Orkney Single Malt Whitlaw Refill Bourbon Barrel 'Full Cask' No 142
⏳ Drinking Window
As a distilled spirit, this single malt does not age further in the bottle and can be kept indefinitely. For the best tasting experience, it is recommended to enjoy within 1 to 2 years after opening to preserve its delicate aromatic complexity.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Smoked wild salmon, mature blue cheeses like Stilton, and artisanal dark chocolate with sea salt.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the windswept Orkney Islands, this single malt represents the rugged, Norse-influenced heritage of Scotland's northernmost distilleries. Often bottled under the pseudonym 'Whitlaw' to honor the historic hills overlooking the distillery, this expression showcases the unique terroir of Orkney. Unlike mainland peat, Orcadian peat is packed with decomposed heather, imparting a distinct floral, aromatic smoke rather than medicinal iodine. Matured in a single refill bourbon barrel, the spirit retains its bright, honeyed distillery character, allowing notes of soft vanilla, citrus peel, and gentle coastal brine to harmonize with the delicate peat smoke.
🍾 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.