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The Scotch
Malt Whisky Society has introduced its
Winter Series – a collection of four
exclusive single malt whiskies inspired
by the defining moments of the colder
months.
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS)
has introduced its Winter Series – a
collection of four exclusive single malt
whiskies inspired by the defining
moments of the colder months, from
October through to January.
Each of the four bottling's is themed
around a seasonal celebration: the
playful spirit of Halloween, the cosy
warmth of Christmas, the sparkle of
Hogmanay, and the enduring tradition of
Burns Night. The bottles feature bespoke
labels, each marked with one of the
letters ‘S’, ‘M’, ‘W’, or ‘S’, and
adorned with original artwork capturing
the essence of these festivities.
The complete Winter Series (£325) will
be available via the Society’s website
from 17 October, with individual bottles
released monthly throughout the winter.
The first release, Spirit of Halloween,
is now available from
www.smws.com.
Each whisky in the collection is
strictly limited, with fewer than 300
bottles of each expression available.
The four releases include:
- The SMWS
Spirit of Halloween Cask No.
29.300 (Laphroaig) – £89
Bold & Peaty, aged 11 years in a
second-fill American oak PX
hogshead. Smoky and slightly
medicinal, with notes of pastrami,
smoked cheese, and eucalyptus
lozenges.
- The SMWS
Mistletoe and Whisky Cask No.
1.296 (Glenfarclas) – £98
Ripe Fruits & Honey profile, aged 13
years in second-fill Spanish oak.
Rich aromas of cigars and martinis
complement sweeter tones of fruit
cake and a bourbon Manhattan.
- The SMWS
We’ll Take a Cup of Kindness Yet
Cask No. 59.85 (Teaninich) – £73.50
Toasted Oak & Vanilla character,
aged 13 years in a first-fill
bourbon hogshead. Opens with notes
of lino cuts and putty before
evolving into sugared almonds,
cinnamon toast, and jammy dodgers,
finishing with a gentle spice.
- The SMWS
Sing Thy Name! Cask No. 39.318
(Linkwood) –
£73.50
Toasted Oak & Vanilla, aged 13 years
in a first-fill bourbon barrel.
Bright and lively with flavours of
lemon curd, vanilla custard, nutmeg,
and cardamom, balanced by a finish
of bitter orange marmalade and
sandalwood.
Euan Campbell,
Head of Whisky Creation at SMWS, said:
"Winter is when whisky truly comes to
life, and our Winter Series features
specially selected bottles that each
capture those special occasions that
bring people together to enjoy a dram.
We hope each whisky will take you on a
flavour adventure through the colder
months."
To celebrate the launch, SMWS is hosting
a range of Halloween-themed events on
Thursday 30 and Friday 31 October.
Highlights include a spooky five-dram
blind tasting at the Bath Street venue
in Glasgow, a night of poetry and whisky
with Robin Laing at The Vaults in
Edinburgh, and a screening of The
Shining paired with a three-dram tasting
and cinema snacks at The Dominion in
Edinburgh. Guests can also enjoy a
haunted tasting experience and
storytelling supper at the Queen Street
Members’ Room, or a "Treat & Sweet"
event at Bath Street featuring three
drams matched with a trio of desserts.
Founded in 1983, The Scotch Malt Whisky
Society is an international members’
club renowned for its single cask
bottling's and unique flavour-first
approach. With more than 40,000 members
across 20 countries – including the UK,
the US, Australia, and markets
throughout Europe and Asia – the Society
continues to be a global leader in
whisky exploration.
For more information and to purchase any
of these releases and for SMWS
membership visit
www.smws.com
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