Wolfburn Langskip
When it comes to honest, unadulterated whiskies, the Wolfburn Langskip is a real insider tip at a very good price. The still young Wolfburn distillery, based in the far north of Scotland near Thurso, brings a statement to the glass with this strong representative that experienced connoisseurs in particular will appreciate: blunt, direct, sweet - and full of character.
Tasting Notes
Nose
The first impression: surprisingly smooth for the cask strength. An aroma unfolds that combines maritime freshness with dessert notes. The salty breeze of a coastal whisky meets crème brûlée, salted caramel and apple crumble. Vanilla custard dances in the background with a light malt note and a hint of honey - a real dessert for the nose. No alcoholic sting despite the strength - just multi-layered, balanced flavours.
Palate
The flavour of the Wolfburn Langskip is like an unadorned summer whisky at cask strength: creamy, dry, honest and very sweet. The first impression is of hay, almonds and a clear cereal note. Then banana, papaya and pineapple come to the fore - tropical fruits in the cask strength version. The texture is thick, almost oily, with a real tang. White pepper adds the necessary spice to the sweet profile.
Finish
The finish is pleasantly warming, sweet and medium-long - without becoming bitter. Light oak notes provide structure without dominating. The finish is reminiscent of melted sugar with a hint of malt - pleasantly round and accessible.
Thoughts
Marcel 85/100
A real crowd-pleaser, the Wolfburn Langskip impresses with its creamy sweetness and the fresh breeze from the sea – not a complex cask monster, but pure drinking pleasure with character. For anyone looking for an uncomplicated, cask-strength Highland malt, it’s a bullseye that even manages to impress without smoke or sherry.
Sascha 83/100
The Wolfburn Langskip presents itself as a balanced Highland single malt with a clear structure and a harmonious interplay of maritime notes, tropical fruits, and sweet dessert aromas. Despite its powerful 58% ABV, the whisky remains well-balanced and offers a dense, oily mouthfeel that particularly appeals to connoisseurs who appreciate precise cask strength.
Value for Money: Excellent
💸 This whisky offers an outstanding value for money and is our value pick.
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What makes the Wolfburn Langskip so approachable in taste despite its cask strength?
Although the Wolfburn Langskip is bottled at a robust 58% ABV cask strength, it reveals itself to be surprisingly gentle and balanced. The combination of a creamy texture, sweet dessert notes, and a well-measured spiciness creates a rounded flavor experience without any harsh alcoholic bite.
How does the location of the Wolfburn distillery influence the character of the Langskip whisky?
Situated close to the coast in the far north of Scotland, the Wolfburn distillery imparts a maritime freshness to the Langskip. This salty breeze blends with the sweet and fruity aromas, giving the whisky a distinctive coastal character.
Why is there no age statement on the Wolfburn Langskip bottle?
The Wolfburn Langskip is a so-called No-Age-Statement (NAS) whisky, meaning the age is not disclosed. This allows the distillery to combine various casks and maturation stages to achieve a consistent and characterful flavor profile.