Description
The Earl Magnus edition is a very special and very limited release from Highland Park; there are just 5,976 bottles of this in the world! This bottle comes specially packaged in old fashioned glass designed by Stoelze Flaconnage and reminiscent of bottle from 150 years ago. The bottle commemorates Earl Magnus, a peaceful Orcadian who lived in the 1100s. His cousin, named Haakon, was very jealous of Magnus, so much so that he had him murdered. Miraculous healing was said to be experienced around the Earl's tomb, and his remains were later discovered in the 1920s.
Nose: Aromatic smokiness with a hint of camphor
Palate: Rich, initially sweet developing into a dry smokiness
Finish: Rich, long medium sweet then medium dry.