Posted on 10/20/2023 2:42:52 PM PDT by nickcarraway
There are only 225 bottles of the single malt Scotch whisky worldwide, of which only six are available in Singapore.
The Orkney Islands, located at the northernmost tip of Scotland, is a unique archipelago defined by wild beauty and a Viking history dating back to the 8th century. Here, heather peat blankets moorland, the North Sea and Atlantic Ocean crash onto rugged cliffs, and salt-laden sea winds sweep through the cluster of 70 islands of which only 20 are inhabited. Orkney has only two distilleries, one of which is Highland Park and it has been producing award-winning elixirs since 1798.
For over 220 years, the distillery, one of the oldest working ones in Scotland, has smoked their local barley by hand over 4,000-year-old peat hand-cut from the nearby Hobbister Moor. The lashing winds may have led to treeless terrains in the remote islands but it has given rise to heather-rich peat that burns slowly in Highland Park’s ancient kilns to create a complex floral aroma that is infused into the malting barley. The whisky is then matured in sherry seasoned oak casks, a process that is aided by a temperate climate of mild winters and summers. The result? Incredibly characterful whiskies that are intensely balanced with a smoky sweetness and laden with a harmony of myriad flavours. Bottles like the 15 Year Old Viking Heart, 25 Year Old and 30 Year Old make perfect pairings with dishes from seafood to grilled meats and chocolate desserts. The 18 Year Old Viking Pride is particularly smooth and sophisticated, living up to its accolades of “Best Spirit in the World” by the Spirit Journal and a Gold and Ultimate Recommendation (with a score of 96) in the 2021 International Spirits Challenge.
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Highland Park is a fine dram, for sure.
L
54 and single. Sounds like my lips would be most receptive...
I never drink expensive tipples like this for fear that I might like them.
Where is the Lagavulin?
Sorry, but, *yuck*. I hate peat!
Years ago, I attended a very high level do with the RAF in London, during which I encountered my first few (OK, more than a few) servings of fine single malt. Loved every minute and have continued the tradition (albeit at a slighter lower consumption). But, I missed those times with a fine and honorable set of airmen.
Once it’s sold and drunk it’s gone.
This is unlike the prostitute who sells her wares and gets to keep them to be sold again and again.
I used to love Bunnahabhain and Laphroiag. Either one with a good cigar. Sigh.
The first time I drank Ardbeg it was like drinking from an ashtray.
It tastes like medicine.
I’d love to have a sort of this stuff just to see what’s what.
Shot, dammit
I’ve got a generous pour of Glenfiddich 18 for when Trump wins again in 2024.
L
I did send the article to my SIL who with my Daughter took a trip to Aberdeen this year. (My Greek Teacher attended St Andrews north of Aberdeen across the bay.)
Highland Park 12 year old is my go to scotch, it’s fine stuff. I have two bottles of 18 year old stashed away that I’m saving for special occasions.
Well, I think you should be able to find a good whiskey nearby if you are in Tennessee.
The funny thing is that there are many, many people who love the stuff. I don’t, but more power to ‘em!
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