Orkney Single Malt Scotch 18YO
⏳ Drikkevindue
As a distilled spirit, this single malt is fully matured upon bottling and does not improve with bottle age. It is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release and will remain stable indefinitely if stored upright in a cool, dark place. Once opened, it is best consumed within 1 to 3 years to experience its intricate aromas at their absolute peak.
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
Rich blue cheeses such as Stilton, high-quality dark chocolate, and roasted game meats like venison or duck.
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
Perched on the windswept Orkney Islands, Highland Park is one of Scotland's most remote and historic distilleries, founded in 1798 by the legendary smuggler-turned-preacher Magnus Eunson. The Orkney Single Malt Scotch 18 Year Old, often celebrated as 'Viking Pride,' is a masterclass in balance, reflecting the rugged, Norse-influenced heritage of its homeland. This exceptional single malt owes its distinctive character to the distillery's traditional floor-malted barley and the unique Orcadian peat, which is rich in heather and imparts a sweet, floral, and aromatic smokiness rather than the medicinal brine of Islay. Matured predominantly in hand-selected sherry-seasoned European and American oak casks, the spirit develops a deep golden hue and a complex tapestry of flavors, including rich dried fruits, warm winter spices, dark chocolate, and heather honey, all enveloped in a gentle, lingering whisper of peat smoke.
🍾 Om vinhuset / producenten
Highland Park klamrer sig til det forblæste Orkney ud for Skotlands nordlige kyst. Destilleriet blev grundlagt i 1798 af den illegale destillatør Magnus Eunson, inden det opnåede officiel licens i 1826. I dag ejes det af Edrington og ledes af Master Whisky Maker Marc Watson, og Highland Park er et af de få tilbageværende skotske destillerier, der stadig anvender traditionel gulvmaltning til en del af deres byg. Det lokale terroir er uløseligt forbundet med øens barske natur: Det træfattige landskab giver en lyngrig tørv, høstet på det nærliggende Hobbister Moor, som tilfører en aromatisk, floral røg – markant forskellig fra Islays medicinske iodpræg. Destillationen foregår på kobber pot stills, efterfulgt af en tålmodig modning på overvejende sherrykrydrede europæiske og amerikanske egetræsfade i maritime dunnage-lagre. Blandt destilleriets berømte referenceaftapninger findes de klassiske 12-, 18- og 21-års udgaver samt sjældne, ultra-modnede udgivelser som Orcadian Vintage Series og de skelsættende 40- og 50-årige single malts.