Wolfburn Northland Whisky

Wolfburn Northland is a single malt from Wolfburn Distillery in Thurso, Scotland's most northerly mainland distillery, which revives a name first used for whisky making in the town in 1821. Part of the spirit is matured in American oak quarter casks that previously held Islay whisky, and the smaller casks bring a quicker interaction between spirit and wood.

On the nose there are orchard fruits, apple pie, fresh malt, almonds and a suggestion of smoke. The palate offers honeyed, nutty cereal notes, sweet spices and chocolate croissant, with a subtle earthy peatiness, before a long, fresh finish with rich honey. Bottled at 46% ABV, it is a gently smoky, approachable Highland single malt that captures the spirit of the far north of Scotland, and an excellent dram for both newcomers and seasoned enthusiasts.