{"id":26836,"date":"2017-10-23T13:19:35","date_gmt":"2017-10-23T12:19:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/?p=26836"},"modified":"2019-01-23T10:30:54","modified_gmt":"2019-01-23T10:30:54","slug":"highland-park-reveals-global-launch-voyage-raven-duty-free-exclusive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/highland-park-reveals-global-launch-voyage-raven-duty-free-exclusive\/","title":{"rendered":"Highland Park reveals global launch of Voyage Of The Raven duty-free exclusive"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>HIghland Park has unveiled a new duty-free exclusive single malt &#8211; Voyage of the Raven &#8211; see more below&#8230;<br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2018celebrating the Norse spirit of adventure through a powerful symbol of good fortune and victory \u2013 the raven\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Highland Park, the award-winning single malt whisky, has announced the global launch of Voyage Of The Raven \u2013 exclusively available in Global Travel Retail from October 2017. This new expression marks the start of the transition between the current Warrior Series and a brand new Travel Retail exclusive range to be launched in Spring\/Summer 2018.<\/p>\n<p>This special edition single malt whisky draws on the raven\u2019s iconic status in Norse history and mythology, embodying the thirst for adventure shown by the Vikings who first settled on Orkney over 1,000 years ago. For the Vikings, the raven was a powerful symbol of victory in battle, success on a voyage and loyalty to their god, Odin, whose two ravens \u2013 Huginn and Muninn (thought and memory) \u2013 were his eyes and ears in the Viking world.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/HP_17_Voyage_of_the_Raven_bottle_PNG.png\"><img data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/HP_17_Voyage_of_the_Raven_bottle_PNG-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/HP_17_Voyage_of_the_Raven_bottle_PNG-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/HP_17_Voyage_of_the_Raven_bottle_PNG-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/HP_17_Voyage_of_the_Raven_bottle_PNG-680x1020.png 680w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/HP_17_Voyage_of_the_Raven_bottle_PNG.png 1365w\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/HP_17_Voyage_of_the_Raven_bottle_PNG-683x1024.png\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-26837 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"\"    sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-26837\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/HP_17_Voyage_of_the_Raven_bottle_PNG-683x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/HP_17_Voyage_of_the_Raven_bottle_PNG-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/HP_17_Voyage_of_the_Raven_bottle_PNG-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/HP_17_Voyage_of_the_Raven_bottle_PNG-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/HP_17_Voyage_of_the_Raven_bottle_PNG-680x1020.png 680w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/HP_17_Voyage_of_the_Raven_bottle_PNG.png 1365w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Jason Craig, Brand Director, Highland Park, commented: \u201cThis very special single malt is rich dark and spicy, featuring Highland Park\u2019s signature aromatic smokiness produced by the distillery\u2019s unique woodless peat, hand-cut from Hobbister Moor.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith only a fixed volume produced, combined with an eye-catching bottle and carton and a very attractive price point, we are confident that Voyage of the Raven will prove to be a highly desirable expression for Highland Park collectors and whisky connoisseurs as well as an attractive gift for shoppers in travel retail.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Igor Boyadjian (below), Managing Director, Global Travel Retail at Edrington commented: \u201cVoyage Of The Raven is an important launch for Highland Park in travel retail, set to build on the success of the hugely popular Warrior series. With storytelling and engagement playing an increasingly important role in the channel, Highland Park\u2019s unique heritage and visual identity lend themselves perfectly to differentiated offerings that truly stand out.\u2019<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Igor-Boyadjian-MD-Edrington-GTR.jpg\"><img data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Igor-Boyadjian-MD-Edrington-GTR-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Igor-Boyadjian-MD-Edrington-GTR-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Igor-Boyadjian-MD-Edrington-GTR-680x454.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Igor-Boyadjian-MD-Edrington-GTR.jpg 800w\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Igor-Boyadjian-MD-Edrington-GTR-300x200.jpg\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-26839 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"\"    sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-26839\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Igor-Boyadjian-MD-Edrington-GTR-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Igor-Boyadjian-MD-Edrington-GTR-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Igor-Boyadjian-MD-Edrington-GTR-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Igor-Boyadjian-MD-Edrington-GTR-680x454.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Igor-Boyadjian-MD-Edrington-GTR.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Highland Park Voyage Of The Raven is on shelves now at a RSP of \u20ac65. Produced in fixed volumes, it is anticipated stocks will last 12-18 months.<\/p>\n<p><strong>TASTING NOTES: HIGHLAND PARK VOYAGE OF THE RAVEN \u2013 41.3% ABV<\/strong><br \/>\nMatured in a high proportion of first-fill Sherry seasoned oak casks<br \/>\nNatural colour \u2013 no additives (average colour tint 15.5)<\/p>\n<p>Nose: Nutmeg, cinnamon, peach skins, aromatic smokiness<br \/>\nPalate: Sweet vanilla, light cedar, warming spices, aromatic smokiness<br \/>\nFinish: Black cherries, ginger spiciness<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.highlandpark.co.uk\">www.highlandpark.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>HIghland Park has unveiled a new duty-free exclusive single malt &#8211; Voyage of the Raven &#8211; see more below&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":26838,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2597,1,477,7099,7097],"tags":[69,235,612,5226,103],"class_list":["post-26836","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-best-selling-brands-in-duty-free","category-latest-news","category-latest-promotions-in-duty-free","category-spirits","category-wines-spirits","tag-duty-free","tag-highland-park","tag-single-malt","tag-voyage-of-the-raven","tag-whisky"],"acf":[],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26836","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=26836"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26836\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/26838"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=26836"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=26836"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=26836"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}