THE HIVE Blended Malt Scotch Whiskey by Wemyss Malts 70CL

Description

The Hive by Wemyss Malts – A Floral and Honeyed Scottish Malt Blend

Wemyss The Hive is a Scottish blended malt whisky built around a distinctive combination of honey, floral notes, citrus and spice. The name captures its defining aromatic feature: a rich, honey-like sweetness. The Speyside influence contributes to the whisky’s fruity and rounded style, while the citrus and spice notes provide freshness and contrast.

The term blended malt Scotch whisky means that the whisky is made from malt whiskies sourced from more than one Scottish distillery. Unlike a conventional blended Scotch, it does not include grain whisky in the blend. This approach allows the producer to combine different malt characters and create a consistent flavour profile.

On the nose, The Hive offers floral aromas and sticky blossom honey. The palate develops a lively citrus character, with orange and ginger adding brightness and spice. The sweetness is balanced rather than one-dimensional, and the finish brings warm, zesty notes with a grapefruit character and a hint of clove.

The whisky is bottled at 46% ABV and is non-chill-filtered. Served neat, it offers an opportunity to explore the relationship between honeyed sweetness, floral aromas and citrus. A little water can soften the alcoholic intensity, while serving it over ice gives a cooler, more refreshing impression.

For a longer drink, The Hive can be paired with cloudy lemonade and a wheel of lemon. It can also be used as a base for cocktails inspired by the Whisky Sour or Old Fashioned. Its combination of sweetness, fresh citrus and gentle spice makes it versatile for both straightforward sipping and mixed drinks.

The Hive is particularly suited to whisky drinkers who prefer a rounded, fruit-led Scotch malt with a honeyed signature rather than a strongly peated or heavily smoky style.