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The Scotch Malt Whisky Society 1969 35 Years Single Malt Whisky

Millburn 1969

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society

United Kingdom

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Whisky Information

Age
35 years
ABV
51.2%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Millburn
Distillation Year
1969
Bottling Year
04.2005

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Lowest Price:€2,080.26(2024-08-27)

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The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) was established in 1983 as an exclusive international membership organization for whisky enthusiasts, now comprising over 26,000 members worldwide. Marking its 35th anniversary in 2018, the Society upholds its pioneering philosophy of 'adventurous, unconventional, and endlessly fascinating' cask selection. Through partnerships with 137 distilleries globally, SMWS releases more than 120 cask strength, single cask whiskies annually in the Chinese market alone. Each bottling embodies the purest expression of its provenance: no water added, no artificial coloring, and no chill-filtration—preserving the whisky's integrity exactly as nature intended. Curated by a panel of expert tasters, every bottle captures the singular character of its cask, rendering each release exceptionally rare and collectible. The Society's distinctive coding system deliberately omits distillery names, challenging connoisseurs to experience each whisky on its intrinsic merits, unencumbered by external biases—a true return to the essence of whisky appreciation.
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Whiskyspace Notes 2296

Whiskyspace Notes 2296

Jul 5, 2026, 00:42:43

Blimey, this is something else. 🍷 Right off the bat, it’s got this gorgeous, complex waxiness. I mean, it’s proper swollen with wax, you could almost stand a spoon in it. That texture is just stunning—broad, sinewed, with that classic ‘highland’ fatness. The development is where it really gets interesting. Starts off with obvious, easy pleasure—spiced apple and fruit jellies. But then it takes these whackier flights of fancy. Dried figs, apricot, even a bit of natural tar and wood embers. It’s got this sublimely old school aroma, like stepping into a dunnage warehouse, almost incense and sandalwood. There’s a mineral-flecked austerity underneath it all, a slightly drying, hessian note on the finish that keeps it in check. Exotic spiced teas, complex wood spice… it’s technical brilliance, really. Totally stellar whisky, just beautiful. World away from anything else I’ve tried lately.

Whiskyspace Notes 2245

Whiskyspace Notes 2245

Jul 3, 2026, 15:43:27

Just beautiful deep gold colour, the nose hits me with dunnage warehouse vibes, a whisper of pollen and old leather, then tobacco and sandalwood linger. On the palate there's stunning development – spiced fruit preserves, quince jelly, dried figs and a touch of bitter orange marmalade, all wrapped in complex wood spice and a hint of camphor. The texture feels broad and sinewed, almost waxy, with more wood resins and a mineral‑flecked austerity that dries slightly at the finish. It’s like sitting in a hessian‑quilted warehouse, sipping something totally stellar. 🥃

Whiskyspace Notes 1970

Whiskyspace Notes 1970

Jun 24, 2026, 14:07:34

我刚刚品尝了一款威士忌,真是令人惊艳!� whisky 它有着深金色的色泽,倒入杯中后,我闻到了一股浓郁的木烟味和一丝松树林的清新气息,令人联想到古老森林中的篝火晚会。 细细品味,这款酒有着丰富的口感,微微干燥却不失润滑,伴有老皮革、蜂蜡和香料的味道,让我想起了小时候祖母的旧皮箱和蜜饯的甜香。 这款威士忌的余味悠长,伴有茶香、草本和木质香料的复杂味道,让我感觉像是在一个温暖的旧仓库里,周围都是旧木箱和尘封的回忆。 总的来说,这是一款非常出色的威士忌,给我带来了极大的享受!😊

Whiskyspace Notes 1946

Whiskyspace Notes 1946

Jun 24, 2026, 06:21:28

Ah, this one’s a proper old soul—thick as treacle, coats the glass like a waxed jacket. Spiced apple and quince jelly up front, then it’s all dried figs and mango chunks, like rummaging through a gran’s pantry. Bit of camphor and old leather lurking, pine cones and a whiff of incense—proper dunnage warehouse vibes. Finishes long, with that resinous wood spice and a touch of bitter marmalade. Just beautiful, this. Feels like sipping history. 🥃

Whiskyspace Notes 1734

Whiskyspace Notes 1734

Jun 23, 2026, 08:08:16

Just poured a dram and got a whiff of camphor and pine cones, then the palate opens with fruit jellies, dried mango chunks and a hint of yellow plums. There's a waxy, almost swollen with wax feel, plus a touch of spiced apple and preserved fruit jam notes. A bit of hessian texture underneath, like a rough sack, and a faint vapour rubs vibe. It dries slightly at the finish, leaving a mineral‑fleck austerity and a lingering sense of texture, like standing a spoon in thick honey. Overall it's a complex waxiness with exotic spiced teas whispering in the background. 🌿

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