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Wemyss Malts Spice King, 46%

Price: 60 Issue: Summer 2023 Reviewer: Jonny McCormick Category: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

The signature malt in this recipe is a heavy- bodied, medium-peated island malt, with aromas of hot chocolate powder, cumin, ground coriander, nutmeg, ground pepper, a slight saltiness, mild smoked paprika, and a hint of fudge behind the spice. Orange, cumin, pepper, red cherry, apple, watermelon, clove, ginger root, and vanilla. A growing clamor of spices lead to a caramel creaminess before a dry smoky finish.