SMWS releases — March 2026

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

“The glass welcomed the Panel with freshly varnished pine, pear drops and ripe stone fruits, plus a side of butterscotch sweets.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Tomatin (Highland), 11 years.

“A leathery, gamey and nicely earthy nose appeared at first approach, with a tinge of old wine cellar must and rye bread.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Tullibardine (Highland), 10 years.

“Nosing this, we were working in the garden – drying flowers, trimming rhubarb, dead-heading geraniums and picking herbs – plus sipping cocoa while arranging a fruit bowl.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Benrinnes (Speyside), 16 years.

“In a Victorian garden, the dram's perfume took us from the carnation flower bed to a freshly cut beech hedge, with lemons bursting spontaneously amid a shower of peanuts…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Linkwood (Speyside), 13 years.

“We found plenty of sweet notes on the palate – marshmallows, pineapple chunks, lemon candy and preserved apricots in syrup, which were seamlessly followed by gummy…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Linkwood (Speyside), 12 years.

“This month you   have the opportunity to   try not   one ,   but two bottlings from distillery 39 .…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Dailuaine (Speyside), 15 years.

“The first thing we noted, when pouring the sample, was a lovely beading like a necklace of pearls, which preceded the smell of a meaty, slow-cooked oxtail soup as well…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Caol Ila (Islay), 11 years.

“The initial nose returned ripe banana bread munched by the seaside, gummy bears, and a gloopy dollop of manuka honey.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Teaninich (Highland), 13 years.

“A truly boozy aroma greeted the Panel, as we found plums soaked in madeira wine, cherries in rum and bourbon-infused hot cross buns.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Glenburgie (Speyside), 14 years.

“The nose had tropical paradise beach bar vibes – pineapple, melon, peach and citrus fruits, beautifully complicated by ginger, cinnamon, coconut and mint – it was DIY…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Miltonduff (Speyside), 11 years.

“If you’ve been keeping up with   Unfiltered , you’ll know that we have two routes to create   our Two to One ultra   small-batch releases: marrying casks just before  …”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

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

“Initially, lychee and elderflower cordial led a delicate springtime dance with jasmine and subtle patchouli.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Strathmill (Speyside), 13 years.

“The neat nose revealed a highly attractive leathery and minty combination, with further aromas of miso broth, sweet liquorice, darjeeling tea and sultana all noted.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Loch Lomond (Croftengea) (Highland), 9 years.

“Initial nosing revealed gooseberry sorbet, juicy fruit chewing gum, crushed nettles and New Zealand sauvignon blanc with cut grass and lemon barley water.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Ardnamurchan (Highland), 9 years.

“For The New Wave, we’ve brought together five of Scotland’s most exciting modern producers – each with its own sense of place and character.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

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

“For The New Wave, we’ve brought together five of Scotland’s most exciting modern producers – each with its own sense of place and character.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Torabhaig Distillery (Islands), 7 years.

“For The New Wave, we’ve brought together five of Scotland’s most exciting modern producers – each with its own sense of place and character.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Clydeside Distillery (Lowland), 7 years.

“For The New Wave, we’ve brought together five of Scotland’s most exciting modern producers – each with its own sense of place and character.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · InchDairnie Distillery (KinGlassie) (Lowland), 8 years.

“For The New Wave, we’ve brought together five of Scotland’s most exciting modern producers – each with its own sense of place and character.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

“For The New Wave, we’ve brought together five of Scotland’s most exciting modern producers – each with its own sense of place and character.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

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

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

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

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

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

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