Orkney Single Malt Twisted Tattoo 16YO
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As a fully matured 16-year-old single malt Scotch whisky, it is bottled at its peak and does not improve with bottle age. It is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release and will remain in excellent condition for many years, even after opening, if kept sealed in a cool, dark place.
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Rich dark chocolate desserts, mature blue cheeses, and slow-roasted game meats like venison.
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Highland Park’s Twisted Tattoo 16 Year Old is a striking single malt Scotch whisky that marries Orkney’s rich Viking heritage with innovative maturation. Founded in 1798 by the legendary smuggler and church beadle Magnus Eunson, Highland Park is situated on the windswept Orkney Islands, where the peat is uniquely infused with heather. The 'Twisted Tattoo' expression features bottle art by Danish tattoo artist Colin Dale, depicting the Norse Midgard Serpent. This exceptional spirit is crafted by combining single malt matured in Spanish Rioja wine seasoned casks with spirit aged in first-fill bourbon casks. The result is a complex profile where Highland Park's signature aromatic peat smoke meets sweet vanilla, sun-ripened peaches, and the rich, red-berry spice of Rioja wood.
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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.