SMWS

     
Young & Spritely   
Our Young & Spritely flavour profile challenges established age conventions and reflects the whisky’s character rather than its age statement. Typically, the bottlings from this flavour profile come from within the 8 to 14-year-old age bracket and exude characteristics of younger whiskies, with flavours such as sour apple sweets, rhubarb, gummi bears, tinned mandarins and flying saucer sherbet sweets.
  Age  
008.052  Marble chalice 9  
026.122  Waxy for shore 7  
035.324  Tangerine collins 8  
039.168  All's well that ends well 8  
041.093  Little house on the prairie 10  
048.125  Serenity Waltz of Sweetnes and wood 8  
060.026  Mojitos and muscle rub 8  
060.032  Chartreuse martini 9  
060.047  Waxed paper honeycomb 11  
064.095  Jasmine candles and Moscow Mules 10  
071.044  Cumin on a cricket bat 10  
071.088  Fare of the Gods 8  
072.054  Margharitas in a carwash 9  
078.076  Flames dancing on mango 9  
080.035  Ankle bitter 9  
085.050  Exhilarating rush of clarity 12  
093.208  Transcedent experience 9  
094.039  Sunflower seed shortbread 10  
108.069  Sweet limestone pavement 12  
115.007  The conviviality initiator 8  
122.061  The great outdoors 9  
122.074  A sumptuous high tea in the garden 12  
123.022  Sweet enticements – citric zing 8  
128.022  Muscat gravy 6  
128.032  Mesmerizing Maroccan Market 9  
149.003  A walk in the woods 6  
G15.019  Sweet shop on the beach 8  
G15.038  A bed of crushed sea shells 9  
     
     
Sweet, fruity & mellow   
Our Sweet, Fruity & Mellow whisky flavour profile is a culinary delight, with watermelon, Pimms, apple pie, or even lime marmalade. The profile focuses on the best in sweet whisky, evoking thoughts of sherbet and other treats. The mellow flavours and strength make this a popular profile for beginners and experienced enthusiasts alike.
  Age  
002.124  Making up your mind 14  
009.193  Angelic fruit - mischievous spice 17  
019.084  Under an apple tree - that's where I want to be 19  
028.108  Cranberry reverie 12  
035.288  Caribbean cruise 25  
037.115  A robotic woodsmith 16  
052.044  Lively as a caffeinated squirrel 10  
058.046  Faldari Faldara 9  
059.056  Gardener’s question time 10  
063.076  Petrichor and pool-side Pimms 19  
064.096  Fruit and spice duality 9  
064.159  The perfumery's orchard 11  
073.173  Malt and tonic 13  
076.133  Indulge Yourself 14  
077.045  More layers than Shrek 13  
078.069  Pip in porridge 10  
080.048  Doors to manual and cross check  11  
095.106  Strawberry shortcake 16  
100.014  Boozy basil blueberry 12  
112.041  Tart fruit crumble 10  
112.062  Beguiling enthrallment 19  
112.090  Fruit alloy 19  
122.027  Panna cotta, kilts and candlelight 7  
128.008  Fruity delight 7  
G15.003  Meet your cocktail maker 8  
     
     
Spicy & Dry   
The Spicy & Dry whisky flavour profile contains expressions from all over Scotland. The iconic flavour experiences captured in the profile evoke memories of cooking with nutmeg, cloves and peppercorns. On the nose this profile delivers rich experiences and includes whiskies with strong aromas of sandalwood, pencil shavings and even tree bark.
  Age  
006.051  Mediterranean comfort 12  
008.044  Touched by a bear's paw 8  
011.053  Ticks the boxes  9  
018.061  Cocoa sand dunes 15  
028.036  Fun and high jinks 10  
028.101  Desert oasis dram 11  
030.127  A Seville chocolate orange 15  
036.125  Curiosity dram 12  
036.224  Cashew-coconut chocolate tartlets  13  
037.086  Juicy and delightful 16  
042.033  We’re jammin’ 9  
044.084  Smooth Edges 13  
044.154  Terra Firma 14  
046.047  Mexican Breakfast 14  
048.162  Mint chocolate granola 14  
051.010  Agave-induced invigoration 15  
054.056  Cricket pavilion in Tuscany 12  
055.045  Dreamy dandelion fuzz 16  
055.047  Barrique fantastique 16  
058.025  Tantalising and teasing 12  
060.041  It’s time to spice things up 10  
064.124  Sheltering in a bothy 9  
064.143  Papaya's gor a brand new bag 11  
068.016  Pleasingly precocious 8  
068.077  Glazed and blazed beef ribs 14  
068.121  Sunseeker 15  
072.071  Drumnadrochit’s whisky society 12  
073.135  Cutting logs with a daisy chainsaw 10  
073.140  Gets you right in the gills 10  
073.145  A curious wee sort 10  
077.048  Bountiful biscuit bisque 10  
077.075  Cherools in an olorosso bathtub 14  
078.091  A rugged Highlander 12  
080.025  Blooming Marvellous 9  
080.041  Volcanic marmalade 11  
084.026  Uptown funk you sup 10  
089.008  Lemon & Italian meringue cheesecake 10  
107.013  Andalusian gazpacho 9  
113.064  Caramel candies and caraway kummel 10  
162.004  From the shoreline, into the forest ... 5  
     
     
Spicy & Sweet   
Expressions within the Spicy & Sweet whisky flavour profile can vary, but common flavour experiences can include gingerbread, hot cross buns, mulled wine and even balsamic strawberries. Think about the culinary experience of bringing spice into sweet dishes, the addition of cinnamon to pastries or sweet chilli flavours from East Asia.
  Age  
001.207  Powerful and warming delight 13  
001.256  Lifting the veil 8  
001.263  Soft or stiff peaks 9  
002.129  Vanille en pleine poire 14  
006.069  Tryant, show the face!10  
009.154  Pickled in an orchard 14  
009.268  Apple snow in summer 14  
010.184  Brittle Royale 14  
011.049  Slow-burn spice 8  
012.032  Garden centre conspiracy sweeties9  
013.096  A pinch of pink peppercorns9  
028.083  Quietly delicious 9  
028.091  Seville service 10  
030.102  Not easy – but it’s worth it!  21  
030.112  Umami heaven! 12  
035.178  The dunnage bakehouse 13  
035.318  Spiced hot orange juice 9  
035.388  Snug and Toasty 32  
036.165  A bee swarm on holiday 12  
037.085  Eastern Promise 14  
037.118  Black magic 17  
038.041  A stroll by the Spey 27  
039.152  Cottage garden, cottage kitchen 13  
039.211  Fananastastisch! 9  
039.227  Out of left field 10  
039.258  Lemon and rhubarb delight 10  
039.286  In a cool spring garden 11  
041.102  Kiwi marmalade on a hot cross bun 13  
044.191  Red stag 17  
046.139  Lifting a beehive lid 12  
048.095  Tongue twerking 10  
048.165  Warm reekin'rich 9  
048.178  Ample apple appeal 11  
054.071  Sweet and tangy. Hot and spicy 12  
055.066  Sugar and spice and all things nice 13  
058.034  Napping in a larder 8  
059.088  Breakfast tea and potpourri 17  
060.043  Compote in the Caribbean 10  
064.119  Bumblebee bakeoff 13  
064.126  Bread from the Alps in my stomach 12  
068.079  Transatlantic tannin 13  
068.126  A wizard (of Oz) balancing act 14  
070.015  Tastylicious and mouth-puckering 11  
071.105  Summer picnic 11  
072.108  Gobstopper 10  
073.138  Whin whin situation 10  
078.067  A tobacco salesman's briefcase 10  
080.062  Strawberry sumac scones 14  
082.039  Épicé on earth 8  
084.028  Sumptuously simple but far from dull 9  
089.021  Bespoke brogues 14  
094.038  A Fascinating fusion 13  
095.047  Red bread 8  
095.064  Sweet and rummy, good for the tummy 11  
096.016  The merchant of Alsace 11  
100.025  La pomme qui chante 13  
100.033  Chamoy from Mexico 14  
100.036  Petals on a fruitcake 14  
100.037  Ale and tea 11  
100.043  Pineapple rum flambé 13  
105.025  Emperor’s Mess 7  
105.042  Madagascar cloves and Jamaican pepper 9  
105.054  Rum n raisin ice cream with florentines 10  
108.032  In a rabelo on the Spey 13  
108.075  Alpine scene 13  
112.086  A soothing bubble bath 12  
112.127  Huckleberry laundromat 16  
113.020  A choc ice melting on rhubarb crumble 9  
113.053  A bit of a bibelot 11  
115.035  Luxury lubrication 10  
128.028  Hanky-panky cocktail 7  
140.015  Walk-in cigar humidor 3  
146.002  Join the great tumult 6  
151.001  The Swedish Mozart 9  
     
     
Deep, Rich & Dried Fruits   
Deep, Rich & Dried Fruits offers a wonderful selection of aromas and flavours. Our Tasting Notes describe fruity whisky profiles on the nose such as marmalade, balsamic glazed fruits and demerara. If you discover flavours of rum truffles, treacle toffee and salted caramel, you're probably not far off for this profile.
  Age  
004.331  Majestic! 20  
006.079  Pie eyed13  
007.243  Twinning 16  
011.045  Ruddy-cheeked old fruit 8  
011.048  A rumour of sherry 9  
011.059  Marmalade pie 9  
012.081  Embrace the untamed spirit 14  
013.103  Fruit wallop10  
018.046  Bandyportfölj 13  
018.048  Two for one 15  
018.052  I challenge thee … to a duel! 15  
018.059  Snuggle up 15  
030.122  A bootful of Brazil nuts 9  
030.125  Honey lavender popcorn 11  
035.237  A novel experience 11  
036.000  Rare Release - A Reward for patience - Spirit of Speyside Festival 2022 10  
316.188  That floated our boat! 12  
036.215  Pedro Ximrinnes 12  
039.242  A curious concatenation 11  
041.132  A paradise of spice 11  
041.151  A sip of night 15  
041.157  Pine nut croissants 14  
041.162  Tasty tapas and flamenzo flair 12  
041.177  Dancing with summer 16  
044.153  Curiously crazy! 14  
044.166  Fantasy island, daydream inspiration 18  
046.164  Jambon jam 12  
048.0164  Dark fruit feedback loop 17  
051.022  Shillelagh eau de vie 19  
055.074  Crazy Flamenco Bravura 15  
055.076  Petals in an orange bitters cocktail 15  
064.128  Tradition vs. modernity 12  
064.161  Soft, sweet and seductive 15  
068.000  Rare Release - Highland Spirit 2023 - Bake-off 14  
068.060  Sunshine on cream cakes 9  
068.086  Ominous treacle 14  
068.087  Gooey, nutty and buttery 14  
068.100  The beat of a cinnamon drumstick 14  
068.104  Frivolous fruit and sumptuous savouries 14  
068.107  Bountiful Brownie Bites 14  
068.125  Conkers in a bonfire 12  
072.124  Soak up the sun with a glass of sherry 11  
078.064  Mesmerising Allure 9  
078.073  A maze of amazement 9  
078.077  A cinematic rabbit hole 9  
078.090  Tempura gâteau train ride 10  
085.075  For Folk who like the Spanish oak 14  
085.078  A real tonic 14  
100.038  Mulchy Squelchy 12  
115.028  Weird and wonderful 8  
128.024  Rarebit Smoothie 7  
157.002  Cinnamon chilli chocolate cupcakes 7  
     
     
Old & Dignified   
Our Old & Dignified whisky flavour profile exudes the characteristics that can only come from long, careful maturation and older, well-balanced age statements. The Tasting Notes typically refer to rich flavours with clear aromas, such as honeycomb, brandy snaps, and dark chocolate orange to excite the palate and make this flavour profile a must try.
  Age  
012.082  Sponge cake on the wine lake 32  
064.000  Rare Release - The Spirit of Speyside Festival 2023 - Vicous Velvet 15  
     
     
Light & delicate   
The Light & Delicate flavour profile is one to confound your expectations, as it may not reflect a whisky’s age as perceive it. The light whisky focuses more on subtle and delicate flavour experiences emerging from the drams, with softer flavours such as fresh laundry, peach and green tea.
  Age  
005.140  Fluffylump 11  
012.085  Fragile and unvarnished 10  
039.298  Fresh! 10  
046.113  Ales in a meadow 13  
059.080  Wilkommen, bienvenue, welcome 13  
080.008  Flower Power! 10  
080.056  Still life with flavours 13  
088.009  Salmon incognito 8  
091.028  Digestible aestival festival 11  
     
     
Juicy, oak & vanilla   
Juicy Oak & Vanilla is a complex flavour profile, and one that offers an interesting assortment of flavour experiences. Our exacting Tasting Panel describes clear aromas of honeysuckle, coriander seed and even dunnage warehouses. Flavours in this profile often include exciting, juicy fruits and a deeper wood flavour. Think chocolate-coated cherries, passion fruit or pineapple sorbet.
  Age  
005.088  A sprig of mint 18  
012.061  Creaky wooden scaffolding 11  
018.050  Root beer carnival 15  
019.107  Tropical fudge 22  
028.109  End-of-summer consolation 9  
039.232  Day Sipper 9  
048.099  Utterly uplifting 9  
048.152  Pull that cork 9  
059.082  Caramel creme brule 13  
063.041  Sluicy juicy and sweet 9  
068.129  Luxury in a sultan’s tent 12  
070.063  Interdimensional pâtisserie 16  
078.051  Endangered Distillate 8  
080.033  An advocaat snowball 10  
080.061  Summer garden party 13  
095.109  I've got a lovely bunch of coconuts 14  
105.022  Gentle, charming and delightful 9  
112.016  Shape-shifter 10  
113.062  A greek spoon sweet 9  
122.068  Coulis in the pastry shop 11  
123.021  Playful delight 9  
G10.033  Co-Co-Nut 15  
     
Oily & coastal   
Our Oily & Coastal flavour profile certainly contains coastal whiskies, but it isn’t limited to them. That’s because the Society challenges traditional whisky convention to focus on flavour as the main guide. The flavours in this category remind us of coastal settings and the foods and experiences available there, with oysters, barbecued prawns and beach bonfires.
  Age  
004.390  Tethered to the shore 13  
010.256  Winter's green linchen 9  
018.056  Peppery peppermint 15  
018.075  Sea salt and soot 16  
023.081  Fatberg Ahead! 15  
036.210  Saint of sore throats 16  
042.084  Mellifluous menthol 15  
093.183  Minty sea breeze 9  
093.186  Fantasy on the rocks 12  
122.065  Dance across the beach 11  
149.000  Rare Release - Furtive gherkin 8  
152.003  A Fistfull of bananas 10  
     
Lightly peated   
The Lightly Peated whisky flavour profile is the first of three covering the sought-after Peated category. Lightly Peated whiskies in this collection evoke intriguing flavours and aromas, from sweet Parma Violet sweets and toasted marshmallows to smoky garden bonfires and wood ash. This profile makes an excellent first step into Peated whiskies for those exploring whisky flavours and is a great offering for more seasoned Peated whisky fans.
  Age  
003.343  A welcome home hug 18  
004.284  Orcadian nights 20  
004.323  Chalky charmer 13  
004.336  Open your textbooks 14  
004.396  Heather Ember 25  
059.074  For fawke's sake 12  
066.211  Flout the trout 12  
066.251  Truly, a raw smoked-barley experience  12  
066.253  Alsatian plum eau de vie fumée 12  
082.051  Complementary smoke and toffee 12  
093.000  The Campbeltown Malt Festival 2023 - Lock, stock and two smoking funnels 8  
093.212  Punch-drunk, slam-dunk, coastal funk 9  
100.028  Die rückkehr des Dr. Mabuse 14  
108.015  Turf cutter's teatime 7  
108.050  Mountain bothy morning 10  
108.054  Arsonist torches garden centre 10  
138.024  Full-throttle coal scuttle 6  
G15.008  A campfire cookout 12  
G15.016  Take the floor for strip the willow 8  
G15.026  A rumour of peatreek 8  
G15.034  Diet Peat 8  
     
Peated   
The Peated whisky flavour profile sits between Heavily and Lightly Peated whiskies, offering a clear sense of peat for Peated whisky enthusiasts and an intriguing step into the world of Peated whisky for explorers. The profile has robust perfumed aromas on the nose, while the flavour delivers rich meats and roasted foods. Expressions can deliver herbal flavours and aromas that give this category a wide range of flavour experiences.
  Age  
003.356  In Celebration - Selected by Said & Giusi - The Malt Vault 20  
010.226  Crisp Enthusiast 7  
016.094  Marmalade tanker fuego 9  
053.000  Rare Release - Islay Whisky Festival 2023 - Honeysuckle petrichor 14  
066.219  A dram of considerable heft 14  
066.239  Mouton bouillie 15  
108.049  A particular kind of beauty 10  
130.009  Across herbaceous borders 8  
135.064  Witchcraft!!! 19  
144.003  They sailed out to sea… 8  
151.002  Farmyard Haddock 8  
     
Heavily Peated   
Heavily Peated whisky comes with the territory of strong smoky flavours and earthy tones. Smokey whisky fans will love the rich aromas of cigar butts and wood burning stoves. On the palate, Heavily Peated whiskies often deliver smoked fish or meats. The flavour mixes and intricate aromas make this a compelling and powerful category to explore.
  Age  
053.492  Chipotle pepper-roasted peanuts 12  
     
     
GRAIN   
Bottle no.TitleAge  
G10.033  Co-Co-Nut 15  
G15.003  Meet your cocktail maker 8  
G15.007  A wee cheeky chappie 6  
G15.008  A campfire cookout 12  
G15.016  Take the floor for strip the willow 8  
G15.019  Sweet shop on the beach 8  
G15.026  A rumour of peatreek 8  
G15.029  Stealthy peat ninja 8  
G15.034  Diet Peat 8  
G15.038  A bed of crushed sea shells 9  
G17.001 Shades of green11  
     
     
Blended   
Bottle no.TitleAge  
Batch 01  Exotic Cargo10  
Batch 03  The Peat Faerie10  
Batch 04  The Peat Faerie jr7  
Batch 05  Old Fashioned11  
Batch 07  The Big Swirl10  
Batch 08  Battle Axe8  
Batch 12  Clemetine Confit10  
Batch 15  Smokus Fruticosus10  
Batch 16  Full bloom17  
Batch 18  Marmalade overdrive14  
Batch 19  Frazzle Dazzle13  
Batch 20  Whisky Baba12  
Batch 21  Dunnage Nougat9  
Batch 22  Scarlett Marzipan10  
Batch 24  Underwater Barbecue12  
     
     
Corn Whiskey   
Bottle no.TitleAge  
CW1.2  The Gum-Gatherer's Log Cabin11  
     
Bourbon   
B4.11  Like a grown-up in a candy store4  
B5.12  Cupcake scented candle wax7  
B5.15  Log cabin in the black forest7  
     
Rye    
RW 3.8  Don't think twice!4  
RW 6.1  Finnish "Slapped Ears" 6  
RW 6.2  Aquavit-spiked fig and lemon verbena jam6  
RW 6.3  Cinnamon sauna smoke5  
RW 7.1  Rye do fools fall in love?5  
     
     
Small Batch   
Bazaar Berries ( 2023 Renewal Exclusive)9  
Maverick - Celebrating 40 years of Scotch Malt Whisky Society12  
     
     
     
The New 8 Flavour Profiles
     
Fragrant & Floral   
for whom enjoy elegant, subtle whiskies with finesse rather than bold, punchy character.   
A fresh and breezy expression – delicate aromas, vibrant flavours, an elegant profile with a playful streak. Light petals, white flowers, honeysuckle Fresh orchard fruit, spring blossoms A gentle sweetness with airy lift
     
039.296 Fruit shop, flower shop, confectioner's16  
     
     
Sweet & Zesty   
for whom like approachable whiskies with plenty of fruit and zest—great as an “entry” dram or to lighten the mood.
Balancing playful sweetness and tart citrus tang – from sherbet fizz to candied citrus. A light-hearted, vibrant profile. Candied lemon peel, lime zest, grapefruit twist, sherbet, sorbet, playful “candy” notes, bright, energetic, fun
     
G17.001 Shades of green11  
     
Ripe Fruits & Honey   
for whom appreciate lush fruit and honeyed richness without the heaviness of deep sherry or smoke. 
A vibrant celebration of nature’s sweetness – sun-ripened mango, sticky plum tarts, apple strudel fresh from the oven. Indulgent yet fresh. Mango, ripe pear, plum, warm honey, pastry crust, gentle oven-warm cinnamon, a rich fruit base with honeyed underline
     
068.132 One warm , sunny autumn day14  
     
Dried Fruits & Spices   
for whom gravitate toward richer, more mature-feeling whiskies with depth, warmth and complexity. 
A profile steeped in richness – imagine spiced fruit cake, treacle toffee, rum truffles dusted with nutmeg and clove.    Raisins, sultanas, fig, dried apricot
Maple syrup, treacle, rich toffee, clove, nutmeg, cinnamon, warm spice
     
080.055 Rum and raisin espresso martini12  
     
Toasted Oak & Vanilla   
for whom prefer whiskies with sweet-wood character, gentle warmth, good for versatility.   
A warm, inviting profile that evokes a well-worn workshop and a sun-kissed bakery. Smooth, balanced, just a little indulgent.    Vanilla pod, custard, baked pastry, toasted oak, caramelised wood, gentle char, warm bakery, light spice, but not heavy sherry
     
001.299 Jazz Porridge11  
     
Coastal & Maritime   
for whom appreciate a bit of ocean in their glass — not necessarily heavy peat, but maritime influence and coastal character. 
A windswept journey – the essence of the sea distilled: briny, with a hint of sweetness and full-on maritime charm. Sea spray, salt-air, oysters, maritime driftwood, Sea breeze, smoked driftwood, mild peat or seaside bonfire, Hints of sweet sea-salt caramel or smoked salmon edges
     
121.122 Maple-smoked salmon burnt ends81159.5
     
Smoky & Fruity   
for whom enjoy some smoke, but still want fruit and complexity — a good “step up” from non-peated styles before diving into full peat.
Bringing together wood-ash, burnt twigs and the surprising sweetness of Parma violets and sea breeze. Smoky, complex and unexpectedly fruity, light or moderate smoke, smouldering wood, burnt leaves, fruit: parma violet sweets, berry-tinged smoke, gentle tropical hints amidst smoke sea breeze, bonfire ash, balancing sweet & savoury
     
135.068 Wisps of tropical fruit smoke101257.9
     
Bold & Peaty   
for whom are peat-lovers, looking for a full-on experience and bold taste statements.   
A profile that commands attention. Smoked mackerel, farmyard aromas, coal sacks, fireman’s gloves — a smoky, full-bodied dram with depth and character, heavy peat smoke, medicinal char, earth, coal, bonfire, seaweed, coastal peat, rugged power, strong savoury character, pronounced finish