January Outturn 2023: Top 5 Cask Picks
Check out our top five picks for January Outturn 2023.
The Sky Is Not The Limit
Discover some outdoor activities that take our whisky flavour profiles to the next level.
A question of Quercus
Originally published in Unfiltered #76: For a variety of reasons, American oak is by far the most used material for the coopering of casks in the industry. But that hasn’t always been the case. Join SMWS ambassador Lee ‘Connas’ Connor as he examines the role and effect that the use of European oak has on Scotch whisky.
From Fuel to Flavour
Originally published in Unfiltered #75 Words: Gavin D Smith Scotch whisky and peat are as linked as smoke and fire, especially in areas where peat has been the most abundant and cheapest source of fuel. [...]
A Bourbon Backbone
Originally published in Unfiltered #74 — Lee 'Connas' Connor dives into the world of the ex-bourbon refill hogshead in this cask exploration article.
Your Ultimate Guide To Outturn Magazine: Where Flavour Begins
Learn all about Outturn Magazine — what it is, and how to use it properly when discovering new Society casks.
From Where It All Began…
The Co-founder of SMWS Australia takes you back to the very beginning of The SMWS and the sewn seeds that would become the Australian branch.
Some Ramblings From The Early Days Of The SMWS In Australia
Long-time members Phil and Marjanneke reflect on their time with the club, the inception of The Australian branch, and how things have changed since.
Evolution In A Bottle
Our National Chairman reflects on the last 20 years of The SMWS, how whisky has changed in Australia, how The SMWS has changed, and some of the early challenges that were faced.
20 Years Of Changing The Landscape
Join Matt as he looks back on his time in the whisky world and how The SMWS has shaped the Australian whisky scene.