Wolfburn Love Potion
The Wolfburn Distillery is one of the youngest distilleries in Scotland and has made a name for itself for its exciting whiskies since it was founded in 2013. The Wolfburn Love Potion is a marriage of Oloroso sherry hogsheads and full bourbon casks, bottled at 46%.
The panel
Mean 68.5 · spread 1
Value for money 2/5
- Distillery
- Wolfburn
- Type
- Single Malt
- Region
- Highlands
- Country
- Scotland
- Strength
- 46% ABV
- Character
- delicate
Tasting
Nose
On the nose, Wolfburn Love Potion reveals a tantalising composition of fragrances. An abundance of vanilla meets the sweet scent of grape sugar, reminiscent of a sumptuous gift basket full of fruit. These flavours invite you to linger and arouse curiosity about what is yet to come.
Palate
The flavour of this Scotch is just as rich as the aroma. A clear woody note characterises the first impression, followed by flavours of pear and quince. The sticky sweetness of the whisky is accompanied by a subtle maltiness that gives it depth. Despite its youthfulness, this single malt is pleasant to drink.
Finish
The finish of the Love Potion is medium-long and leaves a hint of tannins and spice on the tongue. Vanilla and white pepper round off the flavour experience and leave a warm, spicy aftertaste.
Verdicts
Marcel
A fruity delight with a pleasant spiciness that’s enjoyable despite its youth. The Wolfburn Love Potion conjures a colorful fruit basket in the glass without becoming overly complicated – perfect for relaxed evenings, even though a bit more depth would be welcome.
Sascha
The Wolfburn Love Potion demonstrates a solid balance between woody notes and fruity sweetness but remains limited in complexity. The combination of Oloroso and bourbon cask maturation provides an interesting structure, yet it lacks the depth and fine-tuning needed for a lasting impression.
What it is worth
We do not yet hold bottle-level auction results — that sits behind Whisky Hunter’s authenticated feed. What follows is the market for Wolfburn as a whole, which sets the weather for this bottling without pricing it.
Latest mean bid £50 across 295 lots · 2024-08