SMWS releases — October 2025

In short · Glenfarclas (Speyside), 11 years.

“We encountered a lovely and extremely attractive neat aroma full of heather honey, robust maltiness, green pepper, aniseed, pine resin, freshly cut flowers and wafts of…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Bowmore (Islay), 21 years.

“Wild and unruly – like a Hebridean punishment turned flavour bomb.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Tamdhu (Speyside), 8 years.

“Initial nosing revealed beef bourguignon, camphor, pineapple cubes and old-school boiled fruit sweeties.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

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

“The nose started with Danish oil, washback pine and light oak, flirted with strawberry, vanilla and raspberry frangipane, then reached a citric synthesis of cloudy…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Tomatin (Highland), 9 years.

“This cask has bestowed intense sherry character: be warned!…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Glenturret (Highland), 12 years.

“This was evidently going to be a meaty dram upon first nosing.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Inchgower (Speyside), 17 years.

“One Panellist walked through Central Park towards Spanish Harlem, nicknamed El Barrio, with a brown bag full of toasty, roasted, crunchy cinnamon-sugared peanuts just…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Clynelish (Highland), 14 years.

“The nose represented a canvas of sweet buttery shortbread with random floral flicks and citric smears (lemon, marmalade); patience discovered earthier notes of crispy…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Tullibardine (Highland), 12 years.

“Scotland’s first public brewery was built in 1488, and 461 years later, distillery 28 was built on the site of that brewery, reintroducing drink production to a small…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Laphroaig (Islay), 26 years.

“A storm of peat bricks and honey-grilled goodness.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Laphroaig (Islay), 11 years.

“The Winter Series returns this year capturing the magic of the season in four single malt bottlings.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Linkwood (Speyside), 16 years.

“I must confess that distillery 39 is one of my favourites.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Dailuaine (Speyside), 12 years.

“The cotton-fresh nose came splashed with a dirty gin martini, vanilla milkshake, and twists of grapefruit and bergamot.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Tobermory (Islands), 19 years.

“Imagine a bonfire lit beside rusting hulls and fish crates.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Glenlossie (Speyside), 14 years.

“We imagined walking on a traditional American beach boardwalk chewing saltwater taffy and strawberry kisses as we queued to buy candyfloss.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

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

“After 10 years in ex-bourbon wood, this was then transferred into a first fill port barrique – but regardless of that, the spirit (typically) transported us to an…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Teaninich (Highland), 12 years.

“The neat nose was sweet, fruity and easy; we found lots of notes of gorse flowers, vanilla pods, sandalwood, some peppery watercress and crushed hazelnut.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Glentauchers (Speyside), 15 years.

“We were barbecuing piña colada-grilled pineapple skewers using white rum, brown sugar, coconut yoghurt and honey, plus a pinch of pink peppercorn seasoning.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

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

“We found ourselves on a beautiful Indian summer’s autumn day wandering through a forest, with the coloured leaves gliding through the air as we stopped to forage for…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Miltonduff (Speyside), 15 years.

“At first nosing the Panel detected such things as treacle, ink, bergamot and dried exotic fruits.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Ben Nevis (Highland), 11 years.

“Our 35cl Wham Bam! festive dram delivers all the cask-strength character you’d expect from the Society.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Glen Spey (Speyside), 12 years.

“On the neat nose we found ginger snaps and chocolate cinnamon balls next to Sumatra coffee beans with that typical earthy aroma often described as humus.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Glencadam (Highland), 14 years.

“The neat nose was aromatically diverse, suggesting peppermint tea, tangy dark fruit chutney, balsamic reduction, herbal toothpaste and treacle tart.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

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

“We recently celebrated the 85th birthday of our founder, Pip Hills with a party at The Vaults.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Isle of Arran (Islands), 8 years.

“We prepared a classic wedge salad of crisp iceberg lettuce topped with bacon crumbles, red onions, tomatoes and paprika, and dressed with a creamy, sweet and smoky…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Penderyn (Wales), 11 years.

“Distillery 128 is nestled in the Welsh Brecon Beacons and uses stills that differ from the traditional pot-still norm.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Loch Lomond (Highland), 10 years.

“Menthol lozenges, ground coriander, mango and peaches were met by a bonfire, warm ash, smouldering coconut husks and the merest hint of a sea breeze – fascinating…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Ardnamurchan (Highland), 9 years.

“The neat nose suggested swimming pools, mineral oils, lemon barley water, waxes, putty, white stone fruits and earthy dunnage warehouse must.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Starlaw (Lowland), 11 years.

“The colour green came to mind nosing neat as we found Williams pears, granny smith apples and a kiwi cucumber salad with walnuts and fresh mint, as well as a cup of…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

“Our Infinite Flavour bundle includes eight whiskies, one of each new flavour profile within our refreshed Signature Range.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

“Peat Plants II: Elemental whiskies from Scotland’s Western Isles  Continue the story of nature’s wild beauty with Peat Plants II, the ultimate flight in West Coast peat.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

“The Winter Series returns this year capturing the magic of the season in four single malt bottlings.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

“Our Hallowe'en Mystery Malts are a restless bunch.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

“Our Hallowe'en Mystery Malts are a restless bunch.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

“Our Hallowe'en Mystery Malts are a restless bunch.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

“Our Hallowe'en Mystery Malts are a restless bunch.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS