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I would never have thought that “Uisge Beatha” would accompany my life for so long. Having now enjoyed numerous SMWS bottles and attended 100 tastings to date, I still look forward to further tastings.

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‘Heresy’ Small Batch Delights: Pineapple Bananza

St Patrick’s Day may have come and gone, but we’re always willing to raise a glass of the good stuff ...
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Basel Tattoo 2026

21 July 2026 Programme with seat in Category 1 CHF 189.– Backstage tour, snack & drinks (beer, white and red ...
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Christophe Monnerat – member since 2017and José Mabillard – member since 2019 The 30th anniversary of SMWS Switzerland travels … ...
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Whiskyschiff – SAVE THE DATE: 26. – 28.03.2026

Visit us on the upper deck of the MS Waldstätter. The whisky bar contains over 80 current bottlings and is ...
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THE MORNING AFTER THE DRAM BEFORE …

A few years ago, the British Medical Journal had fun at the expense of James Bond. From what he drank ...
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THE ULTIMATE FLIGHT IN SWEET WINE CASKS FROM DOWN UNDER

At the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, we’ve never been shy about experimenting with cask maturation. Over the years, we’ve explored ...
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Whisky love is blind

It is with great pleasure that I present to you the first Outturn in this still young new year. It ...
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Robin Laing 1953–2025

Everyone at The Scotch Malt Whisky Society is deeply saddened to hear of the sudden death of Robin Laing, our ...
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I would never have thought that “Uisge Beatha” would accompany my life for so long. Having now enjoyed numerous SMWS bottles and attended 100 tastings ...
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Malts & Mates 

With more than 40 years of single cask adventures under his belt, Jonathan has a connection to the Society more poignant than most, as Duncan ...
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DIPTYCH – A work of Liquid Beauty in two Parts

A diptych is a form of art told in two parts – two panels, often hinged, designed to be viewed side by side.
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Whisky with Your Feet Up

“Whisky isn’t everyone’s favourite drink, but sharing it with friends is something special, especially the Society drams.” That’s not me saying that, but Jonathan Payne, ...
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