A new batch of exciting new single casks from Wemyss has been launched recently and this reminded me I have some leftovers to review before getting to ‘work’ on the new batch. This time we’re in for a nice Teaninch 1982 , again bottled at 44% (not CS) and from a single cask. Boy, I am getting old. My wee sister was born in ‘82 and she’s now 30! OMG. that makes me an old man…
Wemyss malts winter spice 1982 ,44 % ABV , NCF, natural color , £106
Nose: Its name becomes it : Lots of spices: cinnamon first then nutmeg and some cloves. Vanilla and Demerara sugar with a hint of marshmallow candy all enveloped in a lovely woody and warming enclosure.
Palate: Spicy chilly, then malt with candied fruit, mint and grassy zestyness followed by some hazelnuts.
finish: Malt. Nuts and a bit of wood on top of spice.
A very nice sort of winter warming spicy dram, not very fitting the Hot as hell Israeli summer (26C at night!, and over 33C daytime with humidity you can die of). Will be great to sip this in a few months when things cool down over here.
Score: 85/100
official sample provided by K. Wemyss Malts.