The Story of Wemyss Malts
VIVID EXPRESSIONS IN WHISKY
As Independent Whisky Curators, Wemyss Malts goes beyond the familiar territories of region, age and finish, they paint emotive pictures through flavour - each expression captivates the senses to leave a rich and lasting impression.
Heritage and Origins
At Wemyss Malts, our roots trace back to Wemyss Castle on Scotland’s East Coast, where our family has lived for over 900 years. This historic location isn’t just our emblem; it represents generations of knowledge and craftsmanship. Our family’s experience in blending began with tea in Kenya and wine in France, where we developed a precise understanding of how different elements can be combined to create balance and complexity.
Today, we bring that expertise to whisky, crafting blends that reflect Scotland’s diverse distilling traditions.
Blending Led by Isabella Wemyss
Blending at Wemyss Malts is led by Isabella Wemyss, who applies a meticulous and methodical approach to her craft. Each blend starts with careful cask selection, where we analyse how the spirit’s character and the wood’s influence will evolve over time. Factors such as copper contact during distillation, cask type, and
warehouse conditions are all considered to ensure the intended flavour profile.
Isabella’s focus is on achieving consistency and clarity of flavour. Her blending process is precise, balancing sweetness, spice, and smoke in the proportions needed to deliver the desired result. This approach combines scientific rigour with a deep understanding of whisky production.
The Core Range
Our Core Range highlights three key flavour profiles in Scotch whisky: sweet, spicy, and
smoky. Each blend is crafted exclusively from single malts to ensure depth and
complexity:
The Hive: Honeyed sweetness with citrus and subtle spice.
Spice King: Bold layers of spiced orange and aromatic depth.
Peat Chimney: Refined smoke with notes of espresso and dark sugar.
These whiskies reflect our commitment to creating flavour-driven blends that showcase Scotland’s whisky diversity.
Single Cask and Limited Editions
In addition to our Core Range, we produce:
Single Cask Releases: Individual casks bottled at their peak to showcase unique characteristics.
Limited Editions: Small-batch whiskies that explore innovative finishes and flavour profiles.
These releases allow us to highlight the versatility and depth of Scotch whisky,
always guided by the same principles of precision and quality.
Our Purpose
At Wemyss Malts, we aim to create whiskies that are defined by flavour, shaped by heritage, and crafted with care. Every bottle represents our commitment to
blending as a disciplined craft, rooted in Scotland’s traditions and backed by the experience of generations.