 'Old Bottling'—highly coveted by collectors for its classic presentation prior to modern redesigns—is matured predominantly in European and American sherry-seasoned oak casks. This slow, cool maritime maturation harmonizes Orkney's heather honey sweetness, rich dried fruits, soft peat smoke, and warming winter spices into a legendary, multi-award-winning single malt.
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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.