Wemyss Malts The Hive Scotch Whisky
Wemyss Malts The Hive is a 92-proof (46% ABV) honeyed blended malt Scotch whisky, led by Speyside single malts and bottled non-chill filtered. Named for its signature honeyed sweetness, it is the gentle counterpart to Peat Chimney in the Wemyss core range — a small-batch blend of single malts from Speyside, the Highlands, the Lowlands, and Islay, built for drinkers who like their whisky sweet and silky. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 46% (92 proof)
- Size: 700mL (UK format; 750mL in the US)
- Age: no age statement (earlier 8- and 12-year editions existed historically)
- Origin: Scotland; Speyside-led blend with Highland, Lowland, and Islay malts
- Production: small-batch blended malt; non-chill filtered; blended with Charles MacLean
The Honeyed Heart of Wemyss
The Hive is Wemyss Malts' love letter to Speyside. Where Peat Chimney leads with smoke, this blend leads with honey — orange blossom honey, to be exact, over hot buttered loaf and golden sultanas, with a lick of ginger spice and a whisper of dry wood smoke at the edges. The 46%, non-chill-filtered bottling gives it a silky weight that the old 40% editions never had. Anyone exploring Scotch whisky beyond the big distillery names should start here: it drinks like a much more expensive single malt.
Tasting Notes
The official notes describe orange blossom honey drizzled over hot buttered loaf on the nose, with malted loaf, golden sultanas, and soft saffron. The palate brings tingling spice, zesty orange peel, freshly grated ginger, and a honey toddy warmth. The finish is clove-studded grapefruit with a whisper of dry wood smoke.
How to Enjoy
Neat or with a drop of water — this is a whisky that rewards patience in the glass. It also makes an exceptional highball with quality soda. Pair with aged cheddar, honey cake, or a cigar-friendly evening pour alongside other world whiskies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What style of whisky is The Hive?
A blended malt Scotch whisky — a small-batch blend of single malt whiskies (no grain whisky), led by Speyside malts with support from the Highlands, Lowlands, and Islay.
Is there an older version of The Hive?
The Hive launched in 2011 as a 12 Year Old at 40% ABV; the current core release is a non-age-statement 46% bottling. A separate Batch Strength edition (55.5% ABV, 9,000 bottles) also exists — do not confuse it with this listing.
Why is it called The Hive?
For its signature honeyed character — the blend's defining note, present from nose to finish.
Discover more Wemyss Malts bottlings and the complete Scotch whisky collection. Sweet, silky, and endlessly drinkable — get Wemyss The Hive online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.