The Scotch Malt Whisky Society’s ‘Heresy’ label lives up to its name with this first release of an Islay whisky matured in casks previously used for smoky, fruity mezcal. Julien Willems from SMWS UK has more on this mesmerising marriage of Mexican and Scottish flavours with Batch 34 Smouldering Mojo.
There are few more exciting times to be a Society member than the release of a bottling matured in an entirely new cask type. Join Julien Willems from SMWS UK as he uncovers the patient experiment of our latest ‘Heresy’ small-batch release, Batch 33 Scrumptious!
Flavour Profiles Redefined! Discover the new eight Flavour Profiles and the reasoning behind this flavour evolution from 12 to 8.
The Society’s latest Creators Collection tells a 30-year-old tale of two sherry cask-matured whiskies from distillery 96, as Mads Schmoll from SMWS UK writes… The Creators Collection is a series that brings liquid storytelling [...]
We’re kicking off February with a new release from our ‘Heresy’ small-batch series: Batch 30 Skooshy Stroopwaffel. As Julien Willems states, it’s a beautiful marriage of ex-bourbon hogsheads and European oak sherry butts that brings to mind a squirt of whipped cream on a Dutch (or even Belgian) caramel waffle.
The huge success of its gin gave Isle of Harris distillery more time, and resources, before it released its inaugural whisky. Now, members of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society can experience the first independent release from Harris, after taking our iconic green bottles on a journey to Tarbert and back.
Words: Julien Willems Sometimes, you don’t see things coming and they hit you square in the tasting glass in the most surprising way. The latest among such unexpected moments stems from our clear glass Heresy [...]
Join Lee “Connas” Connor from SMWS UK as he unravels the magic behind the ancient worm tub condenser and reveals its role in modern-day whisky production. Fermentation, distillation and maturation. Making whisky is easy [...]
We're thrilled this November to welcome a few new codes to Aussie members, one of which is Distillery 161, a "new-world" distillery which we think will excite fans. Cask 161.2 Rebellious raisins is almost reminiscent [...]
Words: Julien Willems The Scotch whisky regions have long been used as a benchmark for referencing a dram’s flavour. Although these can still be helpful, more distilleries than ever are defying traditional expectations and [...]
