This expression is the second release in Highland Park's annual Cask Strength series. This series presents the distillery's whisky in its purest, unadulterated form, "bottled straight from the cask". This means that no water is added, resulting in unparalleled depth and balance of flavors. Master Whisky Maker Gordon Motion selected mainly sherry-seasoned European oak casks with a few ex-bourbon casks for this release that's bottled at 127.8 proof.