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As The Scotch Malt Whisky Society celebrates its 40th anniversary, Unfiltered editor Richard Goslan takes a trip back in time in the company of founder Pip Hills, to the remote farm where his wh … read more

There was widespread rejoicing among whisky enthusiasts this summer, with the publication by James Eadie Ltd of The Distilleries of Great Britain and Ireland. This lavishly illustrated volume st … read more

The Society’s search for incredible and intriguing whiskies from beyond Scotland’s shores continues, with our latest new distillery bottling: Cask No. 154.1: Dark cherry Danish pastry.  T … read more

The Society has added two new episodes to podcast Whisky Talk. Dr Bill Lumsden, the head of distilling and whisky creation at Glenmorangie and Ardbeg has been a constant force of innovation and … read more

As the SMWS approaches its landmark 40th anniversary, we are delighted to announce that we’re sharing the love with a new branch in Spain.  SMWS Spain officially launches next week with an e … read more

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society is celebrating another bumper batch of award medals in the UK and internationally. In the competitive Scotch Whisky Masters competition, the SMWS scooped a best-eve … read more

We already know that The Scotch Malt Whisky Society offers incredible whiskies. Now the Society’s Kaleidoscope Bar, at 28 Queen Street in Edinburgh, has been named the Icons of Whisky Global Bar of … read more