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
Founded in 1798 in Kirkwall on the remote archipelago of Orkney, Highland Park stands as one of Scotland's most historic and northernmost single malt distilleries. Owned by the Edrington Group, the distillery fiercely guards traditional whisky-making practices, still conducting its own hand-turned floor maltings and cutting dense, heather-rich peat from nearby Hobbister Moor. Maturation takes place predominantly in premium sherry-seasoned oak casks within Orkney's cool, windswept maritime climate. This unique convergence of terroir and technique yields Highland Park's internationally revered signature style, distinguished by gentle aromatic peat smoke, luscious heather-honey sweetness, and rich, complex spice.