Transparency is the key to enjoyment, however that is. I’ve spent years behind the bar serving some of the most incredible whiskies, from striking vintage Port Ellens to stunning young Aussie malts, and everything in [...]
Drink the whisky, not the kool-aid BY ALEX MOORES, SMWS VIC STATE MANAGER At the genesis of the Society, Pip Hills met with Russell Sharp at the Horseshoe Bar in Glasgow, a place that is [...]
This month is all about Animal & Flavour matches. What’s your flavour animal? Read on… WRITTEN BY NICK BAKER Animal & Flavour Matches Young & Spritely - The Graphic flutterer (Rhyothemis graphiptera) This type [...]
The world's best chefs use the best ingredients. If you're creating a cocktail why not use the same ethos? https://youtu.be/ouB1fduP-YA
With the release of this month’s Cask G4.19 ‘Could solve any problem!’, we thought it might be a good time to analyse grain whisky a bit more, dispel some myths, and learn more about the [...]
The following has been graciously authored by our American chapter ambassador, Jenna Elie. Like many of us, I rarely have the opportunity to sit down and enjoy a warm and delicious breakfast during the week. [...]
The humble wooden oak cask. The vessel to which changes everything in whisky. What do some of those words on the label describing it mean however? Barrel? Hoggie? Butt? These words all refer to [...]
The coded numerical system that features on the Scotch Malt Whisky Society’s (SMWS) bottlings was originally created in order to collaborate with distilleries. But the range serves today as a time capsule of a pivotal [...]
When it comes to appreciating a great whisky, there are a few techniques that I have adopted to ensure I get the most out of my tasting experience. Techniques such as using the right [...]
The following article was written by American playwright, film director, screenwriter and author, David Mamet. It was written in 1995 for Penthouse Magazine and then faithfully reproduced for attendees to the Vaults 1682 Experience in [...]
