Highland Park 10 yo (2008/2018), Single Cask Germany (#140), 65.1%

Introduction

Highland Park 10 Year Old Single Cask #140 represents the essence of Orkney’s northernmost distillery, combining traditional floor malting techniques with a unique maturation process that captures Highland Park’s signature heather honey character in its most intense form.

Production Method

• Raw materials: Scottish barley and aromatic peat from Hobbister Moor, rich in heather and other native Orkney plants
• Distillation process: Double distilled in Highland Park’s traditional copper pot stills, maintaining their signature style
• Maturation: 10 years in a 1st fill American oak Sherry puncheon (cask #140), allowing for intense flavor development
• Special techniques: Floor malting of a portion of the barley using Highland Park’s distinctive aromatic peat, contributing to their signature flavor profile

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Intense waves of dried fruits, rich vanilla, aromatic heather honey, and toasted oak with hints of Orkney peat smoke
• Palate: Explosive rich sherry influence with dark chocolate, dried fruits, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and Highland Park’s distinctive heather honey sweetness balanced by subtle smoke
• Finish: Long and warming with persistent spice, dried fruits, and gentle peat smoke lingering alongside sweet honey notes

Recommended Serving

• Serving temperature: Room temperature (15-18°C)
• Glass recommendation: Tulip-shaped whisky glass or Glencairn to concentrate the aromas
• Serving ideas: Best enjoyed neat; given the high ABV, a few drops of water can help unlock additional layers of flavor
• Food pairings: Dark chocolate, blue cheese, dried fruits, or enjoyed on its own as a contemplative after-dinner dram

Product Specifications

• Alcohol content: 65.1% ABV (cask strength)
• Bottle size: 700ml
• Country/Region of origin: Scotland, Orkney Islands
• Certifications/Awards: Part of Highland Park’s acclaimed Single Cask Series, exclusively bottled for the German market

Summary

A Unique Tasting Experience

This Highland Park 10 Year Old Single Cask offers an unadulterated glimpse into one of Scotland’s most distinctive distillery characters, amplified by first-fill sherry wood and presented at natural cask strength.

With only a single cask bottled exclusively for Germany, this expression represents a fleeting opportunity to experience Highland Park in a form that even regular visitors to the distillery rarely encounter.

Endorsed by Highland Park’s master whisky makers, this bottling exemplifies their commitment to maintaining traditional production methods that have earned them recognition among the world’s most respected distilleries.

Recognition from Connoisseurs

Single cask expressions from Highland Park are highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts worldwide, consistently commanding attention at auctions and specialist retailers.

Dedicated Highland Park enthusiasts particularly value these rare single cask bottlings as they represent the purest expression of the distillery’s distinctive character.

The German market is known for its discerning whisky consumers, making their exclusive single cask selections particularly noteworthy among international collectors.

From Orkney to You

Highland Park has shared this exceptional cask with the German market, offering a rare opportunity to experience their whisky in its most authentic and powerful form.

The rugged island character reflected in this whisky connects drinkers with the ancient Norse heritage and untamed landscapes that have shaped Highland Park’s distinctive identity for over 220 years.

By experiencing this single cask Highland Park, you join a select group of enthusiasts who appreciate the combination of traditional craftsmanship and uncompromising quality that defines this legendary Orkney distillery.