The Hive is one of 3 blended malt Scotch whiskies presented by Wemyss Malts. Each blend being intended for a specific flavor profile. The Hive is a mix of single malts promising honey, honey, and more honey. This line of vatted malts consists of both 8- and 12-year old releases. The folks at Wemyss understand their product well and have marketed it effectively. The current release (46%) lost the age statement. However, this 12 year old forerunner was bottled at 40%.