The Hive 12 Year Old (Wemyss Malts)
- Distillery
- Wemyss Malts
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Blended Malt
- ABV
- 40%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £42.34
- Community rating
- 3.75 / 5 (4 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Honey, Malt Extract, Vanilla, Toasted
- Description
- The Hive is a 12-year-old blended malt from Wemyss Malts emphasizing Speyside's honeyed, malty character. This bottling earned 93 points from Jim Murray's 2012 Whisky Bible, reflecting its carefully curated selection of component malts.
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ABV
40%
Age
12 yr
Style
Blended
✦ Neatly Summary
The Hive 12 Year Old (Wemyss Malts) is a 12-year-old blended malt from Wemyss Malts (Scotland), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and delicately floral character — honey, malt extract, vanilla, toasted. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. Good value for the quality offered.
The Hive is a 12-year-old blended malt from Wemyss Malts emphasizing Speyside's honeyed, malty character. This bottling earned 93 points from Jim Murray's 2012 Whisky Bible, reflecting its carefully curated selection of component malts.
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