Dear Erik, after watching your 2 videos I can see you are more convinced with the Morven more than with this one. Perhaps the best thing for common people like myself- just an hedonist observateur-would be to wait for them and start buying their offerings in 5 years from now? Thank you and I can't praise enough the quality of your channel.
I met the Wolfburn guys a few years ago at a whisky show when they first came to market. My understanding was the Northland was aged in casks that had peated whisky (rumor was Laphroig). That is why the peat is so light. I appreciated the softer smoke presence as a note that was not dominate on the pallet. However I agree it still tastes young and not very complex.
Wolfburn to me is potential, an underrated/overlooked. The Aurura at even a low $50 you aren't really losing out, though it infuriates me to see it when it's marked up to over $80-90+ because it isn't in any way shape or form worth it at that price point. Haven't tried the Sherry Oak expression of it, though at some point I likely will, provided I can find it at a reasonable price. The Northland & Langskip are arguably the better options. If you can find the Quarter Cask, I'd recommend it. It's aged up to 7 years an aged exclusively in ex-Bourbon quarter casks. To me, it felt like what a Caol lla 12 would be if the proof was higher. Past that one day I've got to get their Christmas Edition just to try it. I like what this Distillery has to offer an I'm happy to support them with my dollars, so long as they don't overstep by marketing a product that simply isn't worth those dollars. As for the 10 Year, I haven't seen it anywhere, an it's likely a MGP as the Distillery hasn't even been established for 10 Years. I'm still intrigued by it so I'll continue to keep my eyes out for it.
I was really impressed with the Wolfburn Aurura. The quality was blatantly obvious. And I picked it up for $40. The primary tasting note is "potential" The next time I saw the whole lineup they prices were higher so I chose the $90 cask strength Langskip . Excellent whisky. Totally convinced me that I don't need to bankroll new distilleries by paying big bucks for virtual New Make. So yes, your right...back in the cask 2 years later I am using my powers of self control by not buying a 6 year old Ardnamurchin for $115.
Hi Erik, I really like your reviews, but quick question, you mentioned you had nice fruit notes, even pineapple which I think it's one of the most unique notes in scotches, but you still say that Ardbeg 10 is way more superior. But we never find so much fruit notes and forget about pineapple notes, would they be too different whiskies to compare to?
I understand the need to make a profit but a three year old scotch isn’t something I would spend 70-100 for ever. I would like to see what the 10 year old tastes like. Hopefully they are aging many barrels for future releases.
Check out my review of the Wolfburn Morven Single Malt Scotch Whisky here: ua-cam.com/video/H-8HoTyWijc/v-deo.html
I remember Lagavulin 9 game of thrones,had a beautiful fruit notes and toffee pineapple and heavy peated, beautiful scotch.
Dear Erik, after watching your 2 videos I can see you are more convinced with the Morven more than with this one. Perhaps the best thing for common people like myself- just an hedonist observateur-would be to wait for them and start buying their offerings in 5 years from now? Thank you and I can't praise enough the quality of your channel.
The Wolfburn 10 is now on the market. Check it out!
Hi Erik ! I buy one weeks ago Langskip and i ready to try him ) Good job .Cheers !
I met the Wolfburn guys a few years ago at a whisky show when they first came to market. My understanding was the Northland was aged in casks that had peated whisky (rumor was Laphroig). That is why the peat is so light. I appreciated the softer smoke presence as a note that was not dominate on the pallet. However I agree it still tastes young and not very complex.
Previously peated whisky casks make sense, sort of like Glenlivet's peated Nadurra. It also explains the more ashy finish.
Quite expensive, but always fun to try new things. Thanks for review
Thanks for watching!
Wolfburn to me is potential, an underrated/overlooked. The Aurura at even a low $50 you aren't really losing out, though it infuriates me to see it when it's marked up to over $80-90+ because it isn't in any way shape or form worth it at that price point. Haven't tried the Sherry Oak expression of it, though at some point I likely will, provided I can find it at a reasonable price. The Northland & Langskip are arguably the better options. If you can find the Quarter Cask, I'd recommend it. It's aged up to 7 years an aged exclusively in ex-Bourbon quarter casks. To me, it felt like what a Caol lla 12 would be if the proof was higher. Past that one day I've got to get their Christmas Edition just to try it. I like what this Distillery has to offer an I'm happy to support them with my dollars, so long as they don't overstep by marketing a product that simply isn't worth those dollars.
As for the 10 Year, I haven't seen it anywhere, an it's likely a MGP as the Distillery hasn't even been established for 10 Years. I'm still intrigued by it so I'll continue to keep my eyes out for it.
I was really impressed with the Wolfburn Aurura. The quality was blatantly obvious. And I picked it up for $40. The primary tasting note is "potential"
The next time I saw the whole lineup they prices were higher so I chose the $90 cask strength Langskip .
Excellent whisky.
Totally convinced me that I don't need to bankroll new distilleries by paying big bucks for virtual New Make.
So yes, your right...back in the cask
2 years later I am using my powers of self control by not buying a 6 year old Ardnamurchin for $115.
I too am really impressed with Wolfburn but.... it could be SO much better with a little more time.
Hi Erik, I really like your reviews, but quick question, you mentioned you had nice fruit notes, even pineapple which I think it's one of the most unique notes in scotches, but you still say that Ardbeg 10 is way more superior. But we never find so much fruit notes and forget about pineapple notes, would they be too different whiskies to compare to?
Ardbeg 10 has more of lemon and lime fruit notes. It is also has more savory notes and richer peat.
Good morning sir
I would like to ask one question about red wine and whisky which 1 is the best ? Please details sir
Thanks 🎉❤
Best regards chivse
Are you asking if I prefer red wine or whisky? I prefer red wine with food and whisky by itself.
I understand the need to make a profit but a three year old scotch isn’t something I would spend 70-100 for ever. I would like to see what the 10 year old tastes like. Hopefully they are aging many barrels for future releases.
$80 for a 3yr old "craft whisky" or a 16yr Lagavulin 🤔 i think Wolfburn should have started at a much lower price point...
Unfortunately a lower price point might not cover Wolfburn's overhead costs.
Lagavulin 16 is $165 Canadian dollars in BC, wolfburn is $89, we're paying a small fortune here. I like the wolfburn, yes it's young but I enjoy it.