Uncharted Whisky Co Orkney 20 Year Old Refill Bourbon

Part of The Uncharted Whisky Co.'s "Park Life" series: Highland single malts from Orkney, distilled in 2003 (the bottler does not name the distillery). This 20-year-old release was matured entirely in a single refill ex-bourbon cask and bottled unfiltered, without added colouring, at cask strength.

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Taste & character

M4W Flavor Compass

Our Flavor Compass divides whisky into four flavor areas. The dot indicates where this bottle stands.

Full & SweetFor cozy evenings & good conversations

Sweet Dry Light Rich

Soft & Fruity Full & Sweet

Spicy & Hot

Smoky & Powerful

Tasting notes

Nose

Long, with a gentle veil of smoke and sweet caramel.

Specifications

Distillery: Orkney distillery (not named by the bottler)
Brand: The Uncharted Whisky Co. (Park Life series)
Country of origin: Scotland
Region: Orkney (Highland)
Whisky style: Single Malt Scotch Whisky (single cask)
Cask type: Refill ex-bourbon
Maturation: 20 years (distilled 2003)
ABV: 55% ABV
Volume: 70 cl
Chill-filtered: No
Colouring added: No

Who is it for?

For the connoisseur who loves Orkney malts and is looking for a rare, older single cask at cask strength.

Food pairing

Delicious with smoked mackerel, mature cheese or a crème brûlée.

Why I chose this

Twenty years in a single refill bourbon cask, at cask strength and from Orkney: you do not come across bottles like this often, and this one is for the true connoisseur. I only open it with people who take their time over it. A few drops of water and an unhurried evening, that is all it needs.

Edwin — Mood4WhiskyOwner & Whisky Ambassador

Frequently Asked Questions

Which distillery does this Orkney 20 Year Old come from?

The bottler does not say. The Uncharted Whisky Co. presents this release in its Park Life series as a Highland single malt from Orkney, distilled in 2003. We stick to that information and do not speculate about the name; the flavour speaks for itself.

How is a 55% ABV single cask best enjoyed?

Start with a small sip neat in a tulip glass to get to know its strength. Then add water drop by drop, ideally with a pipette, and taste again after every few drops. At 55% ABV water often opens up new aromas, such as the soft veil of smoke and the caramel on the finish.

What does 'refill bourbon' mean for this cask?

That the ex-bourbon cask had already been used for whisky before this Orkney malt went into it. Such a cask gives less wood influence than a first-fill cask, leaving more room for the distillery's character. After twenty years, that results here in a full, honeyed richness.