Detailed Description
Today, the Wemyss family expertly blends some of the finest whiskies made across Scotland. “Our whiskies are chosen by a tasting panel” says Wemyss, “and the tasting panel comprises people who work in the business, members of the family, and most importantly, is chaired by Charlie MacLean who helps us select the industry’s best whiskies to bottle under our brand.” MacLean, who has been writing about whisky since 1981, was trained in “the sensory evaluation of potable spirits”by the Scotch Whisky Research Institute in 1992. In addition to being a visiting lecturer at the Smithsonian Institution, he is also a Councillor of Clan Maclean and was elected Master of the Quaich (Quaich is derived from the Gaelic word meaning cup), one of the Scotch industry’s highest accolades, in October 2009.
Wemyss Spice King 8 Year Old Blended Malt Scotch Whisky Tasting Notes
Nose: Aromatic spices of cinnamon, nutmeg, anise, with a touch of coastal ozone. Heavier fragrant notes of Sandalwood and tobacco intertwine with caramel.
Palate: On the palate Sweet Demerara sugar is drizzled on carrot cake mixed with coastal notes to create a salted caramel flavor, followed by gentle spices intensifying to pink peppercorn.
Finish: The finish is long with notes of caramel, wood smoke, and black pepper.
Distillery Information
Caol Ila Distillery is situated on the North Eastern shores of Islay with magnificent views across the Sound of Islay to the spectacular Paps of Jura.
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