Highland Park Cask Strength Release No. 5

Highland Park Cask Strength Release No.5 is a robust and captivating Orkney single malt Scotch whisky bottled at its natural cask strength without chill filtration or added color. Master Whisky Maker Gordon Motion crafted Release No.5 with a high proportion of European oak sherry-seasoned casks, complemented by American oak sherry-seasoned casks, a small quantity of ex-bourbon casks, and first-fill stalk oak casks. This wood combination delivers an exceptional balance of deep dried fruit complexity, warm baking spices, heather honey, and Highland Park's signature delicate aromatic peat smoke.

Food Pairing: Pairs brilliantly with smoked venison, dark chocolate tarts, sticky barbecue ribs, aged Gouda, or blue cheese.

Tasting Notes : Deep copper and amber with a rich, full-bodied viscosity and a velvety, coating mouthfeel.

Nose : Aromatic peat smoke, clove, dried fruit, dark chocolate, toasted oak, and sweet heather honey.

Palate : Rich and complex with notes of sun-dried raisins, warm cinnamon, dark cocoa, toasted oak, and lingering heather peat.

Finish : Long, warm, and satisfying with sweet spices, rich oak, and gentle aromatic peat smoke.

Serve : Serve neat in a Glencairn glass, or add a few drops of water to open up the intense cask-strength aromas and soften the ABV.