Orkney Single Malt Refill Bourbon Barrel 'Full Cask' No 221
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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.
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Smoked Scottish salmon, mature artisanal Cheddar cheese, or rich dark chocolate.
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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.
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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.