Orkney Single Malt Valkyrie
⏳ Drinking Window
As a distilled single malt Scotch whisky, it does not mature further in the bottle. It is ready to enjoy immediately upon release and will remain stable indefinitely if stored upright in a cool, dark place. Once opened, it is best enjoyed within 1 to 2 years to experience its full aromatic complexity.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Rich blue cheeses like Stilton, slow-smoked beef brisket or wild venison, and high-quality dark chocolate with a touch of sea salt.
✨ Technical Specifications
Highland Park's Valkyrie is a celebratory nod to the distillery's deep-rooted Norse heritage on the windswept Orkney Islands. Once a Viking kingdom, Orkney's history is woven into every drop of this single malt. Valkyrie, the first release in the Viking Legend series, features packaging designed by Danish designer Jim Lyngvild, reflecting ancient Norse stone carvings. Unlike Highland Park's classic core range, Valkyrie dials up the peat influence by incorporating a higher percentage of the distillery's signature local peat from Hobbister Moor, which is rich in heather and imparts a sweet, aromatic smoke. This peated spirit is matured in a combination of sherry-seasoned European and American oak casks alongside ex-bourbon casks, resulting in a complex tapestry of warm vanilla, sweet spices like nutmeg and ginger, dried apricots, and a lingering, fragrant heathery campfire smoke.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1798 in Kirkwall on the remote archipelago of Orkney, Highland Park stands as one of Scotland's most historic and northernmost single malt distilleries. Owned by the Edrington Group, the distillery fiercely guards traditional whisky-making practices, still conducting its own hand-turned floor maltings and cutting dense, heather-rich peat from nearby Hobbister Moor. Maturation takes place predominantly in premium sherry-seasoned oak casks within Orkney's cool, windswept maritime climate. This unique convergence of terroir and technique yields Highland Park's internationally revered signature style, distinguished by gentle aromatic peat smoke, luscious heather-honey sweetness, and rich, complex spice.