Orkney Single Malt Refill Hogshead 'Full Cask' No
⏳ Drinking Window
As a distilled single malt whisky, this bottle does not age further once packaged and can be kept indefinitely if stored upright in a cool, dark place. Once opened, it is best enjoyed within 1 to 3 years to appreciate its full aromatic complexity.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Smoked salmon or artisanal gravlax, mature blue cheeses like Stilton, and rich dark chocolate.
✨ Technical Specifications
Highland Park, situated on the windswept Orkney Islands of Scotland, is steeped in Viking lore and rugged maritime history. Founded in 1798 by Magnus Eunson, a legendary smuggler and descendant of Norse settlers, the distillery is celebrated for its traditional floor maltings and the use of unique, heather-rich peat harvested from nearby Hobbister Moor. This specific single cask release, matured in a Refill Hogshead, highlights the distillery's distillate in its purest form. Unlike heavy first-fill sherry casks, the refill hogshead allows the delicate, honeyed, floral, and coastal characteristics of the Orkney spirit to take center stage, beautifully balanced by a gentle, aromatic peat smoke and a whisper of maritime salinity.
🍾 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.