Wolfburn The Kylver Series – 2 (70cl, 50%)

Wolfburn is the northernmost Whisky distillery on the Scottish mainland and derives its name from the burn (stream) from which it takes its waters named Wolf. Originally the distillery opening was in 1821 just 350 meters from its current location and by the 1870’s it was marked in an ordinance survey map as a ruin. In 2012 approval was gained to build the new Wolfburn distillery which is the one producing at present. The Kylver Series is named after the Viking burial stone that features an early example of the Viking runic alphabet this association reflects the history of the area of Caithness where the distillery is located. This is the second of the series and once opened has a fruity aroma of pear, melon mango and a touch of peat, the palate is of cinnamon, vanilla, and pineapple with a long finish of ginger, smoke and cinnamon.