Cask Curriculum

Cask Curriculum: Does Size Matter?

Cask Curriculum: Does Size Matter?

At the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, we embrace a unique style of whisky called single cask whisky. Unlike the more common style of Scotch known as single malt whisky, which...

Cask Curriculum: Does Size Matter?

At the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, we embrace a unique style of whisky called single cask whisky. Unlike the more common style of Scotch known as single malt whisky, which...

Cask Curriculum: Is All Peat The Same?

Cask Curriculum: Is All Peat The Same?

Peat. The iconic act of burning the small bricks of earth covering much of Scotland has captivated the hearts and imaginations of whisky enthusiasts all around the world. People love...

Cask Curriculum: Is All Peat The Same?

Peat. The iconic act of burning the small bricks of earth covering much of Scotland has captivated the hearts and imaginations of whisky enthusiasts all around the world. People love...

Cask Curriculum: Discovering Islay

Cask Curriculum: Discovering Islay

Just off the eastern shores of the Atlantic Ocean lies an enchanting Scottish isle called Islay. This remote travel destination may be off the radar of most of us, but...

Cask Curriculum: Discovering Islay

Just off the eastern shores of the Atlantic Ocean lies an enchanting Scottish isle called Islay. This remote travel destination may be off the radar of most of us, but...

Cask Curriculum: Single Grain Explained

Cask Curriculum: Single Grain Explained

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...

Cask Curriculum: Single Grain Explained

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...

Cask Curriculum: What's in an Age?

Cask Curriculum: What's in an Age?

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...

Cask Curriculum: What's in an Age?

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...

Cask Curriculum: Oloroso vs PX

Cask Curriculum: Oloroso vs PX

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...

Cask Curriculum: Oloroso vs PX

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...