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SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) , the world’s biggest whisky club, recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of its London members’ room at Greville Street. In addition to rare whisky tastings, the society also released a limited-edition single cask bottling. ‘A

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 3, 2024

Friends of Laphroaig’ is a free Laphroaig fan club, in which you can earn points to spend on Laphroaig whisky and merchandise, as well as claiming your own square foot of Islay. The club was founded in 1994, making 2024 its 30th anniversary. Only 2,400 bottles are available. The new release has an RRP of £50-£55.

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 12, 2024

Blue Label limited-editions and variant blends constitute the majority of the Johnnie Walker brand’s premium special-edition releases – with approximately 300 different Blue Label bottlings. Each Blue Label bottling is numbered serially, and packaged in a silk-lined presentation box accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Hedonism from Compass Box is now a limited release per year, Haig Club is more expensive than this release and has less flavor, and with the rise of blended whisky demand across the world, grain could become a little harder to get in official bottles. Grain whiskies are becoming a little rarer, certainly from Scottish producers.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 15, 2024

Only 736 of these stunning bottles were produced, making them extremely rare on the secondary market. Glen Sloy 25 Year Old BUY NOW: $254 If you are feeling adventurous, then this Glen Sloy 25 Year Old might be the scotch for you. Bucher & Co, a Leith-based wine & spirits merchant, who bottled it under the name ‘Glen Sloy’.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 25, 2024

Credit: SMWS The Scotch Malt Whisky Society ( SMWS ), a Scottish independent bottler and members club, is gearing up to release a new documentary film exploring the influence of sherry casks on whisky. Scotch and Sherry: A Flavour Odyssey is a 40-minute film set to be released on YouTube tomorrow (Friday 26th April).

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 20, 2024

It’s a mind-numbing world, scotch whisky, isn’t it? There are age-statement bottles, there are no age-statement bottles. Of the varying scotch whisky opinions found across the world, we can all agree on one thing: There are so many drams and so little time. There are cask strength releases, there are 40% releases.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 26, 2024

The Ardbeg 1965 is one of the distillery’s most limited, most expensive, and most sought-after bottlings on the secondary market. This legendary bottling was released at a time when Ardbeg was rebuilding its brand following a purchase by Glenmorangie plc in 1997. The Ardbeg 1965 was bottled in 2005 at 42.1%.

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

In terms of regular recommendations -The Whisky Shop currently has a Strathclyde 35 Year Old single cask which is just under $280 a bottle – much cheaper than an equivalent single malt, and it’s cask strength! Loch Lomond produces a single grain whisky called Spearhead at 43% ABV, and it’s normally below $40 a bottle.

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 2, 2024

According to the distillery website, the whisky is “bottled from incredibly rare casks filled during some of the Distillery’s darkest days,” referring to the turbulent period at Ardbeg from the early 80s to the late 1990s. Bottled at 46%, this smoky single malt is perfect for those who prefer a high-age single malt with a peaty kick.

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Sonia Raineri is one of the experts from The Scotch Malt Whisky Society who guides students through the course. Credit: Mike Wilkinson The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS), a global whisky club famed for single cask bottlings, has created an accredited course in partnership with The Edinburgh Whisky Academy (EWA).

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) stands as a beacon for whisky enthusiasts worldwide, championing single malt whisky in its most authentic form. Gordon Smith, and architect Ben Tindall, expanded through word of mouth to become a syndicate, and more casks were purchased, bottled, and distributed amongst the members.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 3, 2025

2023s exclusive offering of 80 casks to Founders’ Club members and shareholders sold out quickly. Whisky enthusiasts should prepare for something genuinely different when the first bottles appear in 2026 a spirit that speaks of its place with remarkable clarity.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 23, 2025

Credit: Orange County Soccer Club Orange County Soccer Club (OCSC) has formed a pioneering partnership with Scottish whisky producer Alexander Murray & Co., The special release commemorates the club’s championship 2021 season and represents a unique offering in the sports merchandise landscape.

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 20, 2025

The Latitude 59 club , named after Orkney’s northern geographical position, will limit membership to just 59 individuals. The Latitude 59 Club Members of The Latitude 59 Club will each receive a share of the distillery and their very own 100-litre cask of Orkney single malt. The whisky is set to mature in 2030.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

SMWS’ Euan Campbell inspecting one of the casks selected for the 50th Anniversary Cask Club. Credit : SMWS Iconic independent bottler, The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) , has expanded its 50th Anniversary Cask Club. Customers will be able to create their own personalized bottlings. You can join the SMWS here.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 2, 2025

Joining a whisky club should be straightforward, with regular releases, familiar names, and predictable favorites. The Scotch Malt Whisky Society offers none of that. Instead, its a club built on curiosity, exploration, and an uncompromising approach to flavor. Every bottle is cask strength, untamed, and full of character.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

In this article, I’ll share the unique stories behind each bottle, from exclusive collaborations to record-breaking auctions. Let’s dive in and see what makes these bottles so special. Becoming a member opened the door to exclusive bottles and experiences. An innovative force looking to digitalize the world of whisky collecting.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 15, 2025

The SMWS 2925 Festival Collection includes true single cask and ultra small batch expressions, alongside the debut of The Wandering, a blended malt whisky composed of spirit from five scotch whisky regions. This marks a first for the international members club and independent bottler. The collection is now available at smwsa.com.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 13, 2025

If you come across a 10 year old bottle in the wild, dont hesitate to pick it upit will likely cost less than the listed price. You could always go for a bottle of Johnnie Walker Black Label or a similarly peated blended scotch whisky. Complexity and challenges dont necessarily make a whiskey great.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

In a world where just about everything can be delivered to your door—books, coffee, even fresh herbs—it was only a matter of time before whisky joined the club. Summerton Whisky Club Credit: Summerton Whisky Club The Summerton Whisky Club is the UK’s most popular whisky subscription, and it’s easy to see why.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Liquid History, Bottled Almost a century in the making, the whiskies held within the stocks of House of Hazelwood are a compelling proposition for even the most casual of whisky drinkers. Instead, inspired by the Club Tropicana of its distillation decade circa.

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 20, 2025

Does Glenfarclas Bottle Whiskies Like This? It offers the comfort of membership in a highly specialized club, along with the level of service youd expect in a fine dining restaurant and bar. If you’re into indie bottlings and want great value, all the way up to high-end bottles, SMWS is a must.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) , the world’s leading whisky club with over 40,000 members, is ‘wrapping up’ 2024 with the launch of a festive tasting pack and a new premium series named The Creators Collection containing peated single malts. You can purchase the tasting pack in time for Christmas here for £39.

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 9, 2025

According to the brand website , Glenlaird pays homage to these great landscapes and traditions, showcasing the diverse range of flavours that Highland Single Malt Scotch is known for. Distilled at an undisclosed Highland distillery, the Glenlaird 12 Year Old is a small batch release bottled at 48% ABV.

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