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Highland Park Orcadian Vintage 1968 40 Year Old, Hogshead & Sherry Butt Cask, 2008, 45.6%
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Highland Park Orcadian Vintage 1968 40 Year Old, Hogshead & Sherry Butt Cask, 2008, 45.6%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 46
Average Score
Avg 84
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Description

The Highland Park 1968 vintage, part of the Orcadian Vintage series, is a 40-year-old single malt whisky bottled in 2008. It was created from a vatting of eight refill casks, specifically seven hogsheads and one sherry butt, selected by Whisky Maker Max McFarlane for their exceptional character. This extended maturation allowed the delicate fragrance of the new make spirit to shine through without being overpowered by woody notes, while still being imbued with Highland Park's signature smoky peat.

Overall Rating
91/100
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Maltiply Tasting Profile
Nose
Rich and inviting with soft, smoky peat, sweet dried fruits (raisins, dates, figs), a touch of citrus, vanilla, almond, polished wood, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a faint floral quality.
Palate
A remarkable balance of soft, integrated smoky peat and rich, sherried sweetness. Prominent dried fruits (raisins, prunes, orange zest), honey, toffee, subtle vanilla, almond, and oak spice, with a gentle maltiness.
Finish
Long, warm, and satisfying, with lingering smokiness, dried fruits, honey, evolving light oakiness, spice, woodiness, and a dry, clean aftertaste of refined elegance.

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Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Feb 8, 2026SGD 4,974.19
Region
Orkney
Age
40 Years
Vintage
1968
Bottled
2008
ABV
45.6%
Volume
70cl
Distillery
Highland Park
Origin
Scotland
Cask type
Hogshead & Sherry Butt Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Lightly Peated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
N.A
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
20
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
Gordon Motion
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
1550
Has box
Yes
Closure
Driven Cork
Presentation
Wooden box
Series highlights
Orcadian Vintage Series
Historical context
N.A
Special release
N.A
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Rich and inviting with soft, smoky peat, sweet dried fruits (raisins, dates, figs), a touch of citrus, vanilla, almond, polished wood, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a faint floral quality.
Palate
A remarkable balance of soft, integrated smoky peat and rich, sherried sweetness. Prominent dried fruits (raisins, prunes, orange zest), honey, toffee, subtle vanilla, almond, and oak spice, with a gentle maltiness.
Finish
Long, warm, and satisfying, with lingering smokiness, dried fruits, honey, evolving light oakiness, spice, woodiness, and a dry, clean aftertaste of refined elegance.
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