Wemyss Malts The Hive, 46%

This Speyside-led blended malt has a charming nose of honey, vanilla sponge cake, marzipan, floral notes, oak shavings, and tangerine. Light citrus on the palate, with a silken-honeyed mouthfeel; there’s vanilla fudge, pepper, beeswax, spice, candied orange, and long-lasting peppery notes, with tangy citrus coming through in the end. The finish is strong and lengthy, with spices riding the coattails of the sweet honey, orange, and lemon.