People often ask me: “Michael, what are your favorite Scottish distilleries? You know so much about Scotch whisky, I really want to pick your brain and find out which distilleries you keep coming back to!” Just kidding. No one has ever asked me that, although I have often wished someone would ask me about my …
Continue reading My favorite malt distilleries (and some thoughts on other distilleries, too!)
The Basics: Do I recommend it?: I do! Availability: UK/EU specialty retail. ABV: 58.2% (cask strength) Presentation: Unchillfiltered and natural color General information: Lightly peated malt. Bottling type: Proprietary. Character: Fruity, and slightly smoky. Score: 92/100 The details: An earlier Wolfburn distillery operated in the wind-swept Caithness town of Thurso, on Scotland’s rugged and remote …
Continue reading Wolfburn 7 year old (Cask Strength – 2022 Father’s Day Special Release)
The Basics: Do I recommend it?: Yes, although you’d probably need to spring for its slightly rebranded version, Northland. Availability: Specialty retail. ABV: 46% Presentation: Unchillfiltered General information: n/a Bottling type: Proprietary Character: Fresh, hot, and faintly maritime. Score: 85/100 The details: The town of Thurso is about as far north as you can go …
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