The Highland Park Shiel is the second release in the distillery's "The Keystones Series," which highlights and celebrates the five traditional keystones of production that have remained unchanged for 220 years. This series explores the unique aspects of Highland Park's whisky production, and the Shiel release is particularly special as it is limited to 1,200 bottles.
Highland Park is one of Scotland's most renowned distilleries, located on the Orkney archipelago. The distillery was founded in the 18th century and has a rich history, including being owned by the famous smuggler and churchman, Magnus Eunson. Today, Highland Park is known for its lightly smoky character, which comes from its own peated floor-maltings, which make up around 20% of the barley used for distillation.
The Shiel release is unique in that it uses 100% hand-turned floor maltings, which is a job typically carried out industrially for the majority of distilleries. This special release delivers a powerful intensity of peat smoke, making it a particularly limited and sought-after Highland Park. The whisky is matured in sherry oak casks, which gives it a rich flavor and natural color.
The Shiel release is named after the wooden shovels used to turn the barley by hand as it germinates, and it was sold out within minutes online. This is a rare opportunity to experience a truly unique and special whisky from one of Scotland's greatest distilleries.
The Shiel release is special because it uses 100% hand-turned floor maltings and is limited to just 1,200 bottles. It delivers a powerful intensity of peat smoke and is matured in sherry oak casks.
The Shiel release is named after the wooden shovels used to turn the barley by hand as it germinates, which is a traditional method employed by Highland Park.
Highland Park distillery is located on the Orkney archipelago in Scotland.
Only 1,200 bottles of the Highland Park Shiel were released.
The Highland Park Shiel is a remarkable expression that stands out for its traditional hand-turned floor maltings and intense peat smoke character. Limited to just 1,200 bottles, this release not only highlights the distillery's commitment to traditional methods but also offers a rich, complex flavor profile that is both intense and refined. A true gem for any whisky enthusiast.
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