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 [...]
Avoiding The ocean
The August 2022 Outturn Ambassador's Address in full; Matt Bailey discusses ballots and hard-to-obtain goods.
Jerry Thomas and The Blue Blazer
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?"
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?"
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...
The Cask Is King
Matt Bailey discusses the full extent of the role of The Society's Spirits Team in relation to cask selection, maturation, monitoring and bottling, and how much influence the cask really has on the end result.
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 Champs
A recount of The 2022 Australian Malt Whisky Tasting Championship through the eyes of SMWS Marketing Assistant Adam Ioannidis.
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.