The smooth and warming flavours present in Wolfburn 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.
Description:
- The first release from the Scottish mainland's northernmost distillery
- Light, sweet, and fragrant whisky
- Matured in ex-Islay quarter casks made from Spanish and American oak
- Bottled at 46% ABV
- Non-chill filtered
- Natural color
Tasting Notes:
Nose:
- Aromas of fruit, malt, and a hint of peat
- Orchard fruits, apple pie, a fresh maltiness, almonds, magnolia, and a suggestion of smoke
- Initially sweet with notes of fruit and fresh sea air
- Citrus freshness and hints of cereal, and just a trace of peat smoke in the background
Palate:
- Sweet and nutty tones, with hints of grapes
- Honey Nut Clusters breakfast cereal
- Wonderfully unique in flavor
- Full bodied, and enjoyable whisky
- Sweet, nutty, and slightly smoky
Finish:
- Long and fresh, with even more rich honey notes
- Short finish with the little peat note and sweetness lingering