Another Viking Legend has arrived from Highland Park! The second release in the series created in partnership with Danish designer Jim Lyngvild is Valknut. The spirit used for this single malt features a small portion of Orkney-grown Tartan barley, and was matured predominantly in American oak sherry seasoned casks. Slightly smokier than your standard Highland Park whisky, so if you like a peaty treat, you've found a great option right here.
Warming peat smoke rises, paired with fresh vanilla, thyme honey and sandalwood.
Toasted barley and fennel seed, with a kick of cinnamon underneath.
Flamed orange peel, a very light touch of BBQ char, gingerbread and nutmeg.
Didnt find much in the way of flavour or interest from the Valknut sample I had within my Whisky Advent Calendar. Much prefer the standard 12 from HP. I do normally go for a punchy Islay though. BUT... it wasn’t horrible by any means. 3.5 stars.
First! Solid offering from Highland Park, reminds me of a peated Campbeltown, kind of dry. Full bodied, good dose of smoke and peat, nice bit of sherry but not too much.
