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Join the clubEnjoy 3 specialty Whiskies from the northernmost town on the British mainland.
Thurso is the northernmost town on the British mainland. The first Wolfburn Distillery was born on the site in the early 1800s. But by 1872, product had ceased. In 2011, Single Malt industry veterans Shane Fraser and Iain Kerr plotted a course to revive the namesake and signature far northern spirit. They broke ground in May of 2012 and had the first completed buildings by September, with production starting the following year. They quickly reached full production the following year and have not looked back — developing a range of six specialty Single Malts and periodic small batch releases.
This bundle introduces you to three of those offerings.
Wolfburn Aurora is a story told in wood. It marries pure Wolfburn Single Malt from three different cask types. First released in 2016, 40% of the Spirit is aged in second-fill quarter-casks, 40% is aged in first-fill ex-Bourbon barrels, and 20% is aged in first-fill Oloroso Sherry hogshead casks. The quarter casks age faster and therefore deliver an almost Cognac-like flavor. The ex-Bourbon barrels provide their signature caramel/vanilla notes. And the Oloroso casks deliver their magical rancio complexity.
Wolfburn Morven was released in 2017 and it’s different than the usually fruity Wolfburn expressions — it’s a lightly peated version of their signature Highland Single Malt. Make no mistake. This is NOT an Islay peated phenol smack in the face. This is a well-crafted, fruit-forward Highland Single Malt with a light peat smoke used to dry the malted barley.
Probably the best thing about Wolfburn Langskip is its simplicity. 100% signature Wolfburn Single Malt aged entirely in first-fill Bourbon casks and bottled at near cask strength — 58% ABV — in its natural color and without chill-filtering. That’s it. Note the refreshing lack of marketing spic in that description. When you’ve got game, there is little need to embellish. And this basically sums up the whole Wolfburn deal.
Appearance / Color
Light amber
Nose / Aroma / Smell
Cut grass, dark chocolate and raw almonds with gentle notes of apple.
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Raisins, florals, and melons on the front palate with vanilla and spicy notes on the back.
Finish
Lingering with rancio and spice.
Appearance / Color
Warm Gold
Nose / Aroma / Smell
The briny whiff of smoke is the first thing to reach your nose, followed by the aromas of oak, white grapes, tart apple, and warm earth.
Flavor / Taste / Palate
The taste is rich and nutty with notes of pipe-smoke, candied cherry, biscuits, and pepper.
Finish
The finish is a bit sweet with a hint of baking spice.
Appearance / Color
Golden Straw
Nose / Aroma / Smell
The aroma is alive with notes of ginger, orange blossoms, malted grain, and candied almonds.
Flavor / Taste / Palate
The palate has notes of dark chocolate, vanilla, apricot, and sultanas.
Finish
The finish is medium length and warm with tart apple and cracked pepper.