Highland Park Ragnvald The Warrior Series Single Orkney Malt Whisky 44,6%

Highland Park Ragnvald The Warrior Series Single Orkney Malt Whisky 44,6%Highland Park Ragnvald whisky is part of The Warrior Series - a super delicious smoked Single Orkney Malt Whisky at 44,6%. Originally made for Global Retail, but we managed to get our hands on a few bottles of this delicious case from Highland Park Distillery: Highland Park Ragnvald Global Retail Limited Edition Age: NA Type: Single Orkney Malt Whisky Alc. strength: 44.6% 70 cl. Other: with nice wooden box - The Warrior Series

As rich and fulfilling as the Orkneyinga Saga itself, this highly complex and exclusive expression of Highland Park demonstrates an accomplished medley of flavours and aromas. Balancing the finest quality European oak with a small portion of striking American oak casks, this whisky is refined and experienced like its well-traveled namesake, Ragnvald. Ragnvald was one of the most pioneering of all Vikings, a noted sailor and master explorer of unchartered waters, his nautical accomplishments and riches of fabrics, exotic spices and precious stones from across Europe were widely celebrated. Highland Park Ragnvald not only highlights some of the very best craftsmanship from our accomplished whisky maker, Max McFarlane, but also the synergy and harmony gained in sourcing the best and most seasoned casks from our warehouses. Tasting Notes Colour: Medium russet, clear and bright Nose: Ripe damsons, oriental spices, candied peel and night scented stock Palate: Well-balanced smoke and sweet, grated nutmeg, vanilla pods and high cocoa chocolate Finish: Complex lingering gingery spiciness and smoke   The Warrior Series is a range of six single malts whiskies showcasing the very best of Highland Park. Offering a spectrum of flavours but grounded in Highland Park's gently smoky but surprisingly sweet character, the palate experiences a full flavour journey from start to finish, beginning with lighter vanilla and citrus flavours and moving to more complex, richer and sweeter flavours.Highland Park has strong Viking roots and this is celebrated throughout the collection. Uniting legends and characters famed for their battle skills, The Warrior Series brings Highland Park's dramatic heritage to life in a vivid and innovative way. Sigurd Svein Einar Harald RagnvaldHighland Park is made at the world's northernmost distillery on the legendary Orkney Islands.Highland Park was built in 1798 on the very islands that were said to have belonged to a famous whisky smuggler. The smuggler Magnus Eunson enjoyed a strong position within the church and could therefore conduct his side business undisturbed. Who would want to search for the forbidden commodity under the pulpit? The unique character of Highland Park is due to the peat used as fuel when drying the grain. This peat has absorbed salty waves for centuries, giving a heathery note to the whisky. The whisky is aged in oak casks for at least 12 years. Little by little, the whisky matures and the fiery flavor mellows and the whisky achieves an exceptionally smooth character. A careful and time-consuming process that guarantees that this whisky reaches its perfection. Michael Jackson, author of many famous books on whisky describes Highland Park as the "the greatest all-rounder in the world of malt whisky"