Wemyss Malts Whisky

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  Lord Elcho Wemyss Malts Premium Blended Scotch Whisky 40%

  Item no.: 22112275391-504

   

  He led an army for a prince, lost at Culloden and ended his days in exile in France. He never saw Scotland again. Nearly 280 years on, his name sits on a deep blue box, and inside you'll find green apple, fresh-cut hay and soft caramel.

  Expert's Description

  Lord Elcho Blended Scotch Whisky is a Blended Scotch Whisky made from malt and grain whisky and bottled at 40%.

  It comes from Wemyss Malts in Edinburgh. The blend holds at least 40% malt whisky, with grain whisky making up the rest, and everything is distilled, aged, blended and bottled in Scotland. The Lord Elcho name began in 2012 as a 15 year old blend, and the version without an age statement followed in April 2014. 

  The man behind the name is David, Lord Elcho, born 1721 and died 1787. He was the eldest son of the 5th Earl of Wemyss and commander of Bonnie Prince Charlie's army. After the Jacobites were beaten at Culloden in 1746, he was exiled to France.

  The bottle has picked up a fair few medals along the way: gold at The Scotch Whisky Masters in both 2014 and 2016, and silver at the International Spirits Challenge in the same years.

  Tasting Notes

  Nose

  Fresh and lively, like a fruit salad of green apple, grape and pear. Freshly cut hay follows, then fragrant wood shavings with a touch of eucalyptus.

  Palate

  Full and soft, with waves of chewy caramel. A little ginger syrup brings warmth and spice. It's lovely neat, but a splash of water pushes the spice forward and brings out red fruit like pomegranate.

  Finish

  Dry and long, with crushed Brazil nuts.

  Specifications

  Name: Lord Elcho Blended Scotch Whisky
  Bottler: Wemyss Malts
  Region/Country: Scotland
  Type: Blended Scotch Whisky
  ABV: 40%
  Size: 70 CL
  Natural colour: No
  EAN no.: 0793573833518

  Flavour Profile

  Fresh · Fruity · Caramel · Soft · Lightly spiced

  Did You Know?

  Wemyss is pronounced Weems. The family has lived at Wemyss Castle in Fife for centuries, and it also owns Kingsbarns Distillery, just a few miles away.

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  • 40,00
    1pcs.
    20,00EUR
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  Wemyss Malts Spice King Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 46%

  Item no.: 22227865480-6093

  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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  • 1pcs.
    58,75EUR
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  Spice King Batch No. 2 Wemyss Malts Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 58%

  Item no.: 059763-615-997

  Another round of spice from Wemyss Malts — Batch No. 2 turns the strength up slightly and lets the spice fill even more of the glass.

  Expert's Description

  Spice King Batch No. 2 is a Blended Malt Scotch Whisky from Wemyss Malts, bottled at batch strength of 58% in a run of 9,000 bottles.

  As the follow-up to Batch No. 1, this release continues the series with an even larger run, where spiced intensity and a robust character remain the core.

  Tasting Notes

  Nose

  Black pepper and clove meet a deep malty sweetness.

  Palate

  Full and spicy with ginger, cinnamon and a warm alcoholic edge.

  Finish

  Long and spiced with lingering pepper and a dry close.

  Specifications

  Name: Spice King Batch No. 2
  Distillery: Wemyss Malts
  Type: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
  ABV: 58%
  Size: 70 CL
  Number of Bottles: 9,000 bottles
  Non-chill Filtered: Yes
  Edition: Batch No. 002
  EAN No.: 811929030180

  Flavour Profile

  Spiced · Powerful · Batch strength · Intense

  Did You Know?

  At 9,000 bottles, Batch No. 2 is the largest run in the Spice King Batch Strength series to date, reflecting growing demand for Wemyss's spiced blend.

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  • 1pcs.
    61,50EUR
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  The Hive Small Batch Wemyss Malts Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 46%

  Item no.: 22227865480-67093-0207

  A honeycomb on the label, a hint of honey in the glass. The Hive is Wemyss Malts' sweet tribute to everything a Blended Malt can be when the family behind the bottle thinks more like wine merchants than traditional whisky blenders.

  Expert description

  The Hive Small Batch is a Blended Malt Scotch Whisky bottled at 46% ABV by Wemyss Malts, assembled from carefully selected casks sourced from several Scottish distilleries.

  The Wemyss family, whose name derives from the Gaelic word for "caves," has a background in wine merchanting and approaches whisky the way a negociant approaches wine: by seeking out and selecting the finest casks rather than focusing on a single distillery profile. The Hive is named for its character rather than its origin, and the bee on the label reflects that sweet, honeyed style.

  This Small Batch release brings together a smaller number of carefully chosen casks, ensuring a consistent yet still hand-crafted character from batch to batch.

  Tasting notes

  Nose

  Bright and inviting, with acacia honey, crisp apples and a touch of vanilla.

  Palate

  Soft and round with honeyed sweetness, ripe pear and a light, creamy vanilla note.

  Finish

  Medium length and sweet, closing with a hint of honey cake.

  Specifications

  Name: The Hive Small Batch
  Bottler: Wemyss Malts
  Type: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
  Age: NA
  ABV: 46%
  Size: 70 CL
  Non-chill filtered: Yes
  Edition: Small Batch
  EAN: 040232144936

  Flavour profile

  Honey · Fruity · Soft

  Did you know?

  The Wemyss family home, Wemyss Castle in Fife, sits just a few miles from the Cameron Bridge distillery, and the family has had close ties to the whisky industry since John Haig built his first distillery on their land in the 19th century.

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  • 1pcs.
    57,00EUR
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  Spice King Small Batch Wemyss Malts Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 46%

  Item no.: 22227865480-67093-0206

  Turn the strength down to standard, and the spices become more approachable without losing their character — Small Batch is Spice King's everyday edition.

  Expert's Description

  Spice King Small Batch is a Blended Malt Scotch Whisky from Wemyss Malts, bottled at 46% with no fixed age statement.

  Unlike the Batch Strength editions, Small Batch is reduced to a more approachable strength, making it the range's most everyday-friendly release without compromising the spiced core character.

  Tasting Notes

  Nose

  Spiced malt meets a light sweetness of honey and dried fruit.

  Palate

  Soft and spicy with pepper, ginger and a hint of citrus.

  Finish

  Medium length with lingering spice and a dry, clean close.

  Specifications

  Name: Spice King Small Batch
  Distillery: Wemyss Malts
  Type: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
  ABV: 46%
  Size: 70 CL
  Non-chill Filtered: Yes
  Edition: Small Batch
  EAN No.: 04023214495

  Flavour Profile

  Spiced · Soft · Approachable · Clean

  Did You Know?

  The Small Batch edition is the most widely available in the Spice King range and acts as the series' 'base model', from which the Batch Strength releases diverge with higher strength.

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  • 1pcs.
    57,00EUR
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  Peat Chimney Small Batch Wemyss Malts Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 46%

  Item no.: 22227865480-67093-0205

  The name says it all – Peat Chimney is Wemyss Malts' tribute to the smoke rising from peat-fired malting kilns across the country.

  Expert Review

  Peat Chimney Small Batch Wemyss Malts Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 46% is a Blended Malt Scotch Whisky bottled at 46% ABV.

  Peat Chimney is a small batch blended malt from the independent whisky house Wemyss Malts, composed of peated malt whiskies from several Scottish distilleries. The name refers directly to the characteristic peat smoke at the core of this blend.

  Tasting Notes

  Nose

  The nose is smoky with peat, caramel and a light maritime tone.

  Palate

  The palate is full with peat, toffee and a mild spiciness.

  Finish

  The finish is medium-long with lingering smoke.

  Specifications

  Name: Peat Chimney Small Batch Wemyss Malts Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 46%
  Distillery: Wemyss Malts
  Region: Scotland
  Type: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
  ABV: 46%
  Size: 70 CL
  Non-chill Filtered: Yes
  Edition: Small Batch
  EAN No.: 040232144943

  Flavour Profile

  Peated · Toffee · Maritime

  Did You Know?

  Wemyss Malts names many of its whiskies after descriptive, imaginative flavour images – Peat Chimney is among the most literal in the range.

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  • 1pcs.
    60,25EUR
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  Spice King Batch No. 1 Wemyss Malts Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 56%

  Item no.: 22227865391-7042

  The name promises spice, and Wemyss Malts delivers. Spice King is a blended malt built to burn through with character from the very first drop.

  Expert's Description

  Spice King Batch No. 1 is a Blended Malt Scotch Whisky from Wemyss Malts, bottled at batch strength of 56% in a run of 6,000 bottles.

  As the first release in the Spice King Batch Strength series, it brings together several single malts from Wemyss's portfolio, chosen for their spicy, robust character, without chill filtration.

  Tasting Notes

  Nose

  Warm spices like cinnamon and clove meet an underlying malty sweetness.

  Palate

  Powerful and spicy with pepper, ginger and a hint of dried fruit.

  Finish

  Long and warming with lingering spice and a dry close.

  Specifications

  Name: Spice King Batch No. 1
  Distillery: Wemyss Malts
  Type: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
  ABV: 56%
  Size: 70 CL
  Number of Bottles: 6,000 bottles
  Non-chill Filtered: Yes
  Edition: Batch No. 001
  EAN No.: 0040232144950

  Flavour Profile

  Spiced · Powerful · Batch strength · Warm

  Did You Know?

  Wemyss Malts names its blended malts after their flavour character rather than the distillery — Spice King, The Hive and Peat Chimney are all poetic descriptions of the taste itself.

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  • 1pcs.
    60,25EUR
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  Lord Elcho 15 year old Wemyss Malts Premium Blended Scotch Whisky 40%

  Item no.: 22227865391-51

  On a stretch of Fife coastline stands Wemyss Castle, built above caves the sea carved out of the cliffs. The family has lived there since 1421. It was from here a young nobleman rode out to follow a prince, and never came home again.

  Expert's Description

  Lord Elcho 15 Year is a Blended Scotch Whisky matured with an emphasis on sherry casks and bottled at 40%.

  The blend is 40% malt and 60% grain whisky, and every whisky in it has spent at least 15 years in cask. The age on the bottle is simply the age of the youngest whisky inside. The label only says the whisky was distilled, aged, blended and bottled in Scotland, so the distilleries behind the blend stay unnamed. The sherry, on the other hand, you can see: the colour is deep gold with copper tones, and the spice in the glass points the same way.

  Lord Elcho 15 Year arrived in 2012 as the first premium blend from Wemyss Malts. Wemyss Malts is an independent bottler and blender founded by William Wemyss in 2005, and the whisky is named after his ancestor David, Lord Elcho. He was the eldest son of the 5th Earl of Wemyss and fought for Bonnie Prince Charlie in the Jacobite rising of 1745. After the defeat at Culloden in 1746 he lost his title and lands, and he never returned to Scotland. In 2013 the blend won silver at the IWSC in the Deluxe Blend category.

  Lord Elcho also exists without an age statement, but it is the 15 year old that picked up the most spice from its long time in cask.

  Tasting Notes

  Nose

  Rich, full and warm. Dessert spices and sandalwood come first, then a hint of pine needles, cedar and plums on top of a robust base.

  Palate

  Round, rich and mouth-coating. Sweet and spicy, with cloves and spiced fruits, and a little cocoa butter and dark chocolate behind them.

  Finish

  Long and luxurious, with spice that lingers.

  Specifications

  Name: Lord Elcho 15 Year Wemyss Malts Premium Blended Scotch Whisky 40%
  Bottler: Wemyss Malts
  Region/Country: Scotland
  Type: Blended Scotch Whisky
  Age: 15 years
  ABV: 40%
  Size: 70 CL
  Cask type: Emphasis on sherry casks
  Natural colour: No
  EAN no.: 0793573128249
  

  Flavour Profile

  Spicy · Sherried · Sandalwood · Cloves · Plum

  Did you know?

  In 1824 John Haig built the Cameron Bridge distillery on land belonging to the Wemyss family. Barley from the family's fields still goes to many Scottish distilleries.

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  • 67,00
    1pcs.
    40,00EUR
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  The Hive Wemyss Malts Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 46%

  Item no.: 22227865391-44

  Before the current label found its place on the shelf, The Hive looked a little different. This release is a glimpse of Wemyss Malts' earlier design, carrying exactly the same honeyed soul that has made The Hive a fixture of the range.

  Please note: this bottle carries the older label design of The Hive, prior to Wemyss Malts updating the packaging. The contents follow the same recipe and quality as the current release.

  Expert description

  The Hive is a Blended Malt Scotch Whisky bottled at 46% ABV by Wemyss Malts, assembled from selected casks sourced from several Scottish distilleries.

  Wemyss Malts runs its business on a philosophy borrowed from the wine trade: the family acts as a negociant, seeking out the finest single casks from across Scotland, which are then tasted and selected by a nosing panel chaired by whisky writer Charlie Maclean. The casks are not named after the distillery but after their characteristic flavour profile, which is how The Hive name became synonymous with a soft, honeyed style.

  This "Old version" represents an earlier chapter in The Hive's history, carrying a label design different from what is found on today's shelves.

  Tasting notes

  Nose

  Honey cake and ripe apricots, lifted by a light, floral scent of white honey.

  Palate

  Sweet and full-bodied with caramelised sugar, golden raisins and a silky texture.

  Finish

  Short to medium, with a warm close of honey and a hint of spiced oak.

  Specifications

  Name: The Hive
  Bottler: Wemyss Malts
  Type: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
  Age: NA
  ABV: 46%
  Size: 70 CL
  Non-chill filtered: Yes
  EAN: 0040232144936

  Flavour profile

  Honey · Raisin · Silky

  Did you know?

  Wemyss Malts' nosing panel is chaired by Charlie Maclean, author of more than eight books on whisky, and the panel only selects casks good enough to stand alone as a Single Cask or join one of the named blends such as The Hive.

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  • 1pcs.
    67,00EUR