Orkney Single Malt Earl Magnus Edtion One 15YO
⏳ Drikkevindue
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.
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
Rich blue cheeses such as Stilton, high-quality dark chocolate with a high cocoa content, and smoked game meats or charcuterie.
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
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.
🍾 Om vinhuset / producenten
Highland Park klamrer sig til det forblæste Orkney ud for Skotlands nordlige kyst. Destilleriet blev grundlagt i 1798 af den illegale destillatør Magnus Eunson, inden det opnåede officiel licens i 1826. I dag ejes det af Edrington og ledes af Master Whisky Maker Marc Watson, og Highland Park er et af de få tilbageværende skotske destillerier, der stadig anvender traditionel gulvmaltning til en del af deres byg. Det lokale terroir er uløseligt forbundet med øens barske natur: Det træfattige landskab giver en lyngrig tørv, høstet på det nærliggende Hobbister Moor, som tilfører en aromatisk, floral røg – markant forskellig fra Islays medicinske iodpræg. Destillationen foregår på kobber pot stills, efterfulgt af en tålmodig modning på overvejende sherrykrydrede europæiske og amerikanske egetræsfade i maritime dunnage-lagre. Blandt destilleriets berømte referenceaftapninger findes de klassiske 12-, 18- og 21-års udgaver samt sjældne, ultra-modnede udgivelser som Orcadian Vintage Series og de skelsættende 40- og 50-årige single malts.