Wolfburn Single Malt Scotch Whisky 46%

Beneath the northern lights that give this whisky its name, Wolfburn's casks mature slowly in warehouses at the very edge of mainland Scotland. Aurora is the house's tribute to that very light phenomenon.

The expert's description

Wolfburn Aurora Single Malt Scotch Whisky 46% is a Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in American oak and Spanish Oloroso sherry casks and bottled at 46%.

The whisky was created by distillery manager Shane Fraser in a limited outturn of 3,000 bottles, matured in a combination of American oak and Spanish Oloroso sherry casks. The long fermentation and slow, gentle distillation produce a spirit later matured on-site in the distillery's own warehouses.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Sherry sweetness, dried fruit and malt.

Palate

Warm notes of autumn fruit and nutty flavours, with a hint of spice.

Finish

Smooth and mellow with lingering sherry sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Wolfburn Aurora Single Malt Scotch Whisky 46%
Distillery: Wolfburn
Region/Country: Thurso, Caithness, Scotland
Type: Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American oak and Spanish Oloroso sherry casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Number of bottles: 3.000
Edition: Limited edition, created by Distillery Manager Shane Fraser
EAN no.: 0634158496363

Flavour Profile

Sherried · Smooth · Fruity

Did you know?

Aurora is named after the northern lights, occasionally visible from Wolfburn's location up in Caithness, closer to the North Pole than to London.

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Frequently asked questions about Wolfburn Aurora Single Malt Scotch Whisky 46%

What is Wolfburn Aurora?

It is a sherry-matured Single Highland Malt from Wolfburn, created by distillery manager Shane Fraser in a limited outturn of 3,000 bottles.

What does it taste like?

The nose offers sherry sweetness and dried fruit, the palate has warm notes of autumn fruit and nutty flavours, and the finish is smooth with lingering sherry sweetness.

Why is the whisky called Aurora?

The name refers to the northern lights, visible from Wolfburn's northerly location in Caithness.

How should this whisky be served?

It is best enjoyed at room temperature in a nosing glass, letting the sherry sweetness open up.

What casks is Wolfburn Aurora matured in?

The whisky is matured in a combination of American oak and Spanish Oloroso sherry casks.

Is Wolfburn Aurora peated?

No, it is an unpeated single malt, where the sherry casks, not smoke, define the character.