The Scotch Malt Whisky Society 1981 20 Years Single Malt Whisky

Joshua James

May 21, 2026, 17:20:46

Quite a cosy dram, this. I get soft vanilla, a bit of honey, dried fruit and a gentle woody spice. There’s a wee touch of smoke too, but nothing shouty. Feels warm, smooth-ish, and easy to sit with on a cool evening 🥃 Finishes a little sweet, with oak and pepper hanging about.

Rowena Price

May 15, 2026, 09:41:48

Warm and a bit smoky, with honey, oak and a wee peppery kick. Feels cosy, like a rainy evening dram by the fire 🔥 Finish is dry-ish, gently sweet, and lingers nicely. Quite moreish tbh.

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.