SMWS releases — September 2021

In short · Glenfarclas (Speyside), 8 years.

“Limited to 1 per member The palate was an enigmatic mix of biscuit wafers, pear belle Helene and a cream soda float, with marshmallows toasted on green sticks, burnt…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Glenlivet (Speyside), 15 years.

“Limited to 1 per member Icing sugar on lemon sponge cake joined vanilla, cinnamon and pineapple cordial with a green freshness that said "Do you come here often".…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Bowmore (Islay), 16 years.

“Limited to 1 per member Time for a rest – you have painted the veranda, potted the plants and cut the grass now you relax in your rocking chair overlooking the harbour…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Highland Park (Islands), 12 years.

“This small batch Orcadian nectar was transferred into a first-fill bourbon barrel after nine years.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

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

“We found this one simple, direct, pure and totally beautiful.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Auchentoshan (Lowland), 18 years.

“Limited to 2 bottles per member A bright, open and superbly fresh nose greeted the Panel.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

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

“Limited to 2 bottles per member Delicate on the nose, sweet and creamy with notes of biscuits and baked goods such as profiteroles and madeleines.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

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

“Limited to 2 bottles per member We took place in a wooden shelter in the forest of Asgaard and feasted on all its glories.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · BenRiach (Speyside), 11 years.

“Limited to 1 bottle per member Sitting in the sun sipping peach Bellinis under cherry blossoms in a Tokyo park – or having frangipani on a tropical beach – or lemon…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Glen Garioch (Highland), 18 years.

“Limited to 2 per member We made caramelised fried apples and served them on top of buttermilk biscuits topped with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream and lightly salted…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Clynelish (Highland), 8 years.

“Limited to 2 per member A sumptuous and totally classical example of this great make.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

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

“Limited to 1 per member The nose had yellow fruits – pineapple humps, banana syllabub, lemon puffs, beeswax and maple syrup on pancakes.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

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

“Limited to 2 per member The aroma reminded one panellist of sparkling Normandy cider with the natural scent of pears combined with exotic fruits like mango and pineapple…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Glen Moray (Speyside), 14 years.

“Limited to 1 per member Bleary-eyed and peckish you stare into the depths of the pantry in search of a midnight snack.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Glen Moray (Speyside), 7 years.

“A wonderfully complex nose displaying playful oak (lying in a hayloft with sunbeams lasering through the rafters), Charentais and papaya, Turkish Delight, nut and honey…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Dailuaine (Speyside), 12 years.

“Limited to 1 per member The fragrant citrus scent of green pine needles lingered in the air as raindrops splashed from bracken and trickled down the deep grooves in…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Tobermory (Islands), 26 years.

“Limited to 1 per member A subtle nose of cinnamon buns, Turkish delight, muscle rub and ‘a smouldering cigar in an artist’s studio’ (tobacco leaf and linseed oil).…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Tobermory (Islands), 14 years.

“Limited to 1 per member A richly peaty nose tinged with fermentary aspects.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Glenlossie (Speyside), 28 years.

“Limited to 1 bottle per member After 26 years in ex-bourbon wood we transferred this into a first-fill oloroso barrique.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Caol Ila (Islay), 11 years.

“Limited to 1 per member A surprisingly fresh and floral aroma greeted the Panel before the more familiar scent, a mixture of sandy beaches, salty sea breeze and the…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Glentauchers (Speyside), 18 years.

“Limited to 2 per member A wonderful aroma that brought to mind longer aged, older style Speysiders with aromatic notes of undergrowth and hedgerows.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Blair Athol (Highland), 9 years.

“Sunshine kissed aromas of bramble jam, melons and marmalade joined a sweet array of toffee apples, sponge cake and vanilla syrup with a coating of coconut.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Blair Athol (Highland), 12 years.

“Limited to 1 per member At first, dusty dry straw and pine needles combined with burnt barley grains in clay pots, then sweetness arrived with toffee, marzipan and honey…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Glen Spey (Speyside), 9 years.

“The nose neat had bags full of vanilla, perfume in a leather handbag, geraniums, honey glazed melon, candied limes, cinnamon porridge oats as well as fresh sawn wood.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Glencadam (Highland), 8 years.

“Limited to 1 per member The evocative nose mirrored the smell of exotic blends of pipe tobacco.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Fettercairn (Highland), 12 years.

“Sweet and fragrant aromas combined juicy red toffee apples, pineapple and melon with butter and honey on brown toast.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Strathmill (Speyside), 13 years.

“After eleven years in ex-bourbon wood we transferred this into a first-fill Spanish oak Oloroso hogshead – and wow – the nose delivered sticky stewed…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

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

“Limited to 2 per member A bountiful nose full of charred pineapple, sautéed bubblegum, olive oil, mineral salts, glazed pastries, fermenting passion fruits,…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Knockdhu (AnCnoc) (Speyside), 11 years.

“We began by strolling through meadows of hay bales and corn husks with the fragrance of honeysuckle and cherry blossom heavy in the air.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Loch Lomond (Rhosdhu) (Highland), 13 years.

“Some distinctly kitcheny aromas were recorded initially by the panel.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Glenrinnes (Speyside).

“A rather robust aroma of tiger balm and water chestnut at first.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS