Orkney Single Malt Whitlaw Refill Hogshead 'Full Cask' No 122
⏳ Drinking Window
As a premium single malt Scotch whisky, this spirit does not mature further in the bottle and has an indefinite shelf life if stored properly. Once opened, it is best enjoyed within one to two years to experience its complex aromas at their peak.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Smoked salmon or peat-cured seafood, mature blue cheeses such as Stilton, and rich dark chocolate desserts.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the windswept Orkney Islands, 'Whitlaw' is a revered pseudonym used by independent bottlers for single malt distilled at the legendary Highland Park distillery. Steeped in Viking lore and maritime history, this expression is matured in a refill hogshead, a cask size that gently coaxes out the distillery's signature character without overwhelming it with oak. The spirit benefits from Orkney's unique Hobbister Moor peat, which is rich in heather and devoid of wood, imparting a distinctively sweet, floral, and aromatic smokiness. On the palate, expect a harmonious marriage of heather honey, light coastal brine, soft orchard fruits, and a whisper of peat smoke, reflecting the wild, treeless landscape of its northern home.
🍾 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.