The Highland Park Earl Magnus Whiskey
The genius Scots who, for centuries have made some of the world’s finest whiskey, have erected another suitable tribute to Magnus Erlendsson, the first Earl of Orkney. Situated in Orkney themselves, the distillers at the The Highland Park have made yet another masterful whiskey. This booze is bottled at cask strength, in this case a whopping 52.6 percent ABV (just as Magnus would have wanted it), but don’t fear that its potency will overtake the whiskey’s traditional notes of peat; also present are hints of lemon, ginger, and vanilla. Another unique aspect is a customized label depicting Earl Magnus in a stained glass window; the bottle is housed in a wooden gift box etched with Highland Park branding and the story of Earl Magnus. In this respect, the whiskey is a tribute not only to Magnus but to Orkney itself, and the Highland Park has done them both proud.
Vieux Carré Absinthe
Absinthe’s triumphant return continues, and Philadelphia Distilling Company has jumped on the bandwagon with their gorgeous specimen that seems to be a cut above the rest. Using a unique double maceration process to combine two different types of wormwood with anise and other flavors is only the beginning; the booze is created in a customer copper pot still imported from Scotland that was created by Forsythe, who also makes pot stills for Glenlivet and Woodford Reserve. In addition to having a master distiller at the helm, Vieux Carre also boasts the distinction of being the first legal absinthe to be distilled, bottled and sold on the east coast of the United States in nearly 100 years. That’s enough to sell us. Check out more information and tried-and-tested absinthe recipes on Vieux Carre’s website.
Pandor Absinthe
Absinthe is the drink of choice for those who like their alcohol on the extremely potent side. The Pandor abisnthe is produced through the old French traditional methods. A product of Fourgerolles Haute Aone since 1811, this particular brand of absinthe is made through distillation and soaking. The brand claims the taste to be both sweet and herbaceous and it’s appearance to be lusterous and clear. Pandor Absinthe is matured for several months in wooden storehouses until they are ready. Surely, with the skull design on the label, you’ll have a pretty good idea how strong this drink is. Pandor Absinthe comes in two types: 40 and 69 percent Alcohol by Volume. – $45
