Tasting Notes
- Nose: Honey-drizzled oatcakes, green apple orchards, vanilla bean, sea spray minerality, Highland heather
- Palate: Caramelized barley, citrus zest, toasted oak spice, buttered shortbread, subtle peat smoke
- Finish: Long, warming finish with lingering vanilla, black pepper, and maritime salt
Product Details
| Spirit Type | Single Malt Scotch Whisky |
|---|---|
| ABV | 47.5% (95 Proof) |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Age Statement | 10 Years |
| Distillery | Wolfburn Distillery |
| Region | Highland, Scotland |
| Barrel Type | First Fill Ex-Bourbon Barrel |
| Production | Non-Chill Filtered, No Color Added |
Perfect For
- Veteran gatherings: Sharing stories and honoring service with fellow brothers-in-arms
- Highland whisky exploration: Discovering the unique character of Scotland's northernmost mainland distillery
- Neat contemplation: Savoring the marriage of American oak influence and Highland terroir
- Commemorative occasions: Marking milestones with a dram that embodies honor and craftsmanship
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Horse Soldier Brotherhood Edition taste like?
Horse Soldier Brotherhood Edition offers a Highland single malt profile with honeyed sweetness balanced by maritime minerality and gentle spice. The ex-bourbon barrel maturation brings vanilla and caramel notes that complement Wolfburn's signature apple and citrus character, creating a whisky that's both approachable and complex with a warming, peppery finish.
Is Horse Soldier Brotherhood Edition good for cocktails?
While this 10-year Highland single malt can certainly elevate premium cocktails, its limited release status and complex flavor profile make it best appreciated neat or with a splash of Highland spring water. The non-chill filtered nature and 95 proof strength deliver optimal flavor when sipped straight, allowing you to fully experience the collaboration between American and Scottish whisky-making traditions.
How should I drink Horse Soldier Brotherhood Edition?
Serve Horse Soldier Brotherhood Edition neat in a Glencairn glass at room temperature to appreciate its full aromatic complexity. Add a few drops of water if desired to open up the Highland character, but avoid ice which can mute the delicate interplay between the ex-bourbon barrel influence and Wolfburn's coastal terroir.
What makes Horse Soldier Brotherhood Edition special?
This Brotherhood Edition represents a unique collaboration between Horse Soldier bourbon founders and Scotland's Wolfburn Distillery, combining military heritage with Highland whisky tradition. The limited release is non-chill filtered and bottled without added color, preserving the authentic character developed during 10 years of maturation in first fill ex-bourbon barrels at Scotland's northernmost mainland distillery.
Is Horse Soldier Brotherhood Edition similar to other Highland whiskies?
Horse Soldier Brotherhood Edition shares Highland characteristics with distilleries like Glenmorangie and Dalmore but offers Wolfburn's distinctive coastal influence and the unique vanilla-forward profile from first fill ex-bourbon barrels. For fans of Highland single malts with American oak influence, this brotherhood bottling provides a rare taste of Scotland's emerging northern distillery scene.
You must be 21 years of age or older to purchase this product.