Orkney Single Malt Single Cask Series - London Edition No 1 Refill Butt Cask No 4627 18YO (((Bottled 2021)))
⏳ Drinking Window
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.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Smoked Scottish salmon, mature blue cheeses such as Stilton, and high-quality dark chocolate desserts.
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 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.