The second chapter in the Viking Legend series, Valknut is matured mainly in American oak sherry casks, with a slightly higher phenol content than Valkyrie. The use of a small amount of Orkney-grown tartan barley gives Valknut a smokier note and a lingering sweet and spicy finish.
Nose: Ardnamurchan Cask Strength reveals intense notes of ripe fruit, toffee and vanilla, with a subtle touch of peat. Feel: On the palate, this single malt reveals rich flavors of cereal, spice and oak, balanced by nuances of honey and dried fruit. Finish: The finish is long and warm, leaving lingering aromas of candied fruit and subtle oak.
Nose: Macallan A Night on Earth 2024 reveals subtle, complex aromas of ripe fruit, vanilla and oak. Feel: On the palate, this whisky reveals notes of honey, sweet spice and dried fruit, with a silky, balanced texture. Finish: The finish is long and warm, leaving notes of caramel, cinnamon and walnut on the palate.
Nose: Round, subtly smoky, creamy caramel, anise, molasses and date.
Mouth: Soft, creamy, syrupy and suave. Notes of caramel, anise, orange, smoked tea, sweet spices (nutmeg and cinnamon), subtle cigar smoke and a very unusual aroma of grilled artichoke.
Nose: Glen Mhor G&M 1980/2011 reveals aromas of ripe fruit, vanilla and oak, with a hint of honey. Feel: On the palate, this single malt offers notes of tropical fruit, caramel and sweet spices, with a subtle touch of peat. Finish: The finish is long and lingering, leaving flavors of dried fruit and light smoke on the palate.