WEMYSS - Kingsbarns Single Malt - Distillery Reserve Limited Edition 2021 - 61.8%
Wemyss Malts (pronounced "Weyms' Malts") is a prestigious independent bottler based in Scotland, renowned for its exceptional whiskies. Founded in 2005 by siblings William and Isabella Wemyss, this family house draws its roots from the millennia-old history of Scottish whisky. Indeed, in 1840, the Wemyss family saw the first Haig distillery rise majestically on their lands located in the renowned Kingdom of Fife. This unique terroir, historically dedicated to the cultivation of the highest quality barley, continues to supply the best maltsters in Scotland, thus ensuring an exceptional raw material supply for their Single Malts.
Passionate about his experience with renowned wine master blenders from southern France, William Wemyss was inspired to craft bold and refined Scottish whiskies with a distinct character. As for Isabella Wemyss, her expert eye and keen nose guarantee a rigorous selection of Scottish Single Malts and the best casks from around the world. In close collaboration with their renowned Master Blenders, they create innovative and flavorful expressions synonymous with excellence and authenticity.
This exclusive limited edition of Kingsbarns is a refined Single Malt from the Scottish Lowlands, made from barley grown locally on the estate, in the heart of the Kingdom of Fife. It benefits from meticulous aging and careful finishing under the guidance of the famous whisky expert Jim Swan, using an exceptional combination of first-fill ex-bourbon casks and Portuguese red wine STR* casks. Bottled at cask strength with an impressive 61.8% alcohol, this single malt captivates with its power and aromatic richness.
(* "Shaved, Toasted and Recharred" – casks "Shaved, Toasted and Re-burned" for increased intensity and complexity)
Non-peated whisky – pure and fruity character
