Established in 1798 on orkney, highland park is one of the most remote scotch whisky distilleries in the world. Highland park ragnvald the warrior series single orkney. The most feared of his troops were known as berserkers and they helped king harolds influence grow across the globe. This is all encased in a large polished black lacquer box and accompanied by a book relating the story of king christians reign and showcasing highland park. Stores and prices for highland park warrior series einar single. Highland park the warrior series king christian 1 just. Highland park have announced a new range of whiskies entitled the warrior series which draw on the orkney distillerys strong norse heritage. Apr 09, 20 highland park warrior series harald duration. Fleeing an obsessed suitor, fiona macenroy rides recklessly into scotlands wildest hills and is captured by a horde of well. Highland park launches the warrior series single malt whiskies. The six whiskies are all good in their own way and are well positioned to cater for a variety of tastes and wallet size. Offering a spectrum of flavours but grounded in highland park.
Highland park reintroduces 21 year old malt scotch whisky. Highland park the warrior series svein whisky visit the highland park store. I thought i finally had gotten all the bottles, but nope, the sneaky folk at the distillery just unveiled the. The warrior series is a range of six single malt whiskies that showcase the very best of highland park. Highland park einar warrior series the really good. Matured in sherry seasoned american and european oak casks a heady mixture of peat smoke and american oak casks, the warrior series is a collection of single malts created exclusively for duty free. Highland park has unveiled a new range of six travel retail exclusive single malt whiskies, named the warrior series. Part of the warrior series of single malt whiskies, highland park harold is named after the great viking king harold fairhair.
Finally a really great nas in the warrior series, though unfortunately the. Btw lees meer highland park 1994 vintage for travel retail 40%. Einar was tough and successful, making lots of treacherous long voyages. Highland park einar the warrior series exclusive for.
From the first three of the warrior series, this one lives up to its name the most. Known as the mighty the great chief thorfinn was an inspiration to all. Offering a spectrum of flavours but grounded in highland parks gently smoky but surprisingly sweet character, the palate experiences a full flavour journey from start to finish, beginning with lighter vanilla and citrus flavours and moving. Fans of the channel will know that highland park is one of my favourite distilleries in the world.
He also ruled over orkney, where the highland park distillery is located. Oct 20, 20 highland park have done well with the warrior series. Its packed with smoky peat, sweet vanilla and subtle tropical fruit notes, culminating in a long, well balanced finish of smoke and sweetness. New release highland park warriors series last week we were invited to the launch of a new series of whiskies from the awardwinning highland park distillery. As a collector, i have sought out via multiple channels a good majority of their bottlings, including the hard to track down, travel retail focused warrior series. This forms part of the travel retail warriors series, and is named after one of the most feared of all the viking earls from the orkneyinga saga. Highland park einar is almost as good as the tv series vikings. Welcome, scotchit, to my highland park warrior series vertical. Together with einar, harald, sigurd, ragnvald and thorfinn, the highland park svein is part of the warrior series, released in 20, initially via travel retail. Highland park has strong viking roots and this is celebrated throughout the collection.
Fleeing an obsessed suitor, fiona macenroy rides recklessly into scotlands wildest hills and is captured by a. Highland park svein vs einar warrior series no nonsense. Highland park launches the warrior series in americas. Highland park global marketing manager gerry tosh said.
A travel retail collectable bottle from the warrior series with 90% ex american oak and 10% ex european oak for a more buttery orange and smoked vanilla led highland park nose. Its named after a legendary viking leader known for his fiery temper but also for his boundless hospitality. Like its namesake, this is undoubtedly a whisky of supreme refinement. Jul 29, 2018 highland park is built on a hill overlooking the town, in an area called high park, hence its name. Highland park svein warrior series whisky master of malt. August 2019 release is the first edition from the orkney distillery to be launched since the age statement was discontinued in 2009 launching globally from october, the whisky will be released in batches with information about the cask breakdown listed on each bottle. Highland park is discontinuing its warrior series in travel retail, and replacing it with a new range led by highland park voyage of the raven. Highland park thorfinn drammer whisky app for ios and.
Stores and prices for nv highland park warrior series einar sing. Produced on the beautiful island on orkney it is made from around 60% firstfill casks. The first three expressions in highland park s the warrior series. The first three in the series being svein, einar and the notorious harald retailing at 40, 53 and 75 respectively. The einar matures in 75% american oak and 25% european oak casks. Highland park harold warrior series single malt whisky. Highland park always celebrates its distinctive viking influence. The warrior series is a collection of single malts created exclusively for duty free to showcase the very best of highland park. Highland park einar warrior series whisky master of malt. Highland park is one the very few remaining distilleries that malts at least part of the barley on its own malting floor. Highland park harald the warrior series 40% whisky. Stores and prices for highland park warrior series ragnvald sing. Highland park have done well with the warrior series. Offering a spectrum of flavours but grounded in highland parks gently smoky but surprisingly sweet character.
The warrior series is a range of six single malts whiskies showcasing the very best of highland park. Part of the new highland park the warriors series which is for travel retail only this is einar. Highland park warrior series einar single malt scotch whisky, orkney, scotland. Highland park sigurd the warrior series 43% whisky. Highland park einar the warrior series 1 liter single. A match made in highland heavenfrom the new york timesbestselling author of highland groom. With a rich glowing intensity, this darkly heroic whisky delivers an intricate balance of red soft fruit, dried figs, roasted nuts, honey and classic highland park peat smoke. Highland park to replace warrior series 24 october 2017 by becky paskin highland park is discontinuing its warrior series in travel retail, and replacing it with a new range led by highland park voyage of the raven. Oct 24, 2017 highland park to replace warrior series 24 october 2017 by becky paskin highland park is discontinuing its warrior series in travel retail, and replacing it with a new range led by highland park voyage of the raven.
So he plans on wooing the sweet caitrina who mesmerizes his body and. Gal granov 89 this marks the starts of the premium warriors in the series, the abv is a wee bit higher at 43 which is not a lot, i know, but better than 40% and also there is more european oak in those to allow for richer sherry profiles. Part of highland park s warrior series for travel retail, sigurd is aged in a high proportion of european oak and shows the classic highland park smoke along with dried, sweet fruit flavours. In highland warrior, jamie campbell is a enforcer of justice, and is wanting to know the location of alistair of the macgregor clan that are outlaws, and knows that since the lamont clan had close ties to the macgregor clan, he plans on finding where alisdair is being hidden. Einar a travel retail exclusive that forms part of highland parks viking warrior series. Drakkar was the most legendary of the viking fleet of long ships identified by the dragonheaded prow. A travel retail collectable bottle from the warrior series with 90% ex american oak and 10% ex european oak for a more buttery orange and smoked vanilla led highland park. The first from this series was svein and the next will be harald a really nice dram, with a very balanced set of flavours, very nice indeed. Highland park to replace warrior series scotch whisky. Dec 14, 2015 highland park king christian i, according to the distillery, is a nonage statement whisky which is a combination of refill butts and hogsheads of exceptional age and character that were selected and, after a period of being married together, bottled at 46. Offering a spectrum of flavours but grounded in highland park s gently smoky but surprisingly sweet character, the palate experiences a full flavour journey from start to finish, beginning with lighter vanilla and citrus flavours and moving to more complex, richer and sweeter flavours. Harald was an incredibly important character in the founding of the orkney earldom, as well as having a major role in the development of viking. This is the final part of the warrior series which was a travel retail reclusive. Highland parks warrior series swb somerset whisky blog.
All six are named after viking warriors with the idea to match the whisky with the characteristics of the warrior in question. Highland park einar has been matured in american and european oak casks mostly american. The warrior series is a natural progression for highland park, both in brand terms and in global travelretail. Highland park earl magnus edition one single malt scotch whisky. This northerly island location gives access to unique heather peat from the distillerys own moor, water from the same spring that has fed the distillery for more than 200 years, and the cool, maritime climate that allows the spirit to interact. Highland park harald bottling note released for the european travel retail market, harald is the third of six no age statement expressions that go up in price from one to six in the warrior series from highland park. The next release of the highland park warriors series in unveiled by global brand advocate, daryl haldane.
The orkney islands have a long and colorful history. Highland park 16 year old twisted tattoo tasting video. The distillery is located on the orkney islands, which sit just off the northernmost tip of the scottish mainland, and the islands are rich in nordic heritage dating back to ancient times. Each expression both introduces a key figure from orkneys viking history and demonstrates how the flavours of highland park are influenced by cask type. Aged primarily in american oak casks 1l at 40% strength. Highland park warrior series 6 bottles auction whisky. Highland warrior series in order anita clenney fictiondb. From highland park s travel retail warrior series comes einar, a bold, intense dram which have been matured mostly in american oak casks. Part of the warriors series originally launched for the travel retail market, svein has both a sweetness due in part to the high percentage of american oak casks used and a spiciness. I guess, warrior svein would not be amused to read his name on this release. Once again a totally overpriced highland park from a series which is. And i have to say that in einar, the warrior side shows a bit more than with harald of the warrior series by highland park. Highland park will showcase the warrior series of travelexclusive single malt whiskies to the americas market next week at the iaadfs duty free show of the americas in orlando.
Orkney is the most northerly of scotlands whiskyproducing regions. Nov 30, 2017 fans of the channel will know that highland park is one of my favourite distilleries in the world. Einar is part of the warrior series consisting of 6 single malts to be exclusively sold in the travel retail market. Highland park einar 1l bottling note from highland park s travel retail warrior series comes einar, a bold, intense dram which have been matured mostly in american oak casks. It is a high quality range of whiskies and one which shows the complexity, depth and allround ability of highland park. For the global travel retail range from the warrior series comes this sigurd bottle. Highland park thorfinn warrior series auction the grand. Brought together by an increased combination of european oak casks, it is refined, detailed and carries the precision and intensity of its namesake, sigurd. Well, its highland park s new fancy travel retail aka. Highland park svein bottling note svein comes from highland park s warrior series, which was released for the travel retail market. Norsemen sailed in magnificent oak long ships to colonise the islands in the eighth century.
Ragnval from highland park s warrior series exclusive to travel retail, the ragnvald is primarily aged in european oak, with a small amount of american oak in the mix 70cl at 44. Highland park harald warriors series single malt scotch whisky. Highland park warrior series sigurd single malt scotch whisky, orkney, scotland. It comes cradled in an exquisite silver spiral, this limited edition is sealed with a silver stopper carrying the marquetry of the viking warrior. The complete series list for highland warrior anita clenney. Highland park announce new warrior series for travel. Theyve named each of the bottlings after infamous viking earls who once presided over the remote islands. Svein comes from highland parks warrior series, which was released for the travel retail market. Jul 06, 2015 einar was tough and successful, making lots of treacherous long voyages.
Of all the scotch whisky distilleries we cover here at the whiskey wash, one of my personal favorites is highland park. Highland park unveils the warrior series the spirits business. Part of the highland park viking series, this cask strength whisky was named after ingvar ragnarsson a warrier king. The warrior series is a range of six single malt whiskies that showcase the very.
Highland park harald warriors series whisky master of malt. By continuing the celebration of our rich and distinctive norse heritage we are able to tell stories which bring the brand and its products to life. Alle drie maken zij deel uit van the warrior series. At one point in time, he ruled the whole of the orkney islands. Offering a spectrum of flavours but grounded in highland park s gently smoky but surprisingly sweet character, the palate experiences a full flavour journey from start to finish, beginning with lighter vanilla and citrus flavours and moving. Highland park einar drammer whisky app for ios and android. Highland park warrior series thorfinn, nas with 45. Highland park einar warrior series the really good whisky. Highland park einar is a tribute for one of the most feared vikings of his time, einar. The orkneyinga saga described him as a great chief, the tallest and strongest of men whose remains are buried in st magnus cathedral on orkney. King harold was famed for his army, which was revered across the world. Offering a spectrum of flavours but grounded in highland park s gently smoky but surprisingly sweet character.
249 1479 454 1152 1056 465 695 397 964 515 219 1404 167 931 603 702 59 884 721 548 586 441 1197 896 714 1441 1442 366 1352 361 1128 1399 1192 104 493 1350 1008 338 941 180 1142 100 653 474 80 320