There’s a calmness in the air up north, where the sea meets wind whipped land and the sky stretches forever. That’s what sipping Wolfburn Morven feels like. Not a punch of peat, but a breath of it, the kind that drifts softly over your shoulder after a campfire's last ember. It doesn’t shout. It suggests. And that's what makes it linger in memory.

Wolfburn Morven Lightly Peated Single Malt Whisky
Brand: Wolfburn | Category: Highland Single Malt | ABV: 46% | Origin: Thurso, Scotland | Vol: 700ml

Tasting Profile
Nose: Think driftwood drying in the sun, with honeyed malt and a breeze carrying hints of citrus and fresh herbs. The smoke is gentle, like it's hanging in the distance, more presence than pressure.
Palate: Clean and structured. Lemon zest and green apple ride on a malty base, with soft peat weaving through like a smoky thread. There's a creamy texture that adds warmth, without heaviness.
Finish: Light-footed but long, a final flicker of smoke, white pepper, and sea salt tapering into a soft, mineral close.

Production Details
Morven is crafted using barley peated to just 10ppm, enough to give it character without overwhelming its coastal elegance. It’s slowly distilled and matured in second-fill American oak and ex-bourbon barrels, preserving a crisp, balanced profile. No chill-filtration, no added color, just whisky as nature intended.

Perfect For
That first pour after a long day when silence feels golden. Morven isn’t a dram for the spotlight, it’s for the quiet satisfaction that comes when everything else fades. Great for whisky newcomers exploring peat, or seasoned drinkers craving subtlety over smoke.

Expert Notes
Morven consistently earns praise for delivering smoke with restraint. Whisky judges and critics alike applaud its finesse, especially in blind tastings where it outshines heavier peated malts by virtue of its balance and purity.

Customer Reviews
🗨 “I usually avoid peat, but this one? It’s like a friendly ghost, there, then gone.”
🗨 “Elegant smoke, crisp fruit, and no burn. It’s weirdly refreshing.”
🗨 “Perfect intro to peated whisky. Now I get what the fuss is about.”

Interesting Fact
The name “Morven” comes from a towering hill visible from the distillery, a beacon in the Caithness skyline. Its peak is often shrouded in mist, just like the whisky’s soft, ethereal smoke.

Serving Suggestions
Enjoy it neat in a tulip glass to appreciate the aromatics. Add a drop or two of water to tease out the honey and citrus. Pairs wonderfully with grilled seafood or a sharp, tangy goat cheese.

Distillery Background
Reborn in 2013 just steps from its original 1821 location, Wolfburn is now Scotland’s northernmost mainland distillery. Entirely independent, it uses traditional, hands-on methods, slow fermentation, wooden washbacks, and unhurried distillation, resulting in whiskies that feel artisanal, honest, and deeply rooted in their wild northern landscape.