Blog: Hidden Gems
Author: Ben Diedrich
Date: May 22, 2022
This month there has been no shortage of whiskies released in celebration of the Scottish festivals. But of all the whiskies available to members of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society today, which are the real hidden gems? Here are three whiskies you don’t want to miss: Distillery 5 Rare ReleaseReleased...
Blog: Cask Curriculum
Author: Ben Diedrich
Date: Apr 27, 2022
As a life-long lover of single malt whisky, I find myself in an unexpected situation. You see while my appreciation for malt has not diminished, there is another style that has recently won my attention and in turn, my heart. It’s a style that I’ve largely ignored over the years...
Blog: Hidden Gems
Author: Ben Diedrich
Date: Apr 18, 2022
At The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, we are on a passionate pursuit of the world’s most unique casks of whisky. Oftentimes the casks that turn out to be the most memorable happen to be the most unexpected. Here are three (3) Hidden Gems to consider for your home collection this...
Blog: News
Author: SMWSA Team
Date: Apr 14, 2022
The Seasonal Selection Series starts now! Spring has squarely sprung, and we couldn’t be more excited to share the very first exclusive cask of our new collectors’ series! With each turn of the season, American members of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society may look forward to a pitch perfect cask...
Blog: Cask Curriculum
Author: Ben Diedrich
Date: Mar 30, 2022
When a cask is filled with new make spirit and laid to rest over time, the liquid gradually extracts the natural substances of the wood, which reduces the initial bite and gives it the flavor we all know and love. In the warmer months of Spring and Summer, the liquid...
Blog: Hidden Gems
Author: Ben Diedrich
Date: Mar 17, 2022
At The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, we are on a passionate pursuit of the world’s most unique casks of whisky. This month I took on the oh-so-difficult task of tasting through the selection of whiskies available to Society members in America. The objective? To identify the hidden gems that may...
Blog: News
Author: SMWSA Team
Date: Mar 10, 2022
Are you ready for an exotic treasure just in time for Spring?! It is with much anticipation and excitement that we announce the release of a rare gem from across the Pacific! Japan’s notoriety has seen a marked increase in the whisky world over the last decade, but this country...
Blog: Society Stories
Author: Jenna Elie
Date: Feb 25, 2022
I’m sure most of us have attended a whisky tasting where a charcuterie board has been presented as it seems to be the ‘go-to' pairing with flights of delicious whisky. These are typically made of a selection of cured meats, cheese and fruits of sorts. After our successful venture into...
Blog: Cask Curriculum
Author: Ben Diedrich
Date: Feb 18, 2022
Remember the last time you walked into a bar and ordered a glass of sherry? Wait, you don’t remember? All jokes aside, if you’re reading this you then you probably live in the USA and are unlikely to have ever consumed sherry in your life. The unique and rather funky...
Blog: Hidden Gems
Author: Ben Diedrich
Date: Feb 14, 2022
At The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, we are on a passionate pursuit of the world’s most unique casks of whisky. This month I took on the oh-so-difficult task of tasting through the selection of whiskies available to Society members in America. The objective? To identify the hidden gems that may...
