SMWS releases — July 2026

In short · Macduff (Highland), 7 years.

“A very pleasant, almost innocuous, scent surprised the Panel.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Tomatin (Highland), 10 years.

“Some of us found the nose slightly quirky and idiosyncratic (like ourselves – so not a criticism); sherry trifle, syrup sponge, pomegranate, tobacco, and plum jam and…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Glenturret (Highland), 12 years.

“The Panel consensus concluded that this peated Highlander performed best sans dilution ("Great at full strength," noted one Panellist).…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Inchgower (Speyside), 14 years.

“The nose took us in various directions – one Panellist propped up an Andalusian bar (sweet sherry, cigarette smoke-infused pata negra); one drank black tea sitting on…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Glenrothes (Speyside), 9 years.

“The neat nose on this one suggested unexpected things such as washing detergent (in a good way!) with air fresheners, laundered linens and mineral salts.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Linkwood (Speyside), 13 years.

“Raspberry coulis, flowers from the meadow.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Bladnoch (Lowland), 7 years.

“On the nose, a barn of hay, a freshly knitted woollen jumper, caramel wafers and straw mats welcomed the Panel into the glass.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Caol Ila (Islay), 13 years.

“We made a black forest ham sandwich, using our freshly whittled spurtle to toast the bun in a warm skillet, before adding a dressing of mayonnaise, dijon mustard, honey,…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Royal Brackla (Highland), 9 years.

“There was a lot to unpack on the first nosing, as the Panellists found differing flavour journeys.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Aberfeldy (Highland), 13 years.

“We opened the day's broadsheet newspapers, each page adorned with different sweeties: gummy bears, flying saucers, bubblegum, and hundreds and thousands.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Miltonduff (Speyside), 15 years.

“Caramel and berries, the dust of crushed ginger biscuits and a puff of chantilly cream joined blackberries and sultanas on the nose.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Deanston (Highland), 7 years.

“Something was brewing and stewing in the tea house, the Panellists taking turns to inhale the aromas of jasmine dragon pearl, stinging nettle herbal and chai latte loose…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Isle of Arran (Islands), 10 years.

“Polished leather soaked in coffee and palo cortado opened proceedings on the nose.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Glenmorangie (Highland), 10 years.

“Wow, we could practically hear the gentle lapping of waves against the shore, imagining the scent of seagrass, sand dunes and crushed shells next to rich tea biscuits,…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Penderyn (double distilled) (Wales), 7 years.

“Like a spring breeze through a laundry line, aromas of pear drops, pear schnapps and banana cream tumbled over crunchy pears and strawberry jelly sweets.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

“Introducing In the Neighbourhood Duo, an exclusive pairing of two Bold & Peaty single cask expressions.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

“Step into the Highland Fling with our exclusive pair bringing together our Dried Fruits & Spices and Sweet & Zesty flavour profiles, celebrating two very different sides…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS