Arð Whiteblade Spiced – Full Pack – 1 bottle, 1 CD, 2 x 200ml rum glasses

Untouched by Fire is the second album from Arð. The inventors of monastic doom present another stunning milestone on their fast rising trajectory. This album dives deep into more Northumbrian history telling the story of King Oswald (604-642). Oswald was widely regarded as the most powerful Anglo-Saxon king by his contemporaries.

Musically, Arð stay broadly true to their original doom course. The signature ‘monkish’ choirs also remain prominently present as is to be expected from a musician who works as a choir arranger and conductor among other occupations such as bestselling author, teaching the piano, and playing keyboards in leading UK black metal act WINTERFYLLETH. Mark Deeks is a talent to look out for.

All you need to know about the WhiteBlade Spiced

• Nose – Aromas of earthy smoke, balanced by vanilla hints. Notes of caramelized brown sugar and rich fruit.
• palate – Soft start of toffee flavours, followed by an intriguing gentle spice, to finish with a warm oaky touch.
• finish – long lasting smooth finish with warming spice and soft vanilla

1. Neat over ice in a tumbler glass
2. Mixed with a light ginger ale in a long glass with a slice of orange and/or orange peel.
3. Carribean Coffee, served with one shot of ARD rum, double shot of coffee and topped with cream. Finish with a sprinkle of cinnamon.
4. Hurricane Cocktail – double shot of ARD, simple syrup, orange juice, grenadine and lime juice. Shaken with ice and served in a tall glass with crushed ice, decorated with a half of passionfruit and mint leaf on top.