Highland Park Ragnvald
Highland Park Ragnvald
Ingeniously crafted to enter the unknown of a long ocean voyage, the longship provided to be the perfect vesel to master the high seas, established trade routes as far away as Pakistan, India, China and the Middle East. The most famous and pioneering of all Vikings was Earl Ragnvald of Orkney. Originally hailing from Norway, Ragnvald, nephew of Earl Magnus, was granted the title of Earl in around 1129.
Earl Ragnvald was a noted sailor and merchant warrior, his expeditions bringing fabrics, exotic spices and precious stones from across Europe and the Middle East. In 1135, Ragnvald travelled to Orkney from Norway with King Harald to confront the troublesome Paul Haakonsson, self-imposed ruler of the Isles.
A mighty battle took place for the Orkney Islands, ultimately resulting in Ragnvald taking charge over the lands. Instrumental in bringing change to the islands, Ragnvald built the majestic SSt Magnus Cathedral as a fitting tribute to his uncle, which still stands as a major builing of both religious and historic importance in Orkney today.
Presented in a beautifully crafted hardwood box.
The Macallan might be the jewel in the crown of Edrington, but a close second is Highland Park, especially after the brand investment, it has received in recent times. Established in 1798 by David Robertson on the outskirts on Kirkwall on Orkney, history suggests the site was used for illicit distillery way before this official date. In a landscape shaped by nature, ravaged by Vikings and the tides of war, Highland Park manages to bring everything together. A historical whisky that is universally appreciated, offering a little bit of something and famously called an ‘all rounder’, from locally sourced peat to a welcoming rugged characteristic. Highland Park doesn’t need the branding to stand out from the crowd. An increasingly varied core range can seem bewildering to someone new, so start with the 18 year old and being your voyage.
