The Scotch Malt Whisky Society 1981 20 Years Single Malt Whisky

Patrick Richards

May 15, 2026, 09:33:14

Lovely wee dram 🥃 Bit of honey, oak and gentle smoke, with a warm spicy feel. Feels cosy, smooth-ish, and lingers nicely after a sip. Quite easy to enjoy on a quiet evening.

Caroline Clark

May 13, 2026, 18:11:00

Right, had a crack at this one. Nose is all honey and a bit of smoke, like a bonfire night. Palate? Wow. Rich toffee, maybe some orange peel. Lovely mouthfeel, not too thin. Finish is long, warming, with a hint of black pepper. A proper winter warmer, that. 🥃🔥 Cud be a bit intense for newbies, but spot on for a Friday night. 👍

William Stewart

May 12, 2026, 23:30:54

Y'know, this dram's got a right proper nose on it, thnking of sultanas an' a bit of orange peel, maybe some toffee? 🥃 On the palate it's all warmth an' spice, a touch of ginger, with a lovely honeyed sweetness comin' through. Quite smooth, really. 👍 Finish is decent, lingers with a bit of oak and that baked apple note again. A solid sipper, that.

Ruth Taylor

May 8, 2026, 11:11:50

Just had a sip of this whiskey – got a real smoky feel at first, kinda like campfire wood. 🥃 Then comes some sweet notes, a bit like honey or caramel. Yum! Bit of fruitiness too, maybe apples? And a touch of spice that warms ya up. 👍 Sometimes I get a hint of chocolate or coffee, depends on the sip. Real smooth overall. Only thing, it's a tad strong for my liking, but still enjoyabel. 😊 Oh, and a slight oak aftertaste. Makes me think of forests, ya know?

Jack Ward

May 7, 2026, 09:51:12

Right, so this one’s got a real kick to it 🥃 Initial nosing? Bit of cinnamon, some orange peel maybe... First sip is like 🔥 warming spice, definately some vanilla custard in there. The finish is long, got this lovely dried fruit thing going on. Oh, and a hint of chocolate? Really nice. GB whisky, this. Proper autumnal dram.