Society birthday The Scotch Malt Whisky Society is celebrating its 25th anniversary in true style with the launch of a distinctive new look, and the chance to taste an exciting new range of 43 rare whiskies with some very unusual names, such as ‘Medieval Combat Dram’,‘Rascally and sensuous’and ‘Bruised pears on a ground sheet’.The Society recently launched its new look bottle,a new Membership Box and its largest ever bottling list of characteristically curiously named malts to appeal to its growing membership all across the world.Paul Miles, managing director of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, said:“We wanted to mark our 25th anniversary with our largest bottling yet, as a present to our members.“The new bottle offers the contemporary touch that malt whisky lovers all over the world now expect, and the Membership Box is a stylish new introduction for joining members.“We are looking ahead to the next 25 years with great excitement, inviting people to join in the adventure that Society membership offers.With our new range,bottle,membership pack and website, we are looking forward to extending our one of a kind whisky experience to members.” New Balblair Multi award-winning Balblair Highland Whisky has unveiled its oldest and most exclusive vintage release to date – Balblair 1965, which will be one of the finest additions to the Balblair portfolio.Just 350 bottles of this rare and limited edition vintage will be released and each bottle will retail at £1,250.