Orkney Single Malt Refill Sherry Butt 'Full Cask' No 99
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As a distilled spirit, this single malt does not mature further in the bottle and is ready to enjoy immediately upon release, remaining stable for decades if stored upright and away from direct sunlight.
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Smoked salmon, mature blue cheeses like Stilton, and rich game dishes or dark chocolate desserts.
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Hailing from the wind-swept Orkney Islands, Highland Park is steeped in Viking lore and legendary distilling history dating back to 1798, when Magnus Eunson, a smuggler and descendant of Norse settlers, first ran an illicit still. This single malt, matured in a Refill Sherry Butt (Cask No 99), represents a harmonious marriage of Orkney's unique terroir and traditional craftsmanship. The distillery's signature character is defined by the hand-cut local peat from Hobbister Moor, which is packed with ancient heather, imparting a gentle, sweet floral smokiness rather than the medicinal peat of the Islay region. Aging in a refill sherry butt allows the spirit's natural orchard fruit, heather-honey, and coastal brine notes to shine elegantly, framed by soft spices and dried fruit undertones without being overwhelmed by heavy oak tannins.
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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.