2009 Berry Bros. & Rudd Orkney, Small Batch, Highland, Single Malt Scotch Whisky (46%)
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Orkney Distilleries
The bracing and beautiful archipelago of Orkney boasts two excellent distilleries on its largest Island, which is referred to by Orcadians as ‘Mainland’. Scapa is the smaller, with only two stills, and produces predominantly unpeated whiskies of elegance and subtle charm.
Highland Park is the larger, although with only four stills is hardly a leviathan! The traditional style at Highland Park is a moderately peated spirit, aged in a combination of ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks.
Orkney
Only part of Scotland for the last 500 or so years, Orkney feels like a long way from anywhere else. This windswept collection of 70 small islands lies off the northern coast of Scotland. Here, two distilleries vie for the honour of being the furthest north: Highland Park and Scapa. The winner by about 300m is Highland Park.
Many whisky enthusiasts consider Highland Park to be the best all-rounder there is. It manages to combine a richness and elegance, which appeals to lovers of Speyside styles, with just enough peat to keep the lovers of Islay whiskies interested.
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Orkney is an archipelago off the North East of the Scottish Highlands, home to some of the most impressive landscapes, wildlife, Neolithic sites and whisky that Scotland has to offer. The unique peat used for malting imbues this whisky with a heathery, floral character. Overall, this is a whisky renowned for its rounded and well-balanced style.
The nose offers great depth and complexity. A bold blend of heather honey, peat-smoke and berry fruit combine in remarkable balance. The honey notes carry flavours of peat and fruit, and the mouthfeel expands in a luscious manner. A classic example of a distinctive and distinguished style.
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