Wolfburn Langskip - 58%

From the Wolfburn website 

A sweet, balanced and beautifully easy-drinking dram, Langskip’s strength is matched only by its smoothness. Matured entirely in first-fill bourbon casks, this whisky has a unique richness and an extraordinary depth of flavour. Bottled at 58% alcohol by volume, Langskip represents the very best of Wolfburn.

Tasting notes

Appearance: The colour of oak aged Chardonnay, forms a thin line which falls slowly as thick, oily legs

Nose: Baked apples, vanilla pods, lemon zest, juicy Conference pears, honeysuckle, subtle hints of dried fruit and oak spice

Palate: Soft, creamy mouthfeel with a burst of rich fruit and a touch of youthful prickliness. Baked orchard fruit, vanilla, California raisins, marzipan, caramel sauce, black pepper, cinnamon and ginger. A few drops of water bring out more dried fruit notes and add a little woody oak tannin astringency

Finish: Lingering raisin, citrus and caramel sweetness 

Overall: It’s a very solid dram, full of rich, sweet fruitiness. At 58% it’s a little too prickly for me but a few drops of water really makes a difference, bringing more creaminess and enhancing the notes further.

Current price on the Wolfburn website is just under £58, really good value for a very decent whisky.

If you would like more information on this whisky, or the Wolfburn distillery, follow the link to the company website.