SMWS releases — March 2025

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

“Our buffet began with mussels in a white wine and apple cider vinegar sauce topped with crispy bacon.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Macduff (Highland), 16 years.

“The nose combined blackcurrant pastilles, damson crumble and bramble jelly with the earthiness of cinnamon stick, eucalyptus and digging the garden in new leather shoes.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Longmorn (Speyside), 33 years.

“The sun dipped with the glow of dried orange skin, illuminating green mangoes arranged in fruit boxes on top of dry bales of hay.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Tamdhu (Speyside), 8 years.

In short · Tamdhu (Speyside), 8 years.

“In keeping with our brand philosophy of staying curious and delivering a variety of whisky adventures, Slippers 'N' Chill is a new whisky that stands apart from our…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

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

“We immediately noticed an aroma of very ripe pears and apples as well as pineapple alongside vanilla custard creams as one Panellist, reliving his Scottish childhood,…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Bunnahabhain (Islay), 11 years.

“A handful of salt and pepper cashews came wrapped in the contents of a first aid kit, accompanied by warm tar, fennel and thyme, and a serving of vanilla ice cream.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Bunnahabhain (Islay), 11 years.

“Last year saw the release of five special whiskies to celebrate International Women’s Day, with five per cent of the profits from the total sales donated to OurWhisky…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Tomatin (Highland), 9 years.

“To charred barbecued peaches, we added toffee encrusted with salt crystals and proceeded to spread this sticky mixture on a warm leather-topped writing desk while…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

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

“A wonderful nose recalled brown bread spread with treacle, dark chocolate studded with sea salt, cocoa dust and delicate notes of game meats, pickled walnuts and chopped…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Linkwood (Speyside), 11 years.

“This proved to be a slightly fuller example than we were used to from this distillery, with lots of shoe leather, mineral oil and pine sap up front.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Dailuaine (Speyside), 16 years.

“Initial nosing revealed immediate notes of spicy oak lactones with caffe latte, spiced cinnamon swirl pastries, crème brûlée and salted caramel sauce.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Dailuaine (Speyside), 14 years.

“We were greeted by the smell of a charcoal barbecue cooking burgers, corn on the cob and slices of pineapple.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Aberfeldy (Highland), 10 years.

“A bowl of mixed berry compote drifted past us as we supped on a glass of Caribbean fruit punch.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Mannochmore (Speyside), 16 years.

“Initial nosing revealed creamy sherry notes (or, just cream sherry) along with candied orange jellies, strop leather, mineral oils and pipe tobacco, plus some lovely,…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Mannochmore (Speyside), 12 years.

“As we walked through an apple orchard towards a bowl of custard, a fine perfume appeared on the breeze.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

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

“Our mezze platter overflowed with pork souvlaki skewers, lamb kofta, kalamata olives, tzatziki and muhammara (red pepper and walnut spread) for pitta bread.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

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

“We all went bonkers with conkers as we threw them into a bonfire and listened to the explosive noise that sounded like a firework display.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Glen Spey (Speyside), 13 years.

“We blended cranberry, pineapple, orange and lime juice together with ginger ale, added real fresh fruit and prepared an exotic fruit punch.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Speyburn (Speyside), 15 years.

“Weak-minded suggestibility perhaps, but we all had pink impressions – the nose suggested plum jam, marshmallow strawberries, cranberry and red liquorice.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Tomintoul (Speyside), 13 years.

“One Panellist was off to a rodeo – polished cowboy boots, saddle and all that.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Fettercairn (Highland), 14 years.

“The Panel met on a grey winter afternoon for a snack.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Auchroisk (Speyside), 11 years.

“The nose exuded an enticing warmth of vanilla pods, strawberry jam, caramelised apple, treacle tarts and dark chocolate melted on pumpernickel bread.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Auchroisk (Speyside), 15 years.

“At first nosing we detected roasted red apples with golden syrup, watermelon boiled sweets and freshly baked soda bread slathered in honey, plus subtle notes of…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Loch Lomond (Croftengea) (Highland), 8 years.

“Sweet, savoury, salty; we noted glazed doughnuts, smoky bacon and vegetable stock.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Loch Lomond (Croftengea) (Highland), 8 years.

“Last year saw the release of five special whiskies to celebrate International Women’s Day, with five per cent of the profits from the total sales donated to OurWhisky…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Ardnamurchan (Highland), 8 years.

“The nose, complex and attractive, combined captivating sweetness (butterscotch, fudge, sherbet straws) with a lively fruit attack of gooseberry, lemon, green apple and…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Isle of Harris Distillery (Islands), 6 years.

“Some of us were reminded of long-gone school days opening a ‘distressed leather’ pencil case, drinking instant hot chocolate and building a traditional balsa wood model…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Holyrood Distillery (Lowland), 2 years.

“A simmering sauce of citrus and sandalwood summoned notions of bergamot petals and grapefruit before highly scented sprigs of mint and rosemary were flung into the mix.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

“Following the release of our Shimmering Silk small batch single malt last year (Batch 23), we have teamed up again with our friends at Dunville's Irish Whiskey to create…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

“Unique in character, united by peat   Our Peat Stack Trio offers three different takes on our Peated flavour profile.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

“We’re raising a glass to International Whisk y Day with a new round of mystery malt pairs .…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

“We’re raising a glass to International Whisk y Day with a new round of mystery malt pairs .…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

“We’re raising a glass to International Whisk y Day with a new round of mystery malt pairs .…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS