

This one does have a nice and smooth mouth-feel, which is pleasant.įinish: The finish is short and bitter.
#VIKING HONOR DRIVER#
It reminds me of a confused teen who really, really needs to consider what they want to do when they grow up because being both a monster truck driver and an environmentalist can be difficult. Neither of the notes seem to want to be the star of the dram, both just want to be supporting characters in this production. This is a very conflicted whisky however. Palate: Fruit cake and peat are the main note with some smoke in there. Nose (according to the wife): While there are a few pleasant notes in here-a little bit of nuttiness, a little bit fresh wood and medicinal peat-it mostly smells like solvent. We are humble.Review #16: Highland Park 12 Year Viking Honor The ship burial is a viking funeral practice traditionally reserved for individuals of high honor.
#VIKING HONOR FREE#
We remain free from extravagance, luxury, complexity, intricacy, privilege, and complications. It embraces the simple life and what makes life simple. It rejects opportunistic ambition, often achieved at the cost of honor, loyalty, and integrity, and dismisses the need for wealth, fame, and privilege. Metnaðarleysi expresses satisfaction with one's traditional, primitive and basic life as a man and warrior, in harmony with natural and primal processes. We do not give up and we get things done. We act and behave with strength of character, resolve, resoluteness and firmness of purpose. DETERMINATION - Fastheldiįastheldi represents at the same time determination, perseverance, and tenacity. We master our mind and soul to achieve self-control. We stay true to the goals we have set for ourselves and our brothers while remaining flexible. DISCIPLINE - AgiĪgi adds an element of constraint and even restraint to discipline, with a strong concept of self-control directly associated with free will. We are honest, we speak the truth, and we do not deceive our brothers. We do what is morally and ethically right, no matter the consequences. As such it goes beyond abstract concepts to refer specifically to an individual's actions. INTEGRITY - Dygðarĭygðar associates integrity with virtue, as well as actual virtuous deeds. We trust, we believe in, and we devote ourselves to our brothers. We bear true faith and allegiance to our brothers and to the Víkingar Code. LOYALTY - EinarðarĮinarðar goes well beyond loyalty. It is not just being faithful. It is deep, determined loyalty of a special kind, right to the core. We constantly increase the cohesion between us.

We nurture friendships with each others for life and beyond.

BROTHERHOOD - Bróðurleikrīróðurleikr involves a concept of brotherhood that is not religious, but instead more military, brotherly, fraternal, and sometimes similar to, or more powerful than, a blood connection. We develop and improve our fighting capabilities and skills. We train and shape our mind, body, and soul to be strong. Styrkr is more than physical and mental strength, as it also includes elements of force, mastery of core skills (such as archery), and even violence. We carry out, act, and live the values of the Víkingar Code, as well as those of respect, fairness, honesty, good qualities of character, and high standards of behavior.

Heiðr goes beyond the simple modern concept of honor, as it directly links honor to self-worth, and thus, makes honor a fundamental and essential aspect of a man's very identity. We do what is right even in the face of adversity. We act with courage and sometimes bravery. We brave and endure difficulties, danger, pain, and duress. Aræði is defined as more than just courage. It has an element of boldness, of being dangerous and daring, and also willing to attack. Without the aspect of bravery often associated with not thinking straight, and thus, not having control over oneself.
