The Highland Park Cask Strength Release No. 2, bottled in 2021, is a robust and intense single malt whisky from the renowned Highland Park distillery, located in the heart of the Orkney Islands. This exceptional whisky is bottled at a formidable cask strength of 63.9% ABV, making it a bold and dynamic addition to the Highland Park portfolio. Crafted from a combination of sherry seasoned European and American oak casks, along with a small quantity of ex-bourbon casks, this whisky boasts a rich complexity and depth that is free from chill filtration, preserving its natural color and character. On the nose, you'll be greeted by a symphony of aromas including almond cake, ripe pears, fresh coconut, toasted oak, peat smoke, cracked black pepper, and liquorice. The palate delivers a harmonious blend of flavors such as sweet poached pear, rich almond cake, cloudy honey, spiced oak, black pepper, and aniseed, culminating in a finish of orchard fruits, salty liquorice, and lingering peat smoke. Highland Park is celebrated for its lightly smoky character, which is achieved through its unique peated floor-malting process that constitutes 20% of the barley used in distillation. The distillery, founded by the legendary smuggler and churchman Magnus Eunson, has a storied history and has been under the ownership of the Edrington Group since 1999. Situated on the outskirts of Kirkwall, the largest town in Orkney, the distillery operates at the same latitude as Anchorage, Alaska. The Cask Strength Release No. 2 has been meticulously matured in sherry seasoned European and American oak casks, hand-selected by the Master Whisky Maker, Gordon Motion. This maturation process allows the whisky to retain its essential DNA and vibrant natural color, resulting in a hearty, punchy dram that perfectly embodies the essence of Highland Park. It is an ideal choice for whisky enthusiasts who appreciate a bold and intense drinking experience.
Highland Park Cask Strength Release No. 2 stands out due to its robust and intense flavor profile, its high ABV of 63.9%, and its maturation in a combination of sherry seasoned European and American oak casks along with a small quantity of ex-bourbon casks. Additionally, it is free from chill filtration, preserving its natural color and character.
Expect a rich bouquet of almond cake, ripe pears, fresh coconut, toasted oak, peat smoke, cracked black pepper, and liquorice.
Highland Park's lightly smoky character is derived from its unique peated floor-malting process, which makes up 20% of the barley used for distillation.
The Highland Park Cask Strength Release No. 2 is an exceptional expression that truly encapsulates the spirit of the Orkney Islands. Its robust and complex flavor profile, high ABV, and careful maturation make it a standout whisky. With its balanced blend of sweet, spicy, and smoky notes, it offers a multifaceted tasting experience that is both bold and memorable. A must-try for any serious whisky connoisseur.
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