In 1821 William Smith founded a distillery on the outskirts of Thurso and named it Wolfburn after the watercourse it drew from, “burn” being the Scots word for stream or small river. The distillery was constructed from hardy local Caithness flagstone and the remains of its foundations can still be seen today. Smith invested heavily in Wolfburn and it quickly became a significant producer of malt whisky – tax records from the early 19th Century show it being the largest distillery in Caithness. In 1826 its annual production was 28,056 “Total Gallons of Proof Spirt” – roughly 125,000 litres. The new Wolfburn distillery building is just a short walk along the burn from the old site towards the sea. Wolfburn distillery was kept in the Smith family until at least the 1850s, when production seems to have ceased. The exact date of its closing is lost in time, with some records indicating that it may still have been producing whisky in the 1860s. In 1872 the first Ordnance Survey map of the region was published and this showed the distillery to be in ruin, yet in 1877 when the next edition of the map was released the words ‘in ruins’ had been removed. It may be that the distillery worked intermittently towards the end of its past life.
In 1821 William Smith founded a distillery on the outskirts of Thurso and named it Wolfburn after the watercourse it drew from, “burn” being the Scots word for stream or small river. The distillery was constructed from hardy local Caithness flagstone and the remains of its foundations can still be seen today. Smith invested heavily in Wolfburn and it quickly became a significant producer of malt whisky – tax records from the early 19th Century show it being the largest distillery in Caithness. In 1826 its annual production was 28,056 “Total Gallons of Proof Spirt” – roughly 125,000 litres. The new Wolfburn distillery building is just a short walk along the burn from the old site towards the sea. Wolfburn distillery was kept in the Smith family until at least the 1850s, when production seems to have ceased. The exact date of its closing is lost in time, with some records indicating that it may still have been producing whisky in the 1860s. In 1872 the first Ordnance Survey map of the region was published and this showed the distillery to be in ruin, yet in 1877 when the next edition of the map was released the words ‘in ruins’ had been removed. It may be that the distillery worked intermittently towards the end of its past life.
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The lowest price for Wolfburn Aurira Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700ml right now is $104.99 at Bottlestop.
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Prices last updated 29 July 2026.
Wolfburn Aurira Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700ml
In 1821 William Smith founded a distillery on the outskirts of Thurso and named it Wolfburn after the watercourse it drew from, “burn” being the Scots word for stream or small river. The distillery was constructed from hardy local Caithness flagstone and the remains of its foundations can still be seen today. Smith invested heavily in Wolfburn and it quickly became a significant producer of malt whisky – tax records from the early 19th Century show it being the largest distillery in Caithness. In 1826 its annual production was 28,056 “Total Gallons of Proof Spirt” – roughly 125,000 litres. The new Wolfburn distillery building is just a short walk along the burn from the old site towards the sea. Wolfburn distillery was kept in the Smith family until at least the 1850s, when production seems to have ceased. The exact date of its closing is lost in time, with some records indicating that it may still have been producing whisky in the 1860s. In 1872 the first Ordnance Survey map of the region was published and this showed the distillery to be in ruin, yet in 1877 when the next edition of the map was released the words ‘in ruins’ had been removed. It may be that the distillery worked intermittently towards the end of its past life.
In 1821 William Smith founded a distillery on the outskirts of Thurso and named it Wolfburn after the watercourse it drew from, “burn” being the Scots word for stream or small river. The distillery was constructed from hardy local Caithness flagstone and the remains of its foundations can still be seen today. Smith invested heavily in Wolfburn and it quickly became a significant producer of malt whisky – tax records from the early 19th Century show it being the largest distillery in Caithness. In 1826 its annual production was 28,056 “Total Gallons of Proof Spirt” – roughly 125,000 litres. The new Wolfburn distillery building is just a short walk along the burn from the old site towards the sea. Wolfburn distillery was kept in the Smith family until at least the 1850s, when production seems to have ceased. The exact date of its closing is lost in time, with some records indicating that it may still have been producing whisky in the 1860s. In 1872 the first Ordnance Survey map of the region was published and this showed the distillery to be in ruin, yet in 1877 when the next edition of the map was released the words ‘in ruins’ had been removed. It may be that the distillery worked intermittently towards the end of its past life.
Last updated at 29/07/2026 04:36:43
Wolfburn Aurora Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700ml - Each
Delivery $10.50
originally posted on caskers.com
From I book i got at Christmas, I found the newly (as of 2011) opened Wolfburn distillery. Bought the Aurora as it sounded most in my taste zone (partial sherry cask), liked it LOTS and figured I'd try the distillery's flagship Langskip. Aurora is 3 years old; Langskip is 6, and cask strength. It is twice the price of the Aurora, but not twice as good. Takes rather a bit of water, and the flavors are good, but not rocking. No peat, no smoke, a nice dram, but I like the Aurora better both for taste and for price.
originally posted on caskers.com
I'd read about the brand-new (as of 2011) distillery in a book I'd gotten for Christmas, and started browsing around to see what was available. Nothing on the market when the book was printed, so it was a blind hope. Caskers delivered promptly when another site failed to come up with a bottle. A VERY clean taste - no peat, no smoke. The sherry partial casking is noticeable, but barely so. Takes a bit of water, but only a bit. Lingering flavors (for a 3-year-old no less!!) with a nice burn, even with the water. At the price, I've moved it into rotation of my everyday whiskeys. I've tried the Wolfburn Langskip (cask strength 6-year-old) now at twice the price, and I like the Aurora better. More than worth a try at the price.
originally posted on totalwine.com
I was born in the town it is distilled at. Thurso born, California raised.
| The United Kingdom | 10 GBP |
| Australia | Calculated at the checkout |
| Austria | 10 GBP |
| Belgium | 10 GBP |
| Germany | 10 GBP |
Wolfburn Aurora Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700ml - Each
Delivery $10.50
From I book i got at Christmas, I found the newly (as of 2011) opened Wolfburn distillery. Bought the Aurora as it sounded most in my taste zone (partial sherry cask), liked it LOTS and figured I'd try the distillery's flagship Langskip. Aurora is 3 years old; Langskip is 6, and cask strength. It is twice the price of the Aurora, but not twice as good. Takes rather a bit of water, and the flavors are good, but not rocking. No peat, no smoke, a nice dram, but I like the Aurora better both for taste and for price.
I'd read about the brand-new (as of 2011) distillery in a book I'd gotten for Christmas, and started browsing around to see what was available. Nothing on the market when the book was printed, so it was a blind hope. Caskers delivered promptly when another site failed to come up with a bottle. A VERY clean taste - no peat, no smoke. The sherry partial casking is noticeable, but barely so. Takes a bit of water, but only a bit. Lingering flavors (for a 3-year-old no less!!) with a nice burn, even with the water. At the price, I've moved it into rotation of my everyday whiskeys. I've tried the Wolfburn Langskip (cask strength 6-year-old) now at twice the price, and I like the Aurora better. More than worth a try at the price.
I was born in the town it is distilled at. Thurso born, California raised.
The front is medicinal. This would be fine mixed but unless you are looking for a disinfectant look elsewhere. Hint of mint. It just is unrelenting.
Thank you. Delivery was quick and easy, and the bubble wrap must be the best on the market. I still had to travel with the bottle as a gift for someone I was meeting, and it did the job admirably, as did the Scotch.Thank you Craft56, this was just what was needed.Christopher
The genuine article.
great ink.
Ok size is small
A great whisky. Supetb price. Great service and delivery.
Was recently gifted some and I was amazed. Complex sweet nose that really grabs you and lasts. Honey and hints of peat on the arrival, delicate complexity that is amazing for a young malt. Watch this one!
| The United Kingdom | 10 GBP |
| Australia | Calculated at the checkout |
| Austria | 10 GBP |
| Belgium | 10 GBP |
| Germany | 10 GBP |
