Partner Bar Announcement: The Captain’s Balcony in Sydney
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society would like to formally welcome The Captain’s Balcony to our fold of Partner Bars!
The Whisky Champs
A recount of The 2022 Australian Malt Whisky Tasting Championship through the eyes of SMWS Marketing Assistant Adam Ioannidis.
Hunting Down the Society’s Rare Releases
SMWS Spirits Manager, Euan Campbell, discusses The SMWS 2022 Scottish Whisky Festivals bottlings and what The Society has done differently this year.
Does Size Matter? Exploring Cask Size Types
Discover how different cask sizes affect the flavour of the spirit as we look at three popular cask sizes — barrel, hogshead and butt.
High Fidelity
Adam Ioannidis explores the parallels between aged whisky and music medium preconceptions.
Understanding The Regions Of Scotland
Explore the different regions of Scotland and discover some of their unique flavours.
Wooler’s Guide To Whisky Pub Grub
Matt Wooler shares his thoughts on "pub grub" whisky food — less of a pairing guide and more of a complementary list to help you stay nourished whilst also enhancing your tasting experience.
Exploring the New World of Wine Cask Whiskies
Luke McCarthy explores the new world of wine cask whiskies and how they have evolved and become more common in recent years.
Inside the Cask: A Look at Maturation
A brief overview of maturation and how different casks and environments affect the maturation process.
My Summer Serve
Whisky & Alement Events Manager, Miranda Lidgerwood, takes us through her perfect summer serve, first experiences with whisky and what it was like for the bar during Melbourne's lockdown.