SMWS releases — February 2021

In short · Glenfarclas (Speyside), 7 years.

“This bottle is limited to 1 per member The comments on the neat nosing were an everlasting flow, like the current of a waterfall - walnut cake, raisins, mango chutney,…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Glenlivet (Speyside), 14 years.

“This bottle is limited to 2 per member Like a Mediterranean garden in spring with roses, lavender and irises in full bloom next to an array of aromas like peeled…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Highland Park (Islands), 20 years.

“Limited to 1 bottle per member Frankly, an astonishing aroma.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Longmorn (Speyside), 16 years.

“This bottle is limited to 2 per member Toffee apples and fudge were found with flowering gorse and rose bushes before toasty cereal aromas moved from coconut and cocoa…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Glen Grant (Speyside), 18 years.

“This bottle is limited to 2 per member A heady sweet floral bouquet of aromas like when preparing a Tailgate Sipper cocktail using chopped pineapple, bourbon whiskey,…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Bunnahabhain (Islay), 14 years.

“This bottle is limited to 1 per member Early aromas combined wood smoked nuts with slightly salty fino sherry before fruity notes of scorched lemons, ripe apples and…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Inchgower (Speyside), 13 years.

“This bottle is limited to 2 per member We got ready for a hearty breakfast, salted caramel oats with mashed banana and chia seeds drizzled with a sweet caramel sauce and…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Macallan (Speyside), 12 years.

“This bottle is limited to 1 per member The colour, a wonderful dark reddish hue, and the aroma reminded us of watching a squirrel hastily scamper around hoarding nuts in…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Clynelish (Highland), 8 years.

“This bottle is limited to 2 per member We lit a vanilla-scented beeswax candle before the aromas of honey on buttered scones, desiccated coconut, nutmeg, brown sugar,…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Laphroaig (Islay), 19 years.

“This bottle is limited to 1 per member A full on and spine-tingling dive into the heart of this distillerys legendary character.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Glenrothes (Speyside), 7 years.

“This bottle is limited to 2 per member We collected shiny chestnuts from beneath a blanket of lovely, coloured autumn leaves, with some of them still in their cracked…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Glen Moray (Speyside), 17 years.

“It was like being welcomed with a big smile and open arms – honey, melon, pineapple and vanilla next to warm cinnamon swirls and a whiff of fruit jam hookah tobacco.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Glen Moray (Speyside), 8 years.

“This bottle is limited to 2 per member Surprisingly mature for its age we all agreed.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Glen Moray (Speyside), 8 years.

“This bottle is limited to 2 per member “Invigorating and a good balance just like a yoga posture” was the initial comment, soon followed by fresh, citric, coconut,…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Tobermory (Islands), 14 years.

“This bottle is limited to 2 per member A strong maritime scene conveyed sea kelp and shellfish before burning heather drew us into a dark place of dirty engine rags,…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Glenlossie (Speyside), 9 years.

“The Panel found a densely honeyed dram, one full of Juicy Fruit chewing gum, artificial sweeteners, heather honey, olive oil cake, toffee popcorn, muscovado sugar and…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Glenlossie (Speyside), 8 years.

“This bottle is limited to 2 per member A soft sweetness evoked memories of frosted cupcakes and pears dusted with demerara sugar before a tart fruitiness delivered…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Caol Ila (Islay), 9 years.

“This bottle is limited to 1 per member A typically pin-sharp nose.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Ardmore (Highland), 12 years.

“This bottle is limited to 2 per member The Panel noted pork and lamb kebabs and suggested they might have been prepared by someone in full surgical scrubs!…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Miltonduff (Speyside), 8 years.

“This bottle is limited to 2 per member The glass was an assemblage of yummy treats as lychees and pistachio marshmallows commingled with coconut and vanilla ice cream…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Glencadam (Highland), 9 years.

“This bottle is limited to 2 per member The aroma reminded one panellist initially of standing in front of the whole class writing a mathematical equation with chalk on a…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Speyburn (Speyside), 12 years.

“The initial aroma was intensely fruity and tropical, lots of pineapple caramelising in brown sugar, chewy strawberry sweets and Iced Gems.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Glen Scotia (Campbeltown), 8 years.

“This bottle is limited to 1 per member Bruised apples and maraschino cherries arrived with a dusting of sea salt and dried herbs before driftwood and oak were polished…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Auchroisk (Speyside), 14 years.

“This bottle is limited to 2 per member One of the panellists was reminded of making a scrummy plum and pear sponge pudding with his mother, while others drank a tinto de…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Glenallachie (Speyside), 8 years.

“This bottle is limited to 2 per member A Spanish galleon laden with hessian sacks full of spices, dates, figs, raisins and demerara sugar made an emergency stopover in…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Loch Lomond (Inchmurrin / Inchmoan) (Highland), 13 years.

“The nose neat was dominated by the colour red as in; liquorice, cola, sour apple sweets, Vimto soft drink, currants and toffee apples.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

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

“This bottle is limited to 2 per member Tart citrus aromas of kumquat and lime mixed with sweet orange fondant and digestive biscuits while a perfumed fragrance brought…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Knockdhu (AnCnoc) (Speyside), 27 years.

“The flattering aromas of jasmine, honeysuckle, sweet vanilla, lemon sherbet, grape juice and orange blossom as well as hot buttered scones with strawberry jam pleased us…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Penderyn (Wales), 7 years.

“Have you ever filled your empty PET plastic bottle with young amontillado sherry at a petrol station?…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Paul John (India), 5 years.

“Limited to 2 bottles per member Sweet applewood smoke encased a menagerie of shellfish, apple slices and marshmallows while toasted pine nuts and roasted chestnuts…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Strathclyde (Lowland), 15 years.

“This bottle is limited to 1 per member Initially, an intense varnished wood note before sweet and spicy aromas emerged; rum and raisin dark chocolate, honey spiced…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · The Borders Distillery (Lowland).

“The nose combined a landscape of anticipated delights with memories of departed joys.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Demerara Distillers (El Dorado) (Guyana), 17 years.

“This bottle is limited to 2 per member This was big and powerful; aromas of dark toffee, rich tobacco and wood polish on mahogany as well as steamed malt loaf pudding…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS