The Shape Of Water
August Outturn 2022 Chariman's Column With the joys of La Nina re-visiting us once more, I’m staring out my window at the moment, observing a non-stop deluge of insanely heavy rain that hasn’t stopped [...]
Changing Choices
Our National Chairman ponders a question he was recently asked "Which aspect or area of whisky do you think has seen the most change in the last two decades?"
Whisky Reprise
Andrew discusses revisiting old whiskies to see how they compare with your memories of them, and how experiences had since can influence and impact present enjoyment.
The Dilemma & Dramas of Drams in Demand…
Australian Cellarmaster Andrew Derbidge discusses the secondary whisky market, bottle flippers and the elephant in the room...
The Whisky Staples
It's back to basics with Andrew as he highlights some of the foundations of whisky appreciation that will help you understand and cultivate a deeper appreciation for the spirit.
Your Musical Whisky Companion
March Outturn 2022 Feature Article Whisky is a versatile spirit that lends itself to many occasions and applications. In the last 20-30 years, it’s also increasingly being used to pair, match with, or provide [...]
It’s All in the Narrative
Cellarmaster, Andrew Derbidge, explores the way views are changed over time in the whisky world and how something like the importance of an age statement can be changed through a different narrative.
Society Wins Three Awards at Icons of Whisky 2020
The Icons of Whisky 2020, Australia awards were held in Sydney on October 21st this year. The Icons of Whisky is an awards program convened by Whisky Magazine and its international agents to recognise the people, places, [...]
Curious Caperdonich: A moment in distilling history
With something special landing in our July 2019 Outturn, SMWS Cellarmaster Andrew Derbidge recounts his experience and history of the mystical and demolished distillery, Caperdonich. With so much focus in recent times on the wealth [...]
Old Pulteney Distillery
When you think of the great coastal distilleries that play on their maritime location, the usual suspects typically include the likes of Talisker, Lagavulin, Bunnahabhain, even Highland Park. One distillery that particularly plays on its [...]