Highland Park Dragon Legend, the most intense expression of the Viking spirit
Highland Park Dragon Legend is one of the most powerful and dark expressions from the Orkney Islands distillery. A single malt that pushes the distinctive Highland Park smokiness to its limits, inspired by Norse legends and the dragon as a symbol of strength and power.
At Licorea, we see this whisky as a reference designed for palates seeking intensity and depth. It is not an entry-level Highland Park. It is a more serious expression, with a stronger peat presence and a profile clearly defined by smoke.
The Orkney Islands and Viking heritage
Highland Park is produced in Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands, a region shaped by its maritime climate and Viking past. This Norse heritage is an essential part of the distillery’s DNA and is reflected in many of its releases.
Dragon Legend pays tribute to these legends, taking the Viking concept one step further. The image of the dragon represents intensity, mystery and respect, values that are directly expressed in the character of the whisky.
Orkney peat and careful maturation
One of the key elements of Highland Park Dragon Legend is the more pronounced use of local Orkney peat. This peat delivers a deeper smokiness, yet always aromatic, with a character distinct from that of more extreme peated regions.
The whisky is matured in selected oak casks, where the wood balances the power of the smoke and adds structure, dry notes and a spicy undertone. The result is an intense but well-crafted single malt.
Maturation allows the smoke to integrate naturally, without losing definition or freshness.
How to enjoy Highland Park Dragon Legend
This whisky is designed to be enjoyed neat, in a suitable glass, and with time. It is an expression that calls for calm and attention in order to appreciate all its nuances.
A few drops of water can help open up the aromas and gently soften the smokiness, without diminishing its character.
Due to its intensity, it is particularly appealing to lovers of peated whisky and to those seeking more powerful expressions within the Highland Park style.
A darker expression within Highland Park
Within the category of smoky single malt Scotch whisky, Highland Park Dragon Legend holds a place of its own. It is more intense than other expressions from the distillery, yet it retains balance and elegance.
At Licorea, we recommend it to those already familiar with the Highland Park style who wish to explore its darker, smokier and more robust side.
A whisky that brings together tradition, legend and character, created for those who enjoy the deeper and more serious side of Orkney single malt.
