Comments on: Highland Park ‘Earl Magnus’ (for whisky geeks) http://scotchhobbyist.com/2010/02/10/highland-park-earl-magnus-for-whisky-geeks/ Learning about the wonderful world of whisk(e)y and sharing the journey. Sun, 20 May 2012 18:58:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Tasting HP ‘Earl Magnus’ 15 yo | Whisky Israel http://scotchhobbyist.com/2010/02/10/highland-park-earl-magnus-for-whisky-geeks/#comment-1701 Fri, 31 Dec 2010 08:38:23 +0000 http://scotchhobbyist.com/?p=1739#comment-1701 [...] about this expression and history facts and figures about ‘Earl Magnus’ i do urge you to read Jeff’s excellent and well written post, with amazing pics of unboxing this [...]

]]> By: Gal http://scotchhobbyist.com/2010/02/10/highland-park-earl-magnus-for-whisky-geeks/#comment-1380 Sun, 13 Jun 2010 19:01:01 +0000 http://scotchhobbyist.com/?p=1739#comment-1380 Jeff
long time after your post and I did finAlly open my bottle.
Very good stuff yet I need more time for full notes

indeed a wee citrus and tD smoky on the finish.

I agree.

Will update with a full post soon

]]> By: gal http://scotchhobbyist.com/2010/02/10/highland-park-earl-magnus-for-whisky-geeks/#comment-1153 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 07:50:42 +0000 http://scotchhobbyist.com/?p=1739#comment-1153 Hey Tim,

I recommend Loch Fyne whiskies. they have amazing service, twitter and facebook accounts, and very good range of products. i’ve shipped many times, and all were just fine.

i also know TWE are good, but i have not ordered from them due to shipping issues…

]]> By: Scotch Hobbyist http://scotchhobbyist.com/2010/02/10/highland-park-earl-magnus-for-whisky-geeks/#comment-1138 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 18:21:09 +0000 http://scotchhobbyist.com/?p=1739#comment-1138 Thanks Tim,
Have you tried the older HPs? They’re definitely more smoky than the younger bottlings. Of course, there are other factor$ preventing an HP 25 year from becoming a daily dram. :-)

I have had VERY good experiences ordering from Loch Fyne Whiskies and The Whisky Exchange (links on my Resources tab). I’ve also heard good things about Royal Mile Whiskies, Master of Malt, and Single Malts Direct.

]]> By: Scotch Hobbyist http://scotchhobbyist.com/2010/02/10/highland-park-earl-magnus-for-whisky-geeks/#comment-1137 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 18:16:26 +0000 http://scotchhobbyist.com/?p=1739#comment-1137 Thanks James,
I was definitely torn when it came to opening it. Part of me definitely wanted to order two bottles and stock one away.

With just a single bottle, though, I can’t help but to open it. I have a 401k that will hopefully gain in value over the long haul. Meanwhile, how could I get a bottling like this in my hands and never know what it tastes like?!

Funny on the Dalmore…I took a video of my unboxing of the new Dalmore 12 year packaging and posted it to youtube. I know it’s supposed to be all about the spirit, but the great packaging of many of these whiskies is a bonus for us whisky geeks.

]]> By: Scotch Hobbyist http://scotchhobbyist.com/2010/02/10/highland-park-earl-magnus-for-whisky-geeks/#comment-1136 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 18:09:52 +0000 http://scotchhobbyist.com/?p=1739#comment-1136 Ha! That would be great. :-)

Let me know how that goes over…

]]> By: Scotch Hobbyist http://scotchhobbyist.com/2010/02/10/highland-park-earl-magnus-for-whisky-geeks/#comment-1135 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 18:09:14 +0000 http://scotchhobbyist.com/?p=1739#comment-1135 Ok…one of the cool whisky geeks, then? Best of both worlds. :-)

]]> By: Scotch Hobbyist http://scotchhobbyist.com/2010/02/10/highland-park-earl-magnus-for-whisky-geeks/#comment-1134 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 18:05:35 +0000 http://scotchhobbyist.com/?p=1739#comment-1134 Yes, I’m sure you’re quite busy these days. I hope everything is going well with the baby.

It’s very different from the 18 year, but this Magnus is definitely a worth-while addition. Looking forward to getting your thoughts on it!

Cheers,
Jeff

]]> By: Tim D http://scotchhobbyist.com/2010/02/10/highland-park-earl-magnus-for-whisky-geeks/#comment-1130 Sat, 13 Feb 2010 21:04:48 +0000 http://scotchhobbyist.com/?p=1739#comment-1130 Nicely written – and great build up. I wish HP was a tad smokier on the whole – that would truly make it more of a daily dram for me – but would also probably limit it’s “all-rounder” appeal that it’s so well known for.

I’m very curious about this one, however – and I may be doing an order from the UK to get my hands on a bottle (along with a CS Caol Ila, the First Edition Laphroaig CS, and some other cool things).

What’s your preferred UK source for stuff?

BTW: congrats for having the fortitude to open her up and not just drool over her attire!

]]> By: The Highland Park core expressions – Part 1 « Scotch Hobbyist’s Blog http://scotchhobbyist.com/2010/02/10/highland-park-earl-magnus-for-whisky-geeks/#comment-1129 Sat, 13 Feb 2010 20:11:49 +0000 http://scotchhobbyist.com/?p=1739#comment-1129 [...] know, but right now I’d give it 88 points. [Update] I revisited the 15 year in my Earl Magnus blog post and the lime does seem a little more over the top now. The palate is a little more watery, too. I [...]

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