Tag Archives: Wemyss Malts

Review: Three new Wemyss Batch Strength Editions

Posted on 7 December 2016 by Steve Prentice

Three new Wemyss Batch Strength Editions Wemyss’ core range of blended whiskies covering various regional styles include ‘The Hive’, ‘Spice King’ and ‘Peat Chimney’. They’ve been around for a while, but Wemyss have now released some limited special edition Batch … Continue reading →

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Review: Six recent Wemyss Malts releases reviewed

Posted on 20 April 2015 by Steve Prentice

February and March saw two sets of single cask releases from Wemyss Malts, a bumper crop which includes two bottlings at cask strength. [expand title=”Click here to see information about the bottings”] February Release… “Kirsch Gateau” 1988 single cask from … Continue reading →

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News & Review: Velvet Fig by Wemyss Malts

Posted on 12 November 2014 by Steve Prentice

First off, here’s the news! Then below is my review… Wemyss Malts is launching a new no-age statement, limited edition whisky called ‘Velvet Fig’ which comprises specially selected single mlats matured wholly in ex Oloroso sherry casks, evoking rich autumn and winter … Continue reading →

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News & Review: 3 Wemyss Malts Sept releases (’97 Clynelish, ’89 Glen Garioch, ’82 Caol Ila)

Posted on 3 October 2014 by Steve Prentice

It’s that time of the year that Wemyss release their latest batch of whiskies, always good! Find below the details of the various single cask bottlings release… and read on for a review of three of them… “Cayenne Cocoa Bean” – … Continue reading →

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Review: 3 x Wemyss Malts recent releases (’82 Bowmore, ’91 Bunnahabhain, ’88 Invergordon)

Posted on 11 September 2014 by Steve Prentice

(For my reviews, please read on…) For those of you that follow Wemyss Malts you’ll know that they release various bottlings a few times a year, and the most recent summer releases include some real beauties including a single grain single … Continue reading →

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Review: Wemyss Malts – Seaweed on the Rocks (Bunnahabhain) – 1991

Posted on 3 December 2013 by Steve Prentice

Continuing my look at Wemyss Malts pre-Christmas releases, today I’m reviewing… Seaweed on the Rocks (Bunnahabhain) – 1991/22yo – 46% Colour: Yellow to gold. Nose: Chinese? It’s sweet, and sour! Costal with just a hint of smoke. Palate: Spices build … Continue reading →

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Review: Wemyss Malts – Sweet Mint Infusion (Aultmore) – 1991

Posted on 30 November 2013 by Steve Prentice

Continuing my look at Wemyss Malts pre-Christmas releases, today I’m reviewing… Sweet Mint Infusion (Aultmore) – 1991/22yo – 46% Colour: Pale Straw. Nose: A nose with some age on it, rather beautiful and keeps you nosing for ages. Sweet and … Continue reading →

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Review: Wemyss Malts – Eastern Promise (Glen Elgin) – 1995

Posted on 29 November 2013 by Steve Prentice

Continuing my look at Wemyss Malts pre-Christmas releases, today I’m reviewing… Eastern Promise (Glen Elgin) – 1995/18yo – 46% Colour: Light Straw Yellow Nose: Delicate, light malt and faint hints of smoke. Palate: Sweet, smooth, oily and rich, intermingled with … Continue reading →

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Review: Wemyss Malts – Citrus Burst (Linkwood) – 1997

Posted on 26 November 2013 by Steve Prentice

Wemyss has named and bottled 12 single casks for their pre-Christmas releases, and today we take a quick look at… Citrus Burst (Linkwood) – 1997/16yo – 46% Colour: Delicate straw. Nose: Gentle giant, delicate yet strong. Beefy and malty in one … Continue reading →

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