Unfiltered #94 Preview: The Scotch Malt Whisky Society goes to great lengths to ensure that we can trace the provenance and guarantee the quality of the casks we use for sherry maturation – and that includes being able to see exactly where the wood comes from, as well as how the casks are coopered.
Knowledge Vault: Iain Russell discusses the history of Scotch regionality, from the protected regions to the grey areas of what terminology can be used on bottles.
Unfiltered #93: Take a look back at the law that changed it all, the trademark legislation in Scotland, 1823, that legalised distillation. Tom Bruce-Gardyne reflects on the Excise Act and the bicentenary celebrations of a number of distilleries founded in its wake.
Unfiltered #92 Feature: Unlock the secrets of scents with this Unfiltered Magazine preview written by Kami Newton as he delves into the science behind how we smell and taste whisky.
April Outturn 2024: Adam talks about the role that music plays in venues, and chats with various bars and cafes to understand the different approaches taken. Originally published in Unfiltered #80.
Unfiltered #82 Feature: Going against the grain is nothing new to The Scotch Malt Whisky Society and for our 40th anniversary Society writer Duncan Gorman decided to set up a tasting with a distinctly maverick flavour — with three adventurous members roped in to put it to the test.
Unfiltered #91 Feature: Duncan Gorman pulls back the curtain to find out more about how the SMWS' team operates, and how they ensure our members receive only the highest quality of whisky.
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.
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.
Read about QLD State Ambassador Scott Mansfield's journey back to Scotland to explore his family's roots, featured in November Outturn 2023 and September Unfiltered #85
