Wolfburn Latitude

Latitude is a core expression of the Wolfburn distillery at Thurso, the most northerly on the Scottish mainland. It is bottled at 46%. Most of the make is unpeated, with a lightly peated malt distilled since 2014 for a gentle smoke.

It was drawn off a single pair of Forsyths copper stills, for the light, fresh, maritime make Wolfburn is known for. It rested in ex-Bourbon oak for a honeyed sweetness. Carrying no age, it leans on apple, citrus and a clean malt. The cool, salt laden far north air works into the dunnage warehouses by the burn. Most of the make is unpeated, with a lightly peated malt distilled since 2014 for a soft smoke. The core range runs Northland, Aurora, Morven and Langskip, names drawn from the far north. The Kylver Series gathers single casks named for the runes of an ancient Caithness stone. Water is drawn from the Wolf Burn, the stream that runs past the distillery to the sea.

At an easy 46% it is light. A crisp, coastal fruit, and honeyed vanilla comes through from the ex-Bourbon. It is clean and fruity, the young spirit shining through. A fruity, gently saline finish lingers. This is a fruity Highland malt from Scotland's most northerly mainland distillery.