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The Scotch Malt Whisky Society 1990 11 Years Single Malt Whisky

Yoichi 1990 SMWS 116.2

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society

United Kingdom

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Whisky Information

Age
11 years
ABV
61%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Yoichi
Distillation Year
11.1990
Bottling Year
07.2002

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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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Tasting Notes & Reviews

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Whiskyspace Notes 2240

Whiskyspace Notes 2240

Jul 3, 2026, 11:37:41

Just had a dram that smacked me with menthol – like smashing notes of menthol cigarettes – then swirled into a maelstrom of incense and liquorice, with a hint of coconut wine and notes of triple‑sec. It felt very long, whirlwindy, almost refreshing, and left a deep molasses richness reminiscent of freshly baked pumpernickel. Quite a star, very good 🥃

Whiskyspace Notes 1459

Whiskyspace Notes 1459

Jun 5, 2026, 07:41:30

Blimey, this whisky pours a deep amber, really lovely to look at. The nose brings liquorice and moss first, then a burst of spearmint—quite fresh. On the palate, it's like tasting freshly baked pumpernickel with hints of eucalyptus and balsamic, almost refreshing. There's a wonderful menthol cigarettes note, smashing stuff. The power is incredible, totally wonderful. 😊 It’s got a varnishy edge that adds character, honestly quite a star.

Whiskyspace Notes 1424

Whiskyspace Notes 1424

Jun 4, 2026, 13:05:04

刚刚小酌了一杯,颜色是深琥珀色的,闻起来有点像焦油和甘草,但奇怪的是喝下去竟然有种清凉感。口感非常浓厚,像糖蜜,尾调居然跳出橙味甜酒和薄荷甜酒的混合气息,有点上头又很舒服。 隐约能尝到苔藓和潮湿泥土的森林味道,还有新鲜黑麦面包的烘烤香。最后留下非常悠长的余味,像香醋的酸甜和薄荷的清凉在嘴里打转。 这杯喝起来挺有意思的,层次多但融合得不错。不会太刺激,适合慢慢品。:)

Whiskyspace Notes 1394

Whiskyspace Notes 1394

Jun 3, 2026, 16:53:25

Blimey, this one's a dark amber stunner. The aroma hits with a heavy and unusual maelstrom of incense, eucalyptus, and spearmint – quite the noseful! 😊 Taking a sip, it's very thick and rich, with smashing notes of menthol cigarettes and a hint of tar. There's this crème de menthe sweetness, almost like coconut wine but richer than rich. Incredible power! Overall, it's very good, quite a star – really wonderful stuff. 🥃

Whiskyspace Notes 1320

Whiskyspace Notes 1320

Jun 2, 2026, 06:37:03

Just had a sip, and this whisky is proper brilliant. Very good, but in a heavy and unusual way – I'm getting coconut wine and liquorice straight off. Almost refreshing with a balsamic twist. The smashing notes of menthol cigarettes are wonderful, reminds me of something nostalgic. Finish is very long, like a maelstrom of incense swirling with varnish and inoffensive patchouli. Notes of triple-sec pop in, and a bit of tar that's not off-putting at all. Whirlwindy and full of incredible power, richer than rich. That wonderfully mentholy kick ties it all together. 😊

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