LeeEvolved
Wolfburn Northland
Single Malt — Highlands, Scotland
Reviewed
May 1, 2017 (edited August 5, 2017)
I reached for this one as I was winding down after working a slow, overnight shift. This is one of the final few samples from the distillery tour I'm doing with some friends.
This one is very, very light in color and in aroma. After letting it sit in the glass for upwards of 10 minutes all I'm getting is a faint, lemon furniture polish scent. It's not disgusting, but it's also not very inviting. A few moments later and even that aroma is gone. Hmm...
On the palate, well, there just isn't much there. It's a tad harsh, which is somewhat expected since it's just a tad over 3 years old. There's no oak detected either. It's lively and fresh with a nice pop of heat from the ABV, but it all washes away quickly through the finish. Nothing hangs around long, either. It's forgettable.
Overall, it's the epitome of young whisky and that's okay. I just wish there was something there that could excite my curiosity for when they finally release something with some age to it. I'm not sure I'd seek this out anytime soon. Thanks to my friend Pranay for offering it up and giving me a chance to get a taste. Let's keep moving, though. 2.75 stars. Cheers, my friends.
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Yeah, totally agree---it's got a ways to go in the barrel before it becomes noteworthy. Will be interesting to compare with the other newbie Ailsa Bay