Orkney Single Malt The Dark 17YO
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As a fully matured premium single malt whisky bottled at its optimal peak, it is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release and will remain in pristine condition for decades when stored upright and away from direct light.
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Rich blue cheeses such as Stilton, high-quality dark chocolate desserts, and slow-roasted game meats or smoked duck breast.
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Hailing from the wind-swept Orkney Islands at the northern edge of Scotland, Highland Park's 'The Dark' 17 Year Old is a celebratory tribute to the dramatic autumn and winter seasons of its Norse-influenced homeland. This expression is deeply shaped by Orkney's unique terroir, where treeless, heather-rich peat is hand-cut from the Hobbister Moor to smoke the malted barley, imparting a distinctively sweet, floral smokiness. Matured for 17 years exclusively in sherry-seasoned European oak casks, this single malt captures the essence of long, cold island nights. It delivers a rich, deeply complex profile of dried dark fruits, warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, toasted oak, and a whisper of peat smoke, reflecting a distilling heritage that dates back to 1798 and is steeped in Viking lore.
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Established in 1798 by Magnus Eunson in Kirkwall on the Orkney Islands, Highland Park is one of the northernmost Scotch whisky distilleries in the world. Today owned by the Edrington Group, the distillery maintains an uncompromising commitment to heritage, utilizing traditional hand-turned floor maltings and aromatic, heather-rich peat sourced from nearby Hobbister Moor. Highland Park is globally renowned for aging its single malts in bespoke sherry-seasoned oak casks, yielding a signature flavor profile characterized by a harmonious balance of gentle peat smoke and rich, honeyed sweetness. This meticulous craftsmanship is showcased in highly acclaimed expressions ranging from their flagship 12 and 18-year-olds to rare, collectible releases aged up to 50 years.