Orkney Single Malt Harald Warriors Series
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As a distilled single malt Scotch whisky, this bottle does not mature further in glass and is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release. Once opened, it will retain its peak character and complex flavors for 1 to 2 years if stored properly away from direct sunlight.
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Smoked salmon or cured meats, mature blue cheeses like Stilton, and rich dark chocolate desserts.
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Highland Park's 'Harald' is a standout release from the distillery's celebrated Warrior Series, crafted to honor King Harald Fairhair, the legendary Norse ruler who established the Orkney earldom. Located in Kirkwall on the windswept Orkney Islands, Highland Park is one of the northernmost distilleries in the world, deeply rooted in Viking heritage. This single malt is matured in a combination of hand-selected European and American oak sherry-seasoned casks. The unique Orkney terroir shines through via the distillery's use of local, hand-cut Hobbister Moor peat, which is rich in heather and imparts a distinctively sweet, aromatic, and gentle smoky character rather than the medicinal peat of the Islay region. On the palate, it delivers a complex tapestry of warm ginger, sweet vanilla, grated nutmeg, and subtle dried peel, wrapped in a whisper of coastal peat smoke.
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Established in 1798 by Magnus Eunson in Kirkwall on the Orkney Islands, Highland Park is one of the northernmost Scotch whisky distilleries in the world. Today owned by the Edrington Group, the distillery maintains an uncompromising commitment to heritage, utilizing traditional hand-turned floor maltings and aromatic, heather-rich peat sourced from nearby Hobbister Moor. Highland Park is globally renowned for aging its single malts in bespoke sherry-seasoned oak casks, yielding a signature flavor profile characterized by a harmonious balance of gentle peat smoke and rich, honeyed sweetness. This meticulous craftsmanship is showcased in highly acclaimed expressions ranging from their flagship 12 and 18-year-olds to rare, collectible releases aged up to 50 years.