Blog: News
Author: SMWSA Team
Date: Aug 26, 2021
This year’s first Tasting Panel Experience release has finally arrived! We are so excited to share this impressive peated Islay cask with you! In October 2019, legendary whisky expert Charlie MacLean and SMWS America director Tom Smith embarked on a tasting tour across the US. The objective was twofold: 1)...
Blog: Cask Curriculum
Author: Jenna Elie
Date: Aug 25, 2021
A few weeks back we took a deeper dive into wort, and how it can affect the overall flavour of a whisky. Today we dive deeper into the washbacks of flavour and take a look at fermentation and some of the key components of the process. So, come with me,...
Blog: Hidden Gems
Author: Ben Diedrich
Date: Aug 19, 2021
This month there has been no shortage of exceptional single cask whiskies to discover at The Scotch Malt Whisky Society. As we near the conclusion of what has been a much-needed summer, I’ve begun to look ahead at what I view to be the prime whisky season. To prepare...
Blog: Cask Curriculum
Author: Jenna Elie
Date: Aug 05, 2021
There are many components of the whisky production process that contribute to the whisky’s overall flavour. We often hear discussion on grain varietals, types of stills, and fermentation times when talking flavour creation. Today, I’m going to dig a little deeper into flavour exploration and talk all things wort. What...
Blog: Hidden Gems
Author: Ben Diedrich
Date: Jul 22, 2021
This month there has been no shortage of exceptional single cask whiskies to discover at The Scotch Malt Whisky Society. From the enchanting forests of Speyside to the mystical island of Islay, it seems like we’ve been uncovering unique casks from all the right places lately. Earlier this week I...
Blog: Society Stories
Author: Jenna Elie
Date: Jul 01, 2021
With Summer in full swing, and get-togethers starting to happen safely now, we can take a moment to pour a glass and actually clink our glasses with friends and family, in person! I have missed hosting friends and family to sip and talk whisky, which has me inspired to host...
Blog: Cask Curriculum
Author: Jenna Elie
Date: Jun 22, 2021
About 80-95 percent of what we taste comes from our sense of smell, which makes it an incredibly important part of enjoying whisky. Here at the Society, we are all about getting the most out of our whisky to elevate the experience. Curious to know some tips and tricks to...
Blog: Hidden Gems
Author: Ben Diedrich
Date: Jun 17, 2021
At The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, we are on a passionate pursuit of the world’s most unique spirits. Over the course of what has now been 38 years, we have uncovered thousands of remarkable casks from nearly 200 different distilleries, each with their own characteristics and individual story to tell....
Blog: News
Author: SMWSA Team
Date: Jun 10, 2021
Luxury meets lusciousness in our latest Vaults Collection release! Cask 39.199 Polishing melons is a rare single malt from one of the Speyside’s most facinating distilleries! It is not possible to find an official bottling outside the walls of the distillery, but thanks to the Society’s long-term relationships, we have...
Blog: Society Stories
Author: Jenna Elie
Date: Jun 04, 2021
With Summer coming up just around the corner, its time to bust out some of my favourite Summertime Society pairings. From cocktails to whisky pops and the perfect nightcap, I’ll give you three ways to kick start your Summer, Society style! Highballin’ with peatIt is no secret how much I...
