Orkney Single Malt XOP 20YO Bottled
⏳ Drinking Window & Cellar Guidance
As a distilled spirit, this single malt does not mature further in the bottle and is ready to be savored immediately. Unopened, it will remain pristine for decades; once opened, it is best enjoyed within 1 to 2 years to preserve its delicate aromatic complexity.
🍽️ Culinary Pairings
Rich blue cheeses such as Stilton, high-quality dark chocolate, and slow-roasted venison or wild game.
✨ Technical Specifications
Nestled in the windswept Orkney Islands of Scotland, Highland Park stands as one of the northernmost distilleries in the world, steeped in Norse mythology and Viking history. This exceptional 20-year-old single malt, selected and bottled in 2016 under Hunter Laing's prestigious Xtra Old Particular (XOP) range, represents a rare single-cask expression of remarkable depth. Highland Park's signature character is defined by hand-turned floor maltings and the use of ancient, heather-rich peat cut from the nearby Hobbister Moor. This imparts a unique, aromatic, and gentle smoky sweetness, beautifully integrated with maritime salinity, dried orchard fruits, and rich oak spice acquired over two decades of patient maturation.
🍾 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.