It’s Fèis Time!
Read Matt Bailey's Ambassador's Address from May Outturn 2023
34 Years of Whisky Appreciation: The Whisky Champs Are Back
So, the Whisky Champs are back. This is something rather special for me personally, but also for the greater whisky community and history of whisky appreciation in Australia. That last bit sounds awfully niche, [...]
Music & Malts 2023
Read Bailey's intro for April Outturn 2023
Thinking Differently
Published in March Outturn 2023: Matt Bailey discusses what members can expect in March Outturn, and The Society's new bond store and bottling line in Scotland.
What does Age do to a whisky?
SMWS Australia Branch Director Matt Bailey discusses what age does to a whisky as he bids farewell to a stunning bottle of Cask 95.39 Indian summer in a Japanese garden.
A Celebration of Love
2023 February Outturn introduction by Branch Director Matt Bailey
40 Years Of SMWS
January Outturn 2023 Article 2023...the journey continues, the flavour grows, the good times roll... 2022 was massive. A huge year for The Society, but a huge year for me personally. After 2020 and 2021 being [...]
Let’s Get Festive!
November Outturn 2022 Article Whew. What a year. Seriously. I probably say this every year, but every year is such a rollercoaster that constantly challenges, changes, and creates incredible experiences. November for us is [...]
Avoiding The ocean
The August 2022 Outturn Ambassador's Address in full; Matt Bailey discusses ballots and hard-to-obtain goods.
Tradition Vs Innovation
Matt discusses the romance and practicality of traditional methods compared to new-age, innovative methods and what they can learn from each other...