Wemyss Hive 12 Year Old

Sampled at a tasting the night before I hadn't really heard much about Wemyss other than they were an interesting independent bottler with none other than the great Charlie Maclean chairing their nosing panel.

The first in the series was the 12 year old Hive named for the flavor profile they were trying to create. In this instance something quite honeyed. And they seem to have succeeded.

The nose is invariably sweet honey-comb and beeswax with just the mildest hint of spice and coastal sea-salt. Pleasant and uncomplicated.

The palate is also quite one dimensional with the same honey chocolate fudge quality to it.

A medium finish brings out, yes you guessed it, honey.

An early morning dram if there ever was one.