The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
December Outturn Editor's Corner: Adam wraps up another wondrous year of flavour and lays out what can be expected from December Outturn — a small, yet punchy festive top-up issue.
Pioneering the ‘Dealer’s Choice Whisky Flight’
November Outturn 2024: Mel Hack from Whisky & Alement discusses the Dealer's Choice Whisky Flight concept pioneered by the Melbourne Partner Bar, and how members can create their own whisky flights at home for themselves or guests.
Mighty Oaken Cask #6: Seasoning and Treating Casks
November Outturn 2024: Chris Middleton's Mighty Oaken Cask #6 explores wood treatment and seasoning in the latest chapter of his in-depth series.
Meet Your New Ambassador
November Outturn 2024: Adam chats with Lachlan Watt to find out a bit more about Australia branch's newest National Brand Ambassador.
Meet the Sherry Masters
Unfiltered #98 preview: The Scotch Malt Whisky Society works with a range of cooperages and bodegas in Spain to source the very best sherry-matured casks for our whisky. Here are some of the suppliers who play a key role in making sure everything we offer is of the highest quality.
Partner Bar Announcement: Savile Row
We're absolutely thrilled to announce that Savile Row in Fortitude Valley has joined The Scotch Malt Whisky Society's portfolio of Australian Partner Bars. Tucked away in plain sight mere meters from the epicentre of [...]
Press Release: Lachlan Watt appointed Brand Advocacy Manager for SMWS Australia
Press Release: The Artisanal Spirits Company is proud to announce that Lachlan Watt has been appointed as Brand Advocacy Manager for The Scotch Malt Whisky Society Australia branch where he will be overseeing the SMWS, JGT, and Single Cask Nation.
Coffee & Whisky
October Outturn 2024: Adam has a chat with Matt Naturani from No Vacancy Cafe & Gallery, and Alex Wang from St Ali for International Coffee Day to discuss coffee and whisky pairings.
The Art of the Tasting Note
October Outturn 2024: Adam dives into the whimsicality and sometimes ridiculousness of a tasting note and explains why tasting notes need to go beyond simple flavour descriptors to truly showcase the full scope of a whisky.
Inside the Solera
Unfiltered #97 Preview: Richard Goslan, Head of SMWS Content, breaks down what a solar system is, how it's worked for sherry for so long, and how The Society has begun its own solera experiments...