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Are You Tasting Pack Ready? Be Prepared To Celebrate The SMWS ‘Gathering’ Virtual Tasting!

September 28, 2021 by Gary Leave a Comment

The SMWS ‘Gathering’ Drams!

The SMWS ‘Gathering’ Virtual Tasting will take place on
Thursday, 30th. September!

– Get your tasting glasses ready and put the date in your diary!

The Scotch Malt Whisky Societies September Virtual ‘Gathering’ is fast approaching but there is still time to Buy Your Pack!

The Gathering is an annual celebration of all things ‘Society’ with various events that bring the Society members together. And for those that can’t join in the fun at a physical event, they can meet up ‘virtually’ by sharing some drams online!

With that in mind, Society master ambassador John McCheyne will be joined by The SMWS’s favourite host Mads Schmoll for a very special virtual tasting on Thursday, 30 September.

Five drams that have been bottled exclusively for The Gathering and it is guaranteed to be a fun-filled evening, sharing memories and stories about the Society.

So, join us on the day with your drams (and some water if you need it) on the UK Facebook page!

Still time to Buy Your Pack!

Buy Your Pack: £35.00

Whiskies to be sampled:-
41.140 Raindrops on pine cones

68.60 Sunshine on cream cakes

82.35 Jammin’ with apfel strudel on a beach

35.293 Late night pantry raid

53.376 Rekindled Romance


About The SMWS

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society is a club unlike any other.

As well as being a place to connect with other like-minded whisky lovers, they are also internationally renowned for their mission: “to provide our members with an adventurous and fun journey of discovery of the world’s widest collection of single cask whiskies.”

Conceptualised in the late 70’s and established in 1983, the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, now 35 years old, has branches and partners bars in 19 countries globally. The Society has a selection of over 500 casks every year, each cask yielding a few hundred or less whisky bottles which are unique to that cask.

Rather than name their Whiskies after the distillery, the Society has a coding system. The Society also creates fantastic tasting notes summaries for their Whiskies and other bottles. The whiskies are straight from the cask single malt, undiluted, without chill-filtration or colouring at cask strength.

More recently the Society has been named Independent Bottler of the Year in Whisky Magazine’s prestigious Independent Bottlers’ Challenge (IBC) competition.

Filed Under: New Arrivals, News, Smws, Tasting Packs, The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, Whisky, Whisky tasting

Celebrate The SMWS ‘Gathering’ With Membership Offers AND A Virtual Tasting!

September 17, 2021 by Gary Leave a Comment

Membership Offers & A Virtual Tasting!

September is a big month for the Scotch Malt Whisky Society and it all centers on their ‘Gathering’!

It’s an annual celebration of all things ‘Society’ with various events that bring the Society members together. For those that can’t join in the fun at a physical event, they can meet up ‘virtually’ by sharing a dram online!

And if you’re thinking of joining The SMWS then now is the best time! Check out these great Membership Offers!

SMWS Membership Offers!



Offer: Special Annual Membership Price of only £52 for a limited time

Code: JOINSMWS

End Date: None


Offer: Annual Membership and Special Gathering Bottle for £85 only (limited time offer)

Code: JOINSMWS85

End Date: Until Stocks Last


Still time to Buy Your Pack!

The SMWS ‘Gathering’ Virtual Tasting will take place on
Thursday, 30th. September!

– Get your tasting glasses ready and put the date in your diary!

Buy Your Pack: £35.00

Whiskies to be sampled:-
41.140 Raindrops on pine cones

68.60 Sunshine on cream cakes

82.35 Jammin’ with apfel strudel on a beach

35.293 Late night pantry raid

53.376 Rekindled Romance

Society master ambassador John McCheyne will be joined by The SMWS’s favourite host Mads Schmoll for a very special virtual tasting on Thursday, 30 September.

Five drams that have been bottled exclusively for The Gathering and it is guaranteed to be a fun-filled evening, sharing memories and stories about the Society.

So, join us on the day with your drams (and some water if you need it) on the UK Facebook page!



About The SMWS

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society is a club unlike any other.

As well as being a place to connect with other like-minded whisky lovers, they are also internationally renowned for their mission: “to provide our members with an adventurous and fun journey of discovery of the world’s widest collection of single cask whiskies.”

Conceptualised in the late 70’s and established in 1983, the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, now 35 years old, has branches and partners bars in 19 countries globally. The Society has a selection of over 500 casks every year, each cask yielding a few hundred or less whisky bottles which are unique to that cask.

Rather than name their Whiskies after the distillery, the Society has a coding system. The Society also creates fantastic tasting notes summaries for their Whiskies and other bottles. The whiskies are straight from the cask single malt, undiluted, without chill-filtration or colouring at cask strength.

More recently the Society has been named Independent Bottler of the Year in Whisky Magazine’s prestigious Independent Bottlers’ Challenge (IBC) competition.

Filed Under: New Arrivals, News, Smws, Tasting Packs, The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, Whisky, Whisky tasting

The SMWS June Virtual Tasting – Sampling Five Whiskies – “Sweet Dreams Are Made Of These!”

June 29, 2021 by Gary Leave a Comment

The SMWS June Virtual Tasting!

Last Thursdays I had the pleasure of attending The SMWS June Virtual Tasting on Facebook!

Host Madeleine Schmoll was joined by Society favourites: Andrew Reid and Andrew Park to guide us through the five spectacular drams in this month’s Discovery Pack. All of the whiskies in this Edition have two things in common: they are sweet in nature and all were matured in ex-bourbon barrels which make for excellent Whisky Cocktails!

The drams tasted on the night were:-

■ Cask No. 39.209, Apple aperitif
Speyside, 1st fill ex-bourbon barrel, 9 years old, 56.5%

■ Cask No. 73.121, Meemaw’s Moonpie
Speyside, 1st fill ex-bourbon barrel, 9 years old, 58.1% ABV

■ Cask No. 36.164, Bittersweet Xmas stocking treat
Speyside, 1st fill ex-bourbon barrel, 11 years old, 59.6%

■ Cask No. 35.269, Banana balaclava
Speyside, 1st fill ex-bourbon barrel, 16 years old, 60.8%

■ Cask No. 10.204, Pineapples ahoy
Islay, Refill ex-bourbon barrel, 15 years old, 56.8%

You can also still Buy the Pack we sampled: £35.00


So, what did I think? Here are my tasting notes …

■ Cask No. 39.209, Apple aperitif



Speyside, 1st fill ex-bourbon barrel, 9 years old, 56.5%
Distillery: Linkwood



Nose: Crisp, crunchy apples, toffee fudge and wisps of vanilla.

Palate: Sugar cane sweetness, apples, coconut and tropical notes with toffee in there as well – altogether lovely!

Finish: Palpably fiery but softened with smooth sweetness. ‘Tis a long finish as well!

Overall: It certainly is what it says on the tin (or bottle) and that is … tasty apples!

£52.00


■ Cask No. 73.121, Meemaw’s Moonpie



Speyside, 1st fill ex-bourbon barrel, 9 years old, 58.1% ABV
Distillery: Aultmore



Nose: Woody and sweet, with green apples, but the nose is quite muted really.

Palate: Rich, buttery mouthfeel, cooked apples with caramel sweetness and creamy chocolate – Gorgeous!

Finish: Rich, peppery and sweetly smooth with a slight tannin dryness near the end.

Overall: An excellent, flavoursome dram at a fantastic price – GO BUY!

£52.00


■ Cask No. 36.164, Bittersweet Xmas stocking treat



Speyside, 1st fill ex-bourbon barrel, 11 years old, 59.6%
Distillery: Benrinnes



Nose: Very slow burner this one but eventually it releases woody, sweet, tropical and orange notes.

Palate: Sherbet sweetness with fruity tropical sweets – aka starburst – with the main emphasis being on orange. I also picked up shades of chocolate which was most welcome!

Finish: Peppery and tannic dry but, as always with this dram selection, that ever present sweetness.

Overall: Not a traditional Xmas style flavour to me but everybody else thought it was classically Christmasy – which I thought was a bit weird!

£51.70


■ Cask No. 35.269, Banana balaclava



Speyside, 1st fill ex-bourbon barrel, 16 years old, 60.8%
Distillery: Glen Moray



Nose: Creamy banana, lilt-like tropical fruits with some white oak.

Palate: Intense cane sweetness, wood sap (sandalwood the tasting notes say – which is a new one on me!) accompanied by chocolate.

Finish: Sharp, peppery woodiness, coupled with syrupy apple – which is a nice way to finish!

Overall: The ABV of 60.8% is, surprisingly, not in-your-face noticeable in this whisky, which makes it an amazing and very drinkable dram!

£75.00


■ Cask No. 10.204, Pineapples ahoy



Islay, Refill ex-bourbon barrel, 15 years old, 56.8%
Distillery: Bunnahabhain



Nose: Oily and coastal … but … tropically oily and coastal!

Palate: Sherbet sweetness with an orangey, choccy, smokey, peat, tropical tang!

Finish: Slightly antiseptic and smooth at the end with a coastal, salty vibe.

Overall: An interesting, and tasty, take on a classic smokey whisky. Tropical woodsmoke – who would have thought it? But it works!

10.204 is not available to buy – But – See All That The SMWS Has To Offer!


On the night I most enjoyed Cask No. 35.269, Banana balaclava – so different!, followed by 73.121, Meemaw’s Moonpie but it’s really hard to choose between the high standards of the SMWS drams!

Many thanks to SMWS (@SMWSUK) for such an enjoyable evening and for sending the samples!


About The SMWS

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society is a club unlike any other.

As well as being a place to connect with other like-minded whisky lovers, they are also internationally renowned for their mission: “to provide our members with an adventurous and fun journey of discovery of the world’s widest collection of single cask whiskies.”

Conceptualised in the late 70’s and established in 1983, the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, now 35 years old, has branches and partners bars in 19 countries globally. The Society has a selection of over 500 casks every year, each cask yielding a few hundred or less whisky bottles which are unique to that cask.

Rather than name their Whiskies after the distillery, the Society has a coding system. The Society also creates fantastic tasting notes summaries for their Whiskies and other bottles. The whiskies are straight from the cask single malt, undiluted, without chill-filtration or colouring at cask strength.

More recently the Society has been named Independent Bottler of the Year in Whisky Magazine’s prestigious Independent Bottlers’ Challenge (IBC) competition.

Filed Under: News, Sampling, Smws, Tasting Packs, The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, Whisky, Whisky tasting

Got Your Tasting Packs? – Today Is The SMWS June Virtual Tasting!

June 24, 2021 by Gary Leave a Comment

The SMWS April Virtual Tasting!


Join The SMWS Gathering “Live Virtual Tasting” on Facebook Today!

Get your tasting glasses ready and be there for the SMWS June Virtual Tasting tonight at 8pm!

Buy Your Pack: £35.00

Join us with your tasting mat and drams (and some water if you need it) on their UK Facebook page.

Drams to be sampled:-

■ Cask No. 73.121, Meemaw’s Moonpie
Speyside, 1st fill ex-bourbon barrel, 9 years old, 58.1% ABV

■ Cask No. 39.209, Apple aperitif
Speyside, 1st fill ex-bourbon barrel, 9 years old, 56.5%

■ Cask No. 35.269, Banana balaclava
Speyside, 1st fill ex-bourbon barrel, 16 years old, 60.8%

■ Cask No. 36.164, Bittersweet Xmas stocking treat
Speyside, 1st fill ex-bourbon barrel, 11 years old, 59.6%

■ Cask No. 10.204, Pineapples ahoy
Islay, Refill ex-bourbon barrel, 15 years old, 56.8%


About The SMWS

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society is a club unlike any other.

As well as being a place to connect with other like-minded whisky lovers, they are also internationally renowned for their mission: “to provide our members with an adventurous and fun journey of discovery of the world’s widest collection of single cask whiskies.”

Conceptualised in the late 70’s and established in 1983, the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, now 35 years old, has branches and partners bars in 19 countries globally. The Society has a selection of over 500 casks every year, each cask yielding a few hundred or less whisky bottles which are unique to that cask.

Rather than name their Whiskies after the distillery, the Society has a coding system. The Society also creates fantastic tasting notes summaries for their Whiskies and other bottles. The whiskies are straight from the cask single malt, undiluted, without chill-filtration or colouring at cask strength.

More recently the Society has been named Independent Bottler of the Year in Whisky Magazine’s prestigious Independent Bottlers’ Challenge (IBC) competition.

Filed Under: News, Smws, Tasting Packs, The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, Whisky tasting

Grab Your Tasting Packs – It’s The SMWS June Virtual Tasting!

June 17, 2021 by Gary Leave a Comment

The SMWS April Virtual Tasting!


Join The SMWS Gathering “Live Virtual Tasting” on Facebook!

Thursday, 24 June at 8pm!

Get your tasting glasses ready and put the date in your diary – the SMWS June Virtual Tasting will take place on Thursday, 24th. June!

Buy Your Pack: £35.00

Join us with your tasting mat and drams (and some water if you need it) on their UK Facebook page.

Drams to be sampled:-

Cask No. 73.121, Meemaw’s Moonpie
Speyside, 1st fill ex-bourbon barrel, 9 years old, 58.1% ABV

Cask No. 39.209, Apple aperitif
Speyside, 1st fill ex-bourbon barrel, 9 years old, 56.5%

Cask No. 35.269, Banana balaclava
Speyside, 1st fill ex-bourbon barrel, 16 years old, 60.8%

Cask No. 36.164, Bittersweet Xmas stocking treat
Speyside, 1st fill ex-bourbon barrel, 11 years old, 59.6%

Cask No. 10.204, Pineapples ahoy
Islay, Refill ex-bourbon barrel, 15 years old, 56.8%


About The SMWS

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society is a club unlike any other.

As well as being a place to connect with other like-minded whisky lovers, they are also internationally renowned for their mission: “to provide our members with an adventurous and fun journey of discovery of the world’s widest collection of single cask whiskies.”

Conceptualised in the late 70’s and established in 1983, the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, now 35 years old, has branches and partners bars in 19 countries globally. The Society has a selection of over 500 casks every year, each cask yielding a few hundred or less whisky bottles which are unique to that cask.

Rather than name their Whiskies after the distillery, the Society has a coding system. The Society also creates fantastic tasting notes summaries for their Whiskies and other bottles. The whiskies are straight from the cask single malt, undiluted, without chill-filtration or colouring at cask strength.

More recently the Society has been named Independent Bottler of the Year in Whisky Magazine’s prestigious Independent Bottlers’ Challenge (IBC) competition.

Filed Under: News, Smws, Tasting Packs, The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, Whisky tasting

The SMWS April Virtual Tasting – Five Distinctive Drams – One Heck Of A Lot Of Flavour!

April 27, 2021 by Gary Leave a Comment

The SMWS April Virtual Tasting!

Well last Thursdays SMWS April Virtual Tasting was a real ‘flavour’ blast!

Host Madeleine Schmoll was joined by Society favourites Olaf Meier and Kami Newton to guide us through five spectacular drams in this month’s Discovery Pack, all with the theme of which were the best drams to take if you’re out hiking / fell walking etc.

The drams tasted on the night were:-

· 48.118 Trekking in the jungle

· G8.17 Candles, kumquats and polished oak

· 26.160 Fruit market – candy store

· 82.31 Give free rein to the imagination

· 42.52 Wood smoke through a porthole

So, what did I think? Here are my tasting notes …

Trekking in the jungle – CASK No. 48.118



Region: Speyside
Cask: 1st. fill ex-bourbon barrel (Balmenach)
Age: 7 years
Date: 12 November 2012
ABV: 60.6%



Nose: Fresh, crisp apples, flowery and sherbet sweet with some hints of tropical fruits.

Palate: Ooh! Fresh, creamy, vanilla, sherbet sweetness with shades of mint.

Finish: Peppery and smooth finish.

Overall: Well punchy! Adding water: very pleasant with increased herbal tones.

See All That The SMWS Has To Offer!


Candles, kumquats and polished oak – CASK No. G8.17



Region: Lowland
Cask: Refill ex-bourbon hogshead (Cambus)
Age: 31 years
Date: 12 June 1989
ABV: 59.7%



Nose: Toffee, sweet biscuit, dusky libraries, age-old furniture polish, liquorice – surprisingly!

Palate: Glorious sugar cane sweetness! Vanilla, toffee, strong liquorice and fennel!

Finish: Some of the aged notes start to come through in the finish, particularly the liquorice and fennel.

Overall: A very dignified grain whisky with some very interesting flavours – a revelation!

See All That The SMWS Has To Offer!


Fruit market – candy store – CASK No. 26.160



Region: Highland
Cask: 2nd. fill ex-bourbon barrel (Clynelish)
Age: 9 years
Date: 19 September 2011
ABV: 56.7%



Nose: Parkin cake, black treacle and fresh, green apples.

Palate: Very sugary sweet, vanilla, little mint.

Finish: Warming spiciness that gets pretty hot as it goes on!

Overall: A little something for everyone this – sweet, fruity, spicy – tasty!

See All That The SMWS Has To Offer!


Give free rein to the imagination – CASK No. 82.31



Region: Highland
Cask: 2nd. fill ex-bourbon barrel (Glencadam)
Age: 9 years
Date: 16 March 2011
ABV: 61.9%



Nose: Rich, creamy caramel, shortbread, popcorn with some spicy notes!

Palate: Rich, creamy caramel, buttery popcorn, sugar cane sweet.

Finish: Strongly spicy as per it’s strength!

Overall: Forget the popcorn, sit down with this to watch your favourite movie!

See All That The SMWS Has To Offer!


Wood smoke through a porthole – CASK No. 42.52



Region: Highland
Cask: Refill ex-bourbon hogshead (Tobermory / Ledaig)
Age: 13 years
Date: 29 March 2007
ABV: 58.3%



Nose: A smokery! Peat, woodsmoke, rich BBQ, sweetly coastal.

Palate: Lovely combo. of sweetness and smokiness – loads of peat!

Finish: The palate continues apace! This dram makes me SO hungry – I’m dreaming of smoked foods!

Overall: For the strength it is surprisngly mild and has bags of flavour. A real joy BUT a word of warning – have plenty of savoury snacks on hand – you will need them!

See All That The SMWS Has To Offer!


On the night I most enjoyed Wood smoke through a porthole – CASK No. 42.52, though to be honest, they were all good in their usual classy SMWS way!

Many thanks to SMWS (@SMWSUK) for such an enjoyable evening and for sending the samples!

About The SMWS

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society is a club unlike any other.

As well as being a place to connect with other like-minded whisky lovers, they are also internationally renowned for their mission: “to provide our members with an adventurous and fun journey of discovery of the world’s widest collection of single cask whiskies.”

Conceptualised in the late 70’s and established in 1983, the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, now 35 years old, has branches and partners bars in 19 countries globally. The Society has a selection of over 500 casks every year, each cask yielding a few hundred or less whisky bottles which are unique to that cask.

Rather than name their Whiskies after the distillery, the Society has a coding system. The Society also creates fantastic tasting notes summaries for their Whiskies and other bottles. The whiskies are straight from the cask single malt, undiluted, without chill-filtration or colouring at cask strength.

More recently the Society has been named Independent Bottler of the Year in Whisky Magazine’s prestigious Independent Bottlers’ Challenge (IBC) competition.

Filed Under: News, Sampling, Smws, Tasting Packs, The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, Whisky, Whisky tasting

Not Long Now! – It’s The SMWS April Virtual Tasting!

April 20, 2021 by Gary Leave a Comment

The SMWS April Virtual Tasting!

Not Long Now!

The UK April Virtual Tasting will take place on
Thursday, 22 April at 8pm!

Buy Your Pack: £35.00

Hosted by Madeleine Schmoll who will be joined by Society favourites Olaf Meier and Kami Newton they will guide us through the five spectacular drams in April’s Discovery Pack!

All you need is a tasting mat, your drams pack and a computer to join us on their UK Facebook page (or the SMWS Silverscreen channel.)



Drams to be sampled on the night are:-

48.118 Trekking in the jungle

82.31 Give free rein to the imagination

26.160 Fruit market – candy store

G8.17 Candles, kumquats and polished oak

42.52 Wood smoke through a porthole


About The SMWS

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society is a club unlike any other.

As well as being a place to connect with other like-minded whisky lovers, they are also internationally renowned for their mission: “to provide our members with an adventurous and fun journey of discovery of the world’s widest collection of single cask whiskies.”

Conceptualised in the late 70’s and established in 1983, the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, now 35 years old, has branches and partners bars in 19 countries globally. The Society has a selection of over 500 casks every year, each cask yielding a few hundred or less whisky bottles which are unique to that cask.

Rather than name their Whiskies after the distillery, the Society has a coding system. The Society also creates fantastic tasting notes summaries for their Whiskies and other bottles. The whiskies are straight from the cask single malt, undiluted, without chill-filtration or colouring at cask strength.

More recently the Society has been named Independent Bottler of the Year in Whisky Magazine’s prestigious Independent Bottlers’ Challenge (IBC) competition.

Filed Under: News, Smws, Tasting Packs, The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, Whisky tasting

Grab Your Tasting Packs – It’s The SMWS April Virtual Tasting!

March 25, 2021 by Gary Leave a Comment

The SMWS April Virtual Tasting!

The UK April Virtual Tasting will take place on
Thursday, 22 April at 8pm!

Buy Your Pack: £35.00

Hosted by Madeleine Schmoll who will be joined by Society favourites Olaf Meier and Kami Newton they will guide us through the five spectacular drams in April’s Discovery Pack!

All you need is a tasting mat, your drams pack and a computer to join us on their UK Facebook page (or the SMWS Silverscreen channel.)



Drams to be sampled on the night are:-

48.118 Trekking in the jungle

82.31 Give free rein to the imagination

26.160 Fruit market – candy store

G8.17 Candles, kumquats and polished oak

42.52 Wood smoke through a porthole


About The SMWS

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society is a club unlike any other.

As well as being a place to connect with other like-minded whisky lovers, they are also internationally renowned for their mission: “to provide our members with an adventurous and fun journey of discovery of the world’s widest collection of single cask whiskies.”

Conceptualised in the late 70’s and established in 1983, the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, now 35 years old, has branches and partners bars in 19 countries globally. The Society has a selection of over 500 casks every year, each cask yielding a few hundred or less whisky bottles which are unique to that cask.

Rather than name their Whiskies after the distillery, the Society has a coding system. The Society also creates fantastic tasting notes summaries for their Whiskies and other bottles. The whiskies are straight from the cask single malt, undiluted, without chill-filtration or colouring at cask strength.

More recently the Society has been named Independent Bottler of the Year in Whisky Magazine’s prestigious Independent Bottlers’ Challenge (IBC) competition.

Filed Under: News, Sampling, Smws, Tasting Packs, The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, Whisky tasting

There’s Still Time To Vote For Whisky Of The Year!

August 17, 2020 by Gary Leave a Comment

The Whisky Exchange Whisky of the Year!

For the second year running, whisky fans can become whisky judges for the internationally recognised award: The Whisky Exchange Whisky of the Year!

The Perfect Measure Packs – available from September 2020!

The first stage nominations are now open – meaning there’s never been a better excuse to re-taste some favourite drams!

The Whisky of the Year award is given to one whisky that stands out from the crowd each year, chosen by our customers for our customers.

The winning whisky is given a dedicated landing page on www.thewhiskyexchange for the year to showcase the distillery and the bottling, while customers can watch out for special offers online and in-store ‘Of The Year’ tastings.

In order to nominate their favourite dram, voters will visit here to put forward up to four whiskies. The three most popular nominations will be selected for the Whisky of the Year shortlist.

The criteria for nominations are:

· The whisky must have a retail price of £65 or less
· It must be 48% ABV or less
· It must be permanently available (ie. not a limited release)

A further three whiskies will be picked by co-founder of The Whisky Exchange Sukhinder Singh and head buyer Dawn Davies MW to complete the shortlist.

Once the whiskies have been selected, customers will have the opportunity to purchase a Perfect Measure tasting set featuring all six finalists. The whiskies will be labelled A to F so they can be judged blind and the sets will be available from September 2020.

For those who would like to judge alongside like-minded whisky lovers, a Whisky of the Year judging session will take place during the Virtual Whisky Show from 2 – 4 October.

Customers will then be able to cast their vote online for their favourite whisky at www.thewhiskyexchange.

Nominations opened at 10am on 10th August and will close on 24 August. The blind tasting judging packs will be available online and in-store from 28 September and the Whisky of the Year will be revealed on 1 December 2020.

Filed Under: Awards, News, Tasting Packs, The Whisky Exchange

Master Of Malt Exclusive Father’s Day Whisky & Gin Tasting Sets!

May 22, 2019 by Gary Leave a Comment

Currently available with free UK shipping!

Let’s see an end to sock giving for Dad in his lifetime. Instead, liven up this years Father’s Day (Sunday, 16th. June – of course you knew that!) with Master of Malt’s exclusive delicious Tasting Sets!

Whether he’s a whisky geek or a juniper fiend, these sets will be right up his street. Each tasty parcel contains five different 30ml drams of terrific whisky or exceptional gin from world-class producers.

Any of which will definitely taste better after a good meal than chowing down on a sock. Or any piece of clothing, really. Plus, they really look the part. Go on – you’ll be his favourite!

Master of Malt Father’s Day Whisky Tasting Set, £24.95



Master of Malt Father’s Day Whisky Tasting Set 2019 contents:
Tamdhu 10 Year Old
Lagavulin 8 Year Old
Cotswolds Single Malt Whisky
Johnnie Walker Green Label 15 Year Old
1792 Small Batch

Estimated despatch 31 May

Master of Malt Father’s Day Gin Tasting Set, £24.95



Master of Malt Father’s Day Gin Tasting Set 2019 contents:
Hernö Gin
Salcombe Gin – Start Point
Elephant Gin – Elephant Strength
Japanese Gin
Rhubarb Triangle Gin (That Boutique-y Gin Company)

Filed Under: Fathers Day, Gin, Master of Malt, News, Tasting Packs

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