Orkney Single Malt Viking Pride 18YO
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As a fully matured single malt Scotch whisky, it is bottled at its peak of complexity and is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release. Once bottled, it does not mature further and will maintain its exceptional quality for decades if kept upright and away from direct sunlight.
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Rich roasted game meats, mature blue cheeses, and artisanal dark chocolate desserts.
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Highland Park, established in 1798 by the legendary smuggler and priest Magnus Eunson, stands as one of Scotland's most remote and historic distilleries on the windswept Orkney Islands. The Viking Pride 18-Year-Old pays homage to the Norse ancestry that deeply shapes Orkney's culture. This single malt is crafted using traditional hand-turned floor maltings and unique, woodless peat cut from the ancient Hobbister Moor, which is packed with decomposing heather. This specific peat gives the spirit its signature gentle, sweet heathery smoke. Matured predominantly in hand-selected sherry-seasoned European and American oak casks, the whisky develops a sophisticated harmony of rich dried fruits, warm winter spices, dark chocolate, and soft peat smoke.
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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.