Orkney Single Malt Whitlaw Hogshead 'Full Cask' No 624
⏳ Drinking Window
As a high-proof single malt Scotch whisky, this bottling is ready to drink immediately upon release and will remain in pristine condition indefinitely when stored upright and away from direct sunlight.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Traditional smoked Scottish salmon, mature blue cheeses such as Stilton, and high-quality dark chocolate.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the wind-swept Orkney Islands, where ancient Viking heritage meets rugged maritime terroir, this exceptional single malt represents the legendary craftsmanship of the far north. Bottled under the 'Whitlaw' name—a traditional pseudonym for Highland Park spirit—this expression captures the distillery's signature style. The Orkney peat, uniquely composed of decomposed heather rather than wood, imparts a gentle, aromatic peat smoke that defines the spirit. Aged in a single hogshead cask (No. 624), this whisky showcases a beautiful balance of heather honey, soft coastal brine, and delicate spice, reflecting centuries of distilling history dating back to the legendary smuggler Magnus Eunson in 1798.
🍾 About the Producer
Perched on the windswept Orkney archipelago off Scotland's northern coast, Highland Park was founded in 1798 by illicit distiller Magnus Eunson before securing official licensing in 1826. Owned by Edrington and directed by Master Whisky Maker Marc Watson, the distillery remains one of the few in Scotland to maintain traditional floor maltings for a portion of its barley. Terroir here is inextricably linked to the island's environment: Orkney's tree-deficient landscape yields heather-rich peat harvested from nearby Hobbister Moor, imparting an aromatic, floral smoke fundamentally distinct from the medicinal iodine of Islay. Distillation occurs in copper pot stills, followed by patient maturation predominantly in sherry-seasoned European and American oak casks within maritime dunnage warehouses. Celebrated benchmark expressions include the flagship 12, 18, and 21 Year Old releases, as well as ultra-aged rarities such as the Orcadian Vintage Series and landmark 40- and 50-year-old single malts.