Thanks for reviewing, Shaun. Have to correct you on Wolfburn is the most northerly distillery on the mainland. Since last year 8 Doors distillery started production near the ferry landing in John o' Groats. On the whisky. It's decent in my opinion, but doesn't stand out. Slàinte mhath
Wolfburn was my write-in vote for best “new” distillery in the OSWAs last year. I’ve enjoyed the Morven and the Aurora: definitely young but well crafted and quite complex. I’m excited to try some age stated releases, and think this distillery has great things in store.
Also, supposedly the wolf is a “sea wolf” of local legend, that walked on water and was a harbinger of good luck.
As a Wolfburn enthusiast myself, I researched the Wolf on label and box: The actual image of the Sea Wolf on the Wolfburn logo is from an 16th century painting of a "Meerwolff" found in an almanach called "Historia animalium" from swiss naturalist Conrad Gessner which includes some mythical beasts. They have a nice steel sculpture of the Wolf in front of the distillery.
Nice one Shane! I've only tried the Morven and it wasn't for me. There was a lactic funk which I normally enjoy which just felt off to me in the Morven. Maybe it was a batch thing but I just avoided Wolfburn after that experience. I'm interested in trying the 10 year old though let's see.
Many thanks, Shane, for another excellent review – with some pretty unique tasting notes such as the "cowshed-latte"! Gotta love it. I think Wolfburn is one of those distilleries that starts off in a shy and modest way, then slowly, with time, gets better and better – due to their very reliable production procedures and attention to detail. I was up that way in 2018 and tried the 3- and 4-year old whiskies that were on the market at that time. And while they were obviously well-made, there was nothing that would have made me sing its praises to the sky. In the last 12 months they seem to have taken some very big steps forward. My epiphany moment with Wolfburn was last year's Father's Day special release: a 7-year-old, peated, cask strength (58.2%) malt, matured in a combination of both ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks, that had me reaching for the bottle again and again. Since then, they've extended the core range with the distillery's very first 10-year-old expression (2023), which has had mainly favorable reviews. At the moment, I've got their Langskip open – from the core range – and am enjoying this young, cask strength, lightly peated drop regularly. Here's hoping there'll be another Father's Day Special Release this year in a similar vein. Maybe you might be tempted to give it the once-over? Cheers.
Wow what an intro Hazlenuts into cow shit!!
I am a big fan of Wolfburn! Great review
Thanks
Had the 10yo the other day, it suprised me and i really enjoyed it. One downside is that it's £65. Too much imo.
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Another one to add to my list… 💰🙄
Nice review as always.
Cheers 🥃
Thanks for reviewing, Shaun.
Have to correct you on Wolfburn is the most northerly distillery on the mainland. Since last year 8 Doors distillery started production near the ferry landing in John o' Groats.
On the whisky. It's decent in my opinion, but doesn't stand out.
Slàinte mhath
I have enjoyed several of their bottles, I like the Morven from the core range.
Wolfburn was my write-in vote for best “new” distillery in the OSWAs last year. I’ve enjoyed the Morven and the Aurora: definitely young but well crafted and quite complex. I’m excited to try some age stated releases, and think this distillery has great things in store.
Also, supposedly the wolf is a “sea wolf” of local legend, that walked on water and was a harbinger of good luck.
I have been next to several cow sheds, and I have enjoyed several hazelnut lattes … never mixed the two 🤣🤣🤣 Brilliant review. Cheers!
As a Wolfburn enthusiast myself, I researched the Wolf on label and box:
The actual image of the Sea Wolf on the Wolfburn logo is from an 16th century painting of a "Meerwolff" found in an almanach called "Historia animalium" from swiss naturalist Conrad Gessner which includes some mythical beasts.
They have a nice steel sculpture of the Wolf in front of the distillery.
Nice one Shane! I've only tried the Morven and it wasn't for me. There was a lactic funk which I normally enjoy which just felt off to me in the Morven. Maybe it was a batch thing but I just avoided Wolfburn after that experience. I'm interested in trying the 10 year old though let's see.
It´s like drinking a hazelnut latte next to a cowshed. Because who hasn´t done that?
Could be a direwolf. Winter is coming. The North remembers. 😂
Nice review, Shane. I have heard a lot about Wolfburn but have only tried the Morven, which I quite like. Cheers!
I’m with you Shane! Annoying flappy things ! However a good box with a story is still appealing in the retail world !
Brilliant history and whisky geek dissection of the malt and its production and finishing!
Haha I feel you with that flap, just can't let us enjoy the damn bottle with the least amount of effort
Many thanks, Shane, for another excellent review – with some pretty unique tasting notes such as the "cowshed-latte"! Gotta love it. I think Wolfburn is one of those distilleries that starts off in a shy and modest way, then slowly, with time, gets better and better – due to their very reliable production procedures and attention to detail. I was up that way in 2018 and tried the 3- and 4-year old whiskies that were on the market at that time. And while they were obviously well-made, there was nothing that would have made me sing its praises to the sky. In the last 12 months they seem to have taken some very big steps forward. My epiphany moment with Wolfburn was last year's Father's Day special release: a 7-year-old, peated, cask strength (58.2%) malt, matured in a combination of both ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks, that had me reaching for the bottle again and again. Since then, they've extended the core range with the distillery's very first 10-year-old expression (2023), which has had mainly favorable reviews. At the moment, I've got their Langskip open – from the core range – and am enjoying this young, cask strength, lightly peated drop regularly. Here's hoping there'll be another Father's Day Special Release this year in a similar vein. Maybe you might be tempted to give it the once-over? Cheers.
This one has called my attention, and the prices are still decent. Have tou ever tasted their Langskip? Thank you for the phenomenal review.