Highland Park "Magnus" Isle of Orkney Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml)
SKU #1320310
Whisky Advocate
Named for Highland Park Distillery’s founder, Magnus Eunson. It has been matured in first-fill and refill American oak sherry casks. The nose offers honeysuckle, vanilla, rising bread dough, and faint, aromatic wood smoke. Slightly smoky orchard fruits on the early palate, with sultanas, ripe cherries, and cinnamon. Medium to long in the finish, with drying fruit notes, wood spice, and ultimately, licorice sticks. (GS, Winter 2017)
K&L Notes
Matured entirely in sherry casks, roughly half first-fill and half refill barrels, the new Highland Park "Magnus" makes up for what it lacks in age transparency with charming flavor and a more than reasonable price. Supple and creamy on the palate, this is the perfect house bottle of Scotch for those who like a little bit of everything: light peat, hints of sherry, creamy malt, and a soft, silky finish. Exclusive to North America, it's bottled without coloring or additives.