This is the last sample I have left untried from the latest batch of 12 single casks released earlier this year by Wemyss. I do love me a good tarte au citron, so This sounded delicious from the start.
Tarte au Citron 1998 – Wemyss Malts (Auchentoshan) , 46% , £77
Nose: Starts very nice with dough and lots of crème de citron. They sure know how to name them. A bit of vanilla and bits of candied fruit English cake style, summery , light and crispy.
Palate: Malty and sweeter with bits of wood dough and spice. Lemon rind and sweet chocolate with sweet lemon and spice.
Finish: sweet lemon meringue and milk chocolate.
This is a delicious little summer delight of a dram. crisp, light, fresh, and sweet. with the right balance of flavors and aromas. Nice easy sipping, and not extremely complex, but delivers what its intended to. Sadly I’ve seen it’s sold out in a few online shops, so if you’re lucky to find one, you better think fast, as they do not last long apparently.
Good stuff time and time again from Wemyss.
Score: 86/100
official sample provided by Wemyss Malts