Inside the Solera
Unfiltered #97 Preview: Richard Goslan, Head of SMWS Content, breaks down what a solar system is, how it's worked for sherry for so long, and how The Society has begun its own solera experiments...
A Belated Bicentenary
Unfiltered #93: Take a look back at the law that changed it all, the trademark legislation in Scotland, 1823, that legalised distillation. Tom Bruce-Gardyne reflects on the Excise Act and the bicentenary celebrations of a number of distilleries founded in its wake.
Maverick Women of Whisky: Trish Brew
March Outturn 2024: It's Unusual Pairings month at the SMWS; get to know Trish Brew from Fever Tree, a bit about her favourite unusual flavour pairings and her preferred whisky flavours as we celebrate International Women's Day.
Maverick Women of Whisky: Mel Hack
March Outturn 2024: It's Unusual Pairings month at the SMWS; get to know Mel Hack from Whisky & Alement and a bit about her favourite unusual whisky pairings and cocktail-making process as we celebrate International Women's Day.
Maverick Women of Whisky: Kimi Kim
March Outturn 2024: It's Unusual Pairings month at the SMWS; get to know Kimi Kim from Whisky & Alement and a bit about her favourite unusual whisky pairings and cocktail-making process as we celebrate International Women's Day.
Maverick Women of Whisky: Lizzie Smith
March Outturn 2024: It's Unusual Pairings month at the SMWS; get to know Lizzie Smith from Starward and a bit about her favourite unusual whisky pairings as we celebrate International Women's Day.
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.
Understanding The Regions Of Scotland
Explore the different regions of Scotland and discover some of their unique flavours.
It’s All in the Narrative
Cellarmaster, Andrew Derbidge, explores the way views are changed over time in the whisky world and how something like the importance of an age statement can be changed through a different narrative.
Exploring the New World of Wine Cask Whiskies
Luke McCarthy explores the new world of wine cask whiskies and how they have evolved and become more common in recent years.