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SMWS releases — April 2021

26 bottles we have a record of
Partial record. These are past SMWS bottlings we know were released in April 2021, reconstructed from the Society's own bottle archive. It may not be that month's complete Outturn: the archive only lists bottles that have sold out, and it does not record which release each bottle belonged to, so other ranges may appear here too.
Distillery and Region under each bottle are decoded from its cask code and link to that code's page. Tasting notes are short attributed extracts — full notes are on SMWS.
Cast a net and catch the sun - SMWS 1.234Sold out
1.234

Cast a net and catch the sun

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age7 years
ABV56.7%
Outturn225 bottles
CaskNew Charred Oak Barrel
Spirit—
Distillery from SMWS code 1
DistilleryGlenfarclas
RegionSpeyside

In short · Glenfarclas (Speyside), 7 years.

“This bottle is limited to 2 per member ‘Oh, for a beaker full of the warm south’ – Keats nailed it.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Hambrocations - SMWS 4.273Sold out
4.273

Hambrocations

SMWS regionHighland
Age10 years
ABV62.5%
Outturn254 bottles
Cask1st fill ex-bourbon barrel
Spirit—
Distillery from SMWS code 4
DistilleryHighland Park
RegionIslands

In short · Highland Park (Islands), 10 years.

“Limited to 1 Bottle per Member The Panel agreed this was akin to eating fried pancetta covered with English mustard and piccalilli next to the Atlantic.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Fruit jiggle - SMWS 7.255Sold out
7.255

Fruit jiggle

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age16 years
ABV56.8%
Outturn209 bottles
Cask1st fill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 7
DistilleryLongmorn
RegionSpeyside

In short · Longmorn (Speyside), 16 years.

“Limited to 1 bottle per member We found this one immediately classical and enticing with everything youd expect from this great make: white fruit jams, stone fruits,…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Ahhh yes - SMWS 9.208Sold out
9.208

Ahhh yes

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age24 years
ABV55.4%
Outturn316 bottles
Cask1st fill ex-oloroso hogshead
Spirit—
Distillery from SMWS code 9
DistilleryGlen Grant
RegionSpeyside

In short · Glen Grant (Speyside), 24 years.

“The nose was an abundance of sweet apples, blood oranges and sultanas wrapped in buttery pastry before pineapple and mango merged with toasted nuts and hints of cumin…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Pineapples ahoy - SMWS 10.204Sold out
10.204

Pineapples ahoy

SMWS regionIslay
Age15 years
ABV56.7%
Outturn236 bottles
CaskRefill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 10
DistilleryBunnahabhain
RegionIslay

In short · Bunnahabhain (Islay), 15 years.

“Limited to 1 bottle per member The perfumed nose encapsulated a sweet fragrance that mingled with dried herbs and light nut oils while a strong maritime influence washed…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Stag hide - SMWS 13.88Sold out
13.88

Stag hide

SMWS regionHighland
Age7 years
ABV59.9%
Outturn228 bottles
Cask1st fill spanish oak PX hogshead
Spirit—
Distillery from SMWS code 13
DistilleryDalmore
RegionHighland

In short · Dalmore (Highland), 7 years.

“This bottle is lmited to 2 per member The Panel noted initial butterscotch and a curious note of sun lotion.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Effortlessly bold - SMWS 24.148Sold out
24.148

Effortlessly bold

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age12 years
ABV63.4%
Outturn335 bottles
Cask1st fill ex-oloroso Spanish oak hogshead
Spirit—
Distillery from SMWS code 24
DistilleryMacallan
RegionSpeyside

In short · Macallan (Speyside), 12 years.

“This bottle is limited to 1 per member The colour was dark as was the aroma with the main scent of dark fruits such as blackberries, plums and black cherries next to a…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Bothy atmospherics - SMWS 26.166Sold out
26.166

Bothy atmospherics

SMWS regionHighland
Age9 years
ABV59.3%
Outturn223 bottles
Cask1st fill ex-bourbon barrel
Spirit—
Distillery from SMWS code 26
DistilleryClynelish
RegionHighland

In short · Clynelish (Highland), 9 years.

“Intriguing aromas of Fisherman’s Friends, hessian, kelp and suspicions of peat smoke.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
The yellow fairy - SMWS 28.54Sold out
28.54

The yellow fairy

SMWS regionHighland
Age8 years
ABV59.7%
Outturn209 bottles
Cask1st fill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 28
DistilleryTullibardine
RegionHighland

In short · Tullibardine (Highland), 8 years.

“This bottle is limited to 1 per member We walked through a cliffside lemon grove along the Amalfi coast with the sea breeze carrying aromas of sweet hay, cut green grass…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Treasure hunt - SMWS 38.26Sold out
38.26

Treasure hunt

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age27 years
ABV49.8%
Cask2nd fill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 38
DistilleryCaperdonich
RegionSpeyside

In short · Caperdonich (Speyside), 27 years.

Coal miner canary - SMWS 42.59Sold out
42.59

Coal miner canary

SMWS regionHighland
Age13 years
ABV56.7%
Outturn274 bottles
CaskRefill ex-bourbon hoshead
Spirit—
Distillery from SMWS code 42
DistilleryTobermory
RegionIslands

In short · Tobermory (Islands), 13 years.

“The aroma neat was packed with spirited smoke, tar, liquorice and plenty of medicinal notes, we all thought that we were in for an experience tasting it – and we were…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Trekking in the jungle - SMWS 48.118Sold out
48.118

Trekking in the jungle

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age7 years
ABV60.5%
Outturn251 bottles
Cask1st fill ex-bourbon barrel
Spirit—
Distillery from SMWS code 48
DistilleryBalmenach
RegionSpeyside

In short · Balmenach (Speyside), 7 years.

“This bottle is limited to 2 per member We made cilantro mint chutney using Greek style natural yoghurt, fresh cilantro, ginger, jalapeno, garlic, mint and lemon juice to…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Licking a coal scuttle - SMWS 53.366Sold out
53.366

Licking a coal scuttle

SMWS regionIslay
Age8 years
ABV55.4%
Outturn276 bottles
Cask2nd fill ex-oloroso sherry hogshead
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 53
DistilleryCaol Ila
RegionIslay

In short · Caol Ila (Islay), 8 years.

“This bottle is limited to 1 per member Shifting this from ex-bourbon wood to an oloroso hogshead after six years has produced an intriguing combination of flavours and…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Dark side of the honey spoon - SMWS 78.43Sold out
78.43

Dark side of the honey spoon

SMWS regionHighland
Age10 years
ABV61.9%
Outturn277 bottles
Cask2nd fill toasted and charred hogshead
Spirit—
Distillery from SMWS code 78
DistilleryBen Nevis
RegionHighland

In short · Ben Nevis (Highland), 10 years.

“Cinnamon, nutmeg and mace brought warming spice that complemented tobacco, marmalade and rum and raisin fudge.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Fluffy texture and tasty toppings - SMWS 80.21Sold out
80.21

Fluffy texture and tasty toppings

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age13 years
ABV56%
Outturn258 bottles
Cask2nd fill ex-bourbon hogshead
Spirit—
Distillery from SMWS code 80
DistilleryGlen Spey
RegionSpeyside

In short · Glen Spey (Speyside), 13 years.

“This bottle is limited to 2 per member Crunchy ginger banana chips and baked apples with coconut and orange zest filled the room with a gorgeous fragrant scent.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
External combustion engine - SMWS 93.160Sold out
93.160

External combustion engine

SMWS regionCampbeltown
Age9 years
ABV59.2%
Outturn227 bottles
Cask1st fill ex-bourbon barrel
Spirit—
Distillery from SMWS code 93
DistilleryGlen Scotia
RegionCampbeltown

In short · Glen Scotia (Campbeltown), 9 years.

“This bottle is limited to 1 per member Mint-tainted petrol and coconut oil provided high octane fuel before being joined by vanilla, cocoa nibs and clotted cream to oil…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
A treat for the mind - SMWS 96.33Sold out
96.33

A treat for the mind

SMWS regionHighland
Age13 years
ABV57%
Outturn207 bottles
Cask1st fill ex-bourbon barrel
Spirit—
Distillery from SMWS code 96
DistilleryGlenDronach
RegionHighland

In short · GlenDronach (Highland), 13 years.

“This bottle is limited to 2 per member Comforting aromas of a fresh laundered duvet, polished warm wood, nutty and grassy hemp oil as well as a mug of Earl Grey blue…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Easy peasy farmy squeezey - SMWS 105.30Sold out
105.30

Easy peasy farmy squeezey

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age28 years
ABV46.5%
Outturn187 bottles
CaskRefill barrel ex bourbon
Spirit—
Distillery from SMWS code 105
DistilleryTormore
RegionSpeyside

In short · Tormore (Speyside), 28 years.

“This bottle is limited to 2 per member It brought to mind a genteel and bucolic Highland farmyard full of stables, cuddy cows, baled hay and stray sheep shearings.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
£187.20View on SMWS
A dark abyss of bliss - SMWS 107.22Sold out
107.22

A dark abyss of bliss

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age9 years
ABV66.1%
Outturn585 bottles
Cask2nd fill toasted butt
Spirit—
Distillery from SMWS code 107
DistilleryGlenallachie
RegionSpeyside

In short · Glenallachie (Speyside), 9 years.

“This bottle is limited to 2 per member Rich and toasty aromas of teacakes and toffee combined with cinnamon, nutmeg and star anise in a heavy fruitcake topped with…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Mediterranean foodie dram - SMWS 108.29Sold out
108.29

Mediterranean foodie dram

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age10 years
ABV64.1%
Outturn201 bottles
CaskRefill ex-bourbon barrel
Spirit—
Distillery from SMWS code 108
DistilleryAllt-a-Bhainne
RegionSpeyside

In short · Allt-a-Bhainne (Speyside), 10 years.

“Our noses enjoyed mostly culinary impressions – smoky barbecued chicken (marinated in yoghurt and herbs) and something fried in tempura batter, served with tartare…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
A real precious gem - SMWS 113.44Sold out
113.44

A real precious gem

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age23 years
ABV57.2%
Outturn240 bottles
CaskRefill ex-bourbon hogshead
Spirit—
Distillery from SMWS code 113
RegionSpeyside

In short · Braeval (Braes of Glenlivet) (Speyside), 23 years.

“This bottle is limited to 2 per member  “This is a real precious gem” with the scent of melon balls and honey, smoked apricot jam, serrano ham, Jaffa cakes and Grand…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
£103.80View on SMWS
Juice for a loose caboose - SMWS 135.31Sold out
135.31

Juice for a loose caboose

SMWS regionHighland
Age11 years
ABV59.9%
Outturn212 bottles
Cask2nd fill ex-bourbon hogshead
Spirit—
Distillery from SMWS code 135
DistilleryLoch Lomond
RegionHighland

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
Sea buckthorn tea with honey - SMWS 143.1Sold out
143.1

Sea buckthorn tea with honey

SMWS regionSeattle, Washington
Age3 years
ABV60%
Outturn255 bottles
CaskNew charred oak barrel
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 143
RegionWashington, USA

In short · Copperworks Distilling Co. (Washington, USA), 3 years.

“This bottle is limited to 1 per member An amazing deep mahogany colour!…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Smoky, salty and malty - SMWS 149.1Sold out
149.1

Smoky, salty and malty

SMWS regionHighland
Age5 years
ABV61.5%
Outturn636 bottles
Cask1st fill ex-oloroso Spanish oak butt
Spirit—
Distillery from SMWS code 149
DistilleryArdnamurchan
RegionHighland

In short · Ardnamurchan (Highland), 5 years.

“This bottle is limited to 1 per member Smoky, salty and malty – a beech smoked beer with fresh lime zest, orange peel, coriander seed and a pinch of sea salt.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Rhos-dhu-rum-rum - SMWS G15.9Sold out
G15.9

Rhos-dhu-rum-rum

SMWS regionHighland
Age10 years
ABV57.5%
Outturn202 bottles
CaskRefill ex-trinidad rum barrel
Spirit—
Distillery from SMWS code G15
RegionHighland

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

“This bottle is limited to 2 per member After 9 years in ex-bourbon wood, we transferred this into a refill Trinidad rum barrel.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Gelateria splatter - SMWS GN3.13Sold out
GN3.13

Gelateria splatter

SMWS regionHawick
Age1 years
ABV50.1%
Outturn268 bottles
Cask2nd fill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritGin
Distillery from SMWS code GN3
RegionLowland

In short · The Borders Distillery (Lowland), 1 years.

“Classic lemon and lime sorbet freshness at first nosing.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Cask No.NameDistillery (code)Region (code)SMWS regionAgeABVPrice
1.234Cast a net and catch the sunGlenfarclasSpeysideSpeyside7 yrs56.7%£55
4.273HambrocationsHighland ParkIslandsHighland10 yrs62.5%£37.50
7.255Fruit jiggleLongmornSpeysideSpeyside16 yrs56.8%£79
9.208Ahhh yesGlen GrantSpeysideSpeyside24 yrs55.4%£143
10.204Pineapples ahoyBunnahabhainIslayIslay15 yrs56.7%£86
13.88Stag hideDalmoreHighlandHighland7 yrs59.9%£60
24.148Effortlessly boldMacallanSpeysideSpeyside12 yrs63.4%£75
26.166Bothy atmosphericsClynelishHighlandHighland9 yrs59.3%£57.50
28.54The yellow fairyTullibardineHighlandHighland8 yrs59.7%£49
38.26Treasure huntCaperdonichSpeysideSpeyside27 yrs49.8%£310
42.59Coal miner canaryTobermoryIslandsHighland13 yrs56.7%£68
48.118Trekking in the jungleBalmenachSpeysideSpeyside7 yrs60.5%£45.60
53.366Licking a coal scuttleCaol IlaIslayIslay8 yrs55.4%£67.10
78.43Dark side of the honey spoonBen NevisHighlandHighland10 yrs61.9%£56.80
80.21Fluffy texture and tasty toppingsGlen SpeySpeysideSpeyside13 yrs56%£61.20
93.160External combustion engineGlen ScotiaCampbeltownCampbeltown9 yrs59.2%£58
96.33A treat for the mindGlenDronachHighlandHighland13 yrs57%£65
105.30Easy peasy farmy squeezeyTormoreSpeysideSpeyside28 yrs46.5%£187.20
107.22A dark abyss of blissGlenallachieSpeysideSpeyside9 yrs66.1%£54
108.29Mediterranean foodie dramAllt-a-BhainneSpeysideSpeyside10 yrs64.1%£51
113.44A real precious gemBraeval (Braes of Glenlivet)SpeysideSpeyside23 yrs57.2%£103.80
135.31Juice for a loose cabooseLoch LomondHighlandHighland11 yrs59.9%£53.40
143.1Sea buckthorn tea with honeyCopperworks Distilling Co.Washington, USASeattle, Washington3 yrs60%£80.60
149.1Smoky, salty and maltyArdnamurchanHighlandHighland5 yrs61.5%£65
G15.9Rhos-dhu-rum-rumLoch Lomond (Rhosdhu)HighlandHighland10 yrs57.5%£55
GN3.13Gelateria splatterThe Borders DistilleryLowlandHawick1 yrs50.1%£44

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