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Wemyss Malts Releases 6 Single Cask Bottlings
April 30, 2013 – Wemyss Malts is releasing its largest batch of single cask bottlings yet, with six different single malts from four different decades. The company’s tasting panel, led by Charles MacLean, selected the casks from the Wemyss inventory, and selected names based on each whisky’s individual taste and aroma.
“Dark Chocolate Orange”: 1977 Glenlivet
“Pears and Almonds”: 1982 Inchgower
“Ginger Spice”: 1988 Glenrothes
“Toasted Hazelnuts”: 1996 Longmorn
“Candied Fruit”: 1998 Auchentoshan
“Chocolate Honeycomb”: 2001 Bunnahabhain
The whiskies will be available in limited quantities in the UK, Europe, and select Asian markets only, with prices ranging from £55 to £135 ($85-$210 USD).
Links: Wemyss Malts