Highland Park 14 yo (2003/2017), Single Cask for Cindarella Whisky Fair (#3824), 59%

Introduction

Highland Park 14-year-old Single Cask #3824 represents a distinctive expression from Orkney’s legendary distillery, specially selected and bottled exclusively for the Cindarella Whisky Fair in 2017, showcasing the distillery’s masterful ability to create complex, sherry-influenced whiskies with their trademark gentle peat character.

Production Method

• Raw materials: Scottish malted barley, including a proportion of peated malt from Orkney, combined with the pristine water from the Cattie Maggie spring near the distillery
• Distillation process: Traditional double distillation in Highland Park’s distinctive copper pot stills with their unique upward-tilted lyne arms that create the distillery’s characteristic medium-bodied spirit
• Maturation: 14 years in a single 1st Fill American Sherry Oak cask (#3824), allowing for intense wood interaction and rich flavor development from 2003 to 2017
• Special techniques: Part of Highland Park’s special single cask program, bottled at natural cask strength (59% ABV) without chill filtration to preserve the whisky’s full flavor profile and authentic character

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Rich sherry influence with waves of dried fruits, dark chocolate, warm spices, honey-glazed oranges, and delicate heathery peat smoke characteristic of Highland Park’s Orcadian heritage
• Palate: Full-bodied and intense with a powerful delivery of sweet dried fruit, Christmas cake spices, dark chocolate, candied orange peel, vanilla, and subtle earthy peat undertones balanced with oak spice
• Finish: Long and warming with persistent sweet sherry notes gradually giving way to gentle smoke, dried fruits, and complex oak spices that linger with remarkable length

Recommended Serving

• Serving temperature: Room temperature (16-18°C)
• Glass recommendation: Tulip-shaped whisky glass or Glencairn to concentrate the aromas
• Serving ideas: Best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of spring water to open up additional layers of complexity; at 59% ABV, water can help reveal subtle nuances in this powerful dram
• Food pairings: Dark chocolate with high cocoa content, dried fruits, aged cheeses like mature cheddar or blue cheese, or simply savored on its own as a contemplative after-dinner dram

Product Specifications

• Alcohol content: 59% ABV (cask strength)
• Bottle size: 70cl
• Country/Region of origin: Scotland, Orkney Islands
• Certifications/Awards: Special single cask selection for the prestigious Cindarella Whisky Fair, recognized as one of the most respected whisky events in Scandinavia

Summary

A Unique Tasting Experience

Highland Park 14-year-old Single Cask #3824 represents a pinnacle of Orcadian whisky craftsmanship, capturing the essence of the northernmost Scottish distillery’s distinctive style through a carefully selected exceptional cask.

As a one-off single cask release with a strictly limited number of bottles from a single cask (#3824), this whisky represents an increasingly rare opportunity to experience Highland Park in its purest and most intense form.

Selected by experts for the Cindarella Whisky Fair, this expression carries the authority of both Highland Park’s centuries of distilling expertise and the discerning palates of Scandinavia’s most respected whisky professionals.

Recognition from Connoisseurs

Whiskies specially selected for the Cindarella Whisky Fair are consistently recognized by connoisseurs as exceptional expressions, representing the pinnacle of what each distillery can produce.

Collectors and enthusiasts who have committed to exploring Highland Park’s special releases understand that single cask expressions like this 2003 vintage offer a unique window into the distillery’s true character.

This bottling stands as a testament to Highland Park’s reputation among whisky experts who consistently place the distillery’s limited releases among the most sought-after expressions in the world.

From Orkney to You

Highland Park has shared this exceptional single cask with the whisky community as a gesture of appreciation for those who truly understand and value their distinctive island style.

The warmth and complexity of this dram evoke the friendly, hospitable character of the Orcadian people and their windswept island home, creating an intimate connection between drinker and distillery.

By enjoying this Highland Park 14-year-old, you join a select group of whisky enthusiasts who value authenticity, craftsmanship, and the unique heritage that makes Highland Park one of Scotland’s most distinctive single malt producers.