Orkney Single Malt Refill Bourbon Hogshead 'Full Cask' No 581
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As a high-proof single malt Scotch whisky, this bottle is ready to drink upon release and will not mature further in glass. Unopened, it can be preserved indefinitely; once opened, it is best enjoyed within 1 to 2 years to experience its vibrant aromatic spectrum at its peak.
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Smoked Scottish salmon, mature Stilton or blue cheese, and dark chocolate truffles.
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Hailing from the wind-swept Orkney Islands, Highland Park is legendary for its Viking heritage and its founding myth involving Magnus Eunson, an 18th-century smuggler who hid his illicit spirits beneath the local church pulpit. This single cask expression, matured in a refill bourbon hogshead (Cask No 581), showcases the distillery's signature style in its purest form. Unlike heavy sherry-matured expressions, the refill bourbon cask allows the natural character of the Orcadian spirit to take center stage. The terroir of Orkney is defined by its unique heather-rich peat, which imparts a gentle, aromatic, and floral smoke rather than the medicinal peat found in Islay. Combined with the cool, maritime climate that ensures a slow and steady maturation, this single malt delivers a complex profile of heather honey, soft vanilla, citrus zest, and a delicate coastal salinity.
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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.