SMWS codes are unique numeric identifiers used by the Scotch Malt Whisky Society to label their bottlings. Each code has two parts: the first number identifies the distillery (e.g., 1 = Glenfarclas, 2 = Glenlivet, 3 = Bowmore), and the second number after the decimal point identifies the specific cask from that distillery (e.g., 29.345 means the 345th cask bottled from Laphroaig).

What distillery is SMWS code 1?

SMWS code 1 is Glenfarclas, from Scotland. This was the first distillery assigned a code by the Scotch Malt Whisky Society.

How many SMWS distillery codes are there?

There are 169+ Single Malt Whisky distillery codes in the SMWS system. The Society also assigns codes for Grain Whisky, Bourbon, Rye, Corn Whiskey, Armagnac, Cognac, Rum, and Gin — totaling 244+ codes across all spirit types.

Where can I look up SMWS codes?

You can look up any SMWS distillery code at whiskygoodness.com/smws. The database covers all 244+ codes across Single Malt Whisky, Grain Whisky, Bourbon, Rye, Corn Whiskey, Armagnac, Cognac, Rum, and Gin. Search by code number, distillery name, or origin.

What distillery is SMWS code 10?

SMWS code 10 is Bunnahabhain, from Scotland. This is a Single Malt Whisky distillery in the Scotch Malt Whisky Society's coding system.

What distillery is SMWS code 100?

SMWS code 100 is Strathmill, from Scotland. This is a Single Malt Whisky distillery in the Scotch Malt Whisky Society's coding system.

What distillery is SMWS code 101?

SMWS code 101 is Knockando, from Scotland. This is a Single Malt Whisky distillery in the Scotch Malt Whisky Society's coding system.

What distillery is SMWS code 102?

SMWS code 102 is Dalwhinnie, from Scotland. This is a Single Malt Whisky distillery in the Scotch Malt Whisky Society's coding system.

What distillery is SMWS code 103?

SMWS code 103 is Royal Lochnagar, from Scotland. This is a Single Malt Whisky distillery in the Scotch Malt Whisky Society's coding system.

What distillery is SMWS code 10?

SMWS code 10 is Bunnahabhain, a Single Malt Whisky distillery from Islay, Scotland. Look up SMWS 10 bottlings at whiskygoodness.com/smws/10.

What distillery is SMWS code 4?

SMWS code 4 is Highland Park, a Single Malt Whisky distillery from Islands, Scotland. Look up SMWS 4 bottlings at whiskygoodness.com/smws/4.

What distillery is SMWS code 66?

SMWS code 66 is Ardmore, a Single Malt Whisky distillery from Highland, Scotland. Look up SMWS 66 bottlings at whiskygoodness.com/smws/66.

What distillery is SMWS code 73?

SMWS code 73 is Aultmore, a Single Malt Whisky distillery from Speyside, Scotland. Look up SMWS 73 bottlings at whiskygoodness.com/smws/73.

What is the SMWS code for Laphroaig?

Laphroaig is SMWS code 29. All Scotch Malt Whisky Society single cask bottlings from Laphroaig carry a code starting with 29, followed by the cask number (e.g., 29.345 = the 345th cask from Laphroaig).

What is the SMWS code for Ardbeg?

Ardbeg is SMWS code 33. All SMWS bottlings from the Ardbeg distillery on Islay carry a code starting with 33.

Why doesn't SMWS show the distillery name on bottles?

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society uses numeric codes instead of distillery names for two reasons: some distilleries require anonymity as a condition of sale, and the SMWS encourages members to judge each single cask on its own merits rather than brand reputation. The code system was established in 1983 when SMWS was founded.

SMWS Codes 2026 — Scotch Malt Whisky Society Distillery Code List

SMWS Distillery Codes — Scotch Malt Whisky Society Code Reference
SMWS Code	Distillery	Region	Origin	Spirit Type
SMWS code 1	Glenfarclas	Speyside	Scotland	Single Malt Whisky
SMWS code 10	Bunnahabhain	Islay	Scotland	Single Malt Whisky
SMWS code 100	Strathmill	Speyside	Scotland	Single Malt Whisky
SMWS code 101	Knockando	Speyside	Scotland	Single Malt Whisky
SMWS code 102	Dalwhinnie	Highland	Scotland	Single Malt Whisky
SMWS code 103	Royal Lochnagar	Highland	Scotland	Single Malt Whisky
SMWS code 104	Glencraig (Glenburgie Distillery)	Speyside	Scotland	Single Malt Whisky
SMWS code 105	Tormore	Speyside	Scotland	Single Malt Whisky
SMWS code 106	Cardhu	Speyside	Scotland	Single Malt Whisky
SMWS code 107	Glenallachie	Speyside	Scotland	Single Malt Whisky
SMWS code 108	Allt-a-Bhainne	Speyside	Scotland	Single Malt Whisky
SMWS code 109	Mosstowie (Miltonduff Distillery)	Speyside	Scotland	Single Malt Whisky

Recent SMWS Reviews

Personal tasting notes from our SMWS collection — honest, independent reviews of single cask bottlings.

SMWS 122.66

Tropical Treat

Glen Douglas / Croftengea (Loch Lomond Distillery) · Highland · 60.7%

“Toasted bagels with grilled sausages, baconnaise, and rapeseed oil. With water: dark choco…”

SMWS 78.86

Bobbing For Baked Goods

Ben Nevis · Highland · 58.4%

“Autumnal and generous. Apples, dark sherry, treacle. The Spanish oak Oloroso announces its…”

SMWS 19.87

Ripe

Glen Garioch · Highland · 53.5%

“Fresh-cut green grass and pine needles. Ripe banana, pineapple, tinned peaches. Dates and …”

SMWS 10.285

Hefty peat smoke!

Bunnahabhain · Islay · 52.3%

“Pure, hefty peat smoke. Standing in the barley field as the kiln fires. Unapologetic.…”

SMWS 82.54

SMWS Codes — Frequently Asked Questions

What are SMWS codes?

SMWS codes are the unique identifiers used by the Scotch Malt Whisky Society on every bottle they release. Each code has two numbers separated by a decimal: the first identifies the distillery (e.g., 29 = Laphroaig), and the second identifies the specific cask from that distillery (e.g., 29.345 = the 345th cask ever released from Laphroaig).

What distillery is SMWS code 29?

SMWS code 29 is Laphroaig — the heavily peated Islay single malt distillery. Laphroaig is one of the most prolific SMWS sources, with hundreds of casks released over the years. See all Laphroaig SMWS bottlings at /smws/29.

What distillery is SMWS code 33?

SMWS code 33 is Ardbeg — another iconic peated Islay distillery. See all Ardbeg SMWS bottlings at /smws/33.

What distillery is SMWS code 53?

SMWS code 53 is Caol Ila — a lightly to moderately peated Islay distillery beloved by SMWS members. See all Caol Ila SMWS bottlings at /smws/53.

Why doesn't SMWS show distillery names on bottles?

Two reasons: some distilleries require anonymity as a condition of selling casks to independent bottlers, and the SMWS philosophy encourages tasting blind — judging each single cask on its own merits rather than brand reputation. The code system has been in use since SMWS was founded in Edinburgh in 1983.

How many SMWS codes are there?

There are 169+ Single Malt Whisky distillery codes, plus codes for Grain Whisky, Bourbon, Rye, Corn Whiskey, Armagnac, Cognac, Rum, and Gin — totalling 244+ codes across all spirit types in this reference.

What is SMWS code 1?

SMWS code 1 is Glenfarclas — the Speyside distillery that was the very first to be coded by the Society. See /smws/1.