The Scotch Malt Whisky Society 1981 20 Years Single Malt Whisky

Whiskyspace Notes 2355

Jul 6, 2026, 17:24:52

Just poured myself a dram and wow – pink grapefruits in the front hit you first, then this chalky lemonness that’s proper zingy. It’s like freshly squeezed lemons mashed up with mangos and peaches, all-vitamin fruit juice vibes, mega-fruity but not cloying. The fruitiness is clean and perfect, clean and precise combination, you know? Reminds me of muesli soaked in sweet wine – wonderfully honeyed but still sharpish. Got this mentholy kick at the end, like fresh crushed mint leaves doing a jig. Elegant stuff, not the longest ever finish but huge character. Makes me think of warm porridge on a cold morning, but with Jurançon grapes throwing a party. Proper fruit bomb, this one – superb! 🍋🍹

Whiskyspace Notes 2043

Jun 25, 2026, 23:33:49

Last evening, I poured myself a dram. The colour's like liquid gold, very elegant. First sip – sharpish, with this chalky lemonness that reminds me of freshly squeezed lemons. Then, the fruit bomb hits: pink grapefruits right at the front, followed by peaches and a hint of grapefruit. There's also a subtle note of stewed cabbage, oddly comforting. The finish is pleasant but not the longest ever. Superb overall, really enjoyed it. 👍

Whiskyspace Notes 1893

Jun 24, 2026, 00:25:19

This dram is something else, really. Pink grapefruits in the front hit you straight away, proper juicy and zesty, then the fruitiness is clean and perfect—peaches and a bit of mango dancing around. There’s a superb tang from freshly squeezed lemons, but it’s not sharpish, more like chalky lemonness that’s surprisingly refreshing. The Jurançon must’ve inspired this, it’s got that sweet wine smoothness, but then there’s warm porridge and stewed cabbage lurking underneath. Sounds mad, but it works—a clean and precise combination that’s mega-fruity without being overkill. Gold in the glass, and the finish isn’t the longest ever, but it leaves you smiling. Proper fruit bomb, this one. 🍊✨

Whiskyspace Notes 1774

Jun 23, 2026, 11:42:44

Wow, this is like all-vitamin fruit juice but in a glass! So mega-fruity and fresh. 🍋 First taste is sharpish, like freshly squeezed lemons and all kinds of grapefruits - pink ones too. Then it turns into a proper fruit bomb with mangos and peaches. The fruitiness is clean and perfect, really elegant. There's this wonderfully honeyed sweetness underneath, a bit like sweet wine. And a cool, mentholy vibe from fresh crushed mint leaves. Makes me think of a sunny Lochside. A surprisingly lovely hint of stewed cabbage and warm porridge comes through, which sounds odd but is actually super comforting. It's superb, a clean and precise combination that just works. Not the longest finish ever, but what a joy! ✨

Whiskyspace Notes 1462

Jun 5, 2026, 09:24:31

This one's got a real chill to it, like fresh mint leaves just crushed. Then those pink grapefruits hit you right at the start – proper zingy. 🍊 It's huge and fruity, honestly. I'm getting flashes of sweet mango and peach, like a tropical holiday in a glass. The citrus is all there too – lemon, grapefruit of every kind, with a chalky sort of note. Some honeyed sweetness comes through, and oddly, a comforting hint of warm porridge right at the end. 🍯