Wolfburn Aurora Single Malt Single Malt Whisky

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The distillery primarily produces unpeated spirit but since 2014 has also produced peated batches. Its production strictly adheres to long fermentations and slow distillations ot craft a smooth but characterful spirit. If we decide not to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms, such decision shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

Our Service is an online platform which provides Members with information (e.g. bottle facts, market-indices, market values and prices) on (mostly) whisky and allows Members to add information to the platform. We do not sell, nor does the Service provide any option to buy, any alcoholic products. I want to celebrate that one of our most recent producers is now able to release core expressions with a decent age statement. It’s all natural too. I think it’s the richest, fullest and most complete expression I’ve tried and it’s finding its own, unique vibe and profile. Following an innocuous question in the Dramface writer’s chat, Wally piped up and wished to provide his thoughts on this Wolfburn cask strength timecapsule. Wolfburn are already carving a reputation out for themselves as new distillers to watch after just a few years. Their Aurora bottling is a combination of American oak casks and ex-sherry casks. A fruity, spicy treats from the Scottish Highlands. This cookie is set by Rubicon Project to control synchronization of user identification and exchange of user data between various ad services.Adding water doesn’t expose a single element but rather just tames the whole experience down. It is refreshing to have a whisky that follows the nose through to the palate, providing a harmonious experience.

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Wolfburn's story would remain silent for almost 150 years until 2011 when a private consortium, Aurora Brewing Ltd, sought to re-establish and rebuild the distillery within short proximity to its original buildings (only parts of ruins remain). The distillery was then designed and built over the next two years before production finally commenced on 25th January 2013, Burn's Night.

Great body and weight on arrival, first few sips neat are gloopy; much to like. Things are hot and sour though, so pause and return. Each and every Member must be of legal drinking age in its country of residence to be allowed to use the Service. If no such law exists in a Member’s country of residence, the Member has to be over 21 years old to use the Service. We have the right to ask you to provide proof of your age and/or to provide further identification to prevent underage usage and/or for any other legal or legitimate purpose. By using the Service, and by creating an account you represent, warrant and confirm that you are of legal age. Aurora, a late 2016 release, was made from spirit laid down in a combination of American oak and Spanish Oloroso sherry casks. 40% was aged in second-fill quarter casks, 40% was aged in first-fill ex-bourbon barrels, and the remaining 20% was aged in first-fill Oloroso Sherry hogsheads. Aurora is also three years of age. In another NAS/younger whisky comparison, I splashed some Bunnahabhain Toiteach A Dha into another glass as the Ardbeg might have been too peated for a comparison. Now this was an interesting and more apt comparison. The Wolfburn was rounder, sweeter, and less harsh on the nose than the Bunna, surprising given the ABV difference. On the palate, the ABV of the Wolfburn is more present although the mouthfeel is far more syrupy and sweet whereas the Bunna was thinner, more bitter, and peatier. If you like your peated and sherried Bunnahabhain, then you should be paying attention to these equivalent releases from Wolfburn. Stay tuned for a forthcoming review of Bunna’s Toiteach A Dha as well. You are responsible for all activities through your account. You are responsible for the accuracy of the information you provide to us in relation to your account, and for updating it where necessary. You are not allowed to create multiple accounts. We may terminate or temporarily suspend your account to protect you, ourselves or our partners from (suspected) identity theft or other (suspected) fraudulent (e.g. false, misleading, deceptive) activity. You have the obligation to keep your login credentials confidential. You shall not authorize any others to use or access your account.This was an interesting one. It didn’t compare well with the Aurora (not a surprise given the peated and unpeated comparison) so I poured a few other drams alongside to provide some relative comparisons for you. Whiskybase B.V. is the Dutch private limited liability company, having its statutory seat in Rotterdam, The Netherlands and its office at Zwaanshals 530, 3035 KS Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Whiskybase B.V. is registered with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce under no. 52072819. Nose: The malt presence, again, is front and center with notes of buttery croissant, pineapple, honey dew melon, and horsehide leather. How long until they are bought by a mega conglomerate and closed shortly thereafter during a downturn because of economic pressures? Or are they an independently-owned distillery that just can’t operate due to high consumable prices due to the inability to obtain bulk pricing for raw ingredients, barrels, or even bottles? How will we, as consumers, remember or discover the secrets of these closed distilleries? Fortunately for us, the products of these distilleries are relatively inert and shelf-stable, allowing us to preserve their time capsules for future study. We can observe them in their natural habitats today, storing away samples for comparisons against future quality or market conditions.