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SMWS releases — May 2026

20 bottles we have a record of
Partial record. These are past SMWS bottlings we know were released in May 2026, reconstructed from the Society's own bottle archive. It may not be that month's complete Outturn: the archive only lists bottles that have sold out, and it does not record which release each bottle belonged to, so other ranges may appear here too.
Distillery and Region under each bottle are decoded from its cask code and link to that code's page. Tasting notes are short attributed extracts — full notes are on SMWS.
Sanlúcar sunset - SMWS 1.304Sold out
1.304

Sanlúcar sunset

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age13 years
ABV57.4%
Cask1st fill ex-PX hogshead
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 1
DistilleryGlenfarclas
RegionSpeyside

In short · Glenfarclas (Speyside), 13 years.

“The colour was mesmerising, like a sunset in Sanlúcar de Barrameda on the “Coast of Light”.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sweet seduction - SMWS 3.365Sold out
3.365

Sweet seduction

SMWS regionIslay
Age21 years
ABV55.2%
Cask1st fill ex-oloroso hogshead
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 3
DistilleryBowmore
RegionIslay

In short · Bowmore (Islay), 21 years.

“This had such an unbelievably seductive, sweet smoke that we all fell under a kind of spell.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Eau d'archive - SMWS 8.56Sold out
8.56

Eau d'archive

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age10 years
ABV58.9%
Cask1st fill ex-oloroso butt
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 8
DistilleryTamdhu
RegionSpeyside

In short · Tamdhu (Speyside), 10 years.

“Imagine nosing an old library book, surrounded by the unique airborne flora from deep within the archives.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Smoked black pudding - SMWS 29.306Sold out
29.306

Smoked black pudding

SMWS regionIslay
Age27 years
ABV53.2%
Cask1st fill ex-oloroso hogshead
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 29
DistilleryLaphroaig
RegionIslay

In short · Laphroaig (Islay), 27 years.

“The initial thought was of a strong herbal cough syrup; no wonder it was sold during prohibition in the United States as medicine!…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Party on, pastry dudes! - SMWS 30.129Sold out
30.129

Party on, pastry dudes!

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age9 years
ABV60.8%
Cask2nd fill american oak ex-PX hogshead
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 30
DistilleryGlenrothes
RegionSpeyside

In short · Glenrothes (Speyside), 9 years.

“The nose evoked pastry kitchens – cantucci biscotti, tablet, fruit tarts and almond slices, all served with sweet stout.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Mellow fellow - SMWS 30.130Sold out
30.130

Mellow fellow

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age9 years
ABV60.6%
Cask3rd fill american oak ex-PX hogshead
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 30
DistilleryGlenrothes
RegionSpeyside

In short · Glenrothes (Speyside), 9 years.

“After six years in ex-bourbon wood, further maturation in this second fill American oak PX hogshead has delivered a nose laden with buttery croissants and fruit custard…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Scoop, dunk, wrap - SMWS 39.311Sold out
39.311

Scoop, dunk, wrap

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age13 years
ABV61.6%
Cask1st fill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 39
DistilleryLinkwood
RegionSpeyside

In short · Linkwood (Speyside), 13 years.

“We kicked things off by throwing strawberries on toast, orange oil and a sweet barbecue sauce on to a mesquite-fired charcoal grill.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Buen provecho - SMWS 50.121Sold out
50.121

Buen provecho

SMWS regionLowland
Age7 years
ABV58.5%
Cask1st fill ex-oloroso hogshead
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 50
DistilleryBladnoch
RegionLowland

In short · Bladnoch (Lowland), 7 years.

“We opened a bottle of orange liqueur made from Seville oranges, lemons, cardamom and cloves to discover an intriguing combination of citric, spicy and sweet aromas of…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Smoky umami heaven - SMWS 53.521Sold out
53.521

Smoky umami heaven

SMWS regionIslay
Age12 years
ABV59.1%
Cask1st fill ex-oloroso hogshead
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 53
DistilleryCaol Ila
RegionIslay

In short · Caol Ila (Islay), 12 years.

“The Panel found this absolutely delightful, with an almost perfect balance between smoky and fruity aromas, yet at the same time delivering salty and maritime…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
A number from down under - SMWS 60.55Sold out
60.55

A number from down under

SMWS regionHighland
Age11 years
ABV59.4%
Cask2nd fill htmc barrel
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 60
DistilleryAberfeldy
RegionHighland

In short · Aberfeldy (Highland), 11 years.

“A sweet, fruity aroma reminding us of cantaloupe melon next to warm marzipan croissants, apricot jam and French pear clafoutis made for a very comforting opening.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Bath bomb after a bonfire - SMWS 66.260Sold out
66.260

Bath bomb after a bonfire

SMWS regionHighland
Age27 years
ABV51.3%
Cask2nd fill 300 litre cabernet sauvignon
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 66
DistilleryArdmore
RegionHighland

In short · Ardmore (Highland), 27 years.

“After 24 years in an ex-bourbon hogshead, we decanted this into a second fill 300-litre ex-cabernet sauvignon cask.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
The wooden mountain of dubious disguise - SMWS 78.98Sold out
78.98

The wooden mountain of dubious disguise

SMWS regionHighland
Age13 years
ABV57.6%
Cask1st fill heavy toast, medium char hogshead
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 78
DistilleryBen Nevis
RegionHighland

In short · Ben Nevis (Highland), 13 years.

“The weight of this famous 'mountain-themed' make was on full display here, despite the cloak of oak it was clearly draped in.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Caribbean dreams in Campbeltown - SMWS 93.230Sold out
93.230

Caribbean dreams in Campbeltown

SMWS regionCampbeltown
Age14 years
ABV57.5%
Cask1st fill ex-bourbon hogshead
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 93
DistilleryGlen Scotia
RegionCampbeltown

In short · Glen Scotia (Campbeltown), 14 years.

“We prepared a mango and avocado salad, the fresh fruity sweetness combining with the creaminess of the pear, plus a little punchy, yet not too strong, honey mustard…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Olive oil cake with honey syrup - SMWS 113.83Sold out
113.83

Olive oil cake with honey syrup

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age15 years
ABV56.7%
Cask2nd fill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 113
RegionSpeyside

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

“The aroma reminded us of sticky dates topped with a sprinkling of dark chocolate and sea salt, plus candied almonds, caramel sauce and milk chocolate tea cakes.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Kippers gripped in a lobster’s nippers - SMWS 122.90Sold out
122.90

Kippers gripped in a lobster’s nippers

SMWS regionHighland
Age8 years
ABV61.5%
Cask2nd fill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 122
RegionHighland

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

“Things opened with big smoke on the nose – burnt sage, burnt seaweed and kippers wrapped in medicated bandages, with a sideshow of lemon bonbons.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
A farmer in hospital by the sea - SMWS 149.24Sold out
149.24

A farmer in hospital by the sea

SMWS regionHighland
Age10 years
ABV63.8%
Cask1st fill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 149
DistilleryArdnamurchan
RegionHighland

In short · Ardnamurchan (Highland), 10 years.

“The neat nose on this one was superbly fresh and coastal, full of pure ozone and sea air vibes.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
No mean confection - SMWS 156.7Sold out
156.7

No mean confection

SMWS regionLowland
Age10 years
ABV61.2%
Cask1st fill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 156
RegionLowland

In short · Glasgow Distillery (Lowland), 10 years.

“The neat nose suggested linseed oil, lemon marmalade, hessian canvas, cedar wood and lemon thyme.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Breakfast in Seville - SMWS 156.9Sold out
156.9

Breakfast in Seville

SMWS regionLowland
Age10 years
ABV61%
Cask1st fill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 156
RegionLowland

In short · Glasgow Distillery (Lowland), 10 years.

“From the buffet, our noses meandered between Seville orange marmalade on toast, mint seltzer and dried apricots served on a cool slab of beeswax.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Run through wheat fields with naughty Teresa - SMWS G7.22Sold out
G7.22

Run through wheat fields with naughty Teresa

SMWS regionLowland
Age12 years
ABV59.5%
Cask1st fill ex-bourbon hogshead
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code G7
DistilleryGirvan
RegionLowland

In short · Girvan (Lowland), 12 years.

“Clean and inviting, the nose offered toffee, vanilla, lemon bonbons and a hint of pineapple, and provoked memories of getting ready to paint new shelves.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
The Five Regions - SMWS Batch 39Sold out
Batch 39

The Five Regions

SMWS regionBlended Malt
Age11 years
ABV50%
Caskmatured in a selection of bourbon, oloroso, PX & htmc hogsheads
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code ?
DistilleryNo code match
Region—
“When we created Batch 31 (2025 release), Wandering Alchemy, our whisky team blended a larger volume than required with the intention of re-casking a portion for further…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Cask No.NameDistillery (code)Region (code)SMWS regionAgeABVPrice
1.304Sanlúcar sunsetGlenfarclasSpeysideSpeyside13 yrs57.4%£100
3.365Sweet seductionBowmoreIslayIslay21 yrs55.2%£230
8.56Eau d'archiveTamdhuSpeysideSpeyside10 yrs58.9%£72
29.306Smoked black puddingLaphroaigIslayIslay27 yrs53.2%£499
30.129Party on, pastry dudes!GlenrothesSpeysideSpeyside9 yrs60.8%£58
30.130Mellow fellowGlenrothesSpeysideSpeyside9 yrs60.6%£58
39.311Scoop, dunk, wrapLinkwoodSpeysideSpeyside13 yrs61.6%£75
50.121Buen provechoBladnochLowlandLowland7 yrs58.5%£58
53.521Smoky umami heavenCaol IlaIslayIslay12 yrs59.1%£94
60.55A number from down underAberfeldyHighlandHighland11 yrs59.4%£70
66.260Bath bomb after a bonfireArdmoreHighlandHighland27 yrs51.3%£199
78.98The wooden mountain of dubious disguiseBen NevisHighlandHighland13 yrs57.6%£80
93.230Caribbean dreams in CampbeltownGlen ScotiaCampbeltownCampbeltown14 yrs57.5%£92
113.83Olive oil cake with honey syrupBraeval (Braes of Glenlivet)SpeysideSpeyside15 yrs56.7%£85
122.90Kippers gripped in a lobster’s nippersLoch Lomond (Croftengea)HighlandHighland8 yrs61.5%£52
149.24A farmer in hospital by the seaArdnamurchanHighlandHighland10 yrs63.8%£90
156.7No mean confectionGlasgow DistilleryLowlandLowland10 yrs61.2%£80
156.9Breakfast in SevilleGlasgow DistilleryLowlandLowland10 yrs61%£80
G7.22Run through wheat fields with naughty TeresaGirvanLowlandLowland12 yrs59.5%£52
Batch 39The Five Regions——Blended Malt11 yrs50%£74

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