{"id":4070,"date":"2025-06-29T14:06:15","date_gmt":"2025-06-29T13:06:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.meiotic.co.uk\/my\/?p=4070"},"modified":"2025-07-29T15:20:26","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T14:20:26","slug":"smws-vaults-collection-tasting-glasgow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.meiotic.co.uk\/my\/whisky\/smws-vaults-collection-tasting-glasgow\/","title":{"rendered":"SMWS Vaults Collection Tasting, Glasgow"},"content":{"rendered":"<script>document.getElementById('menu-item-107').className += \" current-menu-item current_page_item\";<\/script>\n<p>I was at SMWS in Glasgow for a &#8216;Vaults Collection&#8217; tasting &#8211; it happened to coincide with a free evening I had in Glasgow, so didn&#8217;t really look too much into what the event was &#8211; apart from it looking like a few high-end drams for \u00a345 (with dinner). Here&#8217;s their blurb:<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;Join us for an intimate evening celebrating the most exceptional casks from The Scotch Malt Whisky Society\u2019s Vaults Collection &#8211; our rarest, oldest, and most remarkable bottlings. In the style of our beloved Outturn preview tasting events, this event offers a unique opportunity to sample an exclusive line up of whiskies that embody the pinnacle of flavour, maturity, and character. This tasting will take you on a journey through time, with each dram revealing the rich history and masterful maturation behind these limited and highly coveted casks. Looking to add to your whisky shelf? As a special offer exclusive to this tasting, you\u2019ll receive a \u00a350 voucher for every Vaults Collection bottle purchased on the evening. Terms and conditions apply.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>It turned out to be a tasting of 13 drams (!), all older than 30yo! As you can imagine, none of the bottles were cheap (one was a \u00a32k Macallan&#8230;) &#8211; so it was an excellent value evening and once in a blue moon. My scores out of 10 are sort of a mix of how much I liked the whiskies in general, with a bit of &#8216;value adjustment&#8217; &#8211; these are all bottles costing hundreds of pounds plus, after all. At one point I said, &#8220;I&#8217;m not sure I actually like old whisky?&#8221;, but equally, there were a couple of exceptional drams too. Having that many old whiskies one after another made it a little hard to judge fairly &#8211; and I think you can only have so many ancient drams before they get a touch samey. Either way, the relative scores feel roughly right, and the 2 standout drams in particular (Macallan &#038; Balblair) will remain a very fond memory. Oh, and at times, we only had 5 mins per dram, so my notes are a bit brief!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4077\" style=\"width: 775px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.meiotic.co.uk\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250710_183035.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-IFsvSPar\" data-rl_title=\"SMWS Vaults Collection Tasting, Glasgow\" data-rl_caption=\"SMWS Vaults Collection Tasting, Glasgow\" title=\"SMWS Vaults Collection Tasting, Glasgow\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4077\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.meiotic.co.uk\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250710_183035-765x574.jpg\" alt=\"SMWS Vaults Collection Tasting, Glasgow\" width=\"765\" height=\"574\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-4077\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.meiotic.co.uk\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250710_183035-765x574.jpg 765w, http:\/\/www.meiotic.co.uk\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250710_183035-840x630.jpg 840w, http:\/\/www.meiotic.co.uk\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250710_183035-768x576.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.meiotic.co.uk\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250710_183035-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/www.meiotic.co.uk\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250710_183035-285x214.jpg 285w, http:\/\/www.meiotic.co.uk\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250710_183035.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 765px) 100vw, 765px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-4077\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">SMWS Vaults Collection Tasting, Glasgow<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whiskybase.com\/whiskies\/whisky\/255192\/caperdonich-1992-smws-3842\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SMWS 38.42 &#8211; Cigars in Sweetie Jars<\/a><\/strong><br \/><strong>Caperdonich 31yo &nbsp;|&nbsp; 2nd fill ex-bourbon barrel &nbsp;|&nbsp; 50.3%<\/strong><br \/><u>Nose<\/u>: Parma Violets, musty.<br \/><u>Taste<\/u>: Sweet, then sour.<br \/><u>Comments<\/u>: Doesn&#8217;t grab me. Actually, better when coming back.<br \/><u>Score<\/u>: <strong>6.5<\/strong>\/10<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whiskybase.com\/whiskies\/whisky\/250367\/ancnoc-1991-smws-11529\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SMWS 115.29 &#8211; Visions of the Basque country<\/a><\/strong><br \/><strong>anCnoc 32yo &nbsp;|&nbsp; 2nd fill ex-bourbon barrel &nbsp;|&nbsp; 47.4%<\/strong><br \/><u>Nose<\/u>: Oaky nose.<br \/><u>Taste<\/u>: Really dry, especially on finish. Herbal and metallic.<br \/><u>Comments<\/u>: Reminds me of Imperial.<br \/><u>Score<\/u>: <strong>5.5<\/strong>\/10<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whiskybase.com\/whiskies\/whisky\/198190\/linkwood-1989-smws-39198\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SMWS 39.198 &#8211; Understated Opulence<\/a><\/strong><br \/><strong>Linkwood 30yo &nbsp;|&nbsp; 2nd fill toasted hogshead &nbsp;|&nbsp; 49.2%<\/strong><br \/><u>Nose<\/u>: Sting-y.<br \/><u>Taste<\/u>: Light, roses, sweeter.<br \/><u>Comments<\/u>: A bit like sweet cough syrup perfume.<br \/><u>Score<\/u>: <strong>6.5<\/strong>\/10<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whiskybase.com\/whiskies\/whisky\/249284\/glen-moray-1991-smws-35387\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SMWS 35.387 &#8211; Molecular Gastronomy<\/a><\/strong><br \/><strong>Glen Moray 32yo &nbsp;|&nbsp; Ex-bourbon \/ 1st fill PX hogshead &nbsp;|&nbsp; 55.4%<\/strong><br \/><u>Nose<\/u>: Very little.<br \/><u>Taste<\/u>: Really like this, but a simple sweetness. PX (correct!) or wine? finish? Subtle Christmas vibes. Toffee apples!.<br \/><u>Comments<\/u>: Lovely rich colour , but doesn&#8217;t really taste old.<br \/><u>Score<\/u>: <strong>7.4<\/strong>\/10<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.meiotic.co.uk\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250710_191127.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-IFsvSPar\" data-rl_title=\"SMWS 38.42\" data-rl_caption=\"SMWS 38.42\" title=\"SMWS 38.42\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.meiotic.co.uk\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250710_191127-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"SMWS 38.42\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-4078 thumbs\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.meiotic.co.uk\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250710_191127-150x150.jpg 150w, http:\/\/www.meiotic.co.uk\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250710_191127-250x250.jpg 250w, http:\/\/www.meiotic.co.uk\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250710_191127-174x174.jpg 174w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.meiotic.co.uk\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250710_192742.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-IFsvSPar\" data-rl_title=\"SWMS 115.29\" data-rl_caption=\"SWMS 115.29\" title=\"SWMS 115.29\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.meiotic.co.uk\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250710_192742-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"SWMS 115.29\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-4079 thumbs\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.meiotic.co.uk\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250710_192742-150x150.jpg 150w, http:\/\/www.meiotic.co.uk\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250710_192742-250x250.jpg 250w, http:\/\/www.meiotic.co.uk\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250710_192742-174x174.jpg 174w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.meiotic.co.uk\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250710_193119.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-IFsvSPar\" data-rl_title=\"SMWS 39.198\" data-rl_caption=\"SMWS 39.198\" title=\"SMWS 39.198\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.meiotic.co.uk\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250710_193119-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"SMWS 39.198\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-4080 thumbs\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.meiotic.co.uk\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250710_193119-150x150.jpg 150w, http:\/\/www.meiotic.co.uk\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250710_193119-250x250.jpg 250w, http:\/\/www.meiotic.co.uk\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250710_193119-174x174.jpg 174w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.meiotic.co.uk\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250710_200117.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-IFsvSPar\" data-rl_title=\"SMWS 35.387\" data-rl_caption=\"SMWS 35.387\" title=\"SMWS 35.387\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.meiotic.co.uk\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250710_200117-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"SMWS 35.387\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-4081 thumbs\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.meiotic.co.uk\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250710_200117-150x150.jpg 150w, http:\/\/www.meiotic.co.uk\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250710_200117-250x250.jpg 250w, http:\/\/www.meiotic.co.uk\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250710_200117-174x174.jpg 174w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whiskybase.com\/whiskies\/whisky\/263376\/bladnoch-1990-smws-50119\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SMWS 50.119 &#8211; Gallovidian Rhapsody<\/a><\/strong><br \/><strong>Bladnoch 34yo &nbsp;|&nbsp; Refill ex-bourbon barrel &nbsp;|&nbsp; 53.6%<\/strong><br \/><u>Nose<\/u>: Amazing nose &#8211; toffee, pepper, rubber?<br \/><u>Taste<\/u>: Creamy, bit offputting? Sour cream?<br \/><u>Comments<\/u>: It&#8217;s lightly perfumed, but not my kind of perfume. After a few goes, it gets a bit better. Definitely warmed to it.<br \/><u>Score<\/u>: <strong>6.6<\/strong>\/10<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whiskybase.com\/whiskies\/whisky\/258056\/macallan-1989-smws-24172\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SMWS 24.172 &#8211; Soothing Invigoration<\/a><\/strong><br \/><strong>Macallan 34yo &nbsp;|&nbsp; Refill ex-bourbon barrel &nbsp;|&nbsp; 49.1%<\/strong><br \/><u>Nose<\/u>: Old cupboards. Mustiest so far.<br \/><u>Taste<\/u>: Amber nectar, very quaffable. Cherry Coke! Fizzy then spicy like a cough sweet.<br \/><u>Comments<\/u>: Intrigued what this is, would guess a fruity speyside in a bourbon cask.<br \/><u>Score<\/u>: <strong>8.3<\/strong>\/10<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whiskybase.com\/whiskies\/whisky\/236177\/benriach-1989-smws-1280\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SMWS 12.8 &#8211; Heaven in a Leather Hammock<\/a><\/strong><br \/><strong>BenRiach 34yo &nbsp;|&nbsp; Oloroso butt \/ 1st fill ex-PX butt &nbsp;|&nbsp; 59.2%<\/strong><br \/><u>Nose<\/u>: Old limes, alcohol vapours.<br \/><u>Taste<\/u>: Sweet, toffee, rich, plums. It&#8217;s really drinkable, but sickly too.<br \/><u>Comments<\/u>: This is so sweet, maybe too much for me?! Considering the simple sweetness, doesn&#8217;t seem worth paying for the age.<br \/><u>Score<\/u>: <strong>6.9<\/strong>\/10<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whiskybase.com\/whiskies\/whisky\/233563\/balblair-1989-smws-7048\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SMWS 70.48 &#8211; Espresso Romano<\/a><\/strong><br \/><strong>Balblair 33yo &nbsp;|&nbsp; Refill bourbon barrel &nbsp;|&nbsp; 62.3%<\/strong><br \/><u>Nose<\/u>: Freshly ground pepper, icing sugar dust.<br \/><u>Taste<\/u>: So fruity. God, this is amazing. Pink candyfloss.<br \/><u>Comments<\/u>: This is just an excellent liquid and cask imo.<br \/><u>Score<\/u>: <strong>8.5<\/strong>\/10<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.meiotic.co.uk\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250710_203012.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-IFsvSPar\" data-rl_title=\"SMWS 50.119\" data-rl_caption=\"SMWS 50.119\" title=\"SMWS 50.119\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.meiotic.co.uk\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250710_203012-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"SMWS 50.119\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-4082 thumbs\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.meiotic.co.uk\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250710_203012-150x150.jpg 150w, http:\/\/www.meiotic.co.uk\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250710_203012-250x250.jpg 250w, http:\/\/www.meiotic.co.uk\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250710_203012-174x174.jpg 174w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.meiotic.co.uk\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250710_210008.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-IFsvSPar\" data-rl_title=\"SMWS 24.172\" data-rl_caption=\"SMWS 24.172\" title=\"SMWS 24.172\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.meiotic.co.uk\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250710_210008-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"SMWS 24.172\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-4083 thumbs\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.meiotic.co.uk\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250710_210008-150x150.jpg 150w, http:\/\/www.meiotic.co.uk\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250710_210008-250x250.jpg 250w, http:\/\/www.meiotic.co.uk\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250710_210008-174x174.jpg 174w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.meiotic.co.uk\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250710_210009.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-IFsvSPar\" data-rl_title=\"SMWS 12.80\" data-rl_caption=\"SMWS 12.80\" title=\"SMWS 12.80\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.meiotic.co.uk\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250710_210009-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"SMWS 12.80\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-4084 thumbs\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.meiotic.co.uk\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250710_210009-150x150.jpg 150w, http:\/\/www.meiotic.co.uk\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250710_210009-250x250.jpg 250w, http:\/\/www.meiotic.co.uk\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250710_210009-174x174.jpg 174w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.meiotic.co.uk\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250710_210249.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-IFsvSPar\" data-rl_title=\"SMWS 70.48\" data-rl_caption=\"SMWS 70.48\" title=\"SMWS 70.48\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.meiotic.co.uk\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250710_210249-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"SMWS 70.48\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-4085 thumbs\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.meiotic.co.uk\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250710_210249-150x150.jpg 150w, http:\/\/www.meiotic.co.uk\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250710_210249-250x250.jpg 250w, http:\/\/www.meiotic.co.uk\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250710_210249-174x174.jpg 174w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whiskybase.com\/whiskies\/whisky\/248711\/tormore-1988-smws-10544\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SMWS 105.44 &#8211; Honey Jam<\/a><\/strong><br \/><strong>Tormore 35yo &nbsp;|&nbsp; Refill ex-bourbon hogshead &nbsp;|&nbsp; 48.1%<\/strong><br \/><u>Nose<\/u>: Cheesey!.<br \/><u>Taste<\/u>: Prawns, cloying. Sweet citrus. Apples.<br \/><u>Comments<\/u>: Great. Tiny bit sour in the finish. This one was disappointing\/weird on the nose, but really nice on the taste &#8211; the inverse of a few drams tonight.<br \/><u>Score<\/u>: <strong>7.2<\/strong>\/10<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whiskybase.com\/whiskies\/whisky\/234695\/mortlach-1992-smws-76151\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SMWS 76.151 &#8211; Cloves Studded in Honey-glazed Ham<\/a><\/strong><br \/><strong>Mortlach 30yo &nbsp;|&nbsp; 1st fill ex-oloroso sherry hogshead &nbsp;|&nbsp; 57.2%<\/strong><br \/><u>Nose<\/u>: Prawn cocktail crisps.<br \/><u>Taste<\/u>: Herbal deliciousness, sour on finish. Oaky dominance.<br \/><u>Comments<\/u>: Not really for me maybe, but still interesting. It&#8217;s intriguing wheb returning to it.<br \/><u>Score<\/u>: <strong>7<\/strong>\/10<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whiskybase.com\/whiskies\/whisky\/265419\/glenrothes-1993-smws-30124\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SMWS 30.124 &#8211; Sunshine on the Soul<\/a><\/strong><br \/><strong>Glenrothes 31yo &nbsp;|&nbsp; Refill ex-bourbon hogshead &nbsp;|&nbsp; 56.7%<\/strong><br \/><u>Nose<\/u>: Cupboards, limes etc.<br \/><u>Taste<\/u>: &#8220;Japanese&#8221;, rose petals, candied lemons slices.<br \/><u>Comments<\/u>: Stands out, more delicate than others. Feels like a &#8216;nice design&#8217;, somehow.<br \/><u>Score<\/u>: <strong>7.1<\/strong>\/10<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whiskybase.com\/whiskies\/whisky\/237610\/ardmore-1990-smws-66246\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SMWS 66.246 &#8211; Cigars, Sauternes and Saut\u00e9ed Sultanas<\/a><\/strong><br \/><strong>Ardmore 32yo &nbsp;|&nbsp; Refill ex-sherry butt &nbsp;|&nbsp; 51.8%<\/strong><br \/><u>Nose<\/u>: Roasted almonds, cherries.<br \/><u>Taste<\/u>: Very floral, cherry fruits. Quite unusual. Lost most of its peat.<br \/><u>Comments<\/u>: So perfumed, certainly interesting.<br \/><u>Score<\/u>: <strong>7<\/strong>\/10<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whiskybase.com\/whiskies\/whisky\/263375\/caol-ila-1991-smws-53481\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SMWS 53.481 &#8211; Petals Serenading Seaweed<\/a><\/strong><br \/><strong>Caol Ila 33yo &nbsp;|&nbsp; Refill ex-bourbon hogshead &nbsp;|&nbsp; 43%<\/strong><br \/><u>Nose<\/u>: Nothing new, and I guess, literally &#8220;nothing new&#8221;. Slight fish?<br \/><u>Taste<\/u>: Metallic again, seawater.<br \/><u>Comments<\/u>: This wasn&#8217;t very peaty and scored it before finding out it was a Caol Ila. Not for me, this one.<br \/><u>Score<\/u>: <strong>6.2<\/strong>\/10<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.meiotic.co.uk\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250710_210947.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-IFsvSPar\" data-rl_title=\"SMWS 105.44\" data-rl_caption=\"SMWS 105.44\" title=\"SMWS 105.44\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.meiotic.co.uk\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250710_210947-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"SMWS 105.44\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-4086 thumbs\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.meiotic.co.uk\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250710_210947-150x150.jpg 150w, http:\/\/www.meiotic.co.uk\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250710_210947-250x250.jpg 250w, http:\/\/www.meiotic.co.uk\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250710_210947-174x174.jpg 174w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.meiotic.co.uk\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250710_211139.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-IFsvSPar\" data-rl_title=\"SMWS 76.151\" data-rl_caption=\"SMWS 76.151\" title=\"SMWS 76.151\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.meiotic.co.uk\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250710_211139-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"SMWS 76.151\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-4087 thumbs\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.meiotic.co.uk\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250710_211139-150x150.jpg 150w, http:\/\/www.meiotic.co.uk\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250710_211139-250x250.jpg 250w, http:\/\/www.meiotic.co.uk\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250710_211139-174x174.jpg 174w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.meiotic.co.uk\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250710_212353.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-IFsvSPar\" data-rl_title=\"SMWS 30.124\" data-rl_caption=\"SMWS 30.124\" title=\"SMWS 30.124\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.meiotic.co.uk\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250710_212353-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"SMWS 30.124\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-4088 thumbs\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.meiotic.co.uk\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250710_212353-150x150.jpg 150w, http:\/\/www.meiotic.co.uk\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250710_212353-250x250.jpg 250w, http:\/\/www.meiotic.co.uk\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250710_212353-174x174.jpg 174w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.meiotic.co.uk\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250710_212502.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-IFsvSPar\" data-rl_title=\"SMWS 66.246\" data-rl_caption=\"SMWS 66.246\" title=\"SMWS 66.246\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.meiotic.co.uk\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250710_212502-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"SMWS 66.246\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-4089 thumbs\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.meiotic.co.uk\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250710_212502-150x150.jpg 150w, http:\/\/www.meiotic.co.uk\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250710_212502-250x250.jpg 250w, http:\/\/www.meiotic.co.uk\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250710_212502-174x174.jpg 174w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.meiotic.co.uk\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250710_213249.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-IFsvSPar\" data-rl_title=\"SMWS 53.481\" data-rl_caption=\"SMWS 53.481\" title=\"SMWS 53.481\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.meiotic.co.uk\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250710_213249-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"SMWS 53.481\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-4090 thumbs\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.meiotic.co.uk\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250710_213249-150x150.jpg 150w, http:\/\/www.meiotic.co.uk\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250710_213249-250x250.jpg 250w, http:\/\/www.meiotic.co.uk\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_20250710_213249-174x174.jpg 174w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>As seen in the event blurb, they were offering a \u00a350 voucher with any bottle purchase &#8211; but actually, they also took \u00a3100 off all bottles on the night, with some having a couple hundred knocked off the listed price as well. 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