August Malt of the Month
This month’s Malt of the Month is all about the Sugared Summer Strawberries, so let’s pour a dram to remind us of warmer days... Founded in 1897, BenRiach has a distillery history story not too [...]
A history of flavour into wine and whisky!
There’s one constant that connects the worlds of wine fanatics and whisky appreciators: flavour. Our relentless search and journey in flavour that connects us with like-minded people and profiles that all seek out flavour and [...]
Win this rare bottle of single cask whisky
The word is out. Back in 2018, we had a special cask of whisky bottled in Scotland exclusively for our Partner Bar network worldwide. While every cask is usually bottled for members, this one was [...]
Your dram, your way…
Transparency is the key to enjoyment, however that is. I’ve spent years behind the bar serving some of the most incredible whiskies, from striking vintage Port Ellens to stunning young Aussie malts, and everything in [...]
Lindores Abbey
Queensland Manager Scott Mansfield is a first generation Australian. On his mother’s side, he can trace his family’s connection to Newburgh, Fife in Scotland back to the 1600’s. There’s no doubt his family ties extend [...]
SMWS Q&A: Spirits Director Kai Ivalo
Cask purchasing, coronavirus, Tasting Panels and sampling whisky infused with sheep dung – The Scotch Malt Whisky Society’s spirits director Kai Ivalo tackles a variety of questions in his question and answer session with Society [...]
Drink the whisky, not the kool-aid
Drink the whisky, not the kool-aid BY ALEX MOORES, SMWS VIC STATE MANAGER At the genesis of the Society, Pip Hills met with Russell Sharp at the Horseshoe Bar in Glasgow, a place that is [...]
What’s your spirit animal?
This month is all about Animal & Flavour matches. What’s your flavour animal? Read on… WRITTEN BY NICK BAKER Animal & Flavour Matches Young & Spritely - The Graphic flutterer (Rhyothemis graphiptera) This type [...]
We’re bringing the festival to you
Each year in Scotland there are celebrations of all things whisky... Kicking off in May, there’s the Highland Whisky festival, Spirit of Speyside festival, the Campbeltown Malts festival, and The Islay Festival (better known as [...]
Stuck at home? Cocktails to keep you going!
The world's best chefs use the best ingredients. If you're creating a cocktail why not use the same ethos? https://youtu.be/ouB1fduP-YA