Loch Lomond: every past SMWS bottling

In short · Loch Lomond (Highland), 10 years.

“Menthol lozenges, ground coriander, mango and peaches were met by a bonfire, warm ash, smouldering coconut husks and the merest hint of a sea breeze – fascinating…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Loch Lomond (Highland), 19 years.

“WHISKY WANDERERS   This year we’re celebrating Scottish whisky festivals differently with specially selected casks that defy traditional expectations.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Loch Lomond (Highland), 16 years.

“A wonderfully zesty and vibrant initial nose was dominated by crushed nettles, tart exotic fruits and impressions of New Zealand sauvignon blanc.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Loch Lomond (Highland), 9 years.

“The aroma awoke memories of the essence of a bohemian lifestyle in the 1960s and 1970s, as seen at the Woodstock Festival – a carefree vibe, flowers behind ears,…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Loch Lomond (Highland), 19 years.

“A big, juicy and intense fruitiness dominated this neat nose.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Loch Lomond (Highland), 16 years.

“One Panellist felt like opening a closet which has not been broached for many years.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Loch Lomond (Highland), 16 years.

“The aroma was battered haddock – the fish, not the captain!…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Loch Lomond (Highland), 18 years.

“Having dipped orange segments in molten sugar, we tossed them in soot and lemon zest.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Loch Lomond (Highland), 20 years.

“Certainly unusual, maybe even disputatious.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Loch Lomond (Highland), 8 years.

“Immediately massive and 'in yer face'!…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Loch Lomond (Highland), 9 years.

“We imagined putting together a flower arrangement, a classical bouquet – white avalanche roses complimented by seasonal green foliage to be delivered with a box of rum…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Loch Lomond (Highland), 10 years.

“Limited to 2 bottles per member A playful and inviting initial aroma that included cut green apples, flower honey and wine gums.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Loch Lomond (Highland), 8 years.

“Limited to 2 bottles per member We took a fresh fruit kebab of pineapple, melon, mango chunks, strawberry pieces and red grapes and lay it onto a bed of barley being…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Loch Lomond (Highland), 10 years.

“Limited to 2 bottles per member The panel recognised this one as immediately brimming with fun and character.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Loch Lomond (Highland), 8 years.

“This bottle is limited to 2 per member A massive and immensely weighty nose that began with carbolic acidity, tar, charred bacon rashers in hot oil and English mustard…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Loch Lomond (Highland), 18 years.

“Limited to 2 bottles per member Imagine standing on the Blue Mountain peak in the “Land of Springs” and you could see the bonnie bonnie banks of … or how about Bob…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Loch Lomond (Highland), 20 years.

“This bottle is limited to 1 per member A big nose of sweet buttery biscuits and shortbread merged with apples, peaches and pears while delicate floral aromas suggested…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Loch Lomond (Highland), 9 years.

“The nose hinted at sweet delights (candyfloss, honey, nougat, jammy Swiss roll); we also got freshly oiled teak, Camp coffee and memories of strolling through the fruit…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Loch Lomond (Highland), 11 years.

“The nose engine was driven by candy sweetness (Highland toffee, rum and raisin fudge), towing a buttery baggage car (shortbread, Eccles cakes, Butterkist), a citric…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Loch Lomond (Highland), 11 years.

“This bottle is limited to 2 per member We were making apricot jam, using a hot copper pan, while we enjoyed a glass of Pinot noir wine with the typical flavours of…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Loch Lomond (Highland), 11 years.

“The Panel initially noted mothballs at the back of a sock drawer.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Loch Lomond (Highland), 10 years.

“We found a fresh, fruity and inviting nose of gooseberry, crushed oatcakes, marzipan and rose petals.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Loch Lomond (Highland), 21 years.

““These tropical notes are from an alien planet” said one panelist, "the aroma jumps out of the glass like a circus clown jack-in-the-box" said another while nosing the…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Loch Lomond (Highland), 10 years.

“We imagined walking through steep vineyards just before harvest and being taken by surprise when the heavens opened, before finding shelter in a wooden shack.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Loch Lomond (Highland), 15 years.

“The Panelists found themselves eating a custard tart, with a drizzle of balsamic glaze and condensed milk, topped with pencil shavings and orange peel.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Loch Lomond (Highland), 12 years.

““This reminds me of lemon zabaglione with blueberries” which was followed by the comparison to “clementine possets with cranberry compote and cinnamon puff pastry…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS