The Scotch Malt Whisky Society 1983 22 Years Single Malt Whisky

Whiskyspace Notes 1317

Jun 2, 2026, 00:31:16

Blimey, that first nosing proper grabs you. Get this massive burst of waxy lemon peel and grapefruit juice, like someone’s zesting right under your nose. There’s a bit of that old island character in there too – not naming names, but you know the sort, all coastal and a little bit medicinal. Antiseptic, maybe, but in a good, clean way. 🌊 The sip’s got proper oomph. It’s loud, you know? Like putting on quite a show. All that rounded citrus comes through, sweet like cough syrup but then it’s balanced by this sharp, mineral edge and a hint of salty brine. Traces of almond and a softer, sweeter waxy note emerge later, almost like beeswax or old putty. The finish goes on forever. That smoky, minty rubbery thing lingers, with more lemon and a whisper of flowers and dry straw. Every sip’s a bit different. Honestly, it’s just perfect. 😍

Whiskyspace Notes 1257

May 27, 2026, 09:50:25

Just tried a dram – the wax notes hit first, with citrus skin sharpness that's quite zestier. There's a mineral, straw-like side, and it's very cloudy in the glass. The finish is rather long, with some almondy and flowers coming through. It's putting on quite a show, with brine and plenty of lemon, reminding me of those classic peaty drams. No surprises here, just a sweeter kind of wax and a putty-like texture. Grapefruit juice and rubbery smoky mint add to the oomph. Overall, pretty unbeatable and right up my alley. 😊

Joshua Robertson

May 27, 2026, 04:38:15

Just poured a whisky and took a sip – it's a wild ride. Starts with grapefruit juice and plenty of lemon, sharp and zestier, like citrus skin. Then it's all waxes of the creation, with mineral and straw notes. A little bitterer comes through, evoking dandelions and flowers, plus salt and brine. The smoky mint is rubbery, antiseptic like cough syrup, giving old Laphroaig and Ardbeg vibes. Some fudge sweetness rounds it out, making the citrus more rounded. Pretty perfect, just perfect for a chill night. Finish is rather long – gets a loud applause from me! 👍

Helen Ward

May 21, 2026, 20:20:53

Feels warm and a bit cosy 🥃 Soft sweetness, some spice, and a wee oaky dryness at the end. Quite easy to sit with, especially on a chilly evening.

Ray Mitchell

May 14, 2026, 07:51:01

Alright, here goes... 🥃 Nose is a bit nutty, maybe some raisins? Can't quite place it. Then a lovely warm hit of... is that orange peel? 🍊 First sip is surprisingly smooth! Aye, a nice sweetness, kinda like honey. But then there's a proper smoky aftertaste. Proper campfire vibes. 🔥 Not bad, not bad at all. Got a bit of a spicy kick towards the end, a bit like cinnamon? Could be wrong. It's a decent sipper for a rainy afternoon. 😊 Tastes a bit like... memory? Does that make sense? Just feels cozy. 🧡 Might have had one too many already, words are getting a bit mixed up... Smashing stuff though. 👍