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 [...]
Flavour Profiles Redefined! Discover the new eight Flavour Profiles and the reasoning behind this flavour evolution from 12 to 8.
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.
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 [...]
February Outturn 2025: Chris Middleton's Mighty Oaken Cask #7 busts myths about paxarette and sherried whisky.
Originally published in Unfiltered #74 — Lee 'Connas' Connor dives into the world of the ex-bourbon refill hogshead in this cask exploration article.
Featured in Unfiltered #60 Words: Tom Bruce-Gardyne OBE, or ‘old bottle effect’ lest anyone confuse it with the Queen’s birthday honours, is something of an enigma. It clearly exists in the world of fine wine, but [...]
Discover how different cask sizes affect the flavour of the spirit as we look at three popular cask sizes — barrel, hogshead and butt.
It's back to basics with Andrew as he highlights some of the foundations of whisky appreciation that will help you understand and cultivate a deeper appreciation for the spirit.
Explore the different regions of Scotland and discover some of their unique flavours.
