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· Apr 15
There’s a New Show in Town: The Whisky Exchange Welcome to Whisky 2025
Held in Glaziers Hall, near London Bridge, on 11-12 April 2025, The Whisky Exchange’s Welcome to Whisky sought to target a new audience as an introduction to whisky but ended up delivering so…
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What's in a name? The Whisky Exchange's Welcome to Whisky offered much more than the name suggests with over 300 drams included in the ticket price and distilleries I've never heard of, let alone tried before.
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Huge thanks @TheWhiskyWire.bsky.social for tonight's fabulous @Tastings.bsky.social #WemyssMalts. 4 great drams and I loved them all. My favourite was so close but I think The Quarter Passed just pipped The Intrepid Mariner and I can't resist the Velvet Fig
Tonight, we've shared, sipped and savoured a quaffable quartet of wondrous Wemyss whisky wares. What are your overall thoughts and highlights? #WemyssMalts #Scotch #Whisky
February 11, 2026 at 8:31 PM
Huge thanks @TheWhiskyWire.bsky.social for tonight's fabulous @Tastings.bsky.social #WemyssMalts. 4 great drams and I loved them all. My favourite was so close but I think The Quarter Passed just pipped The Intrepid Mariner and I can't resist the Velvet Fig
A woof of filthy, dirty smoke, burning lump of coal on a rug, iodine, brick dust, chai, nail varnish remover, blacksmith banging a horseshoe into shape, burnt sugar, baked apple with cloves and sultanas, and a banked fire and gingersnaps finish #WemyssMalts
Wemyss Malts
Peat Chimney
Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 46%
Available from the Kingsbarns Distillery online shop for £42.00: www.kingsbarnsdistillery.com/collections/...
#WemyssMalts #Scotch #Whisky
Peat Chimney
Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 46%
Available from the Kingsbarns Distillery online shop for £42.00: www.kingsbarnsdistillery.com/collections/...
#WemyssMalts #Scotch #Whisky
Wemyss Malts Peat Chimney
Peat Chimney is a small batch, hand-crafted Scotch whisky that captures the allure of smoke in a balanced expression rich in smoky maritime and citrus notes. The Profile Aromas of heather smoke drift ...
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February 11, 2026 at 8:22 PM
A woof of filthy, dirty smoke, burning lump of coal on a rug, iodine, brick dust, chai, nail varnish remover, blacksmith banging a horseshoe into shape, burnt sugar, baked apple with cloves and sultanas, and a banked fire and gingersnaps finish #WemyssMalts
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👃 - Yes, peat, with germoline. But it’s no one trick pony. It comes with brown sauce, cooked bacon, with a honey glaze. It’s dusty and sooty, with peaches and lychees, bring a lovely fruitiness to the mix. #WemyssMalts
It’s time to move onto our fourth and final dram of the night and a very old favourite of ours from their core collection; Wemyss Malts – Peat Chimney. What does this dish up and deliver on the nose? #WemyssMalts #Scotch #Whisky
February 11, 2026 at 8:14 PM
👃 - Yes, peat, with germoline. But it’s no one trick pony. It comes with brown sauce, cooked bacon, with a honey glaze. It’s dusty and sooty, with peaches and lychees, bring a lovely fruitiness to the mix. #WemyssMalts
The colour of Sauvignon blanc, the nose has coal smoke, brick dust, iodine, Brighton mint rock, copper coal scuttle & brass ash bucket, pulpy newspaper, ink-splattered silver inkwell, salt water taffy, root beer, cinnamon twists, liquorice root, fresh ginger, orange sorbet & tangerines #WemyssMalts
It’s time to move onto our fourth and final dram of the night and a very old favourite of ours from their core collection; Wemyss Malts – Peat Chimney. What does this dish up and deliver on the nose? #WemyssMalts #Scotch #Whisky
February 11, 2026 at 8:12 PM
The colour of Sauvignon blanc, the nose has coal smoke, brick dust, iodine, Brighton mint rock, copper coal scuttle & brass ash bucket, pulpy newspaper, ink-splattered silver inkwell, salt water taffy, root beer, cinnamon twists, liquorice root, fresh ginger, orange sorbet & tangerines #WemyssMalts
So soft with orange biscuits, milk chocolate raisins, chai, pineapple chunks, M&S coconut & raspberry loaf, crystallised ginger, dark-chocolate enrobed ginger, chicken Jalfrezi with mango chutney, hay and graphite powder, and a Jamaica gingercake finish #WemyssMalts
Wemyss Malts
The Intrepid Mariner – 20 Year Old Bunnahabhain
Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 46%
Casks: Hogshead
Bottles: 273
Available from the Kingsbarns Distillery online shop for £275.00: www.kingsbarnsdistillery.com/collections/...
#WemyssMalts #Scotch #Whisky
The Intrepid Mariner – 20 Year Old Bunnahabhain
Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 46%
Casks: Hogshead
Bottles: 273
Available from the Kingsbarns Distillery online shop for £275.00: www.kingsbarnsdistillery.com/collections/...
#WemyssMalts #Scotch #Whisky
Intrepid Mariner | 20 Year Old Bunnahabhain | 70cl
Bunnahabhain has earned a reputation as the more understated among Islay Malts, characterized by a unique oiliness and a hint of sea air, distinguishing it from the predominantly peaty whiskies produc...
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February 11, 2026 at 7:59 PM
So soft with orange biscuits, milk chocolate raisins, chai, pineapple chunks, M&S coconut & raspberry loaf, crystallised ginger, dark-chocolate enrobed ginger, chicken Jalfrezi with mango chutney, hay and graphite powder, and a Jamaica gingercake finish #WemyssMalts
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…While the distillery now introduces smoky expressions, it is the distinctly oily and largely unpeated whisky that has garnered acclaim among whisky enthusiasts worldwide. #WemyssMalts #Scotch #Whisky
February 11, 2026 at 7:52 PM
…While the distillery now introduces smoky expressions, it is the distinctly oily and largely unpeated whisky that has garnered acclaim among whisky enthusiasts worldwide. #WemyssMalts #Scotch #Whisky
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Bunnahabhain has earned a reputation as the more understated among Islay Malts, characterized by a unique oiliness and a hint of sea air, distinguishing it from the predominantly peaty whiskies produced on the island… #WemyssMalts #Scotch #Whisky
February 11, 2026 at 7:52 PM
Bunnahabhain has earned a reputation as the more understated among Islay Malts, characterized by a unique oiliness and a hint of sea air, distinguishing it from the predominantly peaty whiskies produced on the island… #WemyssMalts #Scotch #Whisky
The colour of Pinot Grigio, the nose is nutty with pistachio and honey cashews, pecan Danish with sugar glaze, lemon drizzle cake, sponge fingers, vanilla fudge, Maltesers, orange & toffee Revels, and silver polish #WemyssMalts
Time to move onto our third drop of dramspankage: Wemyss Malts – The Intrepid Mariner. What does this dish up and deliver on the nose? #WemyssMalts #Scotch #Whisky
February 11, 2026 at 7:53 PM
The colour of Pinot Grigio, the nose is nutty with pistachio and honey cashews, pecan Danish with sugar glaze, lemon drizzle cake, sponge fingers, vanilla fudge, Maltesers, orange & toffee Revels, and silver polish #WemyssMalts
That's so smooth, with rum and raisin fudge, buttered corn on the cob, orange pannacotta, crème caramel, milk chocolate dipped fig, chocolate Matchsticks, gingernuts, gingersnaps stuffed with vanilla cream & nutmeg, and a pear & ginger tart finish #WemyssMalts
Wemyss Malts
Velvet Fig 12 Year Old
Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 46%
Casks: Ex Oloroso Sherry casks
Available from the Kingsbarns Distillery online shop for £57.00: www.kingsbarnsdistillery.com/collections/...
#WemyssMalts #Scotch #Whisky
Velvet Fig 12 Year Old
Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 46%
Casks: Ex Oloroso Sherry casks
Available from the Kingsbarns Distillery online shop for £57.00: www.kingsbarnsdistillery.com/collections/...
#WemyssMalts #Scotch #Whisky
Velvet Fig 12 Year Old
A composition of single malts, artfully blended Velvet Fig 12 Year Old is crafted from a careful selection of single malts chosen for their natural richness and depth. Matured in ex Oloroso sherry cas...
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February 11, 2026 at 7:39 PM
That's so smooth, with rum and raisin fudge, buttered corn on the cob, orange pannacotta, crème caramel, milk chocolate dipped fig, chocolate Matchsticks, gingernuts, gingersnaps stuffed with vanilla cream & nutmeg, and a pear & ginger tart finish #WemyssMalts
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This third iteration of the legendary Velvet Fig, which was matured exclusively in six first-fill Sherry casks filled in 2012, underwent a five-month marrying period in Sherry-seasoned oak, which is said to have imparted a richer, more velvety flavour profile. #WemyssMalts #Scotch #Whisky
February 11, 2026 at 7:29 PM
This third iteration of the legendary Velvet Fig, which was matured exclusively in six first-fill Sherry casks filled in 2012, underwent a five-month marrying period in Sherry-seasoned oak, which is said to have imparted a richer, more velvety flavour profile. #WemyssMalts #Scotch #Whisky
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VelvetFig
ive loved the previous 3 iternations of VF so lets so how this is
N: straight off the bat theres freshly honeycombed honecomb (toffee) , melon (Cantaloupe or Gaiia) the inside of a pack of chocolate buttons
#WemyssMalts
ive loved the previous 3 iternations of VF so lets so how this is
N: straight off the bat theres freshly honeycombed honecomb (toffee) , melon (Cantaloupe or Gaiia) the inside of a pack of chocolate buttons
#WemyssMalts
February 11, 2026 at 7:27 PM
VelvetFig
ive loved the previous 3 iternations of VF so lets so how this is
N: straight off the bat theres freshly honeycombed honecomb (toffee) , melon (Cantaloupe or Gaiia) the inside of a pack of chocolate buttons
#WemyssMalts
ive loved the previous 3 iternations of VF so lets so how this is
N: straight off the bat theres freshly honeycombed honecomb (toffee) , melon (Cantaloupe or Gaiia) the inside of a pack of chocolate buttons
#WemyssMalts
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#WemyssMalts
Dram 2: Velvet Fig. 12yrs. 46%abv
Nose: Varnish, black plum skins, fresh figs on verge of going over, oaky, back of hand takes it to dried fig territory, with that sticky sweetness.
Dram 2: Velvet Fig. 12yrs. 46%abv
Nose: Varnish, black plum skins, fresh figs on verge of going over, oaky, back of hand takes it to dried fig territory, with that sticky sweetness.
February 11, 2026 at 7:28 PM
#WemyssMalts
Dram 2: Velvet Fig. 12yrs. 46%abv
Nose: Varnish, black plum skins, fresh figs on verge of going over, oaky, back of hand takes it to dried fig territory, with that sticky sweetness.
Dram 2: Velvet Fig. 12yrs. 46%abv
Nose: Varnish, black plum skins, fresh figs on verge of going over, oaky, back of hand takes it to dried fig territory, with that sticky sweetness.
An amber colour, the nose is a bouquet of roses, hyacinths, carnations and spun sugar with crème brûlée, crème caramel, orange pannacotta, Terry's milk chocolate orange, salted caramel cheesecake, hot brioche with butter, and buttered popcorn. So sherried! #WemyssMalts
Right #DramFam it’s time to move onto our second sip of the night; Wemyss Malts – Velvet Fig 12 Year Old. What can you uncover and discover on the nose? #WemyssMalts #Scotch #Whisky
February 11, 2026 at 7:27 PM
An amber colour, the nose is a bouquet of roses, hyacinths, carnations and spun sugar with crème brûlée, crème caramel, orange pannacotta, Terry's milk chocolate orange, salted caramel cheesecake, hot brioche with butter, and buttered popcorn. So sherried! #WemyssMalts
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👅 - The palate is strong. Sweetness comes with honey and icing sugar, there are no vegetal notes, just lots of gorgeous tropical fruits. Time brings things from the back of a decorators van, linseed oil, and that dustiness slowly comes through. #WemyssMalts
Let’s get this dramming show on the road by kicking off with our first dram; Wemyss Malts – A Quarter Passed. What does it dish up and deliver on the nose? #WemyssMalts #BePartOfTheDramfotainment #Scotch #Whisky
February 11, 2026 at 7:24 PM
👅 - The palate is strong. Sweetness comes with honey and icing sugar, there are no vegetal notes, just lots of gorgeous tropical fruits. Time brings things from the back of a decorators van, linseed oil, and that dustiness slowly comes through. #WemyssMalts
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#WemyssMalts A Quarter Past
Finish: lingering tropical fruit, ginger spice and a little honey.
What a cracking dram, really enjoyed that, right on the edge of spice taking over - it's like a cask strength Spice King!
Finish: lingering tropical fruit, ginger spice and a little honey.
What a cracking dram, really enjoyed that, right on the edge of spice taking over - it's like a cask strength Spice King!
February 11, 2026 at 7:25 PM
#WemyssMalts A Quarter Past
Finish: lingering tropical fruit, ginger spice and a little honey.
What a cracking dram, really enjoyed that, right on the edge of spice taking over - it's like a cask strength Spice King!
Finish: lingering tropical fruit, ginger spice and a little honey.
What a cracking dram, really enjoyed that, right on the edge of spice taking over - it's like a cask strength Spice King!
A woof of spice and smoke. There's creosote, cordite, burning iron metal filings, burning sage, liquorice, quails' eggs with celery salt, brick dust, decorator at the end of the day covered in plaster, paint and wax floor polish, with a factory fire, gingersnaps and liquorice finish #WemyssMalts
Wemyss Malts
A Quarter Passed (Limited Edition)
Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 53.6%
Casks: American oak ex-Bourbon barrels
Bottles: 1,500
Available from the Kingsbarns Distillery online shop for £240.00: www.kingsbarnsdistillery.com/products/a-q...
#WemyssMalts #Scotch #Whisky
A Quarter Passed (Limited Edition)
Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 53.6%
Casks: American oak ex-Bourbon barrels
Bottles: 1,500
Available from the Kingsbarns Distillery online shop for £240.00: www.kingsbarnsdistillery.com/products/a-q...
#WemyssMalts #Scotch #Whisky
A Quarter Passed | Limited Release | 70cl
Limited Collection A QUARTER PASSED is an expression that honours patience and the passing of time in whisky making. It is a rare and exclusive limited edition blended Scotch malt whisky with an eloqu...
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February 11, 2026 at 7:17 PM
A woof of spice and smoke. There's creosote, cordite, burning iron metal filings, burning sage, liquorice, quails' eggs with celery salt, brick dust, decorator at the end of the day covered in plaster, paint and wax floor polish, with a factory fire, gingersnaps and liquorice finish #WemyssMalts
I've only just clicked that A Quarter Passed 25yo is a reference to its age - a quarter of a century! #WemyssMalts
February 11, 2026 at 7:11 PM
I've only just clicked that A Quarter Passed 25yo is a reference to its age - a quarter of a century! #WemyssMalts
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…matured in exceptional American oak ex-Bourbon barrels where the spirit has gently married with the oak for 25 years. That quarter-century has now passed with the years allowing these exceptional flavours to develop. #WemyssMalts #Scotch #Whisky
February 11, 2026 at 7:10 PM
…matured in exceptional American oak ex-Bourbon barrels where the spirit has gently married with the oak for 25 years. That quarter-century has now passed with the years allowing these exceptional flavours to develop. #WemyssMalts #Scotch #Whisky
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Guided by a unique formula and approach, Head of production Isabella Wemyss sourced this rare blend from single malts from around Scotland… #WemyssMalts #Scotch #Whisky
February 11, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Guided by a unique formula and approach, Head of production Isabella Wemyss sourced this rare blend from single malts from around Scotland… #WemyssMalts #Scotch #Whisky
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…which are highly sought after with each bottling release only available in limited quantities. #WemyssMalts #Scotch #Whisky
February 11, 2026 at 7:08 PM
…which are highly sought after with each bottling release only available in limited quantities. #WemyssMalts #Scotch #Whisky
The colour of tobacco, the nose is a visit to the chocolatiers with milk and dark chocolate bars, batons, truffles rose creams, ginger creams and orange creams, plus orange cake, pecan and raisin Danishes, and vanilla cheesecake with tinned tangerines, tiny hint of smoke & spice #WemyssMalts
Let’s get this dramming show on the road by kicking off with our first dram; Wemyss Malts – A Quarter Passed. What does it dish up and deliver on the nose? #WemyssMalts #BePartOfTheDramfotainment #Scotch #Whisky
February 11, 2026 at 7:06 PM
The colour of tobacco, the nose is a visit to the chocolatiers with milk and dark chocolate bars, batons, truffles rose creams, ginger creams and orange creams, plus orange cake, pecan and raisin Danishes, and vanilla cheesecake with tinned tangerines, tiny hint of smoke & spice #WemyssMalts
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So, are we all ready to uncover and discover a wondrous wave of Wemyss whisky wares? #WemyssMalts #BePartOfTheDramfotainment #Scotch #Whisky
February 11, 2026 at 7:03 PM
So, are we all ready to uncover and discover a wondrous wave of Wemyss whisky wares? #WemyssMalts #BePartOfTheDramfotainment #Scotch #Whisky
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Tonight, we’ll be sharing, sipping and savouring the sips from the family-owned Scottish spirits producer, in the order of:
1. A Quarter Passed
2. Velvet Fig 12 Year Old
3. The Intrepid Mariner
4. Peat Chimney
#WemyssMalts
#BePartOfTheDramfotainment
#Scotch #Whisky
1. A Quarter Passed
2. Velvet Fig 12 Year Old
3. The Intrepid Mariner
4. Peat Chimney
#WemyssMalts
#BePartOfTheDramfotainment
#Scotch #Whisky
February 11, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Tonight, we’ll be sharing, sipping and savouring the sips from the family-owned Scottish spirits producer, in the order of:
1. A Quarter Passed
2. Velvet Fig 12 Year Old
3. The Intrepid Mariner
4. Peat Chimney
#WemyssMalts
#BePartOfTheDramfotainment
#Scotch #Whisky
1. A Quarter Passed
2. Velvet Fig 12 Year Old
3. The Intrepid Mariner
4. Peat Chimney
#WemyssMalts
#BePartOfTheDramfotainment
#Scotch #Whisky
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A very big welcome one and all to our latest serving of Tasting dramfotainment, where tonight we’ll be pouring and exploring some of the multi-award-winning bottled bounty from Wemyss Malts – a brand we first hosted a Tweet Tasting for back in 2012. #WemyssMalts #BePartOfTheDramfotainment
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February 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM
A very big welcome one and all to our latest serving of Tasting dramfotainment, where tonight we’ll be pouring and exploring some of the multi-award-winning bottled bounty from Wemyss Malts – a brand we first hosted a Tweet Tasting for back in 2012. #WemyssMalts #BePartOfTheDramfotainment
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Poured and ready for tonight's @thewhiskywire.bsky.social Wemyss Malts tasting!
#WemyssMalts
#BePartOfTheDramfotainment
#Scotch #Whisky
#WemyssMalts
#BePartOfTheDramfotainment
#Scotch #Whisky
February 11, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Poured and ready for tonight's @thewhiskywire.bsky.social Wemyss Malts tasting!
#WemyssMalts
#BePartOfTheDramfotainment
#Scotch #Whisky
#WemyssMalts
#BePartOfTheDramfotainment
#Scotch #Whisky