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The Holly and The Ivy 10 Year Old Christmas Edition Single Malt Scotch Whisky – 46% vol. 70cl

The Holly and The Ivy 10 Year Old Christmas Edition Single Malt Scotch Whisky – 46% vol. 70cl

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The holly and the ivy, when they are both full grown...

The old carol had the right idea. Some things shouldn't be rushed, and this is one of them: our Christmas Edition 2026, a 10-year-old single malt Scotch whisky matured a full decade in Oloroso sherry casks. Full grown, in other words.

The Holly and The Ivy is this year's Wolfburn Christmas whisky, a limited edition drawn from our 10 Year Old, the whisky that marked our first ever age statement. Every drop spent ten years in hand-selected second-fill Oloroso sherry butts, maturing slowly in our warehouses by the sea in Thurso. No shortcuts, just time. A full decade in Spanish sherry oak, and it shows: rich dried fruit, dark chocolate and gentle spice, bottled at 46%, non-chill filtered and naturally coloured.

As a festive gift, The Holly and The Ivy does the hard work for you. As a dram for yourself on Christmas Eve, it does even better. Of all the drams that are in the wood, this one wears the crown

On the nose

Soft sherry sweetness melds with figs and raisins. There's a lovely hint of vanilla and oak present too.

On the palate

The depth of flavour is tremendous. Bold chocolate and dark fruit flavours abound, with overtones of caramel and vanilla, all accompanied by gentle hints of nutmeg and oak smoke.

Finish

Silky tannins make for a beautifully textured finish; there's a residual sweetness with dried fruit and caramel flavours lingering to the very end.

Non-chill filtered / Natural colour
46% vol.
70cl

Wolfburn single malt Scotch whisky is made by hand in Thurso, on the far north coast of Scotland, with patience and precisely zero shortcuts. This year's festive range covers every corner of Christmas: The Holly and The Ivy 10 Year Old, our Christmas Gift Pack with luxury presentation box and two Glencairn glasses, black or red luxury whisky Christmas crackers for the table, a Christmas edition of our whisky liqueur for after dinner, and a 5cl miniature made for the top of a stocking. Browse the full collection of Christmas whisky gifts and work your way down the list. Yours, or somebody else's.

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DISTILLED:

Double-Distilled

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PEAT CONTENT:

Non-peated

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CHILLING / FILTERING:

Non-chill filtered & Natural Colour

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ALCOHOL STRENGTH:

46% Vol.

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VOLUME:

70 cL

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CASK DETAILS:

Second-fill Oloroso sherry casks

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AGED:

10 Years Old

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AVAILABILITY:

Christmas Collection

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REGION:

Highlands

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SPIRIT COLOUR:

Ember glow

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Wolfburn Distillery Stills

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.

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Barley

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.

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Cask

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.

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Glencairn Tasting Glass

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.

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Sustainability

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

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Wolfburn Awards

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.