Orkney Single Malt Ragnvald (Warrior Series)
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As a premium single malt Scotch whisky, it is bottled at its peak maturity and does not age further in glass. It is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release and will remain in perfect condition indefinitely when stored upright and away from direct light.
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Rich dark chocolate desserts, mature blue cheeses such as Stilton, and slow-cooked venison or game dishes.
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Highland Park, located on the windswept Orkney Islands of Scotland, pays homage to its Norse heritage with the Warrior Series. Named after Earl Ragnvald, a legendary Viking pioneer famous for his epic voyages, this exceptional single malt represents the pinnacle of the collection. Crafted using traditional floor maltings and the distillery's unique, heather-rich peat from Hobbister Moor, it is matured predominantly in the finest European oak sherry-seasoned casks. This intense maturation imparts a deep bronze hue and a complex profile of dark chocolate, candied orange peel, warm oriental spices, and a whisper of sweet, aromatic peat smoke that defines the classic Orkney style.
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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.