Orkney Single Malt Earl Magnus Edtion One 15YO
⏳ Drinking Window
As a high-strength distilled spirit, this single malt does not mature further in the bottle and is ready to drink upon release. It can be preserved indefinitely if stored upright in a cool, dark place, though it is best consumed within 1 to 2 years once opened to enjoy its vibrant aromatic profile at its peak.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Rich blue cheeses such as Stilton, high-quality dark chocolate with a high cocoa content, and smoked game meats or charcuterie.
✨ Technical Specifications
Highland Park, established in 1798 on the remote Orkney Islands of Scotland, is steeped in Norse history and legendary craftsmanship. The Earl Magnus Edition One 15 Year Old is a highly coveted limited-release single malt that pays homage to Earl Magnus Erlendsson, a beloved 12th-century Orkney Earl who was later canonized as a saint. This expression is crafted using Highland Park's signature hand-turned floor maltings and unique, heather-rich peat from the Hobbister Moor, which imparts a gentle, aromatic floral smoke rather than the medicinal peat of the Islay region. Aged for 15 years and bottled at a robust cask strength, this single malt captures the wild, wind-swept maritime climate of Orkney, offering a rich tapestry of sweet dried fruits, warm spices, and delicate peat smoke.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1798 in Kirkwall on the remote archipelago of Orkney, Highland Park stands as one of Scotland's most historic and northernmost single malt distilleries. Owned by the Edrington Group, the distillery fiercely guards traditional whisky-making practices, still conducting its own hand-turned floor maltings and cutting dense, heather-rich peat from nearby Hobbister Moor. Maturation takes place predominantly in premium sherry-seasoned oak casks within Orkney's cool, windswept maritime climate. This unique convergence of terroir and technique yields Highland Park's internationally revered signature style, distinguished by gentle aromatic peat smoke, luscious heather-honey sweetness, and rich, complex spice.