ABV 46%
It's young and seems to have been too heavily reduced.
Dave Broom
Wemyss Malts
Brand
Wemyss Malts
Bottler
1991, Smoked Sausages
Expression
Single Malt
Type
No age statement
Age (Years)
2007
Year of Bottling
46%
ABV
Islay
Region/Country
Independent Bottling
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: High phenols. Intense. Seaweed mixed with lime, bog myrtle, wet fish. Seems young and slightly plain. Rubber emerges with water.
Palate: Very light. Alcohol, smoke and pork fat. Killed by water. That rubbery note returns suggesting youth (or immaturity).
Finish: Dilute and thin.
Comment: It's young and seems to have been too heavily reduced.
Score: 6.8
Taster
Nose: Grassy with a lingering distant smoke. Like a burnt off bonfire. Apple skin with a hint of yeast, reminding of a fermenting cider.
Palate: Smoke is far more distinctive. Sweet shellfish. A hint of roasted coffee beans.
Finish: Dry, smoky, slightly sooty.
Comment: The smoke gives its full expression on the palate, overwhelming the fruit. An early morning dram. Possibly to be tried on your porridge?
Score: 7.8
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