Unsung Heroes: Balmenach Distillery
Originally published in Unfiltered September 2024 Words: Gavin D Smith The Speyside region is home to some of the most famous names in Scotch malt whisky – think The Glenlivet, Glenfiddich and The Macallan, [...]
Mezcal Cask Whisky?! Introducing Batch 34: Smouldering Mojo
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.
101 Years of Peat: Peat Plants II Creators Collection
Words: Duncan Gorman Our latest Creators Collection, Peat Plants II, is a prized selection of elemental whiskies from Scotland’s Western Isles, as Duncan Gorman writes... Scotland’s landscapes have a bigger influence over the flavours [...]
Introducing Batch 33 Scrumptious! — Calvados-Seasoned Scotch
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!
Introducing Distillery 163: Here’s to Harris!
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.
Introducing Batch 27: Gastronomic Fusion
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 [...]
Character Over Convenience: Unraveling the Worm Tub Condenser
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 [...]
Distillery 161 Lands in Australia!
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 [...]
Introducing Batch 32: Fife Peaty potion
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 [...]
Introducing Batch 26: Spanish splendour
Words: Julien Willems Spanish splendour is the latest addition to the Society’s non-standard ‘Heresy’ series of small-batch bottlings, and even for this collection, it is a bit of an unusual expression as it is [...]