There is a lot to like about Whisky Review: Wolfburn Aurora on paper. At 46% ABV, let us see if it lives up to expectations.
Nose
The sherry is immediately apparent on the nose, with a hint of grassy florals. There are slightly spicy hints of honey underneath, building into a richer smell of fresh apricot.
Palate
The whisky feels creamy on the tongue, with a front combination and an especially vinous sherry. The malt and bran is present, giving a strong base for the fruity flavors. As it opens, I can find the rich, sweet notes of ripe stone fruit. The whisky finishes with a warm flavor of toasted bran and black tea, giving an earthy send off to the sweeter taste. An exceptionally smooth sherried single malt. It manages a good balance of sweet fruit notes with a savory base of malt and bran. Its an easy sip, but still brings a reasonable amount of complexity. The most ardent fans of sherried scotch might want something that leans harder into the fruitiness of the sherry, but theres enough quality to the flavor profile that any whisky drinker should find something to enjoy.
Finish
Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by Whiskeyful or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.
The Bottom Line
Whisky Review: Wolfburn Aurora is a perfectly respectable whiskey that does what it sets out to do. — it will not blow your mind, but it will not disappoint you either. A reliable choice.
