The Highland Park 2003 Single Cask Series Refill Sherry Butt #5715 is a limited edition single malt whisky, with only 624 bottles available. Distilled in 2003 and matured for 13 years in a refill sherry butt, this whisky was bottled in 2017 at a robust cask strength of 61.3% ABV. It is part of Highland Park's distinguished Single Cask Series and was bottled exclusively for Grundtvig as edition 1 in the Founders series.
Highland Park is renowned for being the most northern Scotch whisky distillery globally, located on the outskirts of the largest town in Orkney. Since 1798, the distillery has been operating on the same site where its founder, Magnus Eunson, originally set up his illicit still at High Park. Unique to Highland Park, the distillery smokes its own barley using peat cut from Hobbister Moor, a practice that dates back over 4,000 years, contributing to its distinct peaty flavors.
Another notable release from Highland Park's 2003 batch is a similar expression bottled for Helluland. This whisky was also distilled in 2003, matured for 13 years in a refill puncheon, and bottled at the same cask strength of 61.3% ABV. With only 510 bottles available, it stands as an extremely limited edition.
The distillery's unique location in one of Scotland's most remote and northerly regions, combined with its long history and traditional production methods, particularly the smoking of its own barley, imparts a distinctive flavor profile to its whiskies. The Highland Park 2003 Single Cask Series Refill Sherry Butt #5715 is a fine example of this heritage and craftsmanship.
This limited edition whisky was distilled in 2003 and matured for 13 years in a refill sherry butt. Only 624 bottles were produced, each bottled at a cask strength of 61.3% ABV, making it a rare and sought-after release.
Expect a rich and complex flavor profile with notes of sherry, toffee, ripe bananas, raisins, dates, light smoke, peppermint, and a hint of sulphur. The texture is rich and oily with a long, smoky finish.
The refill sherry butt imparts subtle sherry influences while allowing the whisky's natural flavors to shine through. This results in a balanced and well-rounded whisky with a mix of sweetness, spice, and smoke.
Highland Park's location in Orkney, one of Scotland's most remote and northerly regions, contributes to its whisky's unique flavor profile. The distillery's traditional methods and use of Hobbister Moor peat create a distinct peaty character that sets it apart from other whiskies.
This Highland Park 2003 Single Cask Series Refill Sherry Butt #5715 has a lot going for it. The sherry influence is well integrated, providing a rich nose and a complex palate. While the alcohol bite is noticeable, the whisky shows significant potential for further development. The finish is predominantly smoky, with subtle notes of sweetness and spice. A well-crafted whisky that is enjoyable and promising for future aging.
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