SMWS releases — April 2025

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

“The Panel noted crystallised exotic fruits, sea air, lanolin and soft, medicinal embrocations at first, with green fruit teas, citrus oils and a subtle, peaty tang in…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Auchentoshan (Lowland), 11 years.

“The Panel's initial impressions of this one were that it was "bright and fluffy"!…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Glen Grant (Speyside), 21 years.

“Be patient, be kind, be gentle and you will be rewarded.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Bunnahabhain (Islay), 11 years.

“Ready to embrace your taste for adventure?…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Tomatin (Highland), 9 years.

“WHISKY WANDERERS   This year we’re celebrating Scottish whisky festivals differently with specially selected casks that defy traditional expectations.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Inchgower (Speyside), 15 years.

“Ready to embrace your taste for adventure?…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Macallan (Speyside), 16 years.

“There’s no introduction necessary to distillery 24, a member favourite across our global community of members.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Clynelish (Highland), 12 years.

“This distillery's usual trademarks were notably subdued at first nosing.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Glen Moray (Speyside), 29 years.

“WHISKY WANDERERS   This year we’re celebrating Scottish whisky festivals differently with specially selected casks that defy traditional expectations.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Glenlossie (Speyside), 16 years.

“Ready to embrace your taste for adventure?…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Bladnoch (Lowland), 34 years.

“Cask No.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Royal Brackla (Highland), 13 years.

“Aromas of smoked mint, menthol and camphor balm and dry-roasted peanuts were initially recorded by the Panel, ahead of frying pancetta, leaf mulch and hardwood resins,…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Teaninich (Highland), 17 years.

“WHISKY WANDERERS   This year we’re celebrating Scottish whisky festivals differently with specially selected casks that defy traditional expectations.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

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

“WHISKY WANDERERS   This year we’re celebrating Scottish whisky festivals differently with specially selected casks that defy traditional expectations.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Balblair (Highland), 16 years.

“Ready to embrace your taste for adventure?…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Glenburgie (Speyside), 13 years.

“Taking an interdimensional stroll, we glitched between an artist's store cupboard and a cook's pantry.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Miltonduff (Speyside), 29 years.

“Inspired by the blooming orchards that herald the arrival of spring, Cask No.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Aultmore (Speyside), 13 years.

“On first nosing the Panel detected such varied aromas as melted butter, tinned pineapple, lemon pastilles, beeswax and candied lemon peel.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Ben Nevis (Highland), 10 years.

“The Panellists noted modern gentleman's aftershave, crisp linen and spring-back leather gloves on the nose.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

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

“Ready to embrace your taste for adventure?…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Fettercairn (Highland), 27 years.

“With a complex interplay of fresh, grassy notes, citrus zest and a touch of sweetness, Cask No.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Auchroisk (Speyside), 14 years.

“At first nosing the Panel detected pineapple, sugar mice (of the white and pink varieties), honey-drizzled cantaloupe melon and coconut oil.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Tormore (Speyside), 35 years.

“Cask No.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Braeval (Braes of Glenlivet) (Speyside), 15 years.

“The neat nose opened with sweet bubblegum fruitiness, cocoa bitters, sweet rice wine, hothouse flowers and camphor.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Isle of Arran (Islands), 9 years.

“Initial nosing suggested crushed citrus fruits, sea shells, ripe kiwi, buttered popcorn, baled hay and heather flower.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Isle of Raasay (Islands), 4 years.

“WHISKY WANDERERS   This year we’re celebrating Scottish whisky festivals differently with specially selected casks that defy traditional expectations.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Isle of Raasay (Islands), 4 years.

“WHISKY WANDERERS   This year we’re celebrating Scottish whisky festivals differently with specially selected casks that defy traditional expectations.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Isle of Raasay (Islands), 5 years.

“WHISKY WANDERERS   This year we’re celebrating Scottish whisky festivals differently with specially selected casks that defy traditional expectations.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

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

“The Panel were greeted by a crisp aroma of thyme, poppyseed on lemon shortbread, runny honey and French unsalted butter on fresh brioche, all encompassed by a delicate…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

“WHISKY WANDERERS   This year we’re celebrating Scottish whisky festivals differently with specially selected casks that defy traditional expectations.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

“Whispers of Spring: A journey of reawakening , the Society’s new Creators Collection, captures the subtle yet powerful energy of the season.    Each of the four bottles…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS