This Lowland single malt from Bonnington is named after James Wyld, an Edinburgh whisky trader who founded his business in the Port of Leith in 1801. Wyld's family home was based at Bonnington Bank, not far from where the current distillery stands and he sold his original business to John Crabbie and William Cree, trading as Crabbie & Cree, the pre-cursor to John Crabbie & Co.
Heather honey, runny toffee, toasted oak and vanilla.
Sweet notes of baking spice, rich oak, and Malted Milk biscuits.
Floral malt, honey, robust oak and a touch of leather.
Every now and then I pick a random whisky from Amazon. This week it was James Wyld Single Malt Lowland Whisky. Lovely bottle, box etc. Looks really classy. However first sniff had nothing much, maybe a hint of oak, but that's it. On tasting I was horrified. It's so rough. No discernible flavours, just a harsh alcohol bite and a touch of oak. This is the best looking yet worst whisky I've ever tasted, and as a 59 year old alcoholic Scot, I've tasted more than a few. Sitting here trying to think of anything I've disliked more. Nope... this wins at being the worst.
