Wolfburn Batch 318 Scotch Whisky
Wolfburn Batch 318 Scotch Whisky is a limited-release 46% ABV (92-proof) Highland single malt — the distillery's sixth Small Batch Release — marrying first-fill Oloroso sherry butts with first-fill bourbon barrels, bottled in 2021 from just 4,800 bottles. Lightly peated spirit meets two cask worlds: sherry-seasoned European oak for dried-fruit depth, fresh bourbon barrels for vanilla and lift. Order online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 46% (92 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Aging: No age statement — roughly 7 years; first-fill Oloroso sherry butts + first-fill bourbon barrels
- Origin: Wolfburn Distillery, Thurso, Caithness — Highland, Scotland
- Production: Small Batch Release #6, 4,800 bottles, lightly peated spirit
Small Batch #6: Sherry Butts Meet Bourbon Barrels
Batch 318 shows what Wolfburn's lightly peated spirit does with proper sherry wood. About seven years in first-fill Oloroso butts layered against the same length in fresh bourbon barrels — the sherry brings raisin, fig and walnut; the bourbon wood keeps it from going heavy. Small-batch releases like this are the collector's corner of Wolfburn's range, and with 4,800 bottles in existence this is the kind of scotch whisky that disappears from shelves.
Tasting Notes
Sherry-led nose — dried figs, sultana, toasted oak — with vanilla and a wisp of peat behind. The palate is rich and layered: dark fruit, malt, gentle smoke, nutty oak. Finish is long and drying with sherry spice.
How to Enjoy
Neat, ideally given time to open in the glass. A natural after-dinner pour; also a reference dram for comparing sherry-cask Highland malt against bourbon-cask styles.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wolfburn Batch 318?
The sixth release in Wolfburn's Small Batch series — a limited single malt matured in first-fill Oloroso sherry butts and first-fill bourbon barrels, bottled in 2021.
Is Wolfburn Batch 318 limited edition?
Yes — 4,800 bottles total. When it sells out it does not come back.
What casks were used for Wolfburn Batch 318?
First-fill Oloroso sherry butts and first-fill bourbon barrels, roughly seven years of maturation.
Where can I buy Wolfburn Batch 318 online?
This 750mL bottle is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor — it ships from San Diego, CA.
A 4,800-bottle sherry-and-bourbon small batch — secure Wolfburn Batch 318 at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.