Wemyss Vintage Malts
7.4

Wemyss Vintage Malts

1996, 13 Years Old, Smoked Cheese

ABV 46%

Good but lacks mid-palate weight.

Dave Broom

Specification

Wemyss Malts

Brand

Wemyss Malts

Bottler

1996, 13 Years Old, Smoked Cheese

Expression

Single Malt

Type

13

Age (Years)

2008

Year of Bottling

46%

ABV

Islay

Region/Country

Independent Bottling

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: Silver polish,earth, Nutella (hazelnut spread),apple wood. Slightly wheaty.

Palate: Sweet and smoky. Apple wood smoked cheese, recharring barrel. Fades quickly. Slightly woody.

Finish: Light,smoothing into hazelnut.

Comment: Good but lacks mid-palate weight.

Score: 7.4

Martine Nouet

Taster

Nose: Smoky with a touch of iodine. Wet sand. Bonfire by the sea. Fresh lemon\rjuice. Hint of marshmallow.

Palate: Sweet and smoky. A bit weak at mid-palate. Smoke is invading. A\rvanilla touch.

Finish: Dry and smoky,slightly sooty.

Comment: A nice easy-going dram. A bit weak. The smoke screen covers all up. To be\renjoyed chilled on a summer evening.

Score: 7.5

7.4
Overall Score

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