Originally published in Unfiltered #76: For a variety of reasons, American oak is by far the most used material for the coopering of casks in the industry. But that hasn’t always been the case. Join SMWS ambassador Lee ‘Connas’ Connor as he examines the role and effect that the use of European oak has on Scotch whisky.
Originally published in Unfiltered #74 — Lee 'Connas' Connor dives into the world of the ex-bourbon refill hogshead in this cask exploration article.
Originally published in Unfiltered #73 Through two rebrands and a pandemic, Sydney’s latest Partner Bar, The Captain’s Balcony, is now home to a staple SMWS experience and a fast-growing collection of bottles, local Unfiltered Editor [...]
Lachlan Watt takes you through a delectable SMWS winter cocktail you can make at home as well as one you can find on the bar at Whisky & Alement this winter.
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 [...]
How are casks created? Find out for yourself with this article extracted from Unfiltered #71.
Our National Chairman ponders a question he was recently asked "Which aspect or area of whisky do you think has seen the most change in the last two decades?"
Does drinking whisky with others enhance the experience? Find out in this article extracted from Unfiltered #70
Discover the origins of the hip flask — a beloved and practical whisky companion throughout the ages.
