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Wolfcraig 14 Year Triple Sherry Cask Finish Review

Can a new Scotch brand with an ancient wolf legend and two master blenders create the perfect gateway whisky? Wolfcraig's 14-year-old might be your answer.

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  • Charles Steele is an attorney and whiskey enthusiast with a penchant for the peculiar.
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Wolfcraig, founded in 2017 by Michael and Jamie Lunn, brings three limited-edition expressions to the U.S. market starting September 2025. The brand pairs Master Blenders Richard Paterson OBE and Ian Macmillan, who together access some of Scotland’s most distinguished whiskies.

The brand draws its name from an ancient Scottish battlefield tale. According to legend, a wolf cub’s howl warned Celtic forces of an approaching Norse ambush, leading to a Celtic victory. The site became known as Wolfcraig, and the brand aims to embody that spirit of vigilance and triumph.

“Joining González Byass USA is an exciting milestone for Wolfcraig,” says Richard Paterson, Master Blender of Wolfcraig. “Their expertise and proven track record in bringing exceptional brands to the U.S. provides us with a remarkable opportunity to showcase how Wolfcraig defines the premium blended Scotch category. With Ian and myself dedicated to crafting whiskies of unrivaled character, we are confident that Wolfcraig will resonate strongly with discerning American whisky enthusiasts.”

The Wolfcraig 14 Year Old Deluxe Blend features a triple sherry cask finish using Amontillado, Pedro Ximenez, and Moscatel casks.
Appearance:
Golden Straw
Nose:
Sherry wine, creme Brule, with hints of tropical fruit wafting in over yellow sponge cake.
Palate:
Medium body cigar with a mellow tongue feel, fortified grapes, warm bread with salted butter. The taste is simple yet comforting.
Finish:
A puff of smoke but gentle mouthfeel, small burn in the belly with just a hint of mint on the back of the tongue. A touch of peppercorn and pipe smoke for a medium finish.
Comments:
A really wonderful Scotch to be sure. It has a lot of the things your average consumer imagines well rounded Scotch taste like, while affording some give on the palate. This is a nice Scotch to dip your toe into the category or give as a gift.

I imagine you’ll love this Scotch on virtually any occasion where Scotch is appropriate!

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Charles Steele

Charles Steele, a Portland-based attorney, is a native of the Pacific Northwest. His legal background provides him with an analytical approach to understanding whiskey and other aged spirits. Primarily a legal writer, freelancing for The Whiskey Wash offers Charles a unique opportunity to showcase his versatility as a writer. Although his preference lies with whiskey and whiskey-based cocktails, he has a profound appreciation for all unique and unconventional liquors, from Malört to Ojen - if it's peculiar, he's intrigued.

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