The Scotch Malt Whisky Society 1981 20 Years Single Malt Whisky

Lochside 1981 SMWS 92.10

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society

United Kingdom

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Whisky Information

Age
20 years
ABV
61%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Lochside
Distillation Year
05.1981
Bottling Year
06.2001
Cask Types
Refilled Sherry Butt

Price

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Recent history

Lowest Price:€694.22(2024-02-28)

Tasting Notes & Reviews

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Megan Rose

Megan Rose

May 4, 2026, 07:20:54

Just poured a dram 🥃. First nose, there's this lovely hit of vanilla and caramel, almost like walking into a warm bakery. 💨 The taste is proper rich. Getting some dark chocolate and a bit of orange peel. It's smooth, realy smoth on the way down. Quite nice. Finish lasts ages. A bit of gentle spice and woody notes linger. Really warming. 👍 A good one for a quiet evening.

Riley Matthews

Riley Matthews

May 2, 2026, 21:21:22

Just tried this whisky, innit? 🥃 First off, the smell is like walking through a orchard after rain – fruity and fresh. Then the taste hits ya, kinda spicy but mellow, with a hint of honey or summat. It's dead smooth on the tongue, no harsh burn, just a warm glow that lingers. 😋 Propr good, I'd say! Love how it doesn't rush ya, just lets the flavours unfold slow-like. Maybe a bit of woodiness in there too, adds depth. Defo one for sippin' on a chilly evenin'. 👍

Benjamin Owen

Benjamin Owen

Apr 29, 2026, 10:41:35

Oh, this whisky's proper nice, init? 🥃 First off, the nose is all honey and a bit of citrus, like marmalade on toast. 😋 Taste-wise, it's smooth with some vanilla and a hint of oak. Maybe a touch of spice, but not too much. 🍯 The finish lingers, kinda smoky and warm, with a whisper of fruit. Really moreish! 😌 Perfect for sipping on a chilly evening. Cheers! 🍂

Isabelle Wright

Isabelle Wright

Apr 28, 2026, 08:22:54

Right, so this dram’s got a proper orchardy whiff—green apples 🍏, a subtle pear drop sweetnees, then a wee touch of toffee and vanilla swirlin’ about. On the tongue it’s got that honey’d maltiness, a light citrus zing, and then this warm, pepper-spice tingle that lingers just enough. Finish is clean, with a breath of oak and a faint nutty, almost biscuity echo. Moreish as owt, that’s the word. 😋🥃 Pure cozy sipper, innit? No fireworks, just solid, comforting flavor.

Gavin Ellis

Gavin Ellis

Apr 27, 2026, 11:02:11

Right, had a wee dram tonight. 🥃 Nose is proper smoky, like peat and sea air. 🌊 Taste? Sweet honey at first, then a bit of oak. 🍯 Goes down smooth, warm feeling in the chest. 🔥 Finish lingers quite a while. Definetly a good one for the price. Cheers. 🍻

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