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Wolfburn Northland (70cl) 2018
Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
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- Gold, World Whiskies Awards, 2017
Winner of multiple medals, Northland is the original release from Wolfburn Distillery. Smooth and warming, this seductive single malt was partly finished in ex-Islay quarter casks. That adds a peaty edge to Northland’s attractive sweet citrus.
Winner of multiple medals, Northland is the original release from Wolfburn Distillery. Smooth and warming, this seductive single malt was partly finished in ex-Islay quarter casks. That adds a peaty edge to Northland’s attractive sweet citrus.
Beyond the Label
Tasting notes
Sweet and nutty, with a floral, spicy finish
Aroma
Fruity, with hints of citrus, sea air and peat
Welcome to Thurso, the windswept town on the northern coast of the Scottish mainland that’s home to Wolfburn Distillery. The original distillery was founded by William Smith in 1821 and swiftly became the largest in Caithness. However, by the 1870s production had ended. Fast forward to the 21st century and a new team decided to revive this once great whisky. The old site was nothing more than a pile of stones so they rebuilt 150 metres downstream, where they set about creating a new distillery that would still draw water from the original source, the Wolf Burn. There’s no automation – everything in the distillery is done by hand with skill and care. Non chill filtered and uncoloured, Northland is the first chapter in Wolfburn’s new story.
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