In short · Highland Park (Islands), 21 years, Smoky & Fruity.
“A freshly painted tugboat chugged through a salty mist of lavender and heather honey, its tarry docking ropes afixed near a brimming engine lubricated with fruity olive…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
In short · Tamdhu (Speyside), 10 years, Ripe Fruits & Honey.
“Initially the more senior, in terms of age, Panel member felt like stepping into a vintage hair salon with the scent of colouring, a classic perm and plenty of hairspray.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outIn short · Bunnahabhain (Islay), 12 years, Bold & Peaty.
“Briny, that was the common denominator on the neat nose, next to thick peat smoke.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outIn short · Benrinnes (Speyside), 14 years, Sweet & Zesty.
“Warm and tempting, the nose opened with butter-rich croissant, honeyed pears and apples, and a gentle waft of laundered cotton.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outIn short · Dailuaine (Speyside), 16 years, Dried Fruits & Spices.
“The perfume from a waxed paper bag full of barley sugar candies joined strawberry jam on Scottish crumpets, served with a glass of lemon iced tea.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
In short · Craigellachie (Speyside), 20 years, Dried Fruits & Spices.
“This opened like a fruit jelly nebula swirling at the event horizon of cherry chocolate liqueurs, marzipan and cocoa powder.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outIn short · Glenlossie (Speyside), 12 years, Dried Fruits & Spices.
“Two to One is the combination of two casks of single malt from the same distillery that are married before bottling.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
In short · Caol Ila (Islay), 14 years, Smoky & Fruity.
“Smoke curled above a windswept shoreline as we laid charred pineapple, red apples and watermelon slices beside honey-roasted ham.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
In short · Mannochmore (Speyside), 14 years, Sweet & Zesty.
“We were greeted by the citric sweetness of lemon meringue pie, lemon vanilla cheesecake and lime fruit pastilles, as well as a pear and marshmallow trifle.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outIn short · Ardmore (Highland), 8 years, Toasted Oak & Vanilla.
“On the nose, orange groves and bales of straw were outgunned by the sweetness of lemon drizzle cake, blueberry muffins and banana chips.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
In short · Mortlach (Speyside), 20 years, Fragrant & Floral.
“A spritz of Gewürztraminer opened the nose, accompanied by bison grass atop pineapple upside down cake, drizzled with a light olive oil.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
In short · Ben Nevis (Highland), 8 years, Ripe Fruits & Honey.
“A perfume of popcorn with a panko breadcrumb crust took us meandering into an izakaya in Tokyo to find little plates of piping hot enoki tempura and a glass of rice wine.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
In short · Deanston (Highland), 8 years, Sweet & Zesty.
“The initial nose transported us to a sun-drenched orchard in springtime.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
In short · Auchroisk (Speyside), 18 years, Ripe Fruits & Honey.
“The first sniff gave us an array of sweet treats – salted caramel fudge, sticky toffee pudding and custard doughnuts, followed by a secondary subtle floral component of…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
In short · Strathmill (Speyside), 19 years, Dried Fruits & Spices.
“The Panel noted a luscious combination of dark fruits with exotic undertones at first nosing.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
In short · Allt-a-Bhainne (Speyside), 19 years, Sweet & Zesty.
“The immediately attractive nose evoked impressions of summer – déjeuner sur l’herbe with chocolate cake and apricot jam on croissants or an afternoon by the cricket…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outIn short · Isle of Arran (Islands), 11 years, Sweet & Zesty.
“The nose was a sweet perfume of lilies in bloom, laid on a hay bale and topped with honeyed pear slices and crushed oats.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
In short · Ardnamurchan (Highland), 8 years, Coastal & Maritime.
“On the nose, flakes of crystal salt flickered atop a cream cheese bagel, with pancetta, cracked black pepper and a sprinkling of popcorn tossed in olive oil and crispy…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
In short · Clydeside Distillery (Lowland), 7 years, Sweet & Zesty.
“We opened a bag of assorted fruit flavoured chewy sweets, strawberry, cherry, banana, kiwi, apples and lemon, next to a packet of maple and brown sugar granola cereal.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outIn short · InchDairnie Distillery (KinGlassie) (Lowland), 9 years, Bold & Peaty.
“The first comment: this was a foodie's dream dram.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold out“Working with wine from Hungary’s Tokaj region has brought characteristic notes of dessert wine, peach, brioche and orange blossom to the latest release in the Society’s…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
In short · Loch Lomond (Rhosdhu) (Highland), 10 years, Ripe Fruits & Honey.
“The nose ranged over a landscape of wood, cereals, fruit and spice.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
In short · Tullibardine (Highland), 11 years, Dried Fruits & Spices.
“We combined selected casks of eight-year-old single malt from this distillery and put the spirit into various other casks to marry and mature – this is one of those.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
In short · Linkwood (Speyside), 12 years, Fragrant & Floral.
“A cold newspaper came spritzed with aftershave featuring accents of cedar and sandalwood, plus the zest of a blood orange.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
“The Whisky Equinox is a new annual ritual inspired by the autumn equinox on 23 September when day and night stand in equal measure.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
“As the seasons change and the colder crisper notes of autumn make themselves known, these two whiskies come together to create a moment for contemplation. The Toasted…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
| Cask No. | Name | Distillery (code) | Region (code) | SMWS region | Age | ABV | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.404 | A tugboat smokery sails through Orkney mist | Highland Park | Islands | Highland | 21 yrs | 59.4% | £170 |
| 8.58 | Honey or caramel blonde? | Tamdhu | Speyside | Speyside | 10 yrs | 59.8% | £65 |
| 10.305 | Smoky wasabi | Bunnahabhain | Islay | Islay | 12 yrs | 57.3% | £87 |
| 36.237 | The village pâtisserie at dawn | Benrinnes | Speyside | Speyside | 14 yrs | 58.7% | £75 |
| 41.184 | The perfumer's mixologist | Dailuaine | Speyside | Speyside | 16 yrs | 55.7% | £80 |
| 44.201 | Gingerbread space-time continuum | Craigellachie | Speyside | Speyside | 20 yrs | 58.4% | £135 |
| 46.167 | See the wood for the trees | Glenlossie | Speyside | Speyside | 12 yrs | 58.1% | £65 |
| 53.518 | The ashy brunch club | Caol Ila | Islay | Islay | 14 yrs | 59.1% | £98 |
| 64.173 | A crisp classic | Mannochmore | Speyside | Speyside | 14 yrs | 56.1% | £70 |
| 66.263 | Sip manzanilla in an orange grove | Ardmore | Highland | Highland | 8 yrs | 59.2% | £58 |
| 76.167 | Triple-vine playtime | Mortlach | Speyside | Speyside | 20 yrs | 49.6% | £170 |
| 78.102 | Panko's popcorn | Ben Nevis | Highland | Highland | 8 yrs | 60.8% | £58 |
| 79.17 | Let the springtime flourish | Deanston | Highland | Highland | 8 yrs | 60.1% | £64 |
| 95.117 | Perfumed fruits and cherry blossoms | Auchroisk | Speyside | Speyside | 18 yrs | 56.3% | £92 |
| 100.52 | Balsamic glow | Strathmill | Speyside | Speyside | 19 yrs | 56.6% | £110 |
| 108.78 | If I had a hamper | Allt-a-Bhainne | Speyside | Speyside | 19 yrs | 59.5% | £115 |
| 121.127 | Mocktail vibes | Isle of Arran | Islands | Highland | 11 yrs | 62.2% | £70 |
| 149.27 | Popcorn by the old pier | Ardnamurchan | Highland | Highland | 8 yrs | 60.5% | £75 |
| 167.6 | A tropical treat | Clydeside Distillery | Lowland | Lowland | 7 yrs | 61.6% | £58 |
| 168.4 | A foodie's dream dram | InchDairnie Distillery (KinGlassie) | Lowland | Lowland | 9 yrs | 57.2% | £62 |
| Batch 43 | Noble drop | — | — | Single Malt | 15 yrs | 50% | £68 |
| G15.41 | A summer landscape | Loch Lomond (Rhosdhu) | Highland | Highland | 10 yrs | 64.7% | £50 |
| 28.119 | Spice it up after dark | Tullibardine | Highland | Highland | 11 yrs | 60.9% | £39 |
| 39.334 | Riesling spritz in the sun | Linkwood | Speyside | Speyside | 12 yrs | 57.7% | £39 |
| — | The Whisky Equinox Pair | Multi-bottle bundle | — | — | — | £75 | |
| — | Yin & Yang Duo | Multi-bottle bundle | — | — | — | £170 | |