Orkney Single Malt Single Cask Series - Velier Edition 2 12YO Bottled
⏳ Drinking Window & Cellar Guidance
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.
🍽️ Culinary 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
Founded in 1798 in Kirkwall on the remote archipelago of Orkney, Highland Park stands as one of Scotland's most historic and northernmost single malt distilleries. Owned by the Edrington Group, the distillery fiercely guards traditional whisky-making practices, still conducting its own hand-turned floor maltings and cutting dense, heather-rich peat from nearby Hobbister Moor. Maturation takes place predominantly in premium sherry-seasoned oak casks within Orkney's cool, windswept maritime climate. This unique convergence of terroir and technique yields Highland Park's internationally revered signature style, distinguished by gentle aromatic peat smoke, luscious heather-honey sweetness, and rich, complex spice.