The Scotch Malt Whisky Society 1988 20 Years Single Malt Whisky

Emily Adams

May 22, 2026, 04:08:58

Warm, a bit smoky, with honey and dried fruit vibes. Feels cosy on a chilly evening 🥃 Slight spice at the end, but pretty smooth overall.

Oscar Saunders

May 20, 2026, 13:22:30

Ahh, this one greets you with a warm, honey’d glow 🍯. First sniff is like walking through a orchard after rain—fresh apples an’ pears with a cheeky hint of vanilla custard. On the palate, it’s proper silky. Toffee, a touch of cinnamon, and a wisp of oak smoke 🥃. Not tryin’ too hard, just comfy. Finish leaves a gentle spice that lingers, like the embers of a bonfire on a late summer eve. 🌾 Bit of a danger—goes down far too easilly. Cracking dram, that.

Duncan Owen

May 15, 2026, 09:27:29

Quite cosy dram, this. Sweet vanilla and soft oak up front, then a bit of spice and dried fruit. Feels warming, smooth-ish, with a gentle smoky edge 🥃 Nice for a slow evening, not too fussy.

Samantha Wood

May 11, 2026, 23:00:44

Hmm... that warm amber glow, innit? First nose is like... vanilla custard with a bit of burnt toffee. Takes a sip... oh yes! There's that spicy kick, like cinnamon sticks. And underneath, a sort of... damp leaves thing? Very autumn walk. The finish lingers... makes you go "ahhhh" 🔥. Bit of smoke, not too much. Just right. Proper comfort in a glass, that. 🥃

Rob Shaw

May 9, 2026, 10:22:41

Right then, had a proper nice whisky last night. Tasting notes were... smoky 🔥, like a cozy fireplace, with a bit of honey sweetness 🍯. Hints of vanilla and maybe some baked apple? A wee bit of spice at the end, like cinnamon. Really smooth going down. Definitely got that oaky, woody thing going on. Made me think of autumn walks in the woods 🍂. Could taste a touch of citrus or orange peel too. Quite complex, innit? Just a lovely, warming dram for a cold evening. Proper job. 😌