Wemyss Malts Peat Chimney Scotch Whisky
Wemyss Malts Peat Chimney is a 92-proof (46% ABV) Islay-led blended malt Scotch whisky, bottled non-chill filtered at natural character. Built from a small batch of 16 malt whiskies with Islay smoke at its core, it is the peatiest expression in the Wemyss Malts core range — a modern, independently blended malt for drinkers who want real smoke without single-malt prices. 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; small-batch blended malt of 16 malt whiskies
- Origin: Scotland; Islay-led blend, assembled by Wemyss Malts
- Production: non-chill filtered; blended with whisky writer Charles MacLean; independent bottler founded 2005 by William Wemyss
Islay Smoke, Blender's Craft
Peat Chimney does exactly what the name promises. Wemyss Malts — the blending arm of the Wemyss family, developed with Charles MacLean — builds this expression around a heavy Islay malt character, then layers in 15 more malts to round the edges: stone fruit and orange zest on the smoke, espresso and muscovado sugar underneath. At 46% and non-chill filtered, it carries the weight the blend deserves. It sits in the sweet spot for Scotch whisky drinkers who love peat but want a blender's polish on it, and it is a natural next step up from entry-level Islay singles.
Tasting Notes
The official profile opens with heather smoke, stone fruits, and orange zest. The palate brings warm peat over rich espresso and muscovado sugar, with a maritime, citrus-edged character throughout. The finish turns flinty and mineral before resolving to a soft, sweet finale.
How to Enjoy
Neat in a tulip glass to catch the smoke-and-citrus interplay, or with a splash of water to open the stone-fruit notes. It holds up in a smoky Rob Roy or Penicillin riff. Compare it against other world whiskies in a peat-themed tasting night.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Peat Chimney a single malt?
No — it is a blended malt (a blend of single malts with no grain whisky), made from 16 malt whiskies led by Islay distillate.
What does non-chill filtered mean?
The whisky is not chilled and filtered before bottling, so more flavor congeners stay in the bottle — typically a richer mouthfeel and fuller flavor, especially noticeable at 46%.
Who is Wemyss Malts?
An independent Scotch whisky blender founded in 2005 by William Wemyss, known for small-batch blended malts developed with whisky writer Charles MacLean.
Browse more Wemyss Malts expressions and our full Scotch whisky collection. For peat lovers, this is the bottle to grab — order Wemyss Peat Chimney online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.