Orkney Single Malt Single Cask Series - Velier Edition 2 12YO (((Bottled 2018)))
⏳ Drinking Window
As a high-proof single cask Scotch whisky, this bottle does not age or deteriorate in glass and will remain in peak condition indefinitely if stored upright out of direct sunlight; once opened, it is best enjoyed within 1 to 3 years.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Rich blue cheeses like Stilton, high-quality dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa, and smoked or cured meats such as venison.
✨ Technical Specifications
Highland Park, nestled in the windswept Orkney Islands of Scotland, is steeped in Viking heritage and legendary smuggling lore, founded in 1798 by the colorful Magnus Eunson. This rare single cask single malt, bottled in 2018 for the renowned Italian distributor Velier, showcases the distillery's signature style. Crafted from barley dried over ancient, heather-rich Orkney peat, it delivers a uniquely aromatic, floral smokiness. Matured for 12 years in a European oak Sherry butt, this expression marries the coastal, maritime influence of the northern islands with deep, dried-fruit sweetness and rich spices, representing a masterful collaboration between Orkney's traditional floor-malting heritage and Velier's legendary eye for exceptional casks.
🍾 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.