![]() This is far from their best offering, but as the saying goes, you get what you pay for. WORTH THE PRICE: For $39.00, you’re going to get a decent taste of what Highland Park has to offer. Keep in mind, Orkney peat is just different… it’s much softer and more floral than the medicinal / band-aid profile of an Ardbeg or Laphroaig. For those unfamiliar with Highland Park, or peated whiskies in general, this could be a good introduction. If those friends are already fans of Highland Park, they’ll want to try it. SHARE WITH: Friends you like, but aren’t necessarily trying to impress. The anticipated vanillas seem to be most prominent here as well. It consists primarily of earthy peat with a wisp of smoke. TASTE: Malt | Mild Berry | Floral Earthy Peat | HoneyįINISH: The finish is on the flat side and is rather quick to dissipate. We can’t wait to see what the Valfather expression is like.NOSE: Leather | Mild Oak | Classic Orkney Peat Like night and day in terms of similarity. This is a more aggressive and semi-rustic brother to Valkyrie. ![]() Overall: A welcome addition to the Viking Legends portfolio. There is an overall light, dry and tight flavor profile which wraps the whisky in a blanket of autumnal warmth.įinish: Lingering notes are of fading sweetness, and a hint of creosote. Taste: A fair amount of spice gives added weight to the blend of sweet malt and smokey barley. Friendly, approachable and very much akin to the previous iteration in this trio of whiskies. Nose: Smoke-forward nose with a light sherry top note. Highland Park Valknut Whisky (93.6 proof) Highland Park Valknut will be succeeded by Valfather, the final expression in the Viking Legends trilogy. “We’ve also used a small amount of Orkney grown tartan barley, which adds to its smokier edge and lingering sweet, spicy finish.” It has been matured predominantly in American sherry seasoned oak casks with a slightly higher phenolic level compared to Valkyrie,” says Jason Craig, Highland Park’s Global Brand Director. “Valknut is a bolder, more intense style of Highland Park with a drier and smokier profile and a higher ABV than Valkyrie. Also, as Valknut is part of a series of three expressions, I made sure that there is continuity in the style of the packaging for example, the frieze design at top is consistent in look, but the story of the symbol has been brought to the front panel.” Designer Jim Lyngvild says, “The story of the Valknut is compelling and I wanted to ensure that the design feature of this packaging was a fitting match to the whisky created by Master Whisky Maker Gordon Motion. This symbol is closely associated with the Norse god Odin, who guided the spirits of the dead to Valhalla. Valknut means “knot of those killed in battle” and is represented visually by three interlinked triangles. Vikings who met an honorable death were marked out by the symbol of the Valknut and spirited away by the Valkyries to Valhalla to join Odin’s mighty army and prepare for Ragnarok, the battle of the end of the world. ![]() Viking sagas tell of the Valkyries, the fierce angels of Norse mythology who combed the battlefields for the bravest fallen warriors. The first expression, Valkyrie, was released in mid-2017. In partnership with renowned Danish designer Jim Lyngvild, Highland Park Valknut is the second in a series of three Viking Legends releases inspired by the rich Viking heritage and mythology of Highland Park’s Orkney Islands home. Highland Park recently announced the release of a new special edition single malt Scotch whisky: Valknut.
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