Calchou Finest Orkney Malt 43% Abv

Calchou Finest Orkney Malt (43% ABV) is a rare and enigmatic single malt, believed to originate from the Highland Park distillery—though some speculate it may be a blend of

Highland Park and Scapa. Bottled in the early 1990s by Roxburgh Holdings Ltd, this whisky carries the name “Calchou,” the ancient moniker for Kelso in the Scottish Borders, where the bottler was based.

Tasting Notes (Composite from Reviews & Inferred Profile)

Nose :- Light coal smoke and old wood. Cooked fruits—stewed apple, dried apricot. Hints of chocolate and vanilla. Slightly yeasty with a touch of rubber and sandy minerality

Palate :- Nutty and citric, with a waxy texture. Cooked vegetable notes (think parsnip or turnip)Tobacco leaf and faint sherried depth. Herbal bitterness and a trace of plastic or coal-gas

Finish :- Medium length, drying and earthy. Lingering notes of tobacco, vanilla, and coastal peat. A touch of sweaty funk and old oak

Region: Orkney, Scotland (likely Highland Park)

Style: Single Malt (possibly blended malt)

ABV: 43%

Era: Bottled in the early 1990s

Producer: Roxburgh Holdings Ltd (active 1992–1994)

This is a whisky for the curious and the bold—its slightly offbeat character and obscure provenance make it a fascinating addition to any collector’s lineup.