The Sky Is Not The Limit
Discover some outdoor activities that take our whisky flavour profiles to the next level.
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 [...]
SMWS Chairman Becomes a Keeper of the Quaich
A big congratulations to Society Chairman Andrew Derbidge who was recently appointed a Keeper of the Quaich.
From Where It All Began…
The Co-founder of SMWS Australia takes you back to the very beginning of The SMWS and the sewn seeds that would become the Australian branch.
Some Ramblings From The Early Days Of The SMWS In Australia
Long-time members Phil and Marjanneke reflect on their time with the club, the inception of The Australian branch, and how things have changed since.
Evolution In A Bottle
Our National Chairman reflects on the last 20 years of The SMWS, how whisky has changed in Australia, how The SMWS has changed, and some of the early challenges that were faced.
20 Years Of Changing The Landscape
Join Matt as he looks back on his time in the whisky world and how The SMWS has shaped the Australian whisky scene.
What I’ve Learnt So Far In My Whisky Journey…
Read about the seven things that Adam has learnt during his first year at The SMWS; originally published in September Outturn 2022.
Bigs or Smalls?
Andrew Derbidge reflects on the pros and cons of filling into larger casks in Australia compared to smaller-sized casks. Extracted from September Outturn 2022.
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 [...]