Wolf of the Willows Raisin' Kilts

Style
Barrel Aged Scotch Ale
ABV
7.2%

Scottish culture can be divisive. Mrs Pint's family still like to say she got married to a man wearing a skirt. And, while the arrival of bagpipes on a couple of occasions during King Creosote's most recent album sets hearts a-racing at Crafty Towers, there are many who just hear a droning annoyance whenever they are squeezed into life. Still, one thing we imagine most of our readers can agree upon is that a well made Scotch ale is a treat, especially as we head into the colder months. And there will have been few Scotch ales more Scottish than this to come out of Australia.

It was created by two men of Scottish heritage, Wolf of the Willows' Scott McKinnon and Lark Distillery's Craig Johnstone (whose names alone will have the unique aroma of haggis wafting around the heads of anyone with synaesthesia) who aged the beer in casks from the Tasmanian distillery. Admittedly, they were casks formerly used for rum, and a dose of organic sun dried raisins went in too – it's technically a rum 'n' raisin Scotch ale. In their defence, adding battered Mars Bars and tablet would have played havoc with the head.

Yet, for all the fun and games in the brewery, it's recognisably a Wolf of the Willows beer. Yes, there's some nice toasted and sweet malt flavours. Yes, there are hints of raisins and other dark fruits. Yes, there's a drying, tannic finish and hints of oak. But they're all contained within the sort of tight and lean package we've come to expect from Scott, whatever he adds to the mix.

Published June 7, 2017

Name
Wolf of the Willows
Address

39 De Havilland Road
Mordialloc
VIC 3195

Phone
For orders, please email orders@wolfofthewillows.com.au
Open Hours

Thursday: 4pm to 10pm
Friday: 3pm to 10pm Saturday: midday to 10pm
Sunday: midday to 6pm

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