January Outturn 2023: Top 5 Cask Picks
Check out our top five picks for January Outturn 2023.
40 Years Of SMWS
January Outturn 2023 Article 2023...the journey continues, the flavour grows, the good times roll... 2022 was massive. A huge year for The Society, but a huge year for me personally. After 2020 and 2021 being [...]
The Sky Is Not The Limit
Discover some outdoor activities that take our whisky flavour profiles to the next level.
A question of Quercus
Originally published in Unfiltered #76: For a variety of reasons, American oak is by far the most used material for the coopering of casks in the industry. But that hasn’t always been the case. Join SMWS ambassador Lee ‘Connas’ Connor as he examines the role and effect that the use of European oak has on Scotch whisky.
From Fuel to Flavour
Originally published in Unfiltered #75 Words: Gavin D Smith Scotch whisky and peat are as linked as smoke and fire, especially in areas where peat has been the most abundant and cheapest source of fuel. [...]
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.
A Bourbon Backbone
Originally published in Unfiltered #74 — Lee 'Connas' Connor dives into the world of the ex-bourbon refill hogshead in this cask exploration article.
Your Ultimate Guide To Outturn Magazine: Where Flavour Begins
Learn all about Outturn Magazine — what it is, and how to use it properly when discovering new Society casks.
The Captain’s Balcony Sets Sail
Originally published in Unfiltered #73 Through two rebrands and a pandemic, Sydney’s latest Partner Bar, The Captain’s Balcony, is now home to a staple SMWS experience and a fast-growing collection of bottles, local Unfiltered Editor [...]