The Golden Cut Highland Park 2015 Malaga Wine Cask Finish
The Coopers Choice
Sourced from the iconic Highland Park distillery on Orkney, this 10-year-old single malt was distilled in 2015. After initial aging in American white oak, it was finished in a rare Malaga wine cask. This unique finish introduces an intense, powerful side to the distillery's signature heather-smoke profile, adding luscious syrup-like sweetness and dried fruit complexity.
"The Golden Cut Collection" is a premium series within The Coopers Choice range, curated to showcase small batches and single casks where the spirit and the wood have reached a point of perfect harmony. The name refers to the "heart of the run," the most desirable portion of the distillation, and the series is designed to deliver a bold, honest, and unadulterated experience. Every bottling in this collection is presented at a robust 50% ABV, without chill-filtration or artificial colouring, ensuring the true character of the cask remains intact.
On the nose, the whisky is rich and rounded, evoking notes of smoked heather honey, maple syrup, and sultanas.
The palate mirrors the nose with indulgent layers of candied oranges, raisins, and a hint of honeyed spice balanced by a delicate peat smoke.
The finish is soft and of medium length, perfectly rounding off the maturation with smoky embers and apricot pastries.
With a limited outturn of only 342 bottles, this is a must-have for fans of the Orkney distillery looking for a rare cask variant.
The Story of The Coopers Choice
The Coopers Choice is an award-winning range from The Vintage Malt Whisky Company, founded in 1992 by Brian Crook. After serving as the export director for legendary distilleries like Bowmore and Auchentoshan, Brian set out to share Scotland's finest hidden gems with the world. Today, the family legacy continues under the leadership of his son, Andrew Crook, maintaining the same hand-shake agreements and deep-rooted industry friendships that secure their access to the world’s rarest casks.
The brand is a dedicated homage to the Cooper, the highly skilled craftsman whose mastery of oak and iron has shaped the Scotch industry for centuries. The Vintage Malt Whisky Company remains a small, independent powerhouse in a market of multinationals, rooted in the philosophy that the best whiskies are those that honour tradition while embracing the creative possibilities of unique cask finishes.
- Region: Highlands (Orkney)
- Vintage: 2015
- Cask Type: American Oak & Malaga Wine Finish
- Volume: 700mL
- Strength: 50% ABV
