Sell Your SMWS Whisky
Direct buyer for SMWS Rare Releases and Vaults Collection.
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society bottles single casks identified by numeric codes (e.g., 29.123). We decipher the codes and pay top dollar for the most desirable distilleries.
What We Buy (Examples)
These are examples, not a full list. If you have anything else from this producer, including older bottles and odd releases, submit it and we will review it.
- SMWS 24 (Macallan)
- SMWS 29 (Laphroaig)
- SMWS 33 (Ardbeg)
- SMWS 27 (Springbank)
- SMWS 1 (Glenfarclas)
- SMWS Vaults Collection
- SMWS Rare Release (Black/Gold Label)
What We Do Not Buy
- SMWS Standard Green Bottles (Low value distilleries) - unless bulk
- Open bottles
- Membership kits
- Empty bottles
What to Send for a Quote
- Front label clearly showing the CODE (e.g. 29.200)
- Color bar (Flavor profile)
- Fill level
- Seal condition
- Box/Tube (if applicable)
Condition Factors
- -Code Visibility: The number is everything. 33.xxx is Ardbeg (Gold). 4.xxx is Highland Park (Silver).
- -Label: Check for staining.
- -Fill: Older SMWS bottles (dumpy style) can have cork issues.
- -Box: Most SMWS bottles don't have boxes, but premium ones do.
Pricing Factors
- -Distillery Code: We pay premiums for codes 24, 27, 29, 33, 53 (Caol Ila), 119 (Yamazaki), 132 (Karuizawa).
- -ABV: Cask strength is standard.
- -Age: 25+ year old bottles in the Vaults Collection are top tier.
- -Era: 1990s bottlings (standard typography) are collectible.
Common Questions
How do I know what distillery it is?
Google the code (e.g., 'SMWS 29') or send us a photo. 29 is Laphroaig, 33 is Ardbeg.
Do you buy the green bottles?
Yes, but value depends heavily on the code.
Do you buy membership allocations?
Yes, looking to offload your monthly outturn? We buy lots.
What is the Vaults Collection?
The premium range (black/gold boxes) usually high age or rare intensity.
Do you buy SMWS Rum/Gin?
Yes, specifically Rum (R codes) and Cognac (C codes).
Do you buy Japanese SMWS?
YES. Codes 119, 120, 124, 130, 132 are Japanese. We pay extremely well for these.
Ready to sell?
Get a direct offer with no consignment fees.
Not sure what you have or do not see it listed? Submit it through the form, or text photos to 213-770-9463.