SMWS releases — March 2024

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

“We imagined sitting on the top bench of a sauna while water infused with mountain pine oil was poured on to the hot stove creating a spicy, aromatic steam that…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

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

“The initial nose was straight and direct, all on rock salt, watermelon and olive oil.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Highland Park (Islands), 11 years.

“On the nose, we imagined some fancy potpourri – heather and lavender sprigs, dried seaweed and rolling tobacco – all mixed together in a big wooden bowl with a drizzle…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Bunnahabhain (Islay), 9 years.

“Peat-smoked croissants smothered in mace-infused butter were accompanied by ginger wine in a sandalwood chalice.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Bunnahabhain (Islay), 9 years.

“At first we noted buttery smoke, root beer and black pepper; a big, hearty fusion of peat and sherry influences.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Tomatin (Highland), 8 years.

“We were taken back in time as we opened the door to an old-fashioned ladies’ hair salon or a gentleman’s barber.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Inchgower (Speyside), 15 years.

“This delivered a very entertaining first impression, with plenty of different aromas.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Tullibardine (Highland), 10 years.

“A fragrant but firmly "new highland" style agreed the Panel, with soft grassy olive oil notes matched by honey, warm textiles, nougat and fresh fruit salad.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Glenrothes (Speyside), 28 years.

“Our fruit tea went cold when we discovered a box of treasures containing a used eraser, an old snuff tin, orange peel and ginger biscuit crumbs.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Glen Moray (Speyside), 20 years.

“The nose transported us to a Norwegian cabin where a feast awaited post-sauna, with chicken chow mein, olives, brown cheese and spiced rum served on an oak table.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

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

“One Panellist got carried away as he imagined unwrapping a toffee caramel in a bar in Havana while drinking a mojito and smoking a cigar.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Glen Moray (Speyside), 10 years.

“The neat nose immediately suggested sugar-dusted grapefruit, orange barley sugars, cantaloup melon and warm strop leather.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Linkwood (Speyside), 11 years.

“In a honey-infused tropical fantasy, fuzzy little bees hurried back to the hive with pineapples, vanilla pods and apples to make their ever popular apple chutney and…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Glenlossie (Speyside), 9 years.

“The Panel noted aromas of shortbread, lemon syrup, cactus and mint leaf at first nosing.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

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

“An olfactory mainline of crushed almonds, fennel seeds and burnt ends folded into molten butter.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Tormore (Speyside), 35 years.

“Hungarian csíramálé (caramel) was served atop walnut paste and accompanied by a glass of peach and white grape juice.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Knockdhu (AnCnoc) (Speyside), 12 years.

“The panel was immediately bewildered by this dram, which showed maturity and aromas way beyond its stated years.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

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

“Plenty of smoke on the nose and honey-glazed spare ribs and smouldering lemon thyme-poached chicken with harissa, while in the background the scent of sweet cigar ash.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Distillerie de Warenghem (France), 7 years.

“A bouquet of aromas ranged from pear drops, sour plums and raspberry sherbet to dandelion and burdock, greengage jam and bergamot to, finally, dried lemon peel and sweet…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

“This stunning single malt was created specially for members of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society by our friends at Dunville's Irish Whiskey.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS