Orkney Single Malt Saint Magnus Edition 2 Special Bottling 12YO
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As a distilled spirit bottled at high strength, this single malt does not mature further in glass and will remain in peak condition indefinitely if stored upright, cool, and away from direct sunlight. Once opened, it is best enjoyed within 1 to 3 years to experience its full aromatic intensity.
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Rich blue cheeses such as Stilton, high-quality dark chocolate with a high cocoa content, and smoked game meats like duck or venison.
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Hailing from the wind-swept Orkney Islands, Highland Park's Saint Magnus Edition 2 is a tribute to the rich Norse heritage of the region and its patron saint, the 12th-century Earl Magnus Erlendsson. This special 12-year-old single malt is crafted using traditional floor-malted barley dried with local, heather-rich peat, which imparts a uniquely floral and aromatic smoke. Aged in hand-selected oak casks, it delivers a deeply complex profile characterized by notes of sweet heather honey, dried dark fruits, warm Christmas spices, and a lingering, gentle peat smoke that reflects the rugged maritime terroir of the far north of Scotland.
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Established in 1798 by Magnus Eunson in Kirkwall on the Orkney Islands, Highland Park is one of the northernmost Scotch whisky distilleries in the world. Today owned by the Edrington Group, the distillery maintains an uncompromising commitment to heritage, utilizing traditional hand-turned floor maltings and aromatic, heather-rich peat sourced from nearby Hobbister Moor. Highland Park is globally renowned for aging its single malts in bespoke sherry-seasoned oak casks, yielding a signature flavor profile characterized by a harmonious balance of gentle peat smoke and rich, honeyed sweetness. This meticulous craftsmanship is showcased in highly acclaimed expressions ranging from their flagship 12 and 18-year-olds to rare, collectible releases aged up to 50 years.