I get excited about whisky all the time, but never like I did when I walked into a scotch tasting and literally saw a goddess sitting on the table.
Highland Park Freya is a spirit like no other. It manages to go from light and fruity to a powerful oak spice in a matter of seconds. Contrary to Freya’s easy and inviting mood at the outset of the sip, the finish is dry and demands you immediately return your lips to the glass. It’s as if the goddess’ mood is as fickle as your girlfriend’s. Unlike your lady though, Freya’s ever-changing attitude makes her amazing rather than irritating.
Check out the previous entry in the Valhalla Collection.
Adding just a few drops of water to the glass opens a whole new can of gummy worms (the good kind, not the overly dense ones). Freya sits at 51.2% ABV, so she clutches some of her flavors when drank neat. The addition of water immediately opens up the nose to include a beautifully subtle peat smoke. The flavors on your tongue are suddenly deeper and even more complex than they initially were. If you’re hyper-offended by people adding water to their whisky, you’ll definitely change your tune after Freya.
Wait, you can drink whisky with water in it???
Highland Park began their Valhalla Collection two years ago with a big powerful spirit, appropriately named Thor, but it wasn’t until the second iteration, Loki, was released that it really took off. Only a small amount was produced, much like his brother, but it didn’t stay on shelves long. That’s when people realized this was a collection truly worth seeking and saving. The remaining supply of Thor suddenly disappeared into the Orkney winds along with Loki
Freya, the third in the Valhalla Collection, gives tribute to the the Norse goddess of love and sexuality. It’s fitting because you will undoubtedly want to make sweet, sweet love to this bottle. Not literally of course, though you’ll likely find yourself licking the last drops when you sadly reach the end of your stock. That’s assuming you can even find it in the first place.
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With the popularity of the first two, Freya won’t sit on shelves long if at all. It’s MSRP is $275, and I can confirm having now tried it that Freya is well worth every Nordic cent she’ll cost you. If you want to pull the trigger, I’d call around first so you don’t waste a trip. I’d hate for someone to be disappointed while in a liquor store.