Highland Park Single Cask V03 #1494 (20YO, Distilled 2007)

Highland Park Single Cask V03 #1494 is a rare 20-year-old island single malt, distilled in 2007 and bottled from an individual cask for a truly distinctive expression. Drawn from Highland Park’s celebrated Orkney-style balance of gentle peat, sweetness, and maritime character, it offers the kind of depth and individuality collectors look for in a single-cask release.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, expect a rich amber-gold colour that hints at the whisky’s two decades of maturation. The nose typically opens with heather smoke, dried fruit, honeyed malt, citrus peel, and a subtle coastal saltiness, followed by soft oak spice and a touch of vanilla. On the palate, it should feel layered and textured, with sweet malt, orchard fruit, gentle peat smoke, toasted oak, and warming spice unfolding in sequence. The finish is likely long and elegant, with lingering smoke, caramel, and mineral notes. Thanks to its maturity and single-cask character, it should have excellent drinking appeal now, with the complexity to hold its own for years to come.

Production
Highland Park is located in Orkney, where cool maritime conditions, slow maturation, and the influence of local peat shape the distillery’s style. Single-cask bottlings like V03 #1494 are drawn from one individual cask, allowing the natural character of the spirit and the wood to come through without blending. Distilled in 2007 and matured for 20 years, this release reflects careful cask selection and long ageing in a northern coastal climate.

Food & Serving
This whisky works beautifully alongside smoked salmon, grilled shellfish, mature cheddar, dark chocolate, or desserts with orange and spice. It is best served neat, or with just a few drops of water to open the aromatics. Decanting is not necessary, but letting it rest in the glass for a few minutes can help reveal its full range of aromas.

Producer
Highland Park is one of Scotland’s most respected distilleries, known for combining Orkney’s maritime influence with a distinctive style of lightly peated whisky. Founded in the late 18th century, it has built a strong reputation for consistency, craftsmanship, and expressive cask releases. Its single malts are widely admired by collectors and enthusiasts alike for their balance, complexity, and sense of place.

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