Highland park einar the warrior series 1 liter single orkney. Highland park svein warrior series whisky master of malt. This book charts the journeys and innovations of the nordic people and warriors in and around orkney. Einar, svein and harald have been released while sigurd, ragnvald and thorfinn will follow later in 20. Especially the finish makes einar what it is, an 86 point whisky at this moment vikings has 8,6 average at. Smoked heather honey over hot coals, rich toffee, mocha, aromatic spices cinnamonstar aniseclove oily orange, bitter high cocoa chocolate,fig jam on malt. A slightly sweet and spicy single malt whisky with pleasant smoky tones. Uniting legends and characters famed for their battle skills, the warrior series brings highland park s dramatic heritage to life in a vivid and innovative way.
Whisky playlist of highland park warrior series svein. Initially exclusive to european travel retail, the warrior series consists of svein. Its named after a legendary viking leader known for his fiery temper but also for his boundless hospitality. This single malt scotch takes its name from an infamous viking chieftain known for his quick, fiery temper as well as his generosity for those who pledged fealty. The highland park warrior series, exclusive to global travel retail, is a range of single malt whiskies showcasing the very best of highland park s intensely balanced classic character. 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.
Dark origins has been released in recognition of the dark history of the highland park distillery and its smuggler founder magnus eunson. Stores and prices for highland park warrior series king christian. Highland park einar is almost as good as the tv series vikings. Svein comes from highland parks warrior series, which was released for the travel retail market. Highland park svein, warrior series, single malt whisky. Highland park svein warriors edition 1,0l dasgibtesnureinmal. 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. Part of the new highland park the warriors series which is for travel retail only this is einar. Highland park warrior series svein island, 40% abv, nas, chillfiltered. 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.
Then again, highland park svein is definitely lighter, when compared to einar of the warrior series. Highland park last night february 22 unveiled the warrior series, which will comprise a range of six single malt whiskies. 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. This item highland park the warrior series svein whisky highland park viking tribe single malt scotch whisky, 70 cl amazon exclusive highland park valfather, 70 cl. Highland park warrior series svein single malt scotch whisky, orkney, scotland. All six are named after viking warriors with the idea to match the whisky with the characteristics of the warrior in question.
Earlier this year, we wrote about the warriors series from the multi awardwinning highland park distillery. The warrior series from highland park contains bar a mistake on my part six expressions. Highland parks warriors march on travel retail business. 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 malt whiskies that showcase the very best of highland park. Highland park the final viking quest the spirits bureau. Highland park shows its warrior spirit with new single. The warrior series is a range of six single malts whiskies showcasing the very best of highland park. Jul 06, 2015 then again, highland park svein is definitely lighter, when compared to einar of the warrior series. Svein can best be described as the ultimate viking chieftain and his spirit lives on through this release. It is approximately 90% examerican oak and 10% exeuropean oak, and is named after svein, one of the central characters mentioned in the legendary nordic book orkneyinga saga.
Malt whisky whiskey is usually made from barley, which has a particularly affinity with the malting process, and was also the most easily available g. Tasting the highland park warrior series november 14, 20 november 19, 20 gal granov 4 highland park is one of my top three scotch distilleries and this is no secret, ive tasted most of their ob starting from the 10 cs, hjarta, 12,15,17,18,21,25,30,end even tasted the wonderful 40 yo when the blog was celebrating 500 posts. Fans of the channel will know that highland park is one of my favourite distilleries in the world. Partially matured in european oak 70cl at 43% strength. Updated today whisky playlist of the highland park warrior series with svein einar harald sigurd ragnvald thorfinn single malt scotch whiskies the warrior series. Both svein and einar are available in onelitre bottles at 40 and 53 respectively, while harald, in a 70cl bottle, is priced at 75. Indeed orkney was ruled by norway for several hundred years with the vikings first arriving around the 7th century. Svein comes from highland park s warrior series, which was released for the travel retail market. Its one of the 6 bottles released of the warrior series.
Going to the third in the series here though, theres a lot more to offer. With its base on the northern mainland orkney island the largest of the 70 which comprise the orkney archipelago highland park whisky can confidently tap into its longstanding norse heritage for use within its whisky branding. Oct 04, 20 the highland park warrior series was released in two parts, firstly back in march 20 we were introduced to svein, einar and harald, with each expression using varied proportions of american and european cask for maturation, using more of the expensive sherry casks as we move up the range. Jul 06, 2015 highland park einar has been matured in american and european oak casks mostly american. Uniting legends and characters famed for their battle skills, the warrior series brings highland parks dramatic heritage to life in a vivid and innovative way. Einar was tough and successful, making lots of treacherous long voyages. From the first three of the warrior series, this one lives up to its name the most. Oct 20, 20 new releases highland park warriors series part 2 earlier this year, we wrote about the warriors series from the multi awardwinning highland park distillery.
Highland park warrior series svein nas 40% abv orkney single malt whisky circa 40. 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 representing his notoriously fiery temper. More of a character than its two brothers harald and svein svein getting closer though. These are drams that linger with you for a while, so be prepared. 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. In the middle class of the 3 warriors, i got a chance to taste. Stores and prices for highland park warrior series svein single. Stores and prices for highland park warrior series harald single. Previously exclusive to european travel retail, these latest additions will be available through global tr channels from this month, with sigurd, the fourth in the range launched, followed closely by ragnvald. All were named after real nordic figures that played a part in the history of the isle of orkney. Einar was one of the most feared vikings of his time, undertaking long voyages on a regular basis. The warrior series is a natural progression for highland park, both in brand terms and in global travel retail. New release highland park unleashes the warriors on. Maxxium travel retail is unveiling more fighting brands from the warrior series of highland park into the global travel retail market.
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. I guess, warrior svein would not be amused to read his name on this release. Predominantly matured in sherry seasoned american oak casks, svein delivers powerful notes of creme brulee, wrapped in a gentle peat smoke. The warrior series is a collection of single malts created exclusively for duty free to showcase the very best of highland park. The whisky is matured predominately in examerican oak casks, which has resulted in plenty of orange oil, vanilla, caramel and peppery oak, along with plenty of smoke. Svein, einar, harald, sigurd, ragnavald and thorfinn in order of price. A fantastic dram which has been produced using 1st and 2nd fill ex oloroso sherry casks. This whisky was mostly matured in american oak 1l at 40% strength. Somewhat alluringly titled, the warrior series, it is supposed to pay homage to the. The six new expressions will be available through travel retail and have been created to.
The orkney islands off scotlands north coast are well known for their norse connections. Highland park to replace warrior series scotch whisky. The creation of a range of eight whiskies, driven collectively by their flavour, takes you not only on a taste journey but also brings to life our brand positioning the orkney single malt with viking. Named after einar, one of the most feared vikings of his time.
The new warrior series comprises a powerful bunch of whiskies it will suit people who enjoy highland parks style and whiskies will good weightiness. Highland park unveils its warriors drinks international. Highland park harald warriors series whisky master of malt. The highland park svein is part of the warrior series from highland park. Highland park svein warrior series 3cl sample single malt whisky, highland park, scotland, island. The highland park warrior series was released in two parts, firstly back in march 20 we were introduced to svein, einar and harald, with each expression using varied proportions of american and european cask for maturation, using more of the expensive sherry casks as we move up the range. Highland park svein the warrior series 1 liter single orkney malt whisky 40% varenr 2222786538824 destilleri. Svein can best be described as the ultimate viking. Highland park single malt whisky warriors collection svein. The final three whiskies, named sigurd, ragnvald and thorfinn, have now been released and sees the full. Highland park has always been a favourite of mine although i am rather spoiled having tasted the 50 year old last year but i do really get to grips with its house style and character. Highland park the warrior series svein whisky visit the highland park store.
Tasting the highland park warrior series whisky israel. Jan 22, 2014 highland park warrior series svein, nas with 40% abv and cost 40. Orkney is the most northerly of scotlands whiskyproducing regions. Svein was been created to mirror the hospitable and generous nature of many of the viking leaders, including its namesake. Einar, harald, ragnvald, sigurd, svein and thorfinn. Single malt scotch whisky made in scotland with viking soul since 1798. 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. Highland park svein this whisky kicks off the series and is scheduled to cost 40 for a one litre bottle at 40% abv. Nov 14, 20 tasting the highland park warrior series november 14, 20 november 19, 20 gal granov 4 highland park is one of my top three scotch distilleries and this is no secret, ive tasted most of their ob starting from the 10 cs, hjarta, 12,15,17,18,21,25,30,end even tasted the wonderful 40 yo when the blog was celebrating 500 posts. Being totally honest, he was somewhat disappointed with it for the money spent. Sigurd released as part of highland park s warrior series. Svein was been created to mirror the hospitable and generous nature of many of the.
The bloody history of scotsnorse conflict has long since passed into history however as visit orkney recalls the majority of islanders have, ever since. Very strong character and representing the highland park brand with good results. It is definitely the lighter version when compared to the. Mar 07, 2020 one of the wu guys had previously picked up the svein expression the opener to the warrior series whilst in an airport and i remember that we described it as highland park lite. The series consists of six single malts, which are all named after figures from nordic history, and three were launched back in february svein, harald and einar pictured, above. Unlike its two brothers harald and einar, svein gets its name from the hospitable and generous nature of many of the viking leaders.
So when i was invited last month to the launch of their new warrior series i was very much looking forward to it. Harald fairhair i love how most vikings could also be mr. Highland park einar the warrior series 1 liter single. Offering a spectrum of flavours but grounded in highland park s gently smoky but surprisingly sweet character.
Highland park has strong viking roots and this is celebrated throughout the collection. One of the wu guys had previously picked up the svein expression the opener to the warrior series whilst in an airport and i remember that we described it as highland park lite. Highland park warrior series svein, nas with 40% abv and cost 40. Highland park svein is a member from the warrior series for travel retail by highland park. Highland park svein vs einar warrior series no nonsense. Svein was the ultimate viking chieftain whose exploits lie at the heart of the orkneyinga saga and his appetite to adventure and merriment are legendary. The highland park warrior series, exclusive to global travel retail, is a range of single malt whiskies showcasing the very best of highland parks intensely balanced classic character. This bottling, which honors the viking chieftain svein was mainly stored in american oak barrels. Initially exclusive to european travel retail, the warrior series consists of svein, einar and harald. I will try the einar, bottled at drinking strength. Svein is one of the three newest members of the overall six. Svein this is named after svein the ulitmate viking chieftan. 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.
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