Maverick Women of Whisky: Lizzie Smith
March Outturn 2024: It's Unusual Pairings month at the SMWS; get to know Lizzie Smith from Starward and a bit about her favourite unusual whisky pairings as we celebrate International Women's Day.
The Society’s Seal of Approval
Unfiltered #89 Feature: Society Tasting Pannelist Angus MacRaild explains the inner workings of the SMWS' famed Tasting Panel, the process, and how it has evolved over the last 40 years.
Mighty Oaken Cask #2: Celtic Casks and the Magnificent Quercus
Featured in February Outturn 2024: Part 2 in the Mighty Oaken Cask series from veteran whisky journalist Chris Middleton going deeper into the history of wood casks and the significant impact the Celts had on the wooden vessels.
Blazing a Flavour Trail
Unfiltered #89 Feature: Duncan Gorman authors a brilliant article highlighting the trailblazing work that the Society has done over the last 40+ years, beginning with our founder Pip Hills in 1983. A perfect read for new SMWS members.
Mostly single cask…but so much more
January Outturn 2024: Euan Campbell, Head of SMWS Whisky Creation, discusses the direction the SMWS is heading, and how every Society release is of the highest quality, single cask or otherwise.
Mighty Oaken Cask #1: Whisky Can Only be Made in Cask
Featured in December Outturn 2023: Part 1 in the Mighty Oaken Cask series from veteran whisky journalist Chris Middleton exploring the history and significance of wood in maturation.
The Rise of Malt Whisky Appreciation Down Under
Discover the rise of malt whisky appreciation in Australia as Luke McCarthy of Oz Whisky Review dives into what the whisky scene looked like 40 years ago in this November Outturn 2023 feature article.
A 40-Year-Old Whisky For 40 Years Of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society
Read about the story behind our 40-year-old whisky release, bottled to commemorate 40 years of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, the world's leading whisky club.
And the River Runs Through It
Read about QLD State Ambassador Scott Mansfield's journey back to Scotland to explore his family's roots, featured in November Outturn 2023 and September Unfiltered #85
UNFILTERED PREVIEW: Two Men, Two Degrees of Separation
UNFILTERED #86 PREVIEW: Veteran whisky journalist Chris Middleton dives into the history of Simon Seward and Pip Hills, and the duality of their paths in Melbourne and Edinburgh.