Orkney Single Malt Single Cask Series - London Edition No 1 Refill Butt Cask No 4627 18YO Bottled 2021
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As a distilled spirit, this single malt does not mature further in the bottle. It is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release and will remain in peak condition indefinitely if stored upright and away from direct sunlight. Once opened, it is best consumed within 1 to 2 years to preserve its complex aromatic profile.
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Smoked Scottish salmon, mature blue cheeses such as Stilton, and high-quality dark chocolate desserts.
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Highland Park, established in 1798 on the windswept Orkney Islands, is steeped in Viking history and rugged maritime terroir. This exceptional 18-year-old single malt, drawn from Refill Butt Cask No. 4627 for the London Edition No. 1, showcases the distillery's signature style. Unlike mainland distilleries, Highland Park uses local Orcadian peat packed with decomposed heather, imparting a gentle, sweet, and aromatic smokiness. The use of a refill butt cask allows the slow-maturing spirit to retain its distillery character—balancing heather honey, soft peat smoke, and dried fruit notes—without being overpowered by active oak. It is a testament to Orkney's temperate, wind-battered climate, which ensures a slow, even maturation process.
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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.