Highland Park Valknut

Matured in sherry seasoned American oak casks, THE LIGHT is a distinctive and vibrant whisky with a delicious sweetness.

This special release of 28,000 bottles shares the story of the noble Viking warriors who are our ancestors, of our contrasting island seasons and of the intense balance of our whisky.

It is a celebration of spring and summer on Orkney; a time to emerge from our winter’s hibernation, renewed and refreshed with a spring in our step, ready to embrace the warm bright days of summer. Presented in a beautifully embossed green glass bottle, the serpent dragon design takes its inspiration from the great Norse sagas and embraces both the high sun of the summer solstice and the low sun of the winter solstice – the polar opposites of our island seasons – while the runic writing reflects the ancient carvings of our Viking ancestors which can still be seen today, here on Orkney.

Matured for 17 years in European oak sherry seasoned casks for a distinctive, deep flavour.

Limited edition of 28,000 bottles only.

The whisky is presented in a bespoke bottle drawing inspiration from the ancient Norse sagas and an oak frame which has two circles etched on the top and bottom. This circles represent  the intense balance of the contrasting Orkney seasons and the influence they have on Highland Park whisky.

Highland Park

30 Year Old 

Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Valkyrie is the first in the series of three Highland Park VIKING LEGEND releases.
It was created by Gordon Motion, Highland Park's Master Whisky Maker and matured in a combination of first fill American oak sherry, Bourbon and Spanish oak sherry casks as well as a selection of refill casks

Valkyrie received the Chairman’s Trophy at the 2017 Ultimate Spirits Challenge, the world’s trailblazing spirits competition held in New York. It was was also noted as an ‘extraordinary’, receiving an ‘ultimate recommendation’

Highland Park Dark Origins Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Discontinued)

Tasting Note: 

Nose:    Sherried spice and ripe bananas combine with toasted hazelnuts and baked apple

Palate:  Well-balanced, dry peat at first mellowing out to maraschino cherries, warm dark chocolate entices the palate

Finish:   Enduring sweet smoke

Tasting Notes

Colour: 100% refill Port wine seasoned casks result in a natural colour, resplendent glowing flames.
Nose: Vibrant and intense aromas of ruby red fruits and warm vanilla complement the fiery bitter sweetness of cinnamon bark and the smouldering richness of devilishly dark chocolate.
Palate: The palate bristles of light smoke with striking zesty dried peel and temperate vanilla flavour. Intoxicating spices and the sharpness of damsons entice and enchant your taste buds.
Finish: Intensely balanced, the long, lingering sweet finish magnifies into a sizzling fruity spiciness, providing a bewitching and standout whisky to enjoy.

Story telling
Each bottle of FIRE is accompanied by a booklet, which shares the story of the realm of the Fire Giants and their colourful battle against the Gods to rule the world.
The booklet features a specially commissioned watercolour by Scottish artist Andy Bowman, illustrating the Fire Realm (below).

A uniquely smooth , balanced single malt, with a rich full flavour and a gentle smoky finish.