Orkney Single Malt Thor 16YO
⏳ Drikkevindue
As a premium aged single malt Scotch whisky, this bottle is fully matured and ready to be enjoyed immediately. Unlike wine, spirits do not develop further in the bottle. Kept sealed and upright in a cool, dark place, it will remain pristine indefinitely; once opened, it is best enjoyed within 1 to 2 years to experience its full aromatic complexity.
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
Rich artisanal blue cheeses, high-quality dark chocolate (70% cacao or higher), and slow-roasted or smoked game meats such as venison.
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
Highland Park's 'Thor' 16 Year Old is the legendary first release in the distillery's acclaimed Valhalla Collection, celebrating the deep Norse heritage of the Orkney Islands. Established in 1798 by Magnus Eunson, a butcher by day and smuggler by night, Highland Park is one of the northernmost distilleries in the world. This expression, bottled at a robust cask strength of 52.1% ABV, reflects the thunderous character of the Norse god of war. It is crafted using Orkney's unique heather-rich peat, which burns cooler than Islay peat, imparting a distinctively sweet, floral smokiness. Aged for 16 years in a combination of sherry-seasoned oak casks and refill casks, this single malt delivers a dramatic profile of dried stone fruits, warm ginger, toasted oak, and lingering aromatic smoke, presented in a wooden frame inspired by the prow of a Viking longship.
🍾 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.