Wolfburn Distillery

Cognac Cask-Finished Single Malt Scotch Whisky - 46% vol. 70cl

Name: Cognac Cask-Finished Single Malt Scotch Whisky - 46% vol. 70cl
Brand: Wolfburn Distillery
SKU: WB_COGNACFINISHED_46-VOL
Price: 84.95 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (20 reviews)

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Cognac Cask-Finished Single Malt Scotch Whisky: bourbon first, Cognac last

Our Cognac Cask-Finished Single Malt Scotch Whisky is the first Wolfburn to spend time in Cognac casks. It matured in first-fill bourbon casks from 2017, then spent its final six months in Cognac casks made from French Limousin oak. There are 3,900 bottles, at 46% ABV.

We got hold of a small number of those casks in mid-2024. Cognac casks are not an everyday sight in Thurso. The bourbon casks did most of the work. The Cognac casks finished it, adding brandy sweetness and dried fruit on top.

If you like Cognac, this is a single malt Scotch whisky that speaks your language. If you like Wolfburn, it's the house style with a French accent.

On the nose
Dried fruits and sweet brandy, then vanilla with a hint of coffee and dark chocolate.

On the palate
Dried apricots and almonds with vanilla and a little warm spice. Give it a minute and barley sugar and soft dark chocolate turn up.

Finish
Sweet, with vanilla and autumn fruits fading slowly, and a trace of caramel and sea salt at the very end.

Non-chill filtered. Natural colour. 46% ABV. 70cl. 3,900 bottles.

What does a Cognac cask finish do to whisky?

A cask finish means moving a whisky that has already matured into a different cask for a final spell. For the Cognac Cask-Finished Single Malt Scotch Whisky, six months in oak that once held Cognac adds brandy sweetness and dried fruit to the vanilla and honey of first-fill bourbon. Short enough that the spirit still leads.

More cask finishes

For a longer finish in wine wood, try the 12 Year Old Madeira Cask Finish. The rest of our limited edition whiskies are here.

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DISTILLED:

Double-Distilled

PEAT CONTENT:

Non-peated

CHILLING / FILTERING:

Non chill-filtered / Natural Colour

ALCOHOL STRENGTH:

46% Vol.

VOLUME:

70 cL

CASK DETAILS:

First-fill bourbon casks, finished in Cognac casks

AGED:

AVAILABILITY:

Limited Edition

REGION:

Highlands

SPIRIT COLOUR:

Ember Glow

Large copper stills in a distillery with trees visible through windows.

Product & Production

Whisky production: Every bottle is monitored from distillation to its final filling and dispatch, ensuring exceptional consistency and quality of taste.

Non-chill filtered and a natural colour: Bottled without chill-filtration or artificial colouring, preserving the whisky’s true character.

Matured on site: Every cask is matured in Wolfburn’s traditional style dunnage warehouses set by the sea.

Traditional craftsmanship: Whisky made by hand, using age-old methods and modern precision.

Stream flowing through a natural landscape with grass and trees.

Natural Ingredients

Water: Drawn from the Wolf burn, rising from a spring a short distance away, crystal-clear and naturally filtered through Caithness stone.

Malt: Premium, sustainably sourced malt from UK growers. A non-GM and non-GN (Glycosidic Nitrile) variety.

Yeast: Single yeast strain, bottom-fermented to bring out rich, fruity tones.

Fermentation: Long and unhurried – promoting deep, layered flavours before distillation.

Close-up of wooden barrels with creeds and a cask hammer and bung in a warehouse setting.

Maturation Casks

With a wood policy created to deliver depth of character and balance to every drop, our meticulously sourced casks are filled with either a non-peated or lightly-peated spirit, depending on the season.

1st fill Ex-bourbon barrels from Kentucky

1st and 2nd fill Oloroso sherry butts from Spain

1st fill rum casks sourced from the Caribbean

Custom re-coopered quarter casks from Islay Cooperage in Speyside.

Person working with barrels in a whisky distillery setting

Craftsmanship & Authenticity

One of Scotland’s northernmost mainland distilleries: Truly handcrafted in the rugged Highlands.

Independent-owned: Fiercely independent spirit with no corporate ownership.

Established on historic ground: Reviving the legacy of the original 1821 Wolfburn Distillery.

From grain to glass: Distilled, matured and bottled entirely in Thurso, Caithness.

Close-up of whisky bottles with black caps on a white background

Sustainability & Responsibility

100% recycled glass bottles

Biodegradable natural wood corks

Plastic-free, recyclable packaging

100% recyclable cardboard for shipping

Barley husks (draff) repurposed as nutritious local cattle feed

Wastewater is reused by local farmers as natural fertiliser

Zero-waste goal – aiming for minimal environmental impact across production and logistics

Awards & Recognition

Multiple international whisky awards (IWSC, World Whiskies Awards, San Francisco Spirits Competition to name just a few).

Featured in leading whisky publications and tastings.

Recognised globally for smoothness, balance, and Highland character.

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5 stars: 20 (100%)
4 stars: 0 (0%)
3 stars: 0 (0%)
2 stars: 0 (0%)
1 star: 0 (0%)

Well packaged and fast delivery.

Sono partito dall italia con la mia auto insieme

Sono partito dall italia con la mia auto insieme a mia moglie, abbiamo superato moltissimi paesi e distillerie percorrendo infine tutta l inghilterra e tutta la scozia fino ad arrivare nelle Highlands per andare a prendere una di queste speciali bottiglie da loro , solo 3900 pezzi . Non si può descrivere il gusto bisogna provarlo. Tornerei di nuovo a prenderlo penso sia sufficente come valutazione 😍

Bought for a special birthday.

Wanted something for a special birthday, one small taste told me that I had found it. Super smooth, lovely rounded after taste. Perfect

Fast delivery.

Shared a little with friends then hid the bottle

Shared a little with friends then hid the bottle too good to share

Our favourite evening tipple !

Smooth and warming with a deep caramel afterglow. Still very much a favourite evening tipple !

Thank you for your positive review of our Cognac Cask-Finished Single Malt Scotch Whisky! We are delighted to hear that it is your favourite evening tipple and that you enjoy its smooth and warming character with a deep caramel afterglow. We appreciate your continued support and hope you will continue to enjoy it. Cheers!

Well balanced, smooth on palate, easy

Well balanced, smooth on palate, easy drink

Thank you for your review of our Cognac Cask-Finished Single Malt Scotch Whisky. We are glad to hear that you found it well balanced and smooth on the palate, making it an easy drink. We appreciate your feedback and hope you continue to enjoy our product.

Smooth and Fruity

This has got to be one of my Wolfburn favourites. I prefer a non-peated drop and the fruitiness is just perfect.

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for our Cognac Cask-Finished Single Malt Scotch Whisky. We are delighted to hear that it is one of your Wolfburn favourites and that you appreciate the smooth and fruity taste. We are glad to offer a non-peated option for our customers and we hope you continue to enjoy our whisky.

World according to Hemmy

Lovely drop, so nice in fact, I am not the only one that drinks it, so you are going to have to extend the limited edition please

Dear Hemmy, thank you for your kind review! We are thrilled to hear that you are enjoying our Cognac Cask-Finished Single Malt Scotch Whisky.

Wonderfully smooth and great finish

Wonderfully smooth and great finish. The Cognac warmth comes through as a soft background flavour making this one of my favourite Wolfburn tipples.

Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts on our Cognac Cask-Finished Single Malt Scotch Whisky. We're delighted to hear that you found it wonderfully smooth with a great finish. The subtle Cognac notes add a special touch to the overall flavour. We appreciate your support and hope you continue to enjoy it as one of your favourite Wolfburn drinks.

My absolute

My absolute favourite

We are thrilled to hear that our Cognac Cask-Finished Single Malt Scotch Whisky is your absolute favourite! Thank you for sharing your positive feedback with us.

Our favourite Cognac Cask Single Malt 😋

This Cognac Cask Single Malt is now a firm favourite ! It is so smooth with a warm and slightly spicy afterglow. Just right for the oncoming winter evenings. Have bought a few bottles throughout this year and keep coming back to it as a welcome brew. Hope to get more before stocks run out !!

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review of our Cognac Cask Single Malt. We're so happy to hear that it has become your favourite and that you enjoy its smoothness and warm, spicy finish. Thank you for your continued support.

Special Gift with unique back story.

I have gifted my purchase and am currently awaiting feedback back having only returned today from my NC500 Journey.
What I can say is I enjoyed my visit to the Distillery Shop,the service was fantastic and the back story to the logo and products produced, then handing over the carton with the background makes the giving that much more special.

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visit to our Distillery Shop and that you were able to find a special gift with a unique back story. We can't wait to hear the feedback from the recipient and we hope they love it as much as you did. Thank you for choosing our Cognac Cask-Finished Single Malt Scotch Whisky and for supporting our brand. Cheers!

Another winner!

Fabulous gift

Bought this latest edition for my husbands’s birthday. We visited Wolfburn when we did the NC500 a couple of years ago and since then I’ve bought him various Wolrfburn whiskies and he’s never been disappointed.

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so thrilled to hear that our Cognac Cask Finished was the perfect gift for your husband's birthday. It's always a pleasure to hear from returning customers and we're glad to know that our whiskies have consistently met your expectations. Cheers to many more happy sips from Wolfburn

Smooth finish

Unique sweet taste with a long smooth finish

Glad to hear that you enjoyed the smooth finish and unique sweet taste of our Cognac Cask Finish! We strive to provide our customers with high-quality products, and we are delighted that you had a great experience. Cheers.

Cognac finish

Great balance and an interesting smooth finish

Thank you for your review of our Cognac Cask Finish. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the balance and smooth finish of our product. Your feedback means a lot to us.

Beautiful whisky really nice

Thank you for your kind words about our Cognac Cask Finished whisky. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed it. Cheers!

Beautiful whisky

Young, vibrant, complex and utterly delicious. This beautiful single malt ticks loads of boxes. Another superb dram. Love it

We put a lot of care and effort into creating a young, vibrant, and complex product, so it's great to know that it ticked all the boxes for you. Cheers to another superb dram!