Orkney Single Malt Soren Solaer Photography 26YO (((Bottled 2019)))
⏳ Drikkevindue
As a highly matured 26-year-old single malt Scotch whisky, this bottle is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release. Unlike fine wine, spirits do not continue to age in the bottle, but when stored upright in a cool, dark place, this exceptional bottling will retain its peak complexity and character for many decades.
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
Rich blue cheeses such as Stilton, high-quality dark chocolate with sea salt, or slow-cooked game dishes like roasted venison.
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
Highland Park, situated on the windswept Orkney Islands of Scotland, is steeped in Viking history and legendary lore. Founded in 1798 by Magnus Eunson, a direct descendant of Viking pioneers who doubled as a butcher and a smuggler, the distillery is famous for its slow, traditional methods. This rare 26-year-old single malt was released in 2019 to celebrate the 26-year career of acclaimed Danish photographer Søren Solkær, who documented the distillery's modern-day craftsmen. Distilled using Orkney's unique, woodless heather peat from Hobbister Moor, this expression was matured in a combination of sherry-seasoned American oak casks and bourbon casks. The result is a deeply complex spirit showcasing Highland Park's signature aromatic peat smoke, balanced by sweet notes of heather honey, ripe peaches, warm spices, and toasted oak.
🍾 Om vinhuset / producenten
Highland Park klamrer sig til det forblæste Orkney ud for Skotlands nordlige kyst. Destilleriet blev grundlagt i 1798 af den illegale destillatør Magnus Eunson, inden det opnåede officiel licens i 1826. I dag ejes det af Edrington og ledes af Master Whisky Maker Marc Watson, og Highland Park er et af de få tilbageværende skotske destillerier, der stadig anvender traditionel gulvmaltning til en del af deres byg. Det lokale terroir er uløseligt forbundet med øens barske natur: Det træfattige landskab giver en lyngrig tørv, høstet på det nærliggende Hobbister Moor, som tilfører en aromatisk, floral røg – markant forskellig fra Islays medicinske iodpræg. Destillationen foregår på kobber pot stills, efterfulgt af en tålmodig modning på overvejende sherrykrydrede europæiske og amerikanske egetræsfade i maritime dunnage-lagre. Blandt destilleriets berømte referenceaftapninger findes de klassiske 12-, 18- og 21-års udgaver samt sjældne, ultra-modnede udgivelser som Orcadian Vintage Series og de skelsættende 40- og 50-årige single malts.