The Wemyss family has traded wine and spirits from Fife since the 19th century, and their blended malts are named like characters from a deck of cards. Spice King is the spiciest of them all.

The expert's description

Wemyss Malts Spice King Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 46% is a Blended Malt Scotch Whisky and bottled at 46%.

Spice King is a blended malt composed of selected single malts, primarily from Speyside and Highland, bottled at 46% without chill filtration. The name refers to the whisky's pronounced spice profile, characteristic of the series.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Warm spice, ginger and a hint of black pepper.

Palate

Full-bodied with cinnamon and caramelised sugar.

Finish

Long and spiced with a dry, warm finish.

Specifications

Name: Wemyss Malts Spice King Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 46%
Distillery: Wemyss Malts
Region/Country: Scotland
Type: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes

Flavour Profile

Spiced · Full-bodied · Warm

Did you know?

Wemyss Malts names its blended malts after playing card figures, with Spice King serving as the spicy counterpart to, among others, the sweeter and fruitier Peat Chimney.

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Westport is the unofficial name used for Glenmorangie when the whisky has a small amount of spirit from another distillery added, meaning it cannot be sold as a single malt. This cask shows just how much character the Italian house Wilson & Morgan can conjure.

The expert's description

Westport 2004/2019 Glenmorangie Wilson & Morgan 15 år Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 57,8% is a Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in Sherry wood, butt #900050 and bottled at 57.8%.

The whisky was distilled in 2004 and bottled in 2019 by Wilson & Morgan from a single sherry butt, #900050, with an outturn of 539 bottles. It carries clear traces of Glenmorangie's clean, fruity, lightly spiced profile, but gains extra depth and dark nuances from the long sherry maturation.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dried fruit, raisins, dark caramel and warm spice.

Palate

Full and oily with nuts, oak and chocolate.

Finish

Long, dark and lasting with sherry-driven tones.

Specifications

Name: Westport 2004/2019 Glenmorangie Wilson & Morgan 15 år Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 57,8%
Distillery: Westport
Bottler: Wilson & Morgan
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 15 years
ABV: 57.8%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Sherry wood, butt #900050
Distilled: 2004
Bottled: 2019
Number of bottles: 539
EAN no.: 8033749406033

Flavour Profile

Sherried · Full-bodied · Spiced

Did you know?

The name Westport is typically used when a whisky from a named distillery has a small proportion from another distillery blended in, which legally prevents it from carrying the single malt label, even though the majority still comes from one place.

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Islay is known for its smoke, but "Williamson" is the name used when the distillery behind it prefers to stay hidden. This 16 year old from The Coopers Choice is a rare glimpse into the island's undisclosed side.

The expert's description

Williamson 2005/2021 Coopers Choice 16 år Secret Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 51% is a Secret Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in Bourbon cask, cask no. #800100 and bottled at 51%.

The whisky was distilled in March 2005 and bottled in 2021 by the independent merchant The Coopers Choice, from a single bourbon cask, no. #800100, with an outturn of just 204 bottles. As a Secret Islay Blended Malt, the original distillery is not disclosed, but the style clearly carries Islay's characteristic signature.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Smoky seaweed and a hint of sea salt.

Palate

Full-bodied with citrus and a light medicinal tone.

Finish

Long and smoky with lingering maritime depth.

Specifications

Name: Williamson 2005/2021 Coopers Choice 16 år Secret Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 51%
Distillery: Williamson
Bottler: The Coopers Choice
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Secret Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 16 years
ABV: 51%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon cask, cask no. #800100
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 03.2005
Bottled: 2021
Number of bottles: 204
Edition: Limited Edition, Single Cask Release

Flavour Profile

Smoky · Maritime · Full-bodied

Did you know?

The name Williamson is used by several independent bottlers as a shared label for releases from undisclosed Islay distilleries, making it one of the most recognisable "secret" names in the whisky world.

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