There is one grain whisky in the recent batch of Wemyss releases: Invergordon 1988 ‘Caribbean Crème’ .

Invergordon 1988 ‘Caribbean Crème’ (46%, Wemyss 2014, barrel, 171 btl.)

Nose: a creamy nose, full of popcorn, vanilla and wood varnish. Butter pastry. Minty notes. Pineapple yoghurt and coconut cream. Fresh oak shavings with some nutmeg. Typical middle-aged grain whisky, nice enough. Mouth: very sweet, with popcorn, caramel and vanilla cream at the centre. Some lemon zest and grapefruit, giving it a bitter edge. Also a slightly harsh alcoholic side that I find a bit too loud. Pepper and ginger. Finish: long,...