Wolfburn

Northland Islay Single Malt Scotch 700mL

The Whisky has been aged a minimum of four and a half years in used Islay (ex Laphroaig) quarter cask barrels. It’s an outstanding dram that has justifiably garnered considerable praise from a number of the Whisky world's heavyweights (see Jim Murray’s notes below), proving our point that age statements are not necessarily all we should be looking at when judging the quality in the glass.
Becoming Scotland's northernmost mainland whisky producing distillery when it released its first single malt in March 2016, Wolfburn is built just 350m away from the ruins of the 19th century distillery from which it takes its name. With long fermentation, slow manual distillation and maturation taking place at least partly in quarter casks that previously held peated whisky from Islay, this is a release eagerly anticipated. A deliciously complex single malt from one of Scotland’s newer distilleries.
The smooth and warming flavours present in Northland come from the unhurried way in which the spirit is made, and from the maturation, which takes place in American oak quarter casks. Matured and bottled on site, Northland represents the first chapter in the history of Wolfburn.
Tasting Notes
On The Nose – Initially sweet with notes of fruit and fresh sea air. In the background you’ll find citrus freshness and hints of cereal, and just a trace of peat smoke.
On The Palate – Sweet, nutty tones come to the fore, with hints of grapes and honey in the background. Floral flavours abound, enhanced with just a hint of dried fruit and spice.
Finish – Soft sweet tones fade gradually away, overlaid with a just a trace of gentle peat smoke at the very end.
Non chill-filtered / Natural Colour