Wolfburn Northland Gin
Wolfburn · Wolfburn Distillery
Wolfburn's gin showcases their whisky-making precision applied to botanicals. Distilled in small copper pot stills at Scotland's most northerly mainland distillery, it delivers a juniper-forward profile with enough botanical depth to hold interest neat or in a gin and tonic. No unnecessary flourishes — just clean, confident distillation.
Nose
Pine-forward juniper dominates the initial approach, followed by a sweet citrus peel of lemon and a herbal, almost waxy juniper undertone. Coriander and a dusting of orris root add floral depth, while a subtle peppery kick lingers at the edges.
Palate
Clean and structured, with the juniper presenting in multiple dimensions — green, resinous, and woody. Lemon zest and angelica provide a bright, rooty backbone. A mid-palate warmth from ginger and cassia bark adds complexity without heaviness.
Finish
Medium-length with a dry, peppery fade and a returning echo of juniper and angelica. Clean and bracing.
- Style
- Dry Gin
- Botanicals
- Juniper, coriander, angelica root, orris root, lemon peel, cassia bark, ginger, black pepper
- Base Spirit
- Neutral grain spirit
- Distillation
- Copper pot still distillation
Cocktail Suggestion
Northland Collins — 2 oz Wolfburn Northland Gin · 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice · 0.5 oz simple syrup · 3 oz chilled soda water · Shake gin, lemon, and syrup with ice, strain into a Collins glass with fresh ice, top with soda, garnish with a lemon wheel and juniper berries.
Food Pairing
The gin's pine-driven juniper and citrus brightness cut through the cured salmon's richness, while the peppery finish complements the mustard's heat.
Made at Scotland's northernmost mainland distillery in Thurso, Caithness, Wolfburn's gin is distilled in the same small copper pot stills used for their acclaimed single malt whisky.
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