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
Perched on the windswept Orkney archipelago off Scotland's northern coast, Highland Park was founded in 1798 by illicit distiller Magnus Eunson before securing official licensing in 1826. Owned by Edrington and directed by Master Whisky Maker Marc Watson, the distillery remains one of the few in Scotland to maintain traditional floor maltings for a portion of its barley. Terroir here is inextricably linked to the island's environment: Orkney's tree-deficient landscape yields heather-rich peat harvested from nearby Hobbister Moor, imparting an aromatic, floral smoke fundamentally distinct from the medicinal iodine of Islay. Distillation occurs in copper pot stills, followed by patient maturation predominantly in sherry-seasoned European and American oak casks within maritime dunnage warehouses. Celebrated benchmark expressions include the flagship 12, 18, and 21 Year Old releases, as well as ultra-aged rarities such as the Orcadian Vintage Series and landmark 40- and 50-year-old single malts.