{"product_id":"highland-park-valknut-jim-lyngvild-46-8-70cl-viking-legend-series-orkney-single-malt","title":"Highland Park Valknut | Jim Lyngvild | 46.8% | 70cl | Viking Legend Series | Orkney Single Malt","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHighland Park Valknut | Jim Lyngvild | 46.8% | 70cl | Viking Legend Series | Orkney Single Malt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe second chapter in Highland Park's celebrated Viking Legend series — and the one with a name steeped in Norse mythology. \u003cstrong\u003eValknut\u003c\/strong\u003e: the symbol of three interlinked triangles, meaning \"knot of those killed in battle,\" placed upon fallen Viking warriors before Odin's Valkyries would carry them to Valhalla. Created in partnership with acclaimed Danish designer and Viking Age specialist \u003cstrong\u003eJim Lyngvild\u003c\/strong\u003e, this expression pushes deeper into Highland Park's Orcadian heritage than almost any other release in the range — smokier, spicier, and more characterfully itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMatured predominantly in sherry-seasoned American oak casks and incorporating a small portion of \u003cstrong\u003eOrkney-grown Tartan barley\u003c\/strong\u003e — a rare locally sourced ingredient that adds a smokier, more distinctly Orcadian edge to the character — this is Highland Park as a living piece of Viking history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highland Park, Kirkwall, Orkney\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Islands, Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask:\u003c\/strong\u003e Predominantly sherry-seasoned American oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarley:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes Orkney-grown Tartan barley\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 46.8%\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70cl\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Viking Legend — 2nd Release (following Valkyrie)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollaboration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Danish designer Jim Lyngvild\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold — International Spirits Challenge 2020 (plus 3 further awards)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toasted vanilla, cracked black pepper, cloves and aniseed with an aromatic smoke\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet with aromatic cloves and tangy aniseed hints — slightly smokier than standard Highland Park, with a wonderful depth from the sherry oak and locally grown barley\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Incredibly balanced, with lingering peat smoke and sweet spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Jim Lyngvild \u0026amp; The Viking Legend Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJim Lyngvild is a Danish designer, tailor, and Viking Age historian widely regarded as one of the world's foremost experts on Norse culture and craftsmanship. His partnership with Highland Park produces releases that celebrate the genuine Viking heritage of Orkney — not as myth or marketing, but as living history. The Valknut's packaging draws on runic symbols, Norse iconography, and the visual language of the Viking Age, creating a bottle that is as much a cultural artefact as a whisky. The name \"Valknut\" — worn by those who gave their lives in battle and now await the All-Father in Valhalla — is one of the most powerful symbols in Norse tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHighland Park collectors completing the Viking Legend series\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThose who enjoy smokier, spicier expressions from Orkney\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFans of Norse mythology, Viking culture, and beautifully designed bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA striking gift for any whisky enthusiast who appreciates storytelling as much as flavour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDelivery \u0026amp; Authenticity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery bottle sold by Whiskys.co.uk is 100% authentic and sourced through verified, trusted channels. We ship across the UK and internationally with fully insured, specialist packaging. All orders are handled with care by our family team in Stamford Bridge, Yorkshire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder your bottle of Highland Park Valknut today.\u003c\/strong\u003e Contact us for any questions or sourcing enquiries.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matthew Cheetham","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58604181029247,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1687\/1483\/files\/Photoroom_20261002_210251.jpg?v=1790971718","url":"https:\/\/whiskys.co.uk\/products\/highland-park-valknut-jim-lyngvild-46-8-70cl-viking-legend-series-orkney-single-malt","provider":"Whiskys.co.uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}