Updated on 4 December 2024.
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Index: SMWS Codes
Browser our index for all whisky and whiskey SMWS Codes by region and country. PS - Want to know how to pronounce Scottish Whisky distilleries correctly? We've written a blog for that!
Single Malt
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Single Malt Scotland
Single Malt England, Northern Ireland, Wales & Ireland
Single Malt Rest of World
Grain Whisky
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Grain Scotland
Grain Rest of World
Bourbon, Rye & Corn Whiskey
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Bourbon USA
Rye USA
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Lists by SMWS Code
Scotland: Speyside - Single Malt Distillery SMWS Codes
There are 54 Speyside distilleries listed with SMWS!
SMWS Code | Speyside Single Malt Distillery |
1 | Glenfarclas |
2 | Glenlivet |
7 | Longmorn |
8 | Tamdhu |
9 | Glen Grant |
12 | BenRiach |
15 | Glenfiddich |
18 | Inchgower |
24 | Macallan |
30 | Glenrothes |
34 | Tamnavulin |
35 | Glen Moray |
36 | Benrinnes |
37 | Cragganmore |
38 | Caperdonich |
39 | Linkwood |
40 | Balvenie |
41 | Dailuaine |
44 | Craigellachie |
45 | Dhallas Dhu |
46 | Glenlossie |
47 | Benromach |
48 | Balmenach |
54 | Aberlour |
56 | Coleburn |
58 | Strathisla |
63 | Glentacuhers |
64 | Mannochmore |
65 | Imperial |
67 | Banff |
71 | Glenburgie |
72 | Miltonduff |
73 | Aultmore |
76 | Mortlach |
80 | Glen Spey |
81 | Glen Keith |
83 | Convalmore |
84 | Glendullan |
85 | Glen Elgin |
88 | Speyburn |
89 | Tomintoul |
90 | Pittyvaich |
91 | Dufftown |
95 | Auchroisk |
100 | Strathmill |
101 | Knockando |
104 | Glenburgie ec. Glencraig |
105 | Tormore |
106 | Cardhu |
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107 | Glenallachie |
108 | Allt-a-Bhainne |
109 | Miltonduff |
113 | Braeval ex. Braes of Glenlivet |
115 | Knockdhu ex. AnCnoc |
Scotland: Highland - Single Malt Distillery SMWS Codes
There are 41 Highland distilleries listed with SMWS!
SWMS Code | Highland Single Malt Distillery |
6 | Macduff |
11 | Tomatin |
13 | Dalmore |
16 | Glenturret |
19 | Glen Garioch |
21 | Glenglassaugh |
26 | Clynelish |
28 | Tullibardine |
32 | Edradour |
52 | Old Pulteney |
55 | Royal Brackla |
57 | Glen Mhor |
59 | Teaninich |
60 | Aberfeldy |
61 | Brora |
62 | Glenlochy |
66 | Ardmore |
68 | Blair Athol |
69 | Glen Albyn |
70 | Balblair |
74 | North Port |
75 | Glenury / Glenury Royal |
77 | Glen Ord |
78 | Ben Nevis |
79 | Deanston |
82 | Glencadam |
86 | Glenesk |
87 | Millburn |
92 | Lochside |
94 | Fettercairn |
96 | GlenDronach |
99 | Glenugie |
102 | Dalwhinnie |
103 | Royal Lochnagar |
110 | Oban |
112 | Inchmurrin by Loch Lomond |
122 | Croftnegea by Loch Lomond |
123 | Glengoyne |
125 | Glenmorangie |
135 | Loch Lomond ex. Inchmoan |
149 | Ardnamurchan |
Scotland: Campbeltown - Single Malt Distillery SMWS Codes
There are 4 Campbeltown distilleries listed with SMWS!
SMWS Code | Campbeltown Single Malt Distillery |
27 | Springbank |
93 | Glen Scotia |
114 | Longrow by Springbank |
126 | Hazelburn by Springbank |
Scotland: Islay - Single Malt Distillery SMWS Codes
There are 10 Islay distilleries listed with SMWS!
SMWS Code | Islay Single Malt Distillery |
3 | Bowmore |
10 | Bunnahabhain |
23 | Bruichladdich |
29 | Laphroaig |
33 | Ardbeg |
43 | Port Ellen |
53 | Caol Ila |
111 | Lagavulin |
127 | Port Charlotte by Bruichladdich |
129 | Kilchoman |
Scotland: Islands Single Malt Distillery - SMWS Codes
There are 7 Islands distilleries listed with SMWS!
SMWS Code | Islands Single Malt Distillery |
4 | Highland Park |
14 | Talisker |
17 | Scapa |
31 | Jura |
42 | Tobermory |
121 | Arran |
163 | Isle of Harris - The Hearach |
Scotland: Lowland - Single Malt Distillery SMWS Codes
There are 9 Lowland distilleries listed with SMWS!
SWMS Code | Lowland Single Malt Distillery |
5 | Auchentoshan |
20 | Inverleven |
22 | Glenkinchie |
25 | Rosebank |
49 | St. Magdalene |
50 | Bladnoch |
97 | Littlemill |
136 | Eden Mill |
156 | The Glasgow Distillery Company |
Japan: Single Malt Distillery SMWS Codes
There are 8 Japanese distilleries listed with SMWS!
SMWS Code | Japan Single Malt Distillery |
116 | Yoichi |
119 | Yamazaki |
120 | Hakushu |
124 | Miyagikyo |
130 | Chichibu |
131 | Hanyu |
132 | Karuizawa |
158 | Yuza Distillery |
159 | Mars Shinshu |
160 | Mars Tsunuki |
G12 | Nikka Coffee Malt |
Taiwan: Single Malt Distillery SMWS Codes
There are 2 Taiwanese distilleries listed with SMWS!
SMWS Code | Taiwan Single Malt Distillery |
138 | Nantou |
139 | Kavalan |
England: Single Malt Distillery SMWS Codes
There are 2 English distilleries listed with SMWS!
SMWS Code | England Single Malt Distillery |
137 | The English Whisky Company by St. George's |
146 | Cotswolds |
Wales: Single Malt Distillery SMWS Codes
There is 1 Welsh distillery listed with SMWS!
SMWS Code | Wales Single Malt Distillery |
128 | Penderyn |
Ireland: Single Malt Distillery SMWS Codes
There are 3 Irish distilleries listed with SMWS!
SMWS Code | Ireland Single Malt Distillery |
117 | Cooley (Unpeated) |
118 | Connemara (Peated) by Cooley |
150 | West Cork Distillers |
Northern Ireland: Single Malt Distillery SMWS Codes
There is 1 Northern Irish distillery listed with SMWS!
SMWS Code | Northern Ireland Single Malt Distillery |
51 | Bushmills |
Sweden: Single Malt Distillery SMWS Codes
There are 3 Swedish distilleries listed with SMWS!
SMWS Code | Sweden Single Malt Distillery |
144 | High Coast Distillery ex. Box Whisky |
145 | Smögen Whisky |
151 | Mackmyra |
Denmark: Single Malt Distillery SMWS Codes
There are 3 Danish distilleries listed with SMWS!
SMWS Code | Denmark Single Malt Distillery |
141 | Fary Lochan |
153 | Thy Whisky |
154 | Mosgaard Whisky |
Australia: Single Malt Distillery SMWS Codes
There are 2 Australian distilleries listed with SMWS!
SMWS Code | Australia Single Malt Distillery |
147 | Archie Rose |
148 | Starward |
India: Single Malt Distillery SMWS Codes
There is 1 Indian distillery listed with SMWS!
SMWS Code | India Single Malt Distillery |
134 | Paul John |
Canada: Single Malt Distillery SMWS Codes
There is 1 Canadian distillery listed with SMWS!
SMWS Code | Canada Single Malt Distillery |
152 | Shelter Point |
Israel: Single Malt Distillery SMWS Codes
There is 1 Israeli distillery listed with SMWS!
SMWS Code | Israel Single Malt Distillery |
155 | Milk & Honey |
USA: Single Malt Distillery SMWS Codes
There are 4 United States distilleries listed with SMWS!
SMWS Code | USA Single Malt Distillery |
133 | Westland |
140 | Balcones |
142 | Breuckelen Distilling |
143 | Copperworks Distilling Co. |
France: Single Malt Distillery SMWS Codes
There is 1 French distillery listed with SMWS!
SMWS Code | France Single Malt Distillery |
157 | Armorik by Distillerie de Warenghem |
Scotland: Lowland- Grain Distillery SMWS Codes
There are 9 Scottish Lowland Grain distilleries listed with SMWS!
SMWS Code | Lowland Grain Distillery |
G1 | North British |
G2 | Carsebridge |
G3 | Caledonian |
G4 | Cameronbridge |
G6 | Port Dundas |
G7 | Girvan |
G8 | Cambus |
G10 | StrathClyde |
G14 | Dumbarton |
Scotland: Highland - Grain Distillery SMWS Codes
There are 3 Scottish Highland Grain distilleries listed with SMWS!
SMWS Code | Highland Grain Distillery |
G5 | Invergordon |
G9 | Loch Lomond |
G15 | Rhosdu by Loch Lomond |
Japan: Grain Distillery SMWS Codes
There are 2 Japanese Grain distilleries listed with SMWS!
SMWS Code | Japan Grain Distillery |
G11 | Nikka Coffee Grain |
G13 | Chita |
USA: Bourbon Distillery SMWS Codes
There are 7 Bourbon distilleries listed with SMWS!
SMWS Code | USA Bourbon Distillery |
B1 | Heaven Hill (Kentucky) |
B2 | New Bernheim (Kentucky) |
B3 | Rock Town (Arkansas) |
B4 | Few Spirits (Illinois) |
B5 | George Dickel (Tennessee) |
B6 | Finger Lakes Distilling (New York) |
B7 | MGP (Indiana) |
USA: Rye Distillery SMWS Codes
There are 5 Rye distilleries listed with SMWS!
SMWS Code | USA Rye Distillery |
RW1 | Few Spirits (Illinois) |
RW2 | Finger Lakes Distilling (New York) |
RW3 | New York Distilling Company (New York) |
RW4 | Perrless Distilling Company (Kentucky) |
RW5 | MGP (Indiana) |
USA: Corn Distillery SMWS Codes
There are 2 Corn distilleries listed with SMWS!
SMWS Code | USA Corn Distillery |
CW1 | Heaven Hill (Kentucky) |
CW2 | Balcones (Texas) |
SMWS Labels Explained
SMWS labels explained. View the label and see the breakdown underneath!
Society cask number
Distillery code / bottle release See example above: 63.96, which is 63 Glentauchers Distillery and then 96, the 96th Glentauchers bottle release from SMWS.
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Description
Age Statement
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Region
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ABV
About SMWS: Scotch Malt Whisky Society
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) is a private club that was founded in 1983 in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is dedicated to the appreciation and enjoyment of single malt whisky from distilleries around the world, as well as now increasingly other spirits. Moslty, the society purchases casks of single malt whisky from distilleries and bottles them as unique, single cask expressions, which are then made available exclusively to its members.
Membership in the SMWS provides access to a wide variety of single cask, single malt whiskies, which are typically bottled at cask strength, without any chill-filtration or added coloring. Members can also attend whisky tastings, events, and festivals hosted by the SMWS, and purchase exclusive bottlings and merchandise.
The SMWS is known for its unique flavor profiles, which are identified using a color-coded system that categorizes each whisky based on its predominant flavor characteristics. These profiles, which include categories such as "Spicy & Sweet," "Old & Dignified," and "Lightly Peated," are used to help members select whiskies that match their personal preferences.
The SMWS has grown to become a global organisation, with branches in the USA, Japan, and Australia. While membership is required to purchase bottles, the SMWS also offers a range of experiences and events that are open to the public, including tastings, dinners, and distillery visits.
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society is a unique company and community that offers whisky enthusiasts the opportunity to explore and enjoy predominantly single cask, single malt whiskies from a variety of distilleries, and to connect with like-minded individuals through tastings and events.
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