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14th January 2025 |
Just in time
to toast the Bard on Burns Night, The
Scotch Malt Whisky Society has released
a special Burns Night whisky, The SMWS Cask No. 88.31 Supper Sipper.
 With the anniversary of
Scotland's National Bards Burns birth
less than a couple of weeks away, 25 January, an
event which is celebrated the world over
with a Burns Supper I thought this new
release today from the world's biggest
whisky club, The Scotch Malt Whisky
Society (SMWS) may be of interest to
you, The SMWS Cask N0. 88.31 Supper
Sipper.
The SMWS Cask No. 88.31 Supper Sipper is
a 15 Year Old single malt whisky which
was distilled at Speyburn distillery, it
has been finished in a first-fill Pedro
Ximénez hogshead. Bottled at 56.1% ABV,
this limited edition of just 264 bottles
was chosen by the Society as a tribute
to Scotland’s beloved national poet,
Robert Burns.
This marks the final release in the
Society’s Winter Series collection,
which included Supernaturally Sweet
Smoke for Halloween, Merry Christmas,
and Welcome In, 2025, launched at
Hogmanay.
Described by the Society’s Tasting Panel
as a journey of complex flavours, they
say Supper Sipper begins with rich notes
of Assam tea, malted barley, and
caramelised orange zest. On the palate,
it is said to offer a luxurious blend of
rocky road-style indulgence, combining
milk and dark chocolate, coconut, and
glacé cherries. With a touch of water,
the whisky evolves to reveal refined,
cocktail-inspired layers of cranberry,
maple syrup, and tropical mango.
"This Burns Night release embodies our
commitment to adventures in flavour and
the spirit of togetherness that Burns
himself celebrated,” says Euan Campbell,
Head of Whisky Creation at the SMWS.
"Just as Burns’s poetry brings people
together at this time of year, we see
whisky fans coming together to raise a
glass of this exceptional whisky.
"We’ve selected a cask that not only
honours the tradition of the Burns
Supper but invites our whole whisky
community to explore new flavour
perspectives. Whether you’re joining us
at one of our special events or enjoying
a dram at home, Supper Sipper is the
perfect dram to raise a glass to
Scotland’s poetic and whisky heritage."
To celebrate Burns Night 2025, the
Society is organising a series of
exclusive tasting events across the UK.
Locations include Aberdeen, Melrose, and
Inverness in Scotland, as well as
Manchester, Newcastle, and Harrogate in
England. These special events, open to
both members and non-members, offer
limited availability and a unique chance
to savour six of their unique single
cask whiskies paired with a traditional
Burns Supper featuring haggis, neeps,
and tatties.
For event bookings and further
information about the Burns Night
release, visit
and
www.smws.com
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