Orkney Single Malt Refill Bourbon Barrel 'Full Cask' No 221
⏳ Drinking Window
As a distilled spirit, this single malt is bottled at its peak maturity and does not age further in glass. It is ready to enjoy immediately upon release and will maintain its exceptional character for decades if stored upright in a cool, dark place.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Smoked Scottish salmon, mature artisanal Cheddar cheese, or rich dark chocolate.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the wind-swept Orkney Islands, Highland Park is one of Scotland's most remote and historic distilleries, founded in 1798 by the legendary smuggler and vestryman Magnus Eunson. This single malt, matured in a single refill bourbon barrel (Cask No 221), showcases the distillery's unique coastal terroir. Orkney's peat is distinct, composed almost entirely of decomposed heather rather than wood, imparting a sweet, floral, and aromatic smoke. The use of a refill bourbon barrel allows the distillery's signature spirit character—defined by heather honey, light citrus, and soft maritime brine—to take center stage, unburdened by heavy oak or sherry influence. It represents an authentic, unadulterated expression of Orkney's rugged northern heritage.
🍾 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.