The Society’s Seal of Approval
Unfiltered #89 Feature: Society Tasting Pannelist Angus MacRaild explains the inner workings of the SMWS' famed Tasting Panel, the process, and how it has evolved over the last 40 years.
Mighty Oaken Cask #2: Celtic Casks and the Magnificent Quercus
Featured in February Outturn 2024: Part 2 in the Mighty Oaken Cask series from veteran whisky journalist Chris Middleton going deeper into the history of wood casks and the significant impact the Celts had on the wooden vessels.
Fun in the Sun
February Outturn 2024: Matt discusses the versatility of whisky, and how production of the spirit has been steadily evolving with new ways and processes being explored even today.
Blazing a Flavour Trail
Unfiltered #89 Feature: Duncan Gorman authors a brilliant article highlighting the trailblazing work that the Society has done over the last 40+ years, beginning with our founder Pip Hills in 1983. A perfect read for new SMWS members.
Mostly single cask…but so much more
January Outturn 2024: Euan Campbell, Head of SMWS Whisky Creation, discusses the direction the SMWS is heading, and how every Society release is of the highest quality, single cask or otherwise.
Mixing Things Up…
January Outturn 2024: Matt discusses the stages of whisky appreciation as we mix up our summer sippers with some refreshing Fever Tree mixers.
Mighty Oaken Cask #1: Whisky Can Only be Made in Cask
Featured in December Outturn 2023: Part 1 in the Mighty Oaken Cask series from veteran whisky journalist Chris Middleton exploring the history and significance of wood in maturation.
The Wide World of Sports…
Check out Matt's Ambassador's address in December Outturn 2023, the final issue of Outturn for 2023.
The Rise of Malt Whisky Appreciation Down Under
Discover the rise of malt whisky appreciation in Australia as Luke McCarthy of Oz Whisky Review dives into what the whisky scene looked like 40 years ago in this November Outturn 2023 feature article.
The Festive Dram
Check out Matt's Ambassador's address in November Outturn 2023, our annual double-issue of Outturn Magazine.