We have a book! Introducing The Founder’s Tale for October
Rewind to May 2019 in the cask room at the Vaults in Edinburgh enjoying a great dinner and a few drams, and I was lucky enough to be sitting literally right next to the very [...]
Old Fashioned Friday
Old Fashioned being released this Friday 16/08 for our mid-month offer! When the Society first bottled Japanese whisky, members were furious, membership cards were torn up, anger in the mailroom from their beloved SCOTCH [...]
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 [...]
Whisky festival fever! All four casks are now released to Australian members
May-June in Scotland is whisky festival season. The sun is up (sometimes) and the weather is nice (mostly) so it's a marvelous time to visit distilleries, catch some live music, and enjoy all that the [...]
The news is out: the Jazz Trio is coming to May Outturn
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) will be releasing The Jazz Trio of very rare and select casks this May Outturn, however, you can taste them from this Thursday evening at Partner Bar Whisky & [...]
Introducing Cask A2.2 Enchanted woodland stroll
To be able to say that we've got a single cask up for grabs from 1974 for members is truly astounding. Also helps that it tastes rather delightful! Introducing Cask A2.2 Enchanted woodland stroll to [...]
Our first Society Gin!
Welcome single cask gin to the Society! Gin?! You might be in a bit of confusion reading that. Yes, a whisky society bottling a cask strength, single cask, gin. We also bottle single cask rums, [...]
Three new casks this Friday: March Outturn
March Outturn is this Friday, and we’re really starting to ramp up for the cooler months with some fascinating casks on offer. Here’s a bit more rundown on three casks on offer and what to [...]
Discover Cognac: Welcome Distillery C5 to the Society!
Brandy. The word has its origins in the Dutch meaning “brandewijn” which means burnt wine, or in this case ‘distilled wine’. Cognac, is in its simplest description, a French brandy. One that has been produced [...]
Announcing Cask 68.18 Triple berry lamington cake
A milestone release for our Partner Bar Whisky & Alement, who are celebrating five years of partnership with the SMWS! -- For our final release of 2018, we're proud to present Cask 68.18 'Triple berry Lamington [...]