Highland Park Valknut is the second expression in the Highland Park Viking Legend series an Orkney Islands single malt following the acclaimed Valkyrie, continuing the Viking legend storyline with the Valknut: the three-interlocked-triangles symbol associated with Odin, worn by warriors who had met honourable deaths and been marked to be spirited away by the Valkyries to join Odins army in Valhalla.

Highland Park Distillery in Kirkwall, Orkney has been producing whisky since 1798. The Viking Legend series is the distillerys most mythologically ambitious expression programme each expression connected to a specific element of Norse mythology from Orkneys Viking heritage. The Valknut expression represents the second chapter after Valkyrie, adding depth to the narrative with the symbol of honourable warrior death. The characteristic Orkney highland park heather honey, signature peat smoke, and spiced sweetness characterise the Viking Legend range. Browse the Highland Park collection at Wooden Cork.

Specs

• Distillery: Highland Park, Kirkwall, Orkney (est. 1798)
• Region: Islands, Scotland
• Series: Viking Legend (Second Expression Valknut)
• ABV: 46.8%
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Valknut symbol and why is it relevant to Highland Park?

The Valknut is an ancient Norse symbol of three interlocked triangles associated with Odin and the honouring of warriors killed in battle. It marks those destined for Valhalla. Highland Parks Viking heritage from the Orkney Islands settled by Norse Vikings from the 9th century makes the mythology directly relevant to the distillerys history and location. Order online with fast shipping.

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