The Highland Park Harald is a distinguished single malt whisky from the Warrior Series, initially launched for the global travel retail market and named in honor of Harald, an influential figure in Viking history. Bottled in 2013, this whisky boasts an ABV of 40% and comes elegantly packaged in a box. This expression hails from the renowned Highland Park distillery, nestled in the Orkney archipelago of Scotland. The distillery, with a storied history dating back to the 18th century, was founded by either David Robertson or Magnus Eunson, a noted smuggler and churchman. Highland Park is celebrated for its lightly smoky character, derived from its unique peated floor-maltings which account for 20% of the barley used in distillation. The Harald expression is matured in a blend of Sherry-seasoned American oak and European oak casks, delivering a harmonious balance of sweet and spicy flavors. The whisky is crafted using traditional methods, including malting the barley over a peat fire, hand-turning it every eight hours, and aging it in oak casks. The unique location and traditional production techniques of the Highland Park distillery contribute to the distinctive flavor profile that sets its whiskies apart.
The Highland Park Harald is part of the Warrior Series, a collection named after notable Viking figures. This particular expression honors Harald and is known for its sweet and spicy flavors, thanks to its maturation in Sherry-seasoned American and European oak casks.
Reviewers generally find the Highland Park Harald to be superior to other whiskies in the Warrior Series, such as EINAR and SVEIN, due to its well-balanced, sweet, and mild character.
The Highland Park Harald is noted for its honey, caramel, vanilla, and subtle oak flavors. It has a mild, sweetish character with a delicate and well-tuned profile.
Opinions vary, but many reviewers suggest that while it was originally considered overpriced at €70, the current price of around €50 makes it a good buy for its quality.
It offers a gentle, filigree taste with mild smokiness, featuring notes of honey, vanilla, caramel, fruits, and herbs. It's considered a very good daily dram with a soft and medium-long finish.
Overall: The Harald from the Warrior Series offers a complex and nuanced taste experience, blending sweet and fruity notes with smoky and earthy undertones for a well-rounded profile.
Reviewers praise the Highland Park Harald as a good representative of the Warrior Series, appreciating its mild, sweet character with notes of honey, caramel, vanilla, and subtle oak. It is considered better than other whiskies in the series, such as EINAR and SVEIN. While it was initially deemed too expensive, the current pricing around €50 makes it a worthwhile purchase. It is described as a gentle and filigree whisky, largely without smoke, making it a very good daily dram.
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