Orkney Single Malt Refill Bourbon Barrel 'Full Cask' No 220
⏳ Drinking Window
As a distilled spirit, this single malt is bottled at its peak maturity and does not develop further in the glass. It is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release and will remain in pristine condition for decades if stored upright and away from direct sunlight.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Smoked Scottish salmon, mature blue cheeses such as Stilton, and artisanal dark chocolate with sea salt.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the wind-swept Orkney Islands, Highland Park is one of Scotland's most legendary distilleries, established in 1798 by the colorful smuggler and priest Magnus Eunson. This single malt, matured in a refill bourbon barrel (Cask No 220), showcases the distillery's unique maritime terroir. Unlike Islay peat, Orkney peat is composed almost entirely of ancient, decomposed heather, imparting a delicate, floral, and aromatic smoke rather than medicinal notes. The use of a refill bourbon cask allows the spirit's natural character to shine, offering a beautiful balance of heather honey, soft peat smoke, citrus peel, and a subtle sea-salt brine.
🍾 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.