Re-opened in 2013 thanks to a consortium of local investors, Wolfburn Distillery was one of the most active distilleries in Scotland until it was closed in 1850. The new distillery is located a few meters from the old building and is considered one of the most northern distilleries among those active today. Shane Fraser is the Master Distiller who can boast experiences at Lochnagar, Oban and Glenfarclas.
In 1821 William Smith founded the distillery on the outskirts of Thurso and called it Wolfburn for the stream that passed nearby, where burn stands for stream or small river in the local language. The logo, instead, represents a mythological animal, the so-called sea-wolf, which is said to live in the waters and lands of the Highlands bringing luck to those who met it.
Distillates have different alcoholpercentages. So, we have defined a parameter allowing you to better understand and compare different prices. This parameter is calculated by dividing the bottle price by the alcohol content. The alcohol content (or strength) is the amount of pure alcohol (ethanol) contained in the distillate.
This parameter indicates the price of a single 4cl dosage of distillate. It is calculated by dividing the price of the bottle by its quantity (expressed in cl), then multiplying by the centilitres of the recommended single dose, as average in cocktail recipes.
