Wolfburn Northland is the flagship single malt Scotch whisky of Wolfburn Distillery in Thurso, the northernmost distillery on the Scottish mainland, bottled at 46% ABV without chill filtration and at natural colour.
The original Wolfburn distillery was founded in Thurso in 1821 and eventually fell silent; the name was revived with a new distillery near the same burn, which began distilling in 2013. Northland is matured largely in quarter casks, small barrels that give the spirit more contact with the wood, some of which previously held peated Islay whisky.
The nose is initially sweet, with fruit, fresh sea air, citrus freshness, hints of cereal and just a trace of peat smoke. The palate is sweet and nutty, with grapes, honey and floral flavours enhanced by a hint of dried fruit and spice, and the finish is soft and sweet, with a trace of gentle peat smoke at the very end.
From a distillery on the far northern coast of Scotland, it makes a thoughtful gift for malt lovers.
Enjoy it neat or with a drop of water.
Scotch whisky must be distilled and matured in Scotland for at least three years in oak casks, and any age statement on the label refers to the youngest whisky in the bottle.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Fruit, sea air, citrus, cereal and a trace of peat smoke.
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Palate: Sweet and nutty, with grapes, honey, dried fruit and spice.
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Finish: Soft and sweet, with gentle peat smoke.
Specifications
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Producer: Wolfburn Distillery
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Style: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
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Expression / Batch: Northland
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Proof / ABV: 92 proof (46% ABV)
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Cask / Finish: Mainly quarter casks
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Region: Thurso, Caithness, Highlands, Scotland
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Size: 700ml
How to Enjoy It
Enjoy it neat or with a drop of water. It pairs with smoked salmon, oatcakes and cheese, or honey cake.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Wolfburn?
In Thurso, the northernmost distillery on the Scottish mainland.
Is it peated?
The spirit is unpeated; casks that held peated whisky add a light trace of smoke.
Is it chill filtered?
No. It is non-chill filtered and at natural colour.
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