Orkney 20 Year Old 2005 (HP) Cask Strength Collection Signatory Vintage 70cl, 55.2%
Tasting Notes
Colour: Deep golden amber
Nose: Aromas of honey, heather smoke, dried fruit, and soft spice
Palate: Rich and balanced with flavours of malt sweetness, orange peel, caramel, and gentle peat
Finish: Long and elegant with lingering smoke, spice, and honeyed sweetness.
Description
Orkney 20 Year Old 2005 (HP) Cask Strength Collection Signatory Vintage 70cl 55.2% is a refined island single malt Scotch whisky bottled by the respected independent bottler Signatory Vintage. Distilled in 2005 at an Orkney distillery widely believed to be Highland Park, this whisky offers a rare opportunity to experience the distinctive character of Orkney whisky through an independent bottling.
The whisky has matured for 20 years in oak casks, allowing the spirit to develop remarkable depth and complexity. Long ageing gradually softens the smoky character typical of Orkney malts while enhancing layers of honey, dried fruit, and spice.
Orkney whiskies are often recognised for their unique balance between gentle peat smoke, sweet malt, and subtle maritime influence. These characteristics combine to create an elegant and complex whisky style that stands apart from other Scotch whisky regions.
This expression forms part of the Signatory Vintage Cask Strength Collection, a series known for presenting whisky at its natural strength and showcasing the individual character of each cask. Bottled at 55.2% ABV, the whisky retains its full flavour intensity and aromatic richness.
Why Choose Orkney 20 Year Old 2005 (HP) Cask Strength Collection Signatory Vintage
This bottling highlights the distinctive character of mature Orkney single malt whisky.
20-year-old Orkney single malt whisky
Distilled in 2005 at an Orkney distillery (HP)
Bottled by Signatory Vintage
Part of the Cask Strength Collection
Bottled at 55.2% ABV
Ideal For
Fans of Orkney single malt whisky
Highland Park enthusiasts
Collectors of independent bottlings
Enjoying neat or with a few drops of water
Product Details
Product: Orkney 20 Year Old 2005 (HP) Cask Strength Collection Signatory Vintage
Distillery: Orkney (HP)
Bottler: Signatory Vintage
Region: Orkney, Scotland
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 20 Years Old
Vintage: 2005
Series: Cask Strength Collection
ABV: 55.2%
Bottle Size: 70cl
Collector’s Note
Independent bottlings labelled simply as “Orkney” are often associated with Highland Park distillery, as it is the only major distillery on the island producing peated whisky of this style. Such releases are particularly appealing to collectors seeking unique expressions of Orkney whisky outside official distillery bottlings.
Additional information
| Weight | 2.9 kg |
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