We strive for continual growth and improvement in the service we offer and to make our auctions the best they can be we have made some minor revisions to our auction schedule and fee structure.

Auction Schedule

Our auctions will still last 10 days (Friday until Sunday) but will now finish on the second Sunday of each month, rather than the first.  Check out our new timetable here to make sure you never miss an auction.

Lot Fee

We have always aimed to be the most affordable option for selling your bottles and are still committed to this.  As such we haven’t raised our lot fee for over 5 years, however in order to provide the best possible service going forward we are making a small increase from £5 to £6 per bottle from the 129^th auction onwards, see here for more details.

Thank you for continuing to choose Scotch Whisky Auctions and sign up for our mailing list for a preview of some upcoming highlights in our next auction, going live on the 4^th of February.

This month, we’ve welcomed a rush of new delicious spirits, bottled exclusively for The Whisky Exchange. Our new exclusives include long-aged Speyside single malts from Caperdonich and Linkwood distilleries, a sherried 11-year-old Caol Ila and a heavily peated 2003 Ballechin for the peat lovers.

We’re also excited to share a 1991 Teeling Irish single malt whiskey, matured in a single rum cask and a special single cask of Taiwanese rum with a Fino sherry finish. Find even more unique discoveries in our full range of exclusive spirits.

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READY TO EXPLORE?
FLAVOUR OF THE MONTH: LET’S JUMP RIGHT IN

Deep, Rich & Dried Fruits offers a wonderful selection of aromas and flavours. Our Tasting Notes describe fruity whisky profiles on the nose such as marmalade, balsamic glazed fruits and demerara. If you discover flavours of rum truffles, treacle toffee and salted caramel, you’re probably not far off for this profile.

EXPLORE THE RANGE

EXPLORE ALL WHISKIES

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, The Vaults, 87 Giles Street, Leith EH6 6BZ

Contact: sales@smws.com or call 0131 555 2929 (Mon-Fri 9am-4.45pm). Visit the Society at here for membership information

This is your chance to join and to take advantage of their great offers!

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WEMYSS MALTS LAUNCH LIMITED-EDITION

EXPRESSION: SMOKY SHORES

SMOKY SHORES, THE BRAND-NEW RARE RELEASE PACKS A POWERFUL PUNCH

OF PEATED MALT, JUST IN TIME FOR BURNS NIGHT

Scottish independent whisky bottler Wemyss Malts launches Smoky Shores, a brand-new limited-edition blend. The non-age statement expression is released as just 5,526 bottles, bottled at 46% ABV and priced at £50 available globally here: https://wemyssmalts.com/

Smoky Shores delivers notes of snuffed smoke, salted lemons and sweet cured bacon on the nose, followed by notes of wild oats, orange peel, and malted bread toasted over embers of heathery peat on the palate.

The limited expression is packaged in an intricately foiled gift carton, inside a bespoke decanter bottle, with an illustrated label design that takes inspiration from the barley malting process.

Smoky Shores is a sister whisky to Peat Chimney, a popular choice among smoky whisky fans from the core range of Wemyss Malts. Flavour-wise, the new limited release has the characteristics of Peat Chimney, with an extra blast of punchy peated malt.

Wemyss Malts core range also includes The Hive, a Speyside blend with honey-like sweetness and flavours of citrus zest, and Spice King, a complexly sweet yet salty expression, an ideal alternative to rye or spiced rum.

Commenting on the release of Smoky Shores, Isabella Wemyss, owner and Director of Production, said: “We’re delighted with our new Smoky Shores bottling. Our existing smoky favourite from the core range, Peat Chimney, is already a big hit among our peat fans, and Smoky Shores has an even more intense, delicious smoky flavour, a real treat for peated whisky enthusiasts.

“Adding to the all-round flavour experience, you’ll find hand-crafted illustrations on the packaging inspired by the malting process. These really bring to life the tasting notes and flavour within the bottle, transporting you to coastal seashores.

“On 25th January, we’ll be raising a glass to our smoky whisky fans around the world – Smoky Shores is the perfect accompaniment to a Burns Night supper.”

The packaging derives inspiration from the barley malting process, where the peat is added to develop the smoky flavours found in this whisky. The name is acquired from the long, salty finish reminiscent of bonfires ablaze seashores.

FULL TASTING NOTES

NOSE

Robust peaty smoke mingles with intense aromas of crushed mint leaves that fuse with aromatic rosemary.

PALATE

A sudden and explosive mouthfeel comes to the fore with earthy white pepper and zesty lemons. 

FINISH

Bitter espresso sinks into the palate before a long salty mouth-coating finish drifts away.

Notes

• Edinburgh based Wemyss Malts falls under the company Wemyss Family Spirits Ltd. and is a family run company operated by brother and Sister William and Isabella Wemyss. The Wemyss family Castle has been home to the family since the 1300s and is featured in the company logo.
• The Wemyss Malts Cask Club, launched in 2019 offers members access to exclusive bottlings, previews of new releases, competitions and the latest news. Membership is free and can be joined via www.wemyssmalts.com/cask-club
• 2020 marked the 20th Anniversary of the launch of Wemyss Malts and the occasion has been marked with the launch of several limited-edition releases such as Velvet Fig Aged 25 Year and Black Gold 30-year-old Bowmore single cask.
• The Wemyss family premium wines and spirits brands also include Kingsbarns Single Malt; Lord Elcho blended Scotch whisky and Darnley’s Gin, together with the premium wine estate of Rimauresq Cru Classé in Cotes de Provence.

Win a meal for two at Michelin-starred Hakkasan!

To celebrate Johnnie Walker’s launch of their limited edition Blue Label Chinese New Year release, they have partnered up with the legendary Michelin-starred Hakkasan who offer world-class Cantonese cuisine. Purchase this Year of the Tiger releases to enter into this special giveaway and have the chance at winning a dining experience for two at Hakkansan’s original London restaurant.

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Prize Draw

Buy a bottle and enter for your chance to win one of six dining experiences for two people at Hakkasan Hanway Place, London, including travel allowance. Select the checkbox below to enter. Max 1 entry per person. Dining experience must take place during April 2022. Full T&Cs Closes 25th February 2022.

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Our January auction ends soon!

Place your bids until Sunday 23^rd January.

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Every month, we present an incredible selection of whiskies and other fine spirits to our members right across the globe. You will find everything here from limited edition releases and vintage bottles to whole casks of rare whisky. There is certainly something for everyone – whether you are looking to collect, invest or enjoy!

Macallan – 72 Year Old (in Lalique)

Macallan – 71 Year Old (The Red Collection)

Yamazaki – 25 Year Old

Colonel EH Taylor – Collection

Coleburn – 47 Year Old (1972) Gordon & MacPhail

Selling whisky? Why not arrange the pick-up of your bottles using our global courier service? If you’re based in Scotland, you might want to arrange the personal collection of your bottles. Wherever you’re based in the world, we will make getting your bottles into our monthly auction as simple as possible. Get in touch with the Whisky Hammer team now by dropping them a message at sales@whiskyhammer.co.uk.

WHERE FLAVOUR COMES ALIVE

Over the next 12 month, the Society’s Julien Willems will be taking us on a deep and delicious dive into each of the Society’s 12 flavour profiles. What better place to start than with the perfect dram to warm up a chilly January day, with a Deep, Rich & Dried Fruits whisky. It’s also a great flavour for a Burns Supper, don’t forget Burns Night on Tuesday, 25 January AND our Big Burns Bash on Thursday, 27 January. Read more on Unfiltered online.

GO DEEP

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, The Vaults, 87 Giles Street, Leith EH6 6BZ

Contact: sales@smws.com or call 0131 555 2929 (Mon-Fri 9am-4.45pm). Visit the Society at here for membership information

This is your chance to join and to take advantage of their great offers!

Spot the SMWS bottles in this amusing You Tube video

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George Remus Bourbon celebrates National Bootlegger’s Day with the Remus Repeal Reserve Collector’s Box Set

Limited-Release showcases the award-winning series of bourbons

St. LOUIS (Jan. 17, 2022) – In celebration of National Bootlegger’s Day (Jan. 17), the brand team at George Remus Bourbon has developed a memorable collection highlighting some of its best bourbon offerings: the Limited-Release Remus Repeal Reserve Collector’s Box Set.

The unique collection of limited-release bourbons is housed in a false-front book set fit for a 1920s speakeasy and features four 375 ml bottles of Remus Repeal Reserve – one each from Series I, II, III, and IV. 

The Remus Repeal Reserve Collector’s Box Set is limited in quantity to 600 sets and is available beginning January 2022 at a suggested retail price of $599.99. 

“What better way to celebrate National Bootlegger’s Day than by offering a special collection inspired by the King of the Bootleggers himself, George Remus,” said Shanae Randolph, Brand Manager for George Remus Bourbon. “The Remus Repeal Reserve Series has become a highly anticipated release for consumers. We are pleased to offer this unique, one-of-a-kind box set featuring this award-winning series of bourbons.” 

About Luxco 

Founded in St. Louis in 1958 by the Lux Family, Luxco is a leading producer, supplier, importer and bottler of beverage alcohol products. Our mission is to meet the needs and exceed the expectations of consumers, associates and business partners. Merged with MGP Ingredients, Inc. in 2021 (Nasdaq: MGPI), Luxco operates as MGP’s Brands Division and manages all MGP/Luxco brands. This extensive and award-winning spirits portfolio includes well-known brands from five distilleries: Bardstown, Kentucky-based Lux Row Distillers, home of Ezra Brooks, Rebel, Blood Oath, David Nicholson and Daviess County; Lebanon, Kentucky-based Limestone Branch Distillery, maker of Yellowstone Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Minor Case Straight Rye Whiskey and Bowling & Burch Gin; Jalisco, Mexico-based Destiladora González Lux, producer of 100% agave tequilas, El Mayor, Exotico and Dos Primos; Ross & Squibb Distillery, where George Remus Straight Bourbon Whiskey and Rossville Union Straight Rye Whiskey are produced; and the Washington, D.C.-based Green Hat Distillery, producer of the Green Hat family of gins. The innovative and high-quality brand portfolio also includes Everclear Grain Alcohol, Pearl Vodka, Saint Brendan’s Irish Cream, The Quiet Man Irish Whiskey and other well-recognized brands. For more information about the company and its brands, visit luxco.com.