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: Glen Ord Singleton 18 Year Old LE 2019 presents complex aromas of ripe fruit, honey, vanilla and oak. Spicy and floral notes also enrich its bouquet.
Mouth: On the palate, this single malt reveals rich, balanced flavors of candied fruit, caramel, nuts and cinnamon. The texture is velvety and the whole is perfectly balanced.
Finish: The finish of this whisky is long and warm, with lingering notes of fruit, wood and honey. The 55% alcohol adds intensity and a slight sensation of warmth to the finish.
Nose: Fruity aromas of red berries and spicy vanilla notes. Mouth: A creamy texture with flavors of ripe fruit, oak and caramel. Finish: A long, warm finish with notes of dried fruit and oak.