Highland Park Ragnvald is a distinguished single malt whisky from the renowned Warrior Series, crafted to exemplify the finest elements of Highland Park and its proud Viking heritage. Bottled at a robust 44.6% ABV, Ragnvald predominantly matures in the exquisite sherry-seasoned European oak casks, endowing it with a rich, succulent flavor profile that boasts notes of dark chocolate, candied peel, and oriental spices. An underlying smoky aroma, reminiscent of peat fires, adds to the whisky's intricate complexity.
Named after the notable Viking pioneer, Earl Ragnvald of Orkney, who was celebrated for his bold explorations and trade expeditions to the Middle East and Asia, this whisky pays homage to his adventurous spirit. Highland Park, with its distillery located in Kirkwall, Orkney, has a storied history dating back to its founding in the 18th century by either David Robertson or Magnus Eunson, a famed smuggler and churchman.
The Warrior Series, a collection of single malts initially released for Duty Free, saw the release of Ragnvald in 2013. This whisky is characterized by its rich and distinctive flavors, balancing dark chocolate, candied peel, and oriental spices, all rounded off with heather-rich peat smoke. The packaging, featuring a solid wooden box, makes it an ideal gift or a collectible item.
Highland Park is revered for its lightly smoky character, derived from its own peated floor-maltings that constitute about 20% of the barley used in distillation. Owned by the Edrington Group since 1999, Highland Park is celebrated as one of Scotland's preeminent distilleries.
Ragnvald's flavors are complex and well-balanced, making it an exquisite sipping whisky, perfect enjoyed neat, on the rocks, or with a splash of water. Its unique flavor profile and Viking-inspired packaging make it a standout in the realm of single malt whiskies.
Highland Park Ragnvald is bottled at 44.6% ABV.
Highland Park Ragnvald is predominantly matured in sherry-seasoned European oak casks.
The whisky is named after Earl Ragnvald of Orkney, a famous Viking pioneer known for his bravery, exploration, and trade expeditions.
Highland Park Ragnvald was released in 2013 as part of the Warrior Series.
Dark chocolate, candied peel, oriental spices, peat smoke.
Honey, floral, heather, dark chocolate.
Short, heather, honey.
Highland Park Ragnvald offers a rich and well-balanced experience, with a harmonious blend of dark chocolate, candied peel, and oriental spices, complemented by subtle peat smoke. Its flavors are intricate yet refined, making it a delightful whisky to savor.
Highland Park Ragnvald from the Warrior Series, while visually impressive with its Viking-inspired packaging and solid wooden box, may fall short for some in terms of its flavor profile. Although its heather notes are well integrated and the peat smoke adds a pleasant complexity, the overall taste and finish might appear flat and unremarkable to discerning whisky enthusiasts. Despite this, its rich historical background and unique maturation process make it a cherished collectible for fans of Highland Park and Viking lore.
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