SMWS releases — June 2026

In short · Macduff (Highland), 9 years.

“The nose opened in a sweet shop, offering runny caramel and toffee apples, but soon wandered into an orchard ready for picking.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Glenturret (Highland), 11 years.

“A sooty and sweet, smoky scent immediately filled the room, reminding us of a barbecued pulled pork sandwich smothered in a homemade barbecue sauce, with crispy onion…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Clynelish (Highland), 13 years.

“Squeezing the handle and turning the gear of a can opener delivered a rush of sweet, fruit-forward perfume: tinned peaches, rosewater, pineapple and banana pie, and…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Linkwood (Speyside), 17 years.

“We combined two 12-year-old ex-bourbon hogsheads into one first fill Spanish oak oloroso butt for further maturation and marrying.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Craigellachie (Speyside), 10 years.

“First impressions on the nose conveyed a definite earthy, woodland vibe, with moss, fallen leaves, damp logs and freshly dubbined hiking boots – but we also got dried…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Glenlossie (Speyside), 11 years.

“Flowering blooms, lavender fields, patchouli and aromas of a well-loved cosmetics bag and elegant leather gloves greeted the Panel.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Caol Ila (Islay), 15 years.

“Some of our more longstanding Panel members initially mentioned carbolic soap and coal tar shampoo, with others getting smoked papaya salsa, campfires and expensive…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Aberfeldy (Highland), 12 years.

“A leafy and honeyed nose greeted the Panel, with further impressions noted of black forest gâteau, boozy cherries, darjeeling tea and milk chocolate.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Mannochmore (Speyside), 13 years.

“Looking out at the Alps, the nose evoked breakfast in our chalet – muesli with raisins and porridge with brown sugar, strawberries, maple syrup on crusty bread and…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Ardmore (Highland), 27 years.

“Made in 1998, it’s waited long enough.  After 28 painful years away from football’s greatest stage, Scotland are back!  Since the time we were in France taking on…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Deanston (Highland), 8 years.

“The neat nose on this one revealed a playful and pleasingly light, zingy and refreshing fruitiness.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Fettercairn (Highland), 15 years.

“The initial aroma was a festive potpourri of cloves, star anise and orange zest, mingling with the sweet embrace of honey, toffee and vanilla.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Braeval (Braes of Glenlivet) (Speyside), 14 years.

“Opening this brought beneficent rays of sunlight into the room – rose gardens, parma violets, strawberry, peach, cherry and quince, sun on Maroc oranges and even a hint…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

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

“This one really sung loud and clear from the top of the glass.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

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

“Sooty, grassy and enticingly dank on the nose, this came across like a great barbecue accompaniment, with side plates of salt-cured meats and french fries sprinkled with…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · George Dickel (Cascade Hollow) (Tennessee, USA), 10 years.

“Initially the nose brought us sweet treats from the USA: raspberry puddings, raspberry soda and sweet popcorn, alongside meringue nests, orange blossom, old fashioned…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Girvan (Lowland), 12 years.

“The Panellists prepared for their favourite dessert, served with a tickle of alcoholic sweetness via the honey dispenser in a barber shop.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

“The Society’s latest small-batch ‘Heresy’ bottling lets an overflowing fruit basket of flavours shine through, says Julien Willems.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

“Smouldering campfires, spice merchants and the lingering scent of an old-world apothecary guided us towards this intriguing duo.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS