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SMWS releases — April 2023

27 bottles we have a record of

Partial record. These are past SMWS bottlings we know were released in April 2023, 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.

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4.352

Kirkwall cèilidh cratur

SMWS regionHighland

Age13 years

ABV62.4%

Cask1st fill ex-bourbon barrel

SpiritMalt Whisky

Distillery from SMWS code 4
DistilleryHighland Park
RegionIslands

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

“Something was aflame – toast, heather moor burn, pipe tobacco and seaweed tossed on a bonfire were all mentioned – along with heather honey, harbours and polishing…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

£76.90View on SMWS

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10.243

A smoking green fairy

SMWS regionIslay

Age9 years

ABV59.8%

Caskrefill ex-bourbon hogshead

SpiritMalt Whisky

Distillery from SMWS code 10
DistilleryBunnahabhain
RegionIslay

In short · Bunnahabhain (Islay), 9 years.

“Limited to 1 Bottle per Member “If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen” or, in our case, the engine room of a ship.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

£72View on SMWS

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10.244

Olives and bacon have a fight

SMWS regionIslay

Age9 years

ABV59.5%

Cask2nd fill ex-oloroso hogshead

SpiritMalt Whisky

Distillery from SMWS code 10
DistilleryBunnahabhain
RegionIslay

In short · Bunnahabhain (Islay), 9 years.

“Limited to 1 Bottle per Member A typically massive nose with colossal notes of tar buckets, pickling vinegars, olive juices, gherkins, seawater and black olive tapenade…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

£79.20View on SMWS

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16.87

Down with subtlety!

SMWS regionHighland

Age9 years

ABV63.6%

Cask1st fill #4+ char hogshead

SpiritMalt Whisky

Distillery from SMWS code 16
DistilleryGlenturret
RegionHighland

In short · Glenturret (Highland), 9 years.

“The neat nose threw us immediate notes of dry-roasted peanuts, seared steak, charred red chillis, burning gorse bush, a mechanic's overalls from the 1970s, melted…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

£62View on SMWS

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18.49

Oiling the cogs of the orange crusher

SMWS regionSpeyside

Age15 years

ABV60.3%

Cask1st fill ex-oloroso hogshead

SpiritMalt Whisky

Distillery from SMWS code 18
DistilleryInchgower
RegionSpeyside

In short · Inchgower (Speyside), 15 years.

“Orange oil, brazil nuts and apricots mixed with light machine oil and old fashioned cocktails while nougat, toasted pine nuts and walnut oil merged with quince jelly.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

£85.80View on SMWS

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53.453

Rocking the gravy boat

SMWS regionIslay

Age9 years

ABV57.5%

Cask1st fill ex-bodega oloroso butt

SpiritMalt Whisky

Distillery from SMWS code 53
DistilleryCaol Ila
RegionIslay

In short · Caol Ila (Islay), 9 years.

“Lashings of leather, tar, camphor, burning pine cones and smoked teas – all sloshed down with pickled seawater, brisket burnt ends and root beer syrup mixed with…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

£79.20View on SMWS

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55.77

A party in a wine cellar

SMWS regionSpeyside

Age15 years

ABV55.1%

Cask1st fill ex-oloroso hogshead

SpiritMalt Whisky

Distillery from SMWS code 55
DistilleryRoyal Brackla
RegionHighland

In short · Royal Brackla (Highland), 15 years.

“The nose had wine cellars (musty, but great to be in!), rolling tobacco, salted caramel, chamomile and pollen-laden bees flying over a new garden fence.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

£89.50View on SMWS

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64.139

The devil drinks oloroso

SMWS regionSpeyside

Age16 years

ABV55.6%

Cask1st fill ex-oloroso hogshead

SpiritMalt Whisky

Distillery from SMWS code 64
DistilleryMannochmore
RegionSpeyside

In short · Mannochmore (Speyside), 16 years.

“In a dark abyss where casks are sent to repent, cocoa nibs, nutmeg and bitter chocolate truffles conspired to corrupt oblivious almonds, chestnuts and tangy orange skin.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

£96.80View on SMWS

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66.237

Fractal peatreek

SMWS regionHighland

Age24 years

ABV52.1%

Caskrefill ex-bourbon hogshead

SpiritMalt Whisky

Distillery from SMWS code 66
DistilleryArdmore
RegionHighland

In short · Ardmore (Highland), 24 years.

“The initial nose brimmed with smoked honey, ginger wine, threads of gentle peat smoke, olive oil, earthy aged black tea and dried orange peel.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

£180.50View on SMWS

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78.64

Mesmerising allure

SMWS regionHighland

Age9 years

ABV67.2%

Cask2nd fill ex-oloroso butt

SpiritMalt Whisky

Distillery from SMWS code 78
DistilleryBen Nevis
RegionHighland

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

“The nose promised rum and raisin ice cream, salted caramel, chocolate halva, syrup-drenched torrijas and cherry pipe tobacco – mesmerising and alluring.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

£68.20View on SMWS

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85.73

Extravagance meets timeless elegance

SMWS regionSpeyside

Age16 years

ABV57.4%

Cask2nd fill ex-sauternes barrique

SpiritMalt Whisky

Distillery from SMWS code 85
DistilleryGlen Elgin
RegionSpeyside

In short · Glen Elgin (Speyside), 16 years.

“An air of extravagance exuded which we described as lemon tagliolini with taleggio, sprinkled with truffle shavings and followed by grilled honey balsamic-glazed fruits.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

£86View on SMWS

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93.188

The antidote to dull

SMWS regionCampbeltown

Age10 years

ABV59.6%

Cask1st fill ex-bourbon barrel

SpiritMalt Whisky

Distillery from SMWS code 93
DistilleryGlen Scotia
RegionCampbeltown

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

“Another whacky stop off in Campbeltown.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

£69.50View on SMWS

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95.82

Old-school classics

SMWS regionSpeyside

Age12 years

ABV64.6%

Cask2nd fill ex-bourbon barrel

SpiritMalt Whisky

Distillery from SMWS code 95
DistilleryAuchroisk
RegionSpeyside

In short · Auchroisk (Speyside), 12 years.

“The aroma neat was like a refreshing old-fashioned mint lemonade, or a gentian, rhubarb, and cinchona spritz using freshly squeezed orange juice and a dry prosecco.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

£69View on SMWS

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100.40

Well red

SMWS regionSpeyside

Age10 years

ABV61.3%

Cask1st fill ex-shiraz barrique

SpiritMalt Whisky

Distillery from SMWS code 100
DistilleryStrathmill
RegionSpeyside

In short · Strathmill (Speyside), 10 years.

“The initial nose gave the immediate and resounding impression of stickiness!…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

£62View on SMWS

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108.69

Sweet limestone pavement

SMWS regionSpeyside

Age12 years

ABV59.1%

Cask1st fill ex-bourbon barrel

SpiritMalt Whisky

Distillery from SMWS code 108
DistilleryAllt-a-Bhainne
RegionSpeyside

In short · Allt-a-Bhainne (Speyside), 12 years.

“Strawberry tarts and cold custard, dusted with cardamom and cinnamon, were presented on a white marble slab.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

£69View on SMWS

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112.113

Perfumatory glory

SMWS regionHighland

Age8 years

ABV63.4%

Cask1st fill ex-bourbon barrel

SpiritMalt Whisky

Distillery from SMWS code 112
DistilleryLoch Lomond (Inchmurrin / Inchmoan)
RegionHighland

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

“The nose started with perfumed wood (potpourri in a chest of drawers) but quickly went out of doors – to an orchard or a beach with sun lotion, ice cream and a cascade…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

£49.80View on SMWS

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113.68

Minty malt and mango

SMWS regionSpeyside

Age11 years

ABV59.2%

Cask1st fill ex-bourbon barrel

SpiritMalt Whisky

Distillery from SMWS code 113
DistilleryBraeval (Braes of Glenlivet)
RegionSpeyside

In short · Braeval (Braes of Glenlivet) (Speyside), 11 years.

“Strolling through summer meadows, the sweet scent of roses and carnations blended with dried grass and malty cereals before a tropical breeze carried banana, mango and…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

£63.60View on SMWS

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128.30

Smooth and suave

SMWS regionWales

Age6 years

ABV60.6%

Cask1st fill ex-muscat barrique

SpiritMalt Whisky

Distillery from SMWS code 128
DistilleryPenderyn
RegionWales

In short · Penderyn (Wales), 6 years.

£73View on SMWS

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137.19

Dark, sweet smoke and spicy oak

SMWS regionEngland

Age9 years

ABV65.9%

Cask2nd fill ex-bourbon barrel

SpiritMalt Whisky

Distillery from SMWS code 137
DistillerySt. George’s (The English Whisky Co.)
RegionEngland

In short · St. George’s (The English Whisky Co.) (England), 9 years.

“We were offered, as an appetiser, chilli and marmalade-glazed smoked pork belly crackling as well as smoked honey mustard-cured bacon bites.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

£84View on SMWS

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R11.16

Caused a rumpus

SMWS regionJamaica

Age11 years

ABV66.1%

Cask2nd fill ex-oloroso hogshead

SpiritRum

Distillery from SMWS code R11
DistilleryWorthy Park
RegionJamaica

In short · Worthy Park (Jamaica), 11 years.

“Baked raisins, sweet caramel, cinder toffee, a fudge bar and lingering spices next to cedar wood awaited us on the nose neat.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

£82View on SMWS

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Distillery 93 Rare Release

Lock, stock and two smoking funnels

SMWS regionCampbeltown

Age8 years

ABV60.2%

Cask1st fill bourbon barrels

SpiritMalt Whisky

Distillery from SMWS code ?
DistilleryNo code match
Region—

“There was something fishy about these characters, as they arrived with heavy-hitting heather and honey, leaving a collision of teriyaki, peanuts and lapsang souchong tea…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

£64View on SMWS

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Distillery 68 Rare Release

Bake-off

SMWS regionHighland

Age14 years

ABV53.5%

Cask1st fill & refill oloroso & bourbon hogsheads

SpiritMalt Whisky

Distillery from SMWS code ?
DistilleryNo code match
Region—

“A heady aroma came brimming with confectionery and baked pastry vibes.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

£92View on SMWS

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Distillery 3 Rare Release

The finesse of a fragrant furnace

SMWS regionIslay

Age18 years

ABV56.9%

Cask2nd fill bourbon & oloroso hogsheads

SpiritMalt Whisky

Distillery from SMWS code ?
DistilleryNo code match
Region—

“A fine bouquet of fragrant flowers and scorched watermelon mingled with molten wax before it dripped onto tarry ropes.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

£155View on SMWS

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Distillery 53 Rare Release

Honeysuckle petrichor

SMWS regionIslay

Age14 years

ABV56.8%

Cask1st fill & refill px & bourbon hogsheads

SpiritMalt Whisky

Distillery from SMWS code ?
DistilleryNo code match
Region—

“Honeysuckle came glazed with a cocktail of rose water, bacon jam and barbecue sauce, plus a side dish of crab meat plucked from a vat of clarified butter.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

£98View on SMWS

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Distillery G16 Rare Release

Dark ’n’ stormy crème brûlée

SMWS regionLowland

Age6 years

ABV50%

Cask1st fill #4 char & toasted heads

SpiritGrain Whisky

Distillery from SMWS code ?
DistilleryNo code match
Region—

“A rich aroma of rum-soaked raisins, Turkish delight, cinnamon bagels and glacé cherries welcomed the Panel, bolstered by charred peaches, caramel popcorn and…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

£55View on SMWS

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Distillery 24 Rare Release

Massive oak extraction

SMWS regionSpeyside

Age14 years

ABV63%

Cask1st fill & refill oloroso & PX butts & hogsheads

SpiritMalt Whisky

Distillery from SMWS code ?
DistilleryNo code match
Region—

“Limited to 1 Bottle per Member The nose offered sherry, spiced wine and charcuterie; crème brûlée and chocolate raisin sweetness bumped into peppercorns, oak tannins and…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

£95View on SMWS

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Distillery 64 Rare Release

Viscous velvet

SMWS regionSpeyside

Age15 years

ABV53.1%

Cask1st fill & refill oloroso, PX & bourbon hogsheads

SpiritMalt Whisky

Distillery from SMWS code ?
DistilleryNo code match
Region—

“A dark and heady brew!…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

£85View on SMWS

Cask No.	Name	Distillery (code)	Region (code)	SMWS region	Age	ABV	Price
4.352	Kirkwall cèilidh cratur	Highland Park	Islands	Highland	13 yrs	62.4%	£76.90
10.243	A smoking green fairy	Bunnahabhain	Islay	Islay	9 yrs	59.8%	£72
10.244	Olives and bacon have a fight	Bunnahabhain	Islay	Islay	9 yrs	59.5%	£79.20
16.87	Down with subtlety!	Glenturret	Highland	Highland	9 yrs	63.6%	£62
18.49	Oiling the cogs of the orange crusher	Inchgower	Speyside	Speyside	15 yrs	60.3%	£85.80
53.453	Rocking the gravy boat	Caol Ila	Islay	Islay	9 yrs	57.5%	£79.20
55.77	A party in a wine cellar	Royal Brackla	Highland	Speyside	15 yrs	55.1%	£89.50
64.139	The devil drinks oloroso	Mannochmore	Speyside	Speyside	16 yrs	55.6%	£96.80
66.237	Fractal peatreek	Ardmore	Highland	Highland	24 yrs	52.1%	£180.50
78.64	Mesmerising allure	Ben Nevis	Highland	Highland	9 yrs	67.2%	£68.20
85.73	Extravagance meets timeless elegance	Glen Elgin	Speyside	Speyside	16 yrs	57.4%	£86
93.188	The antidote to dull	Glen Scotia	Campbeltown	Campbeltown	10 yrs	59.6%	£69.50
95.82	Old-school classics	Auchroisk	Speyside	Speyside	12 yrs	64.6%	£69
100.40	Well red	Strathmill	Speyside	Speyside	10 yrs	61.3%	£62
108.69	Sweet limestone pavement	Allt-a-Bhainne	Speyside	Speyside	12 yrs	59.1%	£69
112.113	Perfumatory glory	Loch Lomond (Inchmurrin / Inchmoan)	Highland	Highland	8 yrs	63.4%	£49.80
113.68	Minty malt and mango	Braeval (Braes of Glenlivet)	Speyside	Speyside	11 yrs	59.2%	£63.60
128.30	Smooth and suave	Penderyn	Wales	Wales	6 yrs	60.6%	£73
137.19	Dark, sweet smoke and spicy oak	St. George’s (The English Whisky Co.)	England	England	9 yrs	65.9%	£84
R11.16	Caused a rumpus	Worthy Park	Jamaica	Jamaica	11 yrs	66.1%	£82
Distillery 93 Rare Release	Lock, stock and two smoking funnels	—	—	Campbeltown	8 yrs	60.2%	£64
Distillery 68 Rare Release	Bake-off	—	—	Highland	14 yrs	53.5%	£92
Distillery 3 Rare Release	The finesse of a fragrant furnace	—	—	Islay	18 yrs	56.9%	£155
Distillery 53 Rare Release	Honeysuckle petrichor	—	—	Islay	14 yrs	56.8%	£98
Distillery G16 Rare Release	Dark ’n’ stormy crème brûlée	—	—	Lowland	6 yrs	50%	£55
Distillery 24 Rare Release	Massive oak extraction	—	—	Speyside	14 yrs	63%	£95
Distillery 64 Rare Release	Viscous velvet	—	—	Speyside	15 yrs	53.1%	£85

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