Orkney Single Malt Single Cask Series Hong Kong Edition 4 Refill Hogshead Cask No 2585 18YO Bottled 2020
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As a distilled spirit, this single malt does not mature further in the bottle and can be preserved indefinitely if stored properly. Once opened, it is best enjoyed within 1 to 3 years to experience its complex aromatic profile at its peak.
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Smoked salmon or gravlax, mature blue cheeses such as Stilton, and high-quality dark chocolate or chocolate-based desserts.
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Hailing from the wind-swept, legendary Orkney Islands, Highland Park is one of Scotland's most remote and historic distilleries, founded in 1798 by the legendary smuggler Magnus Eunson. This rare single cask release, the Hong Kong Edition 4, was matured for 18 years in a single refill hogshead (Cask No. 2585) before being bottled in 2020. The use of a refill hogshead allows the true distillery character to take center stage, marrying Highland Park's signature aromatic heather-honey sweetness with gentle, heathery peat smoke, coastal salinity, and delicate orchard fruits. The unique Orkney peat, composed almost entirely of decomposed heather rather than wood, imparts a distinctively floral, sweet smokiness that cannot be replicated anywhere else in the world.
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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.