Orkney Single Malt Spring Release 25YO (((Bottled 2019)))
⏳ Drikkevindue
As a highly matured single malt Scotch whisky, this bottle is fully matured upon release and does not develop further in glass. It can be kept unopened for decades if stored upright in a cool, dark place. Once opened, it is best enjoyed within 1 to 3 years to experience its complex aromatic profile at its absolute peak.
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
Rich blue cheeses such as Stilton, high-quality dark chocolate with a high cacao percentage, or slow-roasted game meats like venison.
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
Highland Park, established in 1798 by the legendary smuggler and preacher Magnus Eunson, stands as one of the world's northernmost Scotch whisky distilleries on the windswept Orkney Islands. This legendary 25-year-old single malt, bottled in the spring of 2019, represents the pinnacle of Orcadian craftsmanship. The distillery's signature character is shaped by the ancient, woodless peat of Hobbister Moor, which is rich in heather and imparts a uniquely sweet, floral smoke. Slowly matured in hand-selected sherry-seasoned European and American oak casks, this expression marries the intense warmth of dried fruits, dark chocolate, and warm spices with the gentle, lingering whisper of maritime peat smoke, reflecting the wild, elemental nature of its island home.
🍾 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.