Wemyss Family Spirits Brings Back a Beloved Sweet Single Malt

Thursday, 27 November 2025 at 17:01

Sometimes whiskies disappear from the range, much to the dismay of fans. Fortunately, some make a comeback: just like the Wemyss Malts Velvet Fig, which has now returned older than ever.

FAQ

Which whisky brands are part of Wemyss Family Spirits?
Kingsbarns and Wemyss Malts
What kind of whisky does Wemyss Family Spirits make?
Single malt whisky.
Where is Wemyss Family Spirits located?
In the east of Scotland, near Fife.

The Scottish producer has sold out previous editions of Velvet Fig time and again, and decided to bring it back for a new release. This single malt is bottled at 12 years of age.

Blender Isabella Wemyss is responsible for the limited release. Together with her team, she selected six first-fill sherry casks, including three butts. These were filled between June and November 2012 and then matured for twelve years in the warehouses.

Wemyss then chose to do things a little differently before bottling:

'Normally, we let whiskies marry in cask for a few weeks, but for this edition we took a different approach: the whisky remained fully matured in sherry-conditioned oak for five months, adding extra depth of flavor and texture.'

- Isabella Wemyss

How does Wemyss Malts Velvet Fig taste?

According to Wemyss, the new whisky opens velvety on the nose with marzipan, milk chocolate, and red and black berries. As the name suggests, you’ll also find fig.

On the palate, expect dates, apricots, nutmeg, ginger, and sweet chestnut. The finish brings a touch of tobacco and some oak.

The whisky is bottled at 46% alcohol by volume (ABV).

Where can you buy Wemyss Velvet Fig?

The exact points of sale have not yet been announced, nor has the precise release date. It will likely be available via the Wemyss website from launch.

Whether the bottle will appear on your local retailer’s shelf, and at what price, has not been disclosed.