{"title":"Scotch Malt Whisky Society","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Society bottles single casks at cask strength, each one selected on its own merits rather than to a house signature. Numbers stand in for distillery names, and the tasting notes do the talking. Five bottlings here, none repeated once the cask runs dry.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"b5-18-single-barrel-bourbon-700ml-63-4-smws","title":"B5.18 Dark Chocolate-Covered Candied Ginger Single Barrel Bourbon 700ml 63.4%","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"z0k9sp\" data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"824\"\u003eA bold, uncompromising bourbon that doesn’t follow the script.\u003cstrong data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"842\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"1051\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"842\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml\u003cbr data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"851\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"859\"\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 63.4%\u003cbr data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"868\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"879\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e USA\u003cbr data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"886\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"896\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single Barrel Bourbon (Barrel Proof)\u003cbr data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"936\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"945\"\u003eCask:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1st Fill Charred Barrel\u003cbr data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"972\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"983\"\u003eFilled:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2016\u003cbr data-start=\"988\" data-end=\"991\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"999\"\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 Years\u003cbr data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1010\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1022\"\u003eOutturn:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whisky Wayfarers Exclusive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"1051\"\u003eThis is one of those casks that stops you mid-sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003eThe SMWS panel went somewhere unexpected here — not your typical caramel-and-vanilla bourbon profile, but something darker, more layered, and a little off-centre in the best possible way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1494\"\u003eThere’s an earthy sweetness running through it, with a freshness that cuts through the weight — think herbal, almost medicinal lift sitting over deeper notes of dark chocolate and candied ginger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1731\"\u003eOn the palate, it leans hard into spice. Intense, warming, and unapologetically bold. As it opens, it reveals more beneath the surface — roasted coffee beans, gingerbread, and a rich caramelised backbone that keeps everything in check.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"1898\"\u003eWith a touch of water, it shifts again. Softer, more expressive. Honeyed tea, sugared almonds, and a lingering, slightly drying finish with a distinctly herbal edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1900\" data-end=\"1958\"\u003eThis isn’t a crowd-pleaser — and that’s exactly the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1960\" data-end=\"2134\"\u003eIt’s a wild, spice-laden bourbon that rewards those willing to lean into something a little different. A proper cask, bottled at full tilt, and exclusive to Whisky Wayfarers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIncluded With Every Bottle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne year of SMWS membership — valued at $120\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery purchase of B5.18 includes a one-year membership to the Scotch Malt Whisky Society. The bourbon is reason enough — but if you've been thinking about joining, this is the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour membership includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull global access to SMWS venues \u0026amp; events\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocal access to all SMWS bottlings released each month\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscounts on events and offers through the club\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA partner bar network of 25+ local and 100+ global venues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOne year of membership included with purchase.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scotch Malt Whisky Society","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43987491291224,"sku":null,"price":189.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0682\/0243\/0552\/files\/b5-18-single-barrel-bourbon-700ml-63-4-smws.png?v=1776206158"},{"product_id":"24-191-16-year-single-malt-700ml-62-2-smws","title":"24.191 A Dark and Chewy Beast 16 Year Old Single Malt 700ml 62.2%","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"819\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA glimpse behind the curtain — and a serious one at that.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"819\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"819\"\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml\u003cbr data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"828\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"836\"\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 62.2%\u003cbr data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"845\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"856\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scotland\u003cbr data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"868\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"878\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single Cask Single Malt\u003cbr data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"905\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"914\"\u003eCask:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1st Fill Hogshead (American Oak PX)\u003cbr data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"953\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"964\"\u003eFilled:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2008\u003cbr data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"972\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"980\"\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 Years\u003cbr data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"992\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1004\"\u003eRelease:\u003c\/strong\u003e SMWS July\/August 2026 (Unreleased)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1119\"\u003eThis is not on the market yet - but it tells you exactly what’s coming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1253\"\u003e24.191 is a dense, flavour-driven malt that leans heavily into richness, texture and depth. The kind of cask that doesn’t hold back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1455\"\u003eNeat, it opens with a mix of red fruits and darker undertones - strawberry, overripe cherries and raisins layered with spice, cocoa and a subtle savoury edge. There’s weight here, but also complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1636\"\u003eOn the palate, it goes big. Jammy fruits, muscovado sugar and dark honey sit alongside espresso, black tea and a touch of tobacco - rich, slightly brooding, and built with intent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1817\"\u003eWater sharpens the picture rather than softening it. Red berries come forward with more clarity, joined by liqueur chocolates, marzipan and a deeper, almost liqueur-like richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1819\" data-end=\"2050\"\u003eThere’s also a bit of history in this one. Selected casks from the same distillery were combined at 10 years of age, then re-casked and left to evolve further. 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It’s a whisky built on balance - not power - and that restraint is exactly what makes it stand out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1463\"\u003eThe nose opens with a lifted, floral profile. Roses, violets and jasmine lead the way, backed by honeysuckle and a soft, fruit-driven sweetness that feels both delicate and structured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1651\"\u003eOn the palate, it carries that same clarity. Bright citrus notes - think old-fashioned lemonade - sit alongside honeydew melon and a subtle grainy texture that adds depth without weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1872\"\u003eWith water, it shifts into something more rounded. Heather honey, gentle spice and a lightly fermented tropical edge bring a new layer of complexity, before settling into chamomile, citrus peel and soft malted biscuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1874\" data-end=\"2013\"\u003eThere’s nothing forced here. No heavy cask influence, no over-extraction - just a well-judged cask that’s been allowed to speak for itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2015\" data-end=\"2112\"\u003eA quietly complex, beautifully balanced malt — and one that disappeared as quickly as it arrived.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scotch Malt Whisky Society","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43997259825240,"sku":null,"price":239.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0682\/0243\/0552\/files\/26-228-14-year-single-malt-ex-bourbon-700ml.png?v=1776205745"},{"product_id":"rw6-6-rye-whiskey-700ml-58-3-smws","title":"RW6.6 Doughnut Disturb Smoked Apples Resting Rye Whiskey 700ml 58.3%","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere smoke, spice and sweetness collide.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"825\"\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml\u003cbr data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"834\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"842\"\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 58.3%\u003cbr data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"851\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"862\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e USA\u003cbr data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"869\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"879\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single Cask Rye Whiskey\u003cbr data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"906\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"915\"\u003eCask:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1st Fill Barrel (#3 Char)\u003cbr data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"944\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"955\"\u003eFilled:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2018\u003cbr data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"963\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"971\"\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 Years\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"988\" data-end=\"1017\"\u003eThis is rye with personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1192\"\u003eRW6.6 leans straight into its character — smoky, sweet, and just a little indulgent. 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