Highland Park Valkyrie is the inaugural release in the distillery's new Viking Legend series, followed by Valknut and Valhalla. This single malt whisky is matured in a combination of first-fill American oak sherry, bourbon, and Spanish oak sherry casks, along with a selection of refill casks. The unique cask maturation results in an aroma that combines crisp green apples from a spice market with a delicate whiff of faraway campfires, creating a 'Liquorice Lantern Smoke' essence.
Valkyrie celebrates Orkney's rich Nordic heritage and its historical significance as part of a vast Viking kingdom. With an ABV of 45.9%, this single malt received a prestigious score of 99 out of 100 in the 2017 Ultimate Spirits Challenge, earning The Chairman's Trophy. The packaging for the entire Viking Legend series is designed by Jim Lyngvild, a renowned Danish designer and artist, whose 36th great grandfather was Ragnvald Eysteinsson, the first Earl of the Orkney Islands.
The Valkyrie's packaging design is inspired by ancient artifacts, including the Hammer Stone of Gotland and a Viking pendant from Upland, Sweden. According to Norse mythology, Valkyries descended upon battlefields to find the best and bravest warriors, granting them passage to Valhalla. Valkyrie is the first of three special edition releases in the Viking Legend series, with each edition exploring the distillery's Orkney heritage and the Viking influence on the region.
The ABV (alcohol by volume) of Highland Park Valkyrie is 45.9%.
Highland Park Valkyrie was bottled in the year 2017.
A total of 250,000 bottles of Highland Park Valkyrie were produced.
Highland Park Valkyrie is matured in a combination of first-fill American oak sherry, bourbon, and Spanish oak sherry casks, along with a selection of refill casks.
The packaging for Highland Park Valkyrie was designed by Jim Lyngvild, a renowned Danish designer and artist.
Highland Park Valkyrie celebrates Orkney's rich Nordic heritage and its historical significance as part of a vast Viking kingdom. The name and theme are inspired by Norse mythology, particularly the Valkyries who chose the bravest warriors for Valhalla.
The Highland Park Valkyrie is a whisky that intrigues with its multifaceted aroma and rich flavor profile. Reviewers appreciated its complex nose featuring notes of green apples, pears, apricots, and campfire smoke. The taste is distinguished by a balanced interplay of spice, smoke, and sweetness, with hints of leather and dark chocolate. While some found the finish to be medium and smoky, others noted a slight bitterness and dryness towards the end. Overall, the whisky is well-crafted but opinions on its value vary, with some considering it overpriced compared to other Highland Park offerings.
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