SMWS releases — June 2022

In short · Glenfarclas (Speyside), 10 years.

“The nose opened with Neapolitan ice-cream, marshmallows and vanilla custard, but a citric surge gradually caught up (lemon pulp, lime leaf, lemon barley water).…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Highland Park (Islands), 13 years.

“The initial nose suggested creamy vanilla infused with light but assertive peat smoke.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Auchentoshan (Lowland), 19 years.

“We imagined sitting on Bondi beach, hanging loose, watching the surfers as the sun dipped into the Pacific Ocean while eating carrot cake topped with passion fruit…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Longmorn (Speyside), 12 years.

“The nose pleasantly combined sweet, fruity and earthy elements – chocolate limes, coconut milk, fruity habaneros, chocolate sponge cake and dunnage warehouse floors.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

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

“The nose displayed a pleasant, sunny disposition, with flower meadows, grass, hay, blooms and blossoms, grape and bramble jelly, popcorn, paint and crème brulée –…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Glenturret (Highland), 8 years.

“The damp smoke of smouldering bonfires and sea water on embers engulfed kelp in rock pools while deep notes of cocoa powder and coffee grounds were sprinkled over…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

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

“The neat nose brimmed with a juicy, exotic waxiness.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Macallan (Speyside), 31 years.

“Limited to 2 per member We gave it a mesmerising stare in the glass, a bright dark burnt umber colour which was followed by a magical wave of a wizard’s ‘Satya Sai Baba…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Clynelish (Highland), 9 years.

“We imagined walking through a Sicilian lemon grove with magnolia trees all around us in full bloom with wooden beehives dotted across the landscape.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

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

“The initial nose suggested chalky Edinburgh rock, powder puffs, iced gems and milk ice lollies.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Linkwood (Speyside), 11 years.

“After eight years in ex-bourbon wood, we transferred this into a first-fill Oloroso hogshead.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Dailuaine (Speyside), 15 years.

“This one showed a lovely waxy and leathery profile up front.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Craigellachie (Speyside), 14 years.

“A spicy and leathery profile at first nosing.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Balmenach (Speyside), 9 years.

“One panel member was reminded of two childhood favourite sweets nosing this one neat, either opening a bag of Campino - yoghurt and summer fruits (raspberry,…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Strathisla (Speyside), 9 years.

“A few startled glances were exchanged amongst panel members at first nosing of this dram.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Glentauchers (Speyside), 10 years.

“We found “oodles of vanilla” on the nose neat, like in Madagascar beans, bonbons, extract, ice cream as well as cupcakes and vanilla bean buttercream.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Mannochmore (Speyside), 12 years.

“A massive hit of caramelised banana notes greeted the panel, and as they settled down, we baked sun-dried tomatoes in the oven.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Ardmore (Highland), 14 years.

“After 12 years in ex-bourbon wood we transferred this into a first-fill American oak PX hogshead.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Blair Athol (Highland), 14 years.

“Aromas of dense dark fruits with a coat of seasoning, pickled blackberries, cherries, damsons and plums that combined with leathery tobacco and resinous wood scent to…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Miltonduff (Speyside), 15 years.

“We all associated the aroma somewhat with the colour green, kumquat (cultivar ‘Centennial Variegated), lime, honeydew melon, kiwi and pistachio ice cream.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Aultmore (Speyside), 10 years.

“Fruity aromas embraced red apples bobbing in a charred oak vat of fermenting dry white wine while juicy lemon jelly faded to dried herbs and cracked black pepper.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Ben Nevis (Highland), 9 years.

“The nose gave us a hessian sack full of cloves, Werther’s Original caramel candies and sherry spilled on wood; finding tobacco leaf and tinned spinach we started singing…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Glen Scotia (Campbeltown), 10 years.

“A sense of soft medical embrocations, seawater and pickled grapefruit emerged on the initial nose.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Strathmill (Speyside), 14 years.

“A familiar amalgamation of raisins, sultanas and walnuts huddled within a heavy fruitcake that was firmly pinned down by a thick wedge of marzipan.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

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

“The nose was highly allusive to stormy notes of wet rigging, creel nets soaked in seawater, crushed aspirin, and pickling brine.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

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

“The neat nose suggested green herbs, crushed ferns, sorrel, bruised granny smith apples and sandalwood.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

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

“The nose was as clean as ozone with the salty edge of mussel shells and rock pools, while citrus zest and lemon curd combined on buttery toast.…”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 · Mackmyra (Sweden), 9 years.