Episode 84: Highland Park Magnus
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Episode 84 features Highland Park Magnus Single Malt Scotch Whisky, which is bottled in 750ml at 40% ABV, or 80 proof, and it retails for about $40.
Enjoy this episode with a dram of Highland Park Magnus neat.
Highland Park's official website: https://www.highlandparkwhisky.com
Brief Historical Timeline:
- 1798 - Local preacher and smuggler Magnus Eunson is arrested in the Orkney islands, in the far north of Scotland
- 1813 - A syndicate buys High Park and the distillery, buyers include the arresting officer
- 1818 - Highland Park is the name bestowed upon the distillery
- 1826 - The distillery gets a license to legally distill whisky
- 1979 - The first time whisky sold under the Highland Park name is bottled by the distillery
- 1999 - The Erdrington group acquires the distillery and brand
- 2012 - The brand pivots to a Viking theme
- 2017 - Magnus is launched
Key Cocktails:
Scotch whisky, especially a single malt like Highland Park Magnus, is really intended to be enjoyed neat, or perhaps with a bit of water.
Enjoy it how you like!
References:
I F'ing Love Whisky Episode This Whisky Was Featured On <- Subscribe to this show!
Scotch Whisky Listing for Highland Park
Wikipedia Article on Highland Park
Vinepair Article on Highland Park
The Spirits Business Brand Story
Electric Scotland Article on Highland Park
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