{"product_id":"highland-park-cask-of-the-forest-13-year-single-malt-scotch","title":"Highland Park Cask of the Forest 13 Year Single Malt Scotch","description":"\u003cp\u003eHighland Park Cask of the Forest 13 Year Old is a single malt Scotch whisky from the renowned Orkney distillery, bottled at cask strength 63.9% ABV from a single first-fill European oak sherry butt. This exceptional expression represents one of only 580 bottles from cask number 1994, distilled in 2006 and carefully matured for thirteen years before bottling in 2019.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the windswept Orkney Islands, Highland Park has maintained its reputation as one of Scotland's most balanced single malt producers since 1798. This Single Cask Series bottling showcases the distillery's mastery of sherry cask maturation, where the marriage of Highland Park's distinctive honeyed spirit with premium European oak creates extraordinary complexity. The \"Cask of the Forest\" designation celebrates the profound influence of carefully selected oak, sourced from ancient European forests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich Christmas cake, dark chocolate, orange marmalade, toasted almonds, dried figs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied sherry influence, honeyed malt, cinnamon spice, leather, raisins, warming oak tannins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming with lingering dark fruit, espresso, gentle smoke, polished oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpirit Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eABV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e63.9% (127.8 Proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVolume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRelease Year\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2019\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDistillery\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHighland Park\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRegion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrkney Islands, Scotland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBarrel Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFirst Fill European Oak Sherry Butt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCask Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1994\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBottles Produced\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e580\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerious collectors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ultra-limited single cask bottling from Highland Park's prestigious series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSherry cask enthusiasts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptional first-fill European oak maturation showcasing rich fruit and spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial occasions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cask strength complexity perfect for milestone celebrations and gifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhisky appreciation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Educational tasting demonstrating Highland Park's signature balance at full proof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Highland Park Cask of the Forest 13 Year taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis whisky delivers rich sherry influence with Christmas cake, dark chocolate, and honeyed malt on the palate, balanced by Highland Park's signature gentle smoke. The first-fill European oak sherry butt creates intense fruit and spice complexity, with leather and warming oak tannins leading to a long, satisfying finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I add water to this cask strength Highland Park?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 63.9% ABV, this whisky benefits from careful dilution to unlock its full flavor profile. Start with a few drops of water and taste gradually - the high proof initially delivers intense sherry richness, but water reveals Highland Park's underlying honeyed character and gentle Orkney smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow rare is this Highland Park Single Cask bottling?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is extremely rare, limited to only 580 bottles from a single cask numbered 1994. As part of Highland Park's Single Cask Series and obtained from a private collection, it represents a unique snapshot of the distillery's 2006 production, making it highly sought after by collectors and Highland Park enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Highland Park Cask of the Forest worth the investment?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors of Highland Park or sherry cask whiskies, this bottling offers exceptional value as a limited single cask expression from one of Scotland's most respected distilleries. The combination of 13-year maturation in first-fill European oak, cask strength bottling, and extreme rarity makes it a worthy addition to serious collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes this different from regular Highland Park expressions?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike Highland Park's core range, this single cask bottling comes from one specific sherry butt, creating unique flavor characteristics not found in their blended expressions. The cask strength presentation and first-fill European oak maturation deliver more intense sherry influence and complexity than their standard bottlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou must be 21 years of age or older to purchase this product.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Highland Park","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48918480027888,"sku":"HPCOTF13YSMS","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/6958\/5335\/files\/front_6a1c3b36-6437-4132-bbf0-132edb274123.jpg?v=1772169143","url":"https:\/\/huntsmanheritage.com\/products\/highland-park-cask-of-the-forest-13-year-single-malt-scotch","provider":"Huntsman Heritage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}