The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
December Outturn Editor's Corner: Adam wraps up another wondrous year of flavour and lays out what can be expected from December Outturn — a small, yet punchy festive top-up issue.
The Times they are A’Changin — Well, Not Really.
December Outturn 2024 Chairman's Column: Andrew reminisces on the changes the Society (and the Australian branch specifically) has seen over the years and looks forward to an exciting 2025.
Pioneering the ‘Dealer’s Choice Whisky Flight’
November Outturn 2024: Mel Hack from Whisky & Alement discusses the Dealer's Choice Whisky Flight concept pioneered by the Melbourne Partner Bar, and how members can create their own whisky flights at home for themselves or guests.
Mighty Oaken Cask #6: Seasoning and Treating Casks
November Outturn 2024: Chris Middleton's Mighty Oaken Cask #6 explores wood treatment and seasoning in the latest chapter of his in-depth series.
Meet Your New Ambassador
November Outturn 2024: Adam chats with Lachlan Watt to find out a bit more about Australia branch's newest National Brand Ambassador.
A Time of Celebration
November Outturn 2024: Matt Bailey gives his final address as we welcome in the SMWS festive season with our big, double issue of Outturn.
Meet the Sherry Masters
Unfiltered #98 preview: The Scotch Malt Whisky Society works with a range of cooperages and bodegas in Spain to source the very best sherry-matured casks for our whisky. Here are some of the suppliers who play a key role in making sure everything we offer is of the highest quality.
Coffee & Whisky
October Outturn 2024: Adam has a chat with Matt Naturani from No Vacancy Cafe & Gallery, and Alex Wang from St Ali for International Coffee Day to discuss coffee and whisky pairings.
The Art of the Tasting Note
October Outturn 2024: Adam dives into the whimsicality and sometimes ridiculousness of a tasting note and explains why tasting notes need to go beyond simple flavour descriptors to truly showcase the full scope of a whisky.
The Poetry of Whisky
October Outturn 2024: Matt discusses the duality of poetry, the spoken word, and whisky, and the emotions and storytelling they both evoke and convey.