Highland Park Thor 16 years old The Valhalla Collection Single Orkney Malt Scotch Whisky 52,1%

Thor is the god with the hammer, known for strength over finesse. Highland Park has given him a whisky to match the name — powerful enough to fill the glass, while still holding on to that characteristic Orkney balance underneath.

Expert Description

Highland Park Thor 16 Years Old The Valhalla Collection is a Single Orkney Malt Scotch Whisky, 16 years old and bottled at 52.1%.

The whisky is named after Thor, the thunder god from Norse mythology, and is part of The Valhalla Collection — a series building on Highland Park's Nordic and Viking-inspired identity. At 52.1%, it sits well above the distillery's standard releases, giving a more powerful, concentrated expression.

The series draws on the same themes as the Warrior Series and Viking Legend, but The Valhalla Collection focuses specifically on the Norse gods.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Toasted malt and dark honey meet a warm, spiced peat.

Palate

Full-bodied and powerful, with caramel, ginger and a distinct peat smoke.

Finish

Long and warm, with lingering spice and smoke.

Specifications

Name: Highland Park Thor 16 Years Old The Valhalla Collection
Distillery: Highland Park
Region/Country: Orkney Islands, Scotland
Type: Single Orkney Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 16 Years
ABV: 52.1%
Size: 70 CL
Edition: The Valhalla Collection, Thor
EAN: 5010314094607

Flavour Profile

Peated · Spicy · Full-bodied · Intense

Did You Know?

The Valhalla Collection is named after the Norse gods, and Thor is just one of several figures in the collection celebrating Orkney's Viking heritage.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Highland Park Thor 16 Years Old The Valhalla Collection

Who was Thor, the whisky is named after?

Thor is the thunder god from Norse mythology, known for his strength. The name fits the whisky's powerful 52.1% strength, which sits well above Highland Park's standard releases.

What is The Valhalla Collection?

A series of Highland Park releases named after figures from Norse mythology, building on the distillery's Viking-inspired identity.

Is Highland Park Thor a peated whisky?

Yes, at a clear level, where the peat supports the caramel and spice notes.

Is it a good gift?

Yes, especially for anyone interested in Norse mythology or looking for a powerful, everyday-accessible Highland Park.

How should this whisky be served?

In a tulip-shaped whisky glass, ideally with a few drops of water to tame the strength.

Where is Highland Park distillery located?

Highland Park sits just outside Kirkwall on Orkney and is one of the world's most northerly whisky distilleries, founded in 1798.