Orkney Single Malt Refill Bourbon Barrel 'Full Cask' No 224
⏳ Drinking Window
As a distilled spirit, this single malt is fully matured upon bottling and does not age further in glass. It can be enjoyed immediately upon release and will remain stable indefinitely if stored upright in a cool, dark place.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Smoked salmon or raw oysters, mature cheddar cheese, and dark chocolate desserts.
✨ Technical Specifications
Highland Park, established in 1798 by the legendary smuggler and priest Magnus Eunson, is situated on the windswept Orkney Islands of Scotland. This remote northern archipelago shapes a single malt of distinct character, defined by the distillery's use of aromatic peat hand-cut from Hobbister Moor, rich in decomposed heather. This specific bottling, aged in a refill bourbon barrel (Cask No 224), showcases a lighter, more distillate-driven style. Unlike heavy sherry-seasoned casks, the refill bourbon wood imparts delicate vanilla, coconut, and citrus notes, allowing the coastal brine, soft heather honey, and gentle peat smoke of the Orkney spirit to take center stage.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1798 in Kirkwall on the remote archipelago of Orkney, Highland Park stands as one of Scotland's most historic and northernmost single malt distilleries. Owned by the Edrington Group, the distillery fiercely guards traditional whisky-making practices, still conducting its own hand-turned floor maltings and cutting dense, heather-rich peat from nearby Hobbister Moor. Maturation takes place predominantly in premium sherry-seasoned oak casks within Orkney's cool, windswept maritime climate. This unique convergence of terroir and technique yields Highland Park's internationally revered signature style, distinguished by gentle aromatic peat smoke, luscious heather-honey sweetness, and rich, complex spice.