SMWS Distillery Codes

“Batch 42: Highland peaty potion  is the first smoky, peated Highland single malt Scotch whisky to grace our clear glass ‘Heresy’ releases. If the name sounds familiar, it’s because it’s not been so very long since we released  Batch 32: Fife peaty potion .…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

“We're taking you to the north of Scotland this month with two well-known distilleries from the Speyside region.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

“Introducing the Smoke & Symphony Pair   –   a study in   the   unlikely harmony   of fruity flavours . On one side,   there’s   Cask No.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Highland Park (Islands), 20 years, Coastal & Maritime.

“This one was superbly coastal, salty, crisp and full of bone-dry peat smoke from the get-go. We also noted herbal teas, cough drops, rich heather ales and crystallised flower honey.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Dailuaine (Speyside), 13 years, Ripe Fruits & Honey.

“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 · Craigellachie (Speyside), 10 years, Toasted Oak & Vanilla.

“On the nose, a gentle wisp of chalky smoke rose above golden barley sugars and crusty sourdough. Then, peanut brittle and ripe bananas met glazed hot cross buns and poppy seeds, with bursts of lemon and pear.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Balmenach (Speyside), 8 years, Fragrant & Floral.

“The nose was immediately creamy and sweet, with vanilla and loads of fruit (peaches, raspberries and plums) – basically a knickerbocker glory (with the emphasis on ‘glory’).…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Bladnoch (Lowland), 7 years, Dried Fruits & Spices.

“This one was clearly sherry, influenced in a highly classical way.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

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

“We prepared a dish of smoked salmon and sweet spicy shrimps on a bed of lamb’s lettuce, rocket salad, red onion and cabbage, which we served with grissini alle olive.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Strathisla (Speyside), 14 years, Dried Fruits & Spices.

“A deeply evocative nose of apricot wine, sticky gulab jamun and fruit waxes led to a hay loft in the summer sun.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Teaninich (Highland), 14 years, Ripe Fruits & Honey.

“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 · Mannochmore (Speyside), 9 years, Fragrant & Floral.

“We imagined the early-morning sun rising over a grass meadow as the dew drops sparkled in the first rays of light.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Blair Athol (Highland), 14 years, Dried Fruits & Spices.

“The Society is known for exploring unusual and characterful cask maturations that shape distinctive flavour profiles.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Mortlach (Speyside), 20 years, Fragrant & Floral.

“Down at the cricket field, things opened at first nosing with a bouquet of rose petals, peach blossom, and elderflower and meadowsweet liqueur.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Ben Nevis (Highland), 8 years, Sweet & Zesty.

“The nose offered spun sugar, toffee, foamy bananas and myriad manifestations of fruit.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Strathmill (Speyside), 14 years, Ripe Fruits & Honey.

“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 · Ardnamurchan (Highland), 10 years, Smoky & Fruity.

“At first nosing we detected pickled gherkins dipped in iodine, camphor, antiseptic cream and peat fire hearth embers. On top of that we also found smoky bacon crisps, pure tar and creosote.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · Penderyn (double distilled) (Wales), 7 years, Ripe Fruits & Honey.

“An outburst of pear drops and strawberry sweets scattered scrumptious deliciousness over mango slices stewed in red wine, accompanied by balsamic-glazed fresh strawberries and habanero chilli peppers.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

In short · George Dickel (Cascade Hollow) (Tennessee, USA), 9 years.

“Aromas of teas and stone fruits alongside hazelnuts, cassia and candied orange arrived on the neat nose. This was followed by a palate of contrasting produce from the sweet trolley and herb basket.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS