Quote of the day

    I prefer to think that God is not dead, just drunk.

    - John Marcellus Huston
    "Reek ma lane" Night
    [Southern TWAS]
    When:
    		 Monday 8th November, 2010
    Time:
    		 6.30 for 7.00pm
    Where:
    		 Lark Distillery, Hobart
    Address:
    		 14 Davey Street, Hobart
    Cost:
    		 $75.00 on the night
    Theme:
    		 Tasmanian Whisky - the state of play
    		Bookings Are Open!

    Closed Distilleries Tasting
    [Northern TWAS]
    When:
    		 Friday 6th August, 2010
    Time:
    		 6.00pm
    Where:
    		 Cafe Rossilli, Launceston
    Address:
    		 41 George Street, Launceston
    Cost:
    		 $70.00 on the night
    Theme:
    		 Closed Distillery Tasting!!
    		Bookings Are Closed!

Archive for December, 2009

Highland Park Creates Earl Magnus Whisky

Posted by RJS on December 23rd, 2009

Whp_earl_magnus_rgb_72dpi_212x300.jpgho is Earl Magnus and why do we want to know about him? Earl Magnus was the legendary Earl of Orkney who ruled in the 11th century. His name is also on a new limited edition 15 year-old single malt whisky from Highland Park, The Earl Magnus Edition 1. The whisky is a natural strength bottling taken which measures 52.6% abv,. The tasting notes say that the Earl Magnus delivers the signature heather peat smokiness Highland Park is famous for along with delicate notes of ginger, lemon and vanilla.

It is bottled in a light brown bottle with a historically inspired label that depicts Earl Magnus in a stained glass window. It comes in a wooden gift box etched with Highland Park branding and the tale of Earl Magnus – the story of his life, his murder at the hands of a cousin, his canonization and the building of St Magnus cathedral. The whisky is meant to celebrate the history of Orkney and will be available from late December in the UK selling for £85.

Article by: Deidre Wollard
TheLuxist

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