30 Years of the SMWS & 3 New Single Malt Distilleries
It has been over a year since the society added a new number to their distillery codes, there was speculation, as they’re currently celebrating a very enviable 30 years as the...
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SMWS 30th Anniversary – Whisky, Oysters & Pearls
You may be aware that 2013 marks the Scotch Malt Whisky Societies 30th Anniversary, and as a result there has been many organised events up and down the country through out the year. The Whiskyboys chose this one to help mark this amazing year.
On arrival we were escorted into the members room which had been transformed into a wonderful elegant dining room full of distinguished guests and members all dressed in their finery for the black tie dinner. Unfortunately Nicola missed, due to another SMWS commitment, the wonderful champagne and oyster reception.
Single Malt Scotch Whisky & Oysters
We would like all our readers to have a good look at what is happening at The Scotch Malt Whisky Society over the next couple of weeks. Do you know how...
Deanston Distillery – An evening with Ian MacMillan
It was with delight that my wife and I accepted a kind invitation to a private dinner entitled “An evening with Ian MacMillan, Burn Stewart’s Master Distiller” as part of Deanston’s...
Laphroaig – Water to Whisky Experience
A few images always come to mind when I think of Islay’s Laphroaig Whisky, one of them being the understated white label, another is the iconic white washed sea wall and...
Ballantine’s 12 – Glenburgie Distillery
This trip started by catching an early train from Falkirk to Inverness via Stirling. Getting on the train at Falkirk Jim met up with Lucas Dynowiak and Jason Thomson, both from...