Nose
Fruity, fresh, floral, raisin, vanilla, orange, candy sweet, ginger, pepper and some spices. There is almost something earthy and berry also in there.
Palate
Vanilla, caramel, malty, warm, sweet, oak, nutmeg. The spices come back also here, combined with some warm red fruit, dried apple, and berry's. It is almost a little bit smoky dry in the back.
Nougat, caramel, toffee, chocolate and some nuts also...
Finish
Medium length finish, with some red berry's combined with the smoky dryness, and followed with just a hint of mint. A bit like gingerbread with pieces of dried ginger in it... and some after eight?
Score
I gave this one a 7 out of 10. What does Highland Park say about this series and this expression...?
The Warrior Series is a range of six single malts whiskies showcasing the very best of Highland Park. Offering a spectrum of flavours but grounded in Highland Park’s gently smoky but surprisingly sweet character, the palate experiences a full flavour journey from start to finish, beginning with lighter vanilla and citrus flavours and moving to more complex, richer and sweeter flavours.
Highland Park has strong Viking roots and this is celebrated throughout the collection. 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.
Celebrated through this release, King Harald was famed for his army, which was revered across the world at that time. The most feared of his troops were known as 'berserkers'. Described as intrepid heroes, they carried bloody shields used for hacking through their enemies.
Such was the importance of the shield in growing King Harald’s global influence that it adorns the packaging. Harald requires a certain dedication and loyalty, rewarding followers with a full bodied palate of sumptuous sweetness, spice and focused oak.
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