Orkney Single Malt Refill Barrel 'Full Cask' No 203
⏳ Drinking Window
Ready to enjoy upon release, this high-proof single malt will remain in peak condition indefinitely if kept sealed and stored upright out of direct sunlight.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Smoked salmon, mature blue cheese, dark chocolate truffles
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the windswept Orkney Islands, this single cask expression from Highland Park showcases the distillery's legendary spirit in its most transparent form. While Highland Park is famous for its sherry cask maturation, the use of a refill barrel (Cask No 203) allows the raw, coastal character of the distillate to shine. The peat from Hobbister Moor, rich in decomposed heather, imparts a gentle, aromatic floral smoke rather than the medicinal brine of Islay. This combines with the maritime salinity of the northernmost distillery in Scotland, creating a dramatic profile of heather honey, soft peat, and citrus. The Viking heritage of Orkney, where Norse traditions run deep, is reflected in the rugged, uncompromising nature of this single malt, offering a pure window into the island's ancient terroir.
🍾 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.