Wemyss Spice King Cask Strength Batch No 002 Blended Malt Scotch Whisky | 700ML

Detailed DescriptionA limited-edition release from independent bottler Wemyss Malts, part of their Batch Strength series. A blend of single malts from across Scotland chosen for their spicy character, this was aged in Sherry hogsheads for additional notes sweet, peppery and woody spice notes. The nose is aromatic and spicy; notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, pipe tobaccos and sea-salt are balances by sweet caramel notes. The palate offers notes of demerara sugar, carrot cake and orange zest before cinnamon and pink peppercorn build into a long, sweet finish with plenty of caramel.Wemyss Spice King Cask Strength Batch No 002 Blended Malt Scotch Whisky | 700ML Tasting NotesNose: Very clean and appetising, with a gentle floral character.Palate: The initial rush of peat and wood smoke is followed by a gentle sweetness with hints of spice.Finish: Long and full of interesting flavors.Distillery InformationFounded in 2005, Wemyss (pronounced ‘Weems’) has an interesting claim to their place in whisky history. Back in 1824 when John Haig built Cameron Bridge it was on the Wemyss family land that he did so. As the Haig family were perhaps responsible for the earliest Scotch whisky distillation way back in the 17th century, it is a particularly good tale to be a part of!