10 year old single malt Scotch whisky from the Highland Park distillery on Orkney, presented in the heavily-Viking-inspired livery that was launched in 2017. This expression is normally found on mainland Europe, but it seems that some bottles have landed on our shores (presumably on some sort of longboat, considering all the Viking imagery connected to it).
Subtle Sherry influence, but balanced by heather-y smoke.
Ginger and waxy orange peel. Earthy peat with a another hint of Sherry sweetness buried underneath.
Sea salt and heather once again. A few herbaceous hints of coriander leaf and crushed black pepper.
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Pretty good 10 yo whisky. Highly recommended.
I'm a bit of a softy, and very much a beginner with whiskeys, so I'm not sure if my opinion counts. This one burns on the way down which is actually very enjoyable for torching an incoming flu. The finish is fortunately better than the initial roughness.. so even a big gulp burns in a spicy good way. The smell is quite fantastic and very inviting. (Sweet and Smokey), And the peppery bite after leaving it on your tongue a while is curiously satisfying before The sensation is smothered by the harshness. It settles well in the tummy and, for what it's worth, doesn't fog the brain the next morning. Now I'm looking forward to trying some of the better rated scotches!
Went to Skye and visited the distillery had my first taste of Viking scars and thought it was excellent
Seriously, a bit rough is all I have to say. The Orkney countryside is beautiful, this whisky isn't.
undrinkable.
