The oldest of the Orcadian Vintage Series, the 1964 Vintage was released in November 2009, a vatting of two hand selected hogshead casks, yielding only 290 70cl bottles at a natural strength of 42.2% abv.
Max McFarlane, Highland Park Whisky Maker, said; “The casks allowed the delicate fragrance of the original spirit to shine through without being overpowered by the oak notes.
This distinctive, aromatic fragrance derives from hand-turned malt which has been dried over Orkney’s heather-based peat. In addition, the peaceful, extended maturation in Orkney’s cool climate has resulted in a whisky of remarkable complexity.”
Tasting Notes
Colour: A delightfully rich, russet hue with exemplary clarity and brightness.
Nose: Redolent of toasted oak, dried strawberries and shellac with a generous coating of beeswax.
Palate: Delicious sweetness combined with a fascinating spiciness; crushed black pepper, crème brûlée and toasted vanilla pod add to the complexity.
Finish: Rich, long, lingering spiciness completes the sensational tasting experience of this venerable single malt.