Orkney Single Malt Refill Bourbon Barrel 'Full Cask' No 222
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As a distilled spirit, this single malt does not mature further in the bottle and is ready to enjoy upon release. It will remain in peak condition indefinitely if stored upright away from direct light, though once opened, it is best consumed within 1 to 3 years to preserve its complex aromatic profile.
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Smoked salmon or gravlax, mature blue cheeses such as Stilton, and high-quality dark chocolate or chocolate-based desserts.
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Crafted at the legendary Highland Park distillery in Kirkwall, Orkney—where Viking heritage runs deep and the windswept, treeless landscape shapes the spirit—this single cask bottling represents a pure expression of island distillation. Established in 1798, Highland Park is famed for using local peat cut from Hobbister Moor, which is packed with decomposed heather, yielding a sweet, aromatic, and floral smoke rather than the medicinal phenols found in Islay malts. Cask No 222, a refill bourbon barrel, offers a window into the distillery's true character. Unlike first-fill casks or heavy sherry butts, a refill bourbon barrel gently coaxes out the spirit's natural profile over time, imparting delicate vanilla, citrus, and toasted oak notes while allowing the signature Orkney heather-honey sweetness and soft coastal brine to remain front and center.
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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.