Brand
Highland Park
Expression
Ragnvald
Whisky type
Single Malt
Range
The Warrior Series
Distillery
Highland Park Distillery
Origin
Island, Scotland
Year launched/bottled
2013
Source
Maxxium
In collection

Review by Highland Park

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.

Note

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-travelled 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.

Source: Maxxium