The Wemyss family has had a longstanding passion for malt whisky and their connections with the industry date back to the turn of the 19th century. In December 2014, Wemyss (pronounced Weemz) took their passion to new heights by opening Kingsbarns Distillery and Visitor Centre in East Neuk of Fife, Scotland, overlooking the world-renowned Kingsbarns Championship Gold Course.

Wemyss uses the taste and aromas of the individual whiskies to identify each bottling, rather than the distillery, so the consumer can more easily understand the style being purchased. To do this Wemyss utilizes a "Nosing Panel" chaired by industry veteran and aficionado, Charlie Maclean, author of no less than eight books on the subject.