Wolfburn Morven Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Wolfburn · Wolfburn Distillery
Wolfburn's lightly peated expression is a masterclass in restraint. The northernmost distillery on the Scottish mainland uses peat as seasoning rather than the main course, producing a whisky where smoke and sweetness coexist in quiet equilibrium. An ideal bridge for drinkers moving from Highland toward Islay.
Nose
A gentle peat smoke opens the door, followed by honey and green cut grass. Underneath, there's malt sweetness and a wisp of vanilla from the oak.
Palate
Light-bodied but surprisingly layered — smoky notes remain restrained while buttery cereal and peach emerge at midpalate. Clove spice adds warmth without aggression, and the peat functions more as texture than flavor.
Finish
Medium length, with earthy peat fading into clean malt and a trace of coconut. The smoke never overstays.
- Region
- Highland
- Cask Type
- Ex-bourbon
- Peat Level (PPM)
- ~10 PPM
- Distillation
- Double pot still distillation
- Maturation
- First-fill bourbon barrels and second-fill bourbon barrels
- Chill-Filtered
- Non-chill filtered
Cocktail Suggestion
Northern Drift — 1.5 oz Wolfburn Morven · 0.75 oz Cocchi Americano · 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice · 0.25 oz honey syrup · Shake with ice, strain into rocks glass over large cube, garnish with lemon twist.
Food Pairing
Smoked trout rillettes with oatcakes
Revived in 2013 on the site of a distillery that fell silent in 1877, Wolfburn sits at the very top of mainland Scotland in Thurso, drawing its water from the Wolf Burn stream that once powered the original operation.
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