ABV 46%
Good but lacks mid-palate weight.
Dave Broom
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
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
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
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