Introducing: the Two to One Range
Words: Richard Goslan Yin and yang. Light and dark. A jigsaw puzzle that comes together to create something more than the sum of its parts. Those are some of the examples that the SMWS’s [...]
Introducing Caramel Cascade — Small Batch Irish Single Malt
Originally published in Unfiltered Magazine Our latest release from the Society’s ‘Heresy’ series of small-batch bottlings comes from Ireland. Julien Willems describes that Caramel cascade not only comes from across the sea, it’s also [...]
Mighty Oaken Cask #7: Paxarette and Sherried Whisky
February Outturn 2025: Chris Middleton's Mighty Oaken Cask #7 busts myths about paxarette and sherried whisky.
Meet the Sherry Masters
Unfiltered #98 preview: The Scotch Malt Whisky Society works with a range of cooperages and bodegas in Spain to source the very best sherry-matured casks for our whisky. Here are some of the suppliers who play a key role in making sure everything we offer is of the highest quality.
Coffee & Whisky
October Outturn 2024: Adam has a chat with Matt Naturani from No Vacancy Cafe & Gallery, and Alex Wang from St Ali for International Coffee Day to discuss coffee and whisky pairings.
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...
Understanding The Regions Of Scotland
Explore the different regions of Scotland and discover some of their unique flavours.
Wooler’s Guide To Whisky Pub Grub
Matt Wooler shares his thoughts on "pub grub" whisky food — less of a pairing guide and more of a complementary list to help you stay nourished whilst also enhancing your tasting experience.
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.
Deciphering Terms
Know your terms! Matt Bailey explains some terms and phrases you may not recognise when it comes to the whisky and wine world colliding.