Single Malt 40th Anniversary Special Sherry Oak 40YO
⏳ Drinking Window
As a mature single malt Scotch whisky, this bottle is fully developed upon release and does not mature further in glass. It can be preserved indefinitely in a cool, dark place, and is best enjoyed within 1 to 2 years after opening to preserve its delicate, complex aromas.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Rich dark chocolate desserts, mature blue cheeses such as Stilton, or roasted venison and game dishes.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the wind-swept Orkney Islands, Highland Park is one of Scotland's most remote and historic distilleries, founded in 1798 by the legendary smuggler Magnus Eunson. This extraordinary 40-year-old single malt represents the pinnacle of Orcadian craftsmanship. The distillery's signature character is defined by its use of hand-cut peat from Hobbister Moor, rich in heather, which imparts a gentle, aromatic floral smoke. Matured for four decades in exquisite sherry-seasoned oak casks, this expression develops a deep, mahogany hue and an incredibly complex profile of dark chocolate, dried figs, warm spices, and a whisper of salty sea air, reflecting its maritime maturation.
🍾 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.