Orkney Single Malt Refill Barrel 'Full Cask' No 206
⏳ Drinking Window
As a distilled spirit, this single malt does not mature further in the bottle and is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release. Once opened, it will remain in peak condition for 1 to 2 years if kept sealed and away from direct light.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Smoked salmon, mature blue cheeses, and high-quality dark chocolate.
✨ Technical Specifications
Highland Park, established in 1798 on the windswept Orkney Islands, is steeped in Viking history and legendary lore. Founded by the legendary smuggler Magnus Eunson, the distillery is famous for its traditional methods, including floor malting and the use of aromatic, heather-rich peat harvested from nearby Hobbister Moor. This specific release, 'Full Cask' No 206, is a single cask bottling matured in a refill barrel. Refill casks allow the distillery's signature honeyed, floral, and gently smoky spirit character to shine through without being overpowered by dominant wood notes. The result is an authentic expression of Orkney's rugged, maritime terroir, balancing delicate sweetness with a whisper of peat smoke.
🍾 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.