Orkney Single Malt Loki Valhalla Collection 15YO
⏳ Drinking Window
As a mature, high-proof single malt Scotch whisky, it is bottled at its peak and does not improve with bottle age. It is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release and will remain stable indefinitely if stored upright in a cool, dark place.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Rich blue cheeses, high-quality dark chocolate, and slow-roasted or smoked game meats.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the wind-swept Orkney Islands, Highland Park's 'Loki' is the second legendary release in the highly coveted Valhalla Collection. This 15-year-old single malt pays homage to the Norse trickster god, reflecting his shape-shifting, unpredictable nature through a complex flavor profile. Distilled at one of Scotland's northernmost distilleries, where Viking heritage runs deep, this expression is crafted using hand-turned Orcadian peat and aged in a combination of traditional Spanish sherry casks and heavily peated casks. The result is a dramatic sensory journey that morphs from sweet, citrusy notes of dried bitter orange peel to dark, spicy cloves, before dissolving into a mischievous, lingering smoky finish.
🍾 About the Producer
Perched on the windswept Orkney archipelago off Scotland's northern coast, Highland Park was founded in 1798 by illicit distiller Magnus Eunson before securing official licensing in 1826. Owned by Edrington and directed by Master Whisky Maker Marc Watson, the distillery remains one of the few in Scotland to maintain traditional floor maltings for a portion of its barley. Terroir here is inextricably linked to the island's environment: Orkney's tree-deficient landscape yields heather-rich peat harvested from nearby Hobbister Moor, imparting an aromatic, floral smoke fundamentally distinct from the medicinal iodine of Islay. Distillation occurs in copper pot stills, followed by patient maturation predominantly in sherry-seasoned European and American oak casks within maritime dunnage warehouses. Celebrated benchmark expressions include the flagship 12, 18, and 21 Year Old releases, as well as ultra-aged rarities such as the Orcadian Vintage Series and landmark 40- and 50-year-old single malts.