SMWS releases — August 2022

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

“We imagined carrying a two-bushel hessian sack containing peated barley from the kiln to the mill getting it ready for mashing.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

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

“Big and generous aromas at first, characterised by fragrant exotic hardwoods, resinous herbs, coastal flowers, salted liquorice and singed raisins.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Macduff (Highland), 8 years.

“When was the last time you had a large red swirl strawberry and cream flavoured lollipop?…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

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

“We were served a hot mug of purple acacia and blueberry green tea to which we added honey, lemon and coconut oil syrup as we turned it into a bursting ‘berrylicious’…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · BenRiach (Speyside), 31 years.

“An aroma of incense of the most valued scented aloeswood which noblemen of the ancient Japanese imperial court called ‘Kyara Kongo’ and translates into ‘Diamond Kyara’…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Glenturret (Highland), 8 years.

“The blacksmith, fresh from weeding out nettles and green foliage in the garden, returned to the forge to smelt molasses and star anise in a mighty kiln.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

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

“A smooth, sweet melody greeted the panel of kumquat cake with an orange glaze and strawberry fudge as we crushed a geranium leaf between our fingers and picked up the…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Clynelish (Highland), 9 years.

“Nosing this neat felt like a beautifully soft cashmere scarf was caressing our necks and keeping us warm as we walked along the beach on a cold, crisp morning.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Tullibardine (Highland), 9 years.

“Plenty of sweet moments came to mind nosing this one neat with mint choc chip ice cream, iced gems, crystallised honey as well as hazelnut shortbread cookies.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

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

“We prepared a hot sauce, West Indian style, with spice coming from the scotch bonnet peppers and fruity aromas from mango, pineapple and guava.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Linkwood (Speyside), 10 years.

“Incredibly fresh and vibrant on the nose, like champagne bubbles rising from the bottom of the glass, but here it almost jumped for joy out of the glass!…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Tobermory (Islands), 14 years.

“Limited to 1 per member Initially aromas of green malt piled in an old barn joined the spicy fruit of scotch bonnet chillies and the oily sweetness of marzipan.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Glenlossie (Speyside), 10 years.

“A lemon freshness greeted the panel like pouring a traditional old fashioned Victorian lemonade next to baking lemon and thyme custard creams.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Caol Ila (Islay), 14 years.

“A big and highly polished nose that displayed notes of root beer syrup, window putty, aged PX sherry and rainbow sherbet.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Mannochmore (Speyside), 12 years.

“Cola syrup, toasted wood embers and BBQ sauce were all initially noted by the panel.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Glenburgie (Speyside), 8 years.

“A rich and heady aroma that heavily suggested malt load with sultana and chopped date at first.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Aultmore (Speyside), 10 years.

“We followed fragrant rose petals towards ripe bananas, white chocolate and juicy fruit salad with a dash of stem ginger and cayenne pepper.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Allt-a-Bhainne (Speyside), 9 years.

“On the nose neat, this felt like spying the first snowdrops popping out above the snow indicating that spring should not be too far off.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

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

In short · Balcones (Texas, USA), 4 years.

“The aroma of apple as well pumpkin pie filled the room mingling choc chip cookies and wild berry Halloween incense sticks.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

“The five exclusive cask bottlings within this Society selection box were hand-selected by our members for our annual Gathering event.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS