Wolfburn Distillery

Poppyscotland Single Malt Scotch Whisky - 46% vol. 70cl

Name: Poppyscotland Single Malt Scotch Whisky - 46% vol. 70cl
Brand: Wolfburn Distillery
SKU: WB_POPPYSCOTLAND_46%VOL
Price: 69.99 GBP
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Rating: 4.93 (15 reviews)

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This is a limited edition single malt Scotch whisky with a job to do. Released in partnership with Poppyscotland, every bottle raises funds for the Scottish Poppy Appeal and the veterans, serving personnel and families it supports across Scotland.

Why we made it

In 1926, Lady Haig opened a factory in Edinburgh to make Scotland’s own poppy: four petals, no leaf, quite different from the one worn south of the border. A hundred years on, Lady Haig’s Poppy Factory still makes every poppy for the Scottish Poppy Appeal. We wanted to mark the centenary of poppy production in Scotland properly, so we’ve released just 1,926 bottles, a nod to the year it all began.

The label and tube carry a First World War soldier among Scottish poppies, a reminder of where the story starts. But Poppyscotland’s work doesn’t stop at history. It supports the Armed Forces community in Scotland today, from older veterans to people who left the forces last year. £15 from every bottle goes directly to Poppyscotland.

A whisky gift that gives back

Remembrance Sunday falls on 8 November. If you’re looking for whisky gifts for veterans, or a bottle for someone who’d value what it stands for, this is it.

12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 70cl
46% ABV, natural colour, non-chill-filtered
Very lightly peated (5ppm)
Limited to 1,926 bottles

Matured for twelve years in equal parts second-fill Oloroso sherry butts and ex-bourbon casks, it’s a testament to the skill, dedication and patience of our distillers.

ON THE NOSE
A lovely mix of sweet and floral aromas, overlaid with a subtle trace of peat smoke.

ON THE PALATE
A wonderful depth of flavour. Hints of honey and burnt sugar mix with soft spices, and throughout there is the ever-present sherry sweetness.

FINISH
Long, lingering and delicious, with traces of dried fruit and caramel remaining until the very end.

Our limited edition 12 Year Old is released in partnership with Poppyscotland, part of The Royal British Legion, the charity behind the Scottish Poppy Appeal, which raises funds for veterans and their families across Scotland.

Wolfburn Distillery is in Thurso, Caithness, the most northerly distillery on the Scottish mainland. Here we craft award-winning single malt Scotch whisky the traditional way: by hand, using the finest natural ingredients. Discover our full range of smooth, complex whiskies, including our 10 Year Old Single Malt Whisky and 8 Year Old Single Malt Whisky.

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DISTILLED:

Double-Distilled

PEAT CONTENT:

Very lightly peated 5ppm

CHILLING / FILTERING:

Non chill-filtered / Natural Colour

ALCOHOL STRENGTH:

46% Vol.

VOLUME:

70 cL

CASK DETAILS:

Second-fill Oloroso sherry butts and ex-bourbon casks

AGED:

12 Years Old

AVAILABILITY:

Limited Edition

REGION:

Highlands

SPIRIT COLOUR:

Amber Gleam

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

Glass of whiskey with Wolfburn branding on a wooden barrel background

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.

BottleTasteCauseWhiskyJobPeatWhiskeyWolfburnFundsOffering

5 stars: 14 (93%)
4 stars: 1 (7%)
3 stars: 0 (0%)
2 stars: 0 (0%)
1 star: 0 (0%)

Fabulous cause - delicious content

What a fabulous cause. Recipient was delighted with beautifully presented gift. Delivery packaging meant item arrived in perfect condition.
Whisky itself was excellent.

Got this for my daughter for Christmas

Got this for my daughter for Christmas as she loves Wolfburn Whisky so it's not been tried yet but know it will be excellant.

Classy

I haven't opened this as it is part of a collection. The presentation however is first class, and the presence of a poppy in the container was a really nice touch. Well done to everyone.

Thank you, Gregor. The poppy was something the team felt strongly about getting right, so it's good to hear it landed well with you. We hope the bottle sits nicely in your collection, and should you ever open it, we think you'll find the whisky worth the wait. Regards, Wolfburn

Great whiskey, beautiful picture

Great whiskey, beautiful picture. 👍🤘

Bart, we'll gladly take the thumbs up and the rock-on hand. A bottle that looks good and pours well is what we're after, so thanks for saying so.
Regards,
Wolfburn

This offering to me tasted as good as the design

This offering to me tasted as good as the design on the box looked very smooth sensation for my taste and with the delicate taste of peat

James, the box has a lot to live up to, so we're glad the whisky kept pace. Smooth with a delicate touch of peat is just how we like it. Thanks for taking the time to say so.
Regards,
Wolfburn

Surprisingly nice

Thanks for excellent taste, first fresh and light and then long remembered

Leon, we'll happily take 'surprisingly nice'. Fresh and light first, then a long finish is just what we hoped the Poppyscotland bottle would deliver. Thanks for taking the time to write.
Regards,
Wolfburn

Wie immer gute Abwicklung und top Produkt

Wie immer gute Abwicklung und top Produkt.

Vielen Dank, Karsten, und schön, dass Sie wieder bei uns bestellt haben. Es freut uns zu hören, dass sowohl die Abwicklung als auch der Poppyscotland Single Malt überzeugt haben. Er wird bei uns in Thurso von Hand in kleinen Mengen abgefüllt, daher bedeutet uns Ihr Urteil viel. Regards, Wolfburn

I haven't opened it yet so can't comment on taste

I haven't opened it yet so can't comment on the taste but it was delivered well packaged and the actual bottle and outside casing look fantastic.

Thank you, J.M. Good to hear the Poppyscotland bottle arrived safely and that the presentation case pleased you, our team packs each one by hand. We hope you enjoy it when the moment comes to open it. Regards, Wolfburn

Did not open it yet!I know the range so far and

Did not open it yet!I know the range so far and the 10y/o is a great Whisky.The idea for Poppy Scotland is agian, great! Bottle and tube ,very nice and also only for Display.
Top job Thurso! ;-)
Parcel and Protektionismus for bottels very good!

Dankeschön!
TE from Germany

Thank you, Thomas. We're glad the Poppyscotland bottle and tube arrived safely and that they look at home on display, though we hope you'll open it one day, the whisky inside is worth it. Good to hear the 10 year old has been a favourite of yours too. Regards, Wolfburn

Great whisky and Great cause.

Saw the bottle advertised so went and purchased a bottle as the Distillery is close to work. My colleague with me purchased one also. On returning to the office, I received orders for 4 more bottles. All greatly received, and all funds that go to our Veteran communities from the sales is money well spent. The whisky will be enjoyed through several different venues and gatherings.
Great job, great whisky.

Thank you for this, and for coming in person when you were near the distillery. Six bottles of the Poppyscotland single malt leaving with one office visit is some going, and we're glad the support for Veteran communities meant as much to your colleagues as the whisky did. We hope it's enjoyed at every one of those gatherings. Regards, Wolfburn

Very nice product.

Fantastic work from Wolfburn in supporting an amazing cause, also the whiskey is pretty good too!!!

Well done Wolfburn 👍

Thank you, Gary. The Poppyscotland bottling means a great deal to us and to the team here in Thurso, so it's good to know the cause and the whisky both landed well with you. Thanks for the kind words and for your support! Regards, Wolfburn

The Poppy Bottle

Not opened it yet, but it's great to see that you continue to support our armed forces. Thank-you

Thank you, Vincent. The Poppyscotland bottling is something the team here is genuinely proud to be part of, and every one sold helps the work they do. We hope you enjoy it when the moment comes to open it. Regards, Wolfburn

awesome, respect, superb.

Thank you, Robert, that is good to hear. The Poppyscotland bottling is one we are particularly proud of, both for what is in the glass and the cause it supports. Glad it found a good home with you. Regards, Wolfburn

A great whisky and beautiful bottle

A great tasting and beautifully presented/packaged bottle. Received a great number of comments on the bottle. This is the third Remembrance release by Wolfburn and they really have delivered an iconic and memorable bottle.

Its a 12 years old malt and released in partnership with Poppy Scotland, with money from the sale of the whisly going to them to support veterans.

The spirit is delicious, with a lovely taste of honey, dried fruit and caramel and slight taste of peat. A great whisky.

Highly recommend

Thanks so much, James. We’re delighted you enjoyed the whisky and its presentation, and that it earned so many comments. It means a great deal to hear you appreciate this Remembrance release and its support for veterans. Cheers for the kind recommendation!

Looks excellent, if a little on the expensive side?
Very poor delivery time, especially as I paid nearly £8 - shouldn’t take a week?

Thank you, Daniel, and we're glad the Poppyscotland bottling looks the part. A week is longer than we'd want for a paid delivery. This was due to unexpected interest in this release, and we had hundreds of orders to dispatch. Also due to our location in the north of Scotland, we sometimes encounter small issues as well. Please accept our apologies, and hope you enjoy your Poppyscotland release on Remembrance Day. Regards Wolfburn