{"product_id":"highland-park-40-year-old-spring-2019-release-single-malt-scotch-whisky-750ml","title":"Highland Park 40 Year Old Spring 2019 Release Single Malt Scotch Whisky 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eHighland Park 40 Year Old, Spring 2019 Release, is one of the oldest and rarest whiskies from the Orkney distillery: four decades of single malt built from just five refill casks, then given a final decade in first-fill sherry casks. Presented upright in an open oak frame with the Spring 2019 Release name across the top, it is a centrepiece bottle for a serious Scotch collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe story of this batch begins with five refill casks laid down before 1979. Highland Park vatted those five casks together in 2008 and moved the whisky into first-fill American oak sherry-seasoned casks for its last ten years of maturation. That long second stage layers rich dried fruit, dark chocolate and spice over the honeyed, gently smoky character Highland Park is known for, while the decades in refill wood keep the spirit balanced rather than dominated by oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHighland Park releases its oldest whiskies in small batches as the casks reach their peak, so each release has its own character. This Spring 2019 batch is bottled at 43.2% ABV, a strength that keeps the aromatic peat smoke and the delicate fruit in focus. The bottle carries Highland Park's embossed design and is set inside a pale oak frame with the release name and the distillery name engraved on the wood, making it as striking on display as it is in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft berry fruits, dark chocolate and silky vanilla, with rich dark fruits and nutmeg in the background.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sun-dried orange zest, toffee and dark chocolate, with freshly grated nutmeg and heather peat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and long, with aromatic peat smoke and a surprising sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highland Park\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpression \/ Batch:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 Year Old, Spring 2019 Release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 86.4 proof (43.2% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask \/ Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Five refill casks laid down before 1979, vatted in 2008, then first-fill American oak sherry-seasoned casks for the final decade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orkney, Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePour it neat into a tulip glass and give it several minutes to breathe; a whisky of this age opens slowly, moving from berries and vanilla toward orange zest and smoke. If you add water, add only a drop or two. It pairs beautifully with dark chocolate or a mild cigar, and its oak frame makes it an exceptional gift for a milestone birthday, a retirement or a fortieth anniversary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow was Highland Park 40 Spring 2019 matured?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFive refill casks laid down before 1979 were vatted together in 2008, then the whisky spent its final decade in first-fill American oak sherry-seasoned casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is Highland Park 40 Year Old Spring 2019?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is bottled at 43.2% ABV, which is 86.4 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come in a presentation case?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes; the bottle is presented in an open oak frame engraved with the release name.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotch\"\u003eScotch collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Highland Park","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67963922383157,"sku":"VWS200435012","price":5136.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-1078.webp?v=1793051634","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/highland-park-40-year-old-spring-2019-release-single-malt-scotch-whisky-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}