St. Ola® (Orkney) 18 Year Old 2008 Unicorns Love Orkney ❤️
Bottle Information
Tasting Notes
St. Ola® 18 Year Old 2008 Unicorns Love Orkney ❤️ is a powerful and characterful Orcadian single malt Scotch whisky, distilled in 2008 at a secret distillery in Kirkwall, Orkney and bottled exclusively for The Whisky Barrel as part of the acclaimed Unicorn Series. Matured in a single sherry puncheon #TWB156 and bottled in October 2026, this 18 year old release yielded 627 bottles at a remarkable natural cask strength of 63.6% ABV. Despite its impressive age, this is an unusually high-strength Orcadian single malt, delivering exceptional concentration and intensity. The sherry puncheon brings layers of dried fruit, dark chocolate, orange peel and warming spice, while the underlying island spirit contributes heather honey, citrus, gentle smoke and a distinctly maritime freshness. The result is a rich, powerful and deeply satisfying whisky that remains unmistakably rooted in Orkney. The bespoke label celebrates that Orcadian identity with a colourful Unicorns Love Orkney ❤️ design, featuring The Whisky Barrel’s Unicorns alongside a map of the Orkney archipelago. It is a playful tribute to the islands and a fitting presentation for such a distinctive single cask release. With 18 years of maturation, a formidable 63.6% ABV and a generous 627-bottle outturn, this release offers particularly strong value for a mature single malt from one of Orkney’s most sought-after secret distilleries. Delicious, powerful and highly distinctive, it is an unmissable example of mature Orcadian whisky.
Why We Think You’ll Love It
- 18 year old Orcadian single malt Scotch whisky
- Distilled in 2008 at a secret distillery in Kirkwall, Orkney
- Matured in single sherry puncheon #TWB156
- Bottled in October 2026
- Bottled at a whopping natural cask strength of 63.6% ABV
- Limited to 627 bottles
- Bottled exclusively for The Whisky Barrel
- Part of The Whisky Barrel’s acclaimed Unicorn Series
- Combines mature sherry richness with classic Orcadian honey, smoke and maritime character
- Bespoke Unicorns Love Orkney ❤️ label featuring the Orkney archipelago
- Exceptional value for a mature single malt from a highly regarded secret Orkney distillery
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