Wemyss Malts

According to the SWR (Scottish Whisky Regulations) there are five whisky regions: Lowland, Speyside, Islay, Highlands (Islands) and Campbeltown. The concept of the 'whisky region' has developed over the past half a century. Originally what started as a marketing strategy to display single malts from around Scotland as having distinct differences in character, flavour and style has evolved into more of a tradition than a guideline. Introduced to provide clarity for consumers, much akin to the wine regions of France and central Europe, the regions laid out the noticeable differences between a peaty Islay malt and a dry Lowland malt...

With our Peat Chimney Highball outperforming many of its competitors at this year's IWSC, we thought we would take a deep dive into this famed drink once dubbed the 'Splificator'... For those unaware, a 'Highball' consists of ice in a tall glass with one part Scotch to three parts Soda. It is quickly regaining recognition as the way to preserve the enjoyment of whisky for a longer time. As an easy thing to make we would certainly recommend you try this classic if you haven't already!  As with most origination attempts, there are various theories as to the invention of the...

After several months of planning, the Wemyss Malts team is proud to unveil a beautiful new creative world for our portfolio of whiskies. Each of our collections now sits under the evocative and inviting title Vivid Expressions in Whisky. Whether it’s our Blended Malts or exclusive Single Casks, our meticulous approach to creating our whiskies has always been one of careful curation. We relish the possibilities that exist in whisky; an endlessly inspiring spectrum of nuance and character, flavour and finish.  As a team, we explore whisky through a creative and curious lens, and are ever-eager to welcome people in to experience...