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Nantou: every past SMWS bottling

20 bottles under code 138 · 2022–2025

Every Nantou cask the Society has released that we have a record of, newest first, each marked with the Outturn it appeared in. These are past releases and are no longer on sale. For the current Outturn and the distillery's story, see code 138.

Lunchbox luxuries - SMWS 138.30Sold outDec 2025
138.30

Lunchbox luxuries

SMWS regionTaiwan
Age5 years
ABV56.7%
CaskCharred New Oak Barrel
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 138
DistilleryNantou
RegionTaiwan

In short · Nantou (Taiwan), 5 years.

“On a stroll through a lush pine forest, with sticky sap coating everything we touched, we were surprised to see tangerines, clementines and grapefruit dangling from the…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sea, sand and sausages - SMWS 138.29Sold outNov 2025
138.29

Sea, sand and sausages

SMWS regionTaiwan
Age5 years
ABV58.3%
Cask1st fill ex-Bourbon barrel
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 138
DistilleryNantou
RegionTaiwan

In short · Nantou (Taiwan), 5 years.

“A light sea breeze fanned the charcoals to a bright orange glow, while apple and pork sausages merrily sizzled in the rising heat.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Top banana - SMWS 138.26Sold outAug 2025
138.26

Top banana

SMWS regionTaiwan
Age6 years
ABV56.9%
Cask2nd fill charred barrel
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 138
DistilleryNantou
RegionTaiwan

In short · Nantou (Taiwan), 6 years.

“A heavenly mix of dried cherries, nuts and berries mingled with fragrant bergamot, rose petals and pipe tobacco.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Lust for custard - SMWS 138.20Sold outMay 2025
138.20

Lust for custard

SMWS regionTaiwan
Age7 years
ABV55.5%
Cask1st fill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 138
DistilleryNantou
RegionTaiwan

In short · Nantou (Taiwan), 7 years.

“Initial nosing suggested dried pineapple rings, brandy snaps, mint tea, foam shrimp sweeties and tinned lychees preserved in syrup.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Full-throttle coal scuttle - SMWS 138.24Sold outFeb 2025
138.24

Full-throttle coal scuttle

SMWS regionTaiwan
Age5 years
ABV57.1%
Cask1st fill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 138
DistilleryNantou
RegionTaiwan

In short · Nantou (Taiwan), 5 years.

“Bunches of fragrant lavender and heather flowers were blackened and sooty with the dark dust from a coal skuttle.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Higher power - SMWS 138.31Sold outFeb 2025
138.31

Higher power

SMWS regionTaiwan
Age5 years
ABV55.2%
Cask1st fill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 138
DistilleryNantou
RegionTaiwan

In short · Nantou (Taiwan), 5 years.

“We closed our eyes, sat back and relaxed.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Thrills, gills and skills with grills - SMWS 138.28Sold outJan 2025
138.28

Thrills, gills and skills with grills

SMWS regionTaiwan
Age5 years
ABV57.6%
Cask1st fill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 138
DistilleryNantou
RegionTaiwan

In short · Nantou (Taiwan), 5 years.

“With sea views as our backdrop, we encouraged the barbecue with a little high-strength Barbados rum.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Panel piggies' paradise - SMWS 138.23Sold outNov 2024
138.23

Panel piggies' paradise

SMWS regionTaiwan
Age5 years
ABV58.2%
Cask1st fill #3 char barrel
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 138
DistilleryNantou
RegionTaiwan

In short · Nantou (Taiwan), 5 years.

“Our Panel piggies snuffled, gruntled and asked for more.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Smoky meringue tang - SMWS 138.17Sold outFeb 2024
138.17

Smoky meringue tang

SMWS regionTaiwan
Age4 years
ABV57.3%
Cask1st fill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 138
DistilleryNantou
RegionTaiwan

In short · Nantou (Taiwan), 4 years.

“Curious aromas of lemon curd and cinnamon merged with liquorice and star anise, while tree bark was ground down to make brown paper envelopes.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Blowing smoke rings - SMWS 138.18Sold outSep 2023
138.18

Blowing smoke rings

SMWS regionTaiwan
Age4 years
ABV57.2%
Cask1st fill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 138
DistilleryNantou
RegionTaiwan

In short · Nantou (Taiwan), 4 years.

“We imagined walking through a pine forest with that typical herbal and refreshing scent which immediately puts a smile on one’s face.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Tamarind chutney on poppadom and honey cake - SMWS 138.22Sold outJul 2023
138.22

Tamarind chutney on poppadom and honey cake

SMWS regionTaiwan
Age5 years
ABV58.1%
Cask1st fill #3 char barrel
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 138
DistilleryNantou
RegionTaiwan

In short · Nantou (Taiwan), 5 years.

“A heady, floral perfumed aroma greeted the Panel before deeper notes of orange oil, tobacco, caramel and cocoa emerged.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Peat salad - SMWS 138.16Sold outJun 2023
138.16

Peat salad

SMWS regionTaiwan
Age4 years
ABV57.3%
Cask1st fill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 138
DistilleryNantou
RegionTaiwan

In short · Nantou (Taiwan), 4 years.

“A fascinating peaty profile suggested coal scuttles, langoustine shells in a shellfish broth, medical ointments, samphire frying in salty butter and then crushed nettles…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Temptation's tendrils - SMWS 138.15Sold outDec 2022
138.15

Temptation's tendrils

SMWS regionTaiwan
Age6 years
ABV56.5%
Cask1st fill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 138
DistilleryNantou
RegionTaiwan

In short · Nantou (Taiwan), 6 years.

“We encountered a nose full of dusty pollens, sandalwood, oily rags, camphor, aged mead, white pepper, damp tobacco leaf and hints of melon liqueur, rose syrup,…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Meat in the middle - SMWS 138.9Sold outNov 2022
138.9

Meat in the middle

SMWS regionTaiwan
Age6 years
ABV57%
Cask1st fill #3 char barrel
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 138
DistilleryNantou
RegionTaiwan

In short · Nantou (Taiwan), 6 years.

“The initial nose showed charred wood embers, dried seaweed, boot polish, salted liquorice and marzipan.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Hot bouquet - SMWS 138.14Sold outAug 2022
138.14

Hot bouquet

SMWS regionTaiwan
Age6 years
ABV55.7%
Cask1st fill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 138
DistilleryNantou
RegionTaiwan

In short · Nantou (Taiwan), 6 years.

“We were impressed by the sense of textural concentration this one emitted from the start.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Come eat me with a spoon... - SMWS 138.13Sold outJul 2022
138.13

Come eat me with a spoon...

SMWS regionTaiwan
Age6 years
ABV57%
Cask1st fill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 138
DistilleryNantou
RegionTaiwan

In short · Nantou (Taiwan), 6 years.

“We found a rich and enticing aroma full of spiced rosewater, red chilli, treacle pudding and red liquorice.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Spice wreck - SMWS 138.12Sold outApr 2022
138.12

Spice wreck

SMWS regionTaiwan
Age6 years
ABV57.1%
Cask1st fill #3 char barrel
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 138
DistilleryNantou
RegionTaiwan

In short · Nantou (Taiwan), 6 years.

“The cask had the upper hand here initially we thought.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Delicate masculinity - SMWS 138.5Sold out
138.5

Delicate masculinity

SMWS regionTaiwan
Age5 years
ABV55.5%
Outturn208 bottles
CaskRefill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 138
DistilleryNantou
RegionTaiwan

In short · Nantou (Taiwan), 5 years.

“The nose delivers light, delicate smoke (long-emptied ashtrays, abandoned kilns) pleasantly balanced by creamy toffee sweetness.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Biscuit-dunking delight - SMWS 138.21Sold out
138.21

Biscuit-dunking delight

SMWS regionTaiwan
Age7 years
ABV53.6%
Cask1st fill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 138
DistilleryNantou
RegionTaiwan

In short · Nantou (Taiwan), 7 years.

“Sweet aromas of caramel, toffee and cream soda danced with malty notes of cereals and biscuits, while a fresh tingle of menthol combined with green grass.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
My nuts are on fire - SMWS 138.25Sold out
138.25

My nuts are on fire

SMWS regionTaiwan
Age5 years
ABV58.6%
Cask2nd fill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 138
DistilleryNantou
RegionTaiwan

In short · Nantou (Taiwan), 5 years.

“We built a fire of coconut shells, the fragrant smoke enveloping dried apricots, toasted grapefruit and wild strawberries like a hazy tropical cloud as the shells…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

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