The best of times
Whisky is interwound in many of Jonathan Payne’s fondest memories.
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Wolfburn reborn
This distillery’s history has helped carve a bright future.
A Glasgow hard man
Good pals with a taste for adventure were essential to Pip Hills' whisky syndicate.
Smouldering Mojo
Islay whisky matured in casks previously used for smoky, fruity mezcal.
Whisky With a taste for adventure
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Hands on at Glentauchers
Glentauchers is a distillery where tradition meets the modern world.
Raasay revisited
This little island hosts one of Scotland's most picturesque distilleries.
The Winter Series
The Winter Series returns this year capturing the magic of the season in four single …
Peat Plants II
Peat Plants II is a prized selection of elemental whiskies from Scotland’s Western Is…
Society celebrates awards success
SMWS bottlings pick up top prizes in ISC and CMB Spirits Selection competitions
Flavour refined
Mads Schmoll unveils the Society’s eight new flavour profiles
Sherry developments in Spain
Exciting new development in the variety of grapes used to produce sherry wine
Charlie's boys record row
The Maclean brothers raise over £1m for clean water projects in Madagascar
Seasonal scotch
How does Scotland's unpredictable weather affect the production of its whisky?
Scrumptious!
Our latest ‘Heresy’ release offers an entirely new Society cask type
Craigellachie distillery
Gavin D Smith shines a light on Craigellachie distillery
Dive into the worm tub
Unravel the magic behind the ancient worm tub condenser and its role in modern-day wh…
BE PART OF THE JOURNEY - NEW CASKS ADDED!
50TH ANNIVERSARY CASK CLUB
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society is offering you an unmissable opportunity to create your very own personalised bottling.
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Tales of the Worm Tub
Julien Willems uncovers the intricacies behind the Society's latest Creators Collecti…
Ardmore distillery
When it comes to selecting the location for a whisky distillery, a reliable source of…
Bite-sized whisky adventures
Here’s a bite-sized selection of some of our whisky snack pairings we’ve served up ov…
Beyond the comfort zone
Some whiskies hold your hand and lead you gently through an orchard of soft fruits an…