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Highland Park Cask Strength Release No.1

fruity spicy
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(4)€75Scotland, Island, Single Malt

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Highland Park sits in Kirkwall on Orkney, the northernmost single malt distillery in Scotland. Founded in 1798, it ages its spirit in sherry-seasoned oak casks bought from Oloroso producers in Spain. This bottling lands at full cask strength, undiluted and bold. Expect a rush of burnt sugar and dark cherry first. Then cinnamon and pepper roll in, with a nutty, bready warmth underneath. A thread of tobacco and vanilla keeps it grounded. The citrus lift stops it feeling heavy. Pour it neat and give it a moment. The heat settles, and the fruit and spice open up slowly in the glass.

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Highland Park

Highland Park distillery is a single malt Scotch whisky distillery located in Kirkwall, on the island of Orkney in Scotland. The distillery was founded in 1798 and is one of the oldest distilleries in Scotland, with over 200 years of whisky-making experience. The distillery is located on a hill overlooking Kirkwall, and draws its water from the nearby Cattie Maggie spring. Highland Park produces a range of whiskies, including both unpeated and peated expressions, which are aged in a combination of oak casks, including ex-bourbon, sherry, and hogshead casks.

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About the Highland Park Cask Strength Release No.1

Highland Park Cask Strength Release No.1 is a single malt Scotch whisky from the Island region of Scotland. It comes from Highland Park, the northernmost single malt distillery in the country. The distillery stands in Kirkwall on Orkney, where Magnus Eunson set it up back in 1798. This release is bottled at its natural strength, with no dilution to soften it. That full power lets every flavour land with force. Burnt sugar and cherry hit first, rich and sweet. Cinnamon and pepper bring a spicy edge. Underneath sits a nutty, bready warmth, with vanilla rounding the body out. A bright touch of citrus cuts through the richness. Tobacco leaf lingers in the background. Much of that character comes from the wood. Highland Park ages its whisky in sherry-seasoned oak casks, made from American or European oak. These barrels are bought from Oloroso sherry producers in Spain. The distillery is also known for its heather-rich local peat, which lends a gentle smoky thread. Few distilleries sit this far north, and the cool Orkney climate shapes a slow, steady maturation. Drink Highland Park Cask Strength Release No.1 neat to meet it on its own terms. The high strength makes it intense, so take it slowly. A small drop of water will tame the heat if you prefer. This is a whisky for someone who wants depth and punch in equal measure. It rewards patience, and it suits anyone curious about what a powerful full-strength island malt can offer.