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Euan Campbell Answers Your Whisky & Sherry Questions
After the official screening of our Scotch & Sherry documentary, Euan Campbell answered your questions on a pre-recorded stream specific to the launch. Here are his answers!
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July Whisky Preview - 14-Year-Old Blended Malt (Matured in Australian Shiraz barrels)
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For our July Malt of the Month we're doing things a bit differently as we put out an incredibly fun blended malt - often known as a 'Heresy' release - Marmalade overdrive! This Heresy bottling is a bit special because it was matured using ex-bourbon barrels AND ex-Australian Shiraz casks sourced by our very own Matt Bailey several years ago. Check out the video for Matt's full take on Marmalade...
The Full 2024 Festival Drams Virtual Tasting
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Yes, you read that right. Following the success of last year’s full-virtual tasting kit, we’re back with a vengeance! All 12 Festival ‘Rare Releases’ in one big virtual tasting kit with 30mls of each to go around - a proper serve of each. This includes every single festival cask for 2024 for you to taste ahead of grabbing a bottle this year, including the black labels, AND the 30-year-old Speys...
Rare Archive Whiskys - SMWS x Whisky & Alement July '24
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Melbourne SMWS Partner Bar, Whisky & Alement, are continuing their tradition of cracking open a different bottle from their archive collection every month. July is boilermaker month - so Lachie from the bar has picked out not one, but TWO Society archive bottlings with distinctive malt characters - Cask 112.14 Funky, feisty and youthful, and Cask 11.31 All toasty and cosy. Find out about the ch...
June Whisky Preview - 30-Year-Old Blended Malt (Heresy Festival Bottling)
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It's Festivals month! SMWS Australia is celebrating the Scotch whisky festivals happening all over Scotland with our own local Flavour Hunters Festival and we have a dozen tasty small-batch single malts to offer up to our members. One of the bottlings celebrating the Spirit of Speyside this year is The writing bureau! This is quite a significant bottling for the SMWS as it's the first time we'v...
Rare Archive Whisky - SMWS x Whisky & Alement June '24
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Melbourne SMWS Partner Bar, Whisky & Alement, are continuing their tradition of cracking open a different bottle from their archive collection every month. June is all about the Scotch whisky festivals in Scotland - so in accordance with that theme, June's archive bottling is a 20-year-old Fèis Ìle bottling released in 2017 from Distillery 3 - Cask 3.299 Sweet smoke on the water. Matt Bailey re...
June Whisky Preview - Rare Release 10 (Celebrating Fèis Ìle 2024)
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It's Festivals month! SMWS Australia is celebrating the Scotch whisky festivals happening all over Scotland with our own local Flavour Hunters Festival and we have a dozen tasty small-batch single malts to offer up to our members. One of the bottlings celebrating Fèis Ìle (Islay festival) is Rare Release 10 Smugglers' bacon! This is one of the two Fèis Ìle Rare Releases the SMWS are putting out...
June Whisky Preview - Rare Release 39 (Celebrating The 2024 Speyside Whisky Festival)
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It's Festivals month! SMWS Australia is celebrating the Scotch whisky festivals happening all over Scotland with our own local Flavour Hunters Festival and we have a dozen tasty small-batch single malts to offer up to our members. One of the bottlings celebrating the Speyside festival is Rare Release 39 Cross-atlantic destinations - a viscous and tasty 15yo matured in a combination of ex-bourbo...
June Whisky Preview - Rare Release 149 (Celebrating The 2024 Highland Whisky Festival)
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It's Festivals month! SMWS Australia is celebrating the Scotch whisky festivals happening all over Scotland with our own local Flavour Hunters Festival and we have a dozen tasty small-batch single malts to offer up to our members. One of the bottlings celebrating the Highland festival is Rare Release 149 Furtive gherkin - one of the oldest bottlings from this distillery (outside their own range...
The Best Whisky Glassware for MAXIMUM Enjoyment 🥃
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Of all the glassware in the world, there are some that are the fairest of them all - and in this video, you're going to find out the best ones to maximise whisky enjoyment! There's a difference between enjoying whisky and analysing/clinically appreciating whisky, and the right glassware helps. If you're analysing and really want to get the most flavour from the nose and palate of a whisky, then...
May Whisky Preview - Cask 24.149 Seared Foie Gras and Lingonberry Jam
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Distillery 24 returns! This May is all about dessert and whisky pairings and we've got something very special in store for you all from the masters of sherry distillation - Cask 24.149 Seared foie gras and lingonberry jam. This distillery needs no introduction and we're proud to be able to offer up another incredible cask-strength 12yo showcasing the undiluted flavours of this sherry Goliath. P...
May Armagnac Preview - Cask A5.6 Le Mouton, Le Cerf Et Le Noir Bitume (Single-Cask Armagnac)
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Malternative goodness for desserts month! This May is all about dessert and whisky pairings, but the SMWS isn't JUST about whisky, sometimes we put out single-cask spirits, too, such as Armagnac. This is exactly that - Cask A5.6 Le mouton, le cerf et le noir bitume. A 1989 vintage Armagnac absolutely bursting with flavour. Check out the video for Matt's full take on this release AND to learn mo...
May Whisky Preview - Cask 63.95 Brimming With Fruity Booty (Malt of the Month
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May Whisky Preview - Cask 63.95 Brimming With Fruity Booty (Malt of the Month
Rare Archive Whisky - SMWS x Whisky & Alement May '24
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Rare Archive Whisky - SMWS x Whisky & Alement May '24
Whisky Cask Sizes - Why Do They Matter? What Do They Mean?
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Whisky Cask Sizes - Why Do They Matter? What Do They Mean?
April Whisky Preview - Cask 143.2 A Dram for Daydreaming (American Single Malt)
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April Whisky Preview - Cask 143.2 A Dram for Daydreaming (American Single Malt)
April Whisky Preview - Cask RW3.3 Dundee Marmalade And Tiramisu (SINGLE CASK RYE)
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April Whisky Preview - Cask RW3.3 Dundee Marmalade And Tiramisu (SINGLE CASK RYE)
April Whisky Preview - Cask 42.78 Hiking Through Woods After Dark
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April Whisky Preview - Cask 42.78 Hiking Through Woods After Dark
April Whisky Preview - Cask 149.7 A Coal Scuttle of Jam and Treacle
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April Whisky Preview - Cask 149.7 A Coal Scuttle of Jam and Treacle
Rare Archive Whisky - SMWS x Whisky & Alement April '24
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Rare Archive Whisky - SMWS x Whisky & Alement April '24
Sherry Vs Bourbon Casks: What's The Difference??
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Sherry Vs Bourbon Casks: What's The Difference??
SMWS Bottle of The Moment: Cask 36.190 (Membership Bottle)
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SMWS Bottle of The Moment: Cask 36.190 (Membership Bottle)
March Whisky Preview - Cask 94.25 'An Absolute Nut-ter'
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March Whisky Preview - Cask 94.25 'An Absolute Nut-ter'
March Whisky Preview - Cask 53.440 Metamorphosis (Sherried Islay Whisky At Cask Strength)
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March Whisky Preview - Cask 53.440 Metamorphosis (Sherried Islay Whisky At Cask Strength)
March Whisky Preview - Cask 4.329 Kaleidosmoke
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March Whisky Preview - Cask 4.329 Kaleidosmoke
Rare Archive Whisky - SMWS x Whisky & Alement March '24
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Rare Archive Whisky - SMWS x Whisky & Alement March '24
Avoid This Common MISTAKE Choosing Your WHISKY GLASS
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Avoid This Common MISTAKE Choosing Your WHISKY GLASS
February Whisky Preview - Cask 149.4 A Tasty Morsel
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February Whisky Preview - Cask 149.4 A Tasty Morsel
February Whisky Preview - Cask 93.204 By The Beautiful Briny Sea (Australian Exclusive)
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February Whisky Preview - Cask 93.204 By The Beautiful Briny Sea (Australian Exclusive)
SMWS x Whisky & Alement - February '24 Archive Whisky Release
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SMWS x Whisky & Alement - February '24 Archive Whisky Release

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  • @christinecamley
    @christinecamley 11 днів тому

    Sounds absolutely delicious! I'd love to buy/try this beauty! I'm an Islay peated scotch lover but this is a must try if it's possible to get

    • @cevadau
      @cevadau 11 днів тому

      We usually get a pretty healthy allocation for Malt of the Month, so you shouldn't a problem getting a bottle. July Outturn should be 5 July, with Outturn preview available this Friday :)

    • @christinecamley
      @christinecamley 11 днів тому

      @@cevadau Hey thanks so very much!! 🙂

    • @SMWSAustralia
      @SMWSAustralia 11 днів тому

      Definitely a healthy allocation coming through of this one!

  • @christinecamley
    @christinecamley 11 днів тому

    Love Alement! I have had spectacular Islay scotch and Highlands and Speyside while visiting Melbourne a half dozen times! I will be back soon! Cheers!!

  • @joshuawerdiger1214
    @joshuawerdiger1214 12 днів тому

    #missingplugin - no images

  • @davecook7013
    @davecook7013 12 днів тому

    🥃

  • @christinecamley
    @christinecamley 13 днів тому

    These beauties sound fabulous! All cozy is a must buy 🙂

  • @user-hm8sp6dn9p
    @user-hm8sp6dn9p 17 днів тому

    Where on EARTH can i buy a society hoodie??

  • @jameskaaden6437
    @jameskaaden6437 27 днів тому

    You mean 'Arrrrrrrrchetypal'.

  • @jameskaaden6437
    @jameskaaden6437 Місяць тому

    Nice job covering for Lagg!

  • @cevadau
    @cevadau Місяць тому

    sounds great - have been waiting for another Distillery 39, and this sounds like it won't disappoint :D

    • @SMWSAustralia
      @SMWSAustralia Місяць тому

      It absolutely won't! Super viscousy and mouth-coating! Easily our top pick of the dozen!

  • @christinecamley
    @christinecamley Місяць тому

    This beauty sounds delicious!!

  • @whiskyismyjam2002
    @whiskyismyjam2002 Місяць тому

    1:58 😍😜🔫

  • @christinecamley
    @christinecamley 2 місяці тому

    This scotch sound spectacular! Wow! Delicious! Thanks for the awesome video! Love Australia - hi from Vancouver!!🙂

  • @kathybernardi6611
    @kathybernardi6611 2 місяці тому

    The stars have aligned - we broke out the tasting box this evening! Paused at dram #3, to be continued. Very tasty so far.

  • @hugorodgerbrown
    @hugorodgerbrown 2 місяці тому

    I believe (can't find source) that a lot of barrels are shipped as individual staves and recoopered on arrival, so adding additional staves to make a hogshead from a barrel isn't a huge cost.

  • @user-pp9bb1uc3s
    @user-pp9bb1uc3s 3 місяці тому

    Based on my observations, I have reservations about placing trust in Andrew Derbidge.

  • @etcexclusive1948
    @etcexclusive1948 4 місяці тому

    Your video is not SEO.

  • @NALIAMBOZARTH
    @NALIAMBOZARTH 4 місяці тому

    LOL ! I didn’t choose the glasses . I always drink whiskeys any kinds NEAT , STRAIGHT UP , never ON THE ROCK or MIXED WITH SODA . Single Malt , Cognac , Japanese whiskeys or Bourbon . So I need a very nice crystal shot ONLY . And my own Crystal shots

  • @antonetwas2415
    @antonetwas2415 4 місяці тому

    I really don’t want to hate. Whisky, Coffee, whine and other dark drinks stain the teeth a lot, even to an extent where even excessive brushing won’t make the teeth whiter. And it helps massively to use teeth whitening strips👍 (Don’t get me wrong, I had stained and brown teeth as well, where even brushing didn’t work. Whitening strips have helped tremendously)

  • @jessemorgan8702
    @jessemorgan8702 5 місяців тому

    Very intrigued how a 149 could at all be a Juicy Oak and Vanilla. Would have thought it falls into the Oily and Coastal be default.

    • @christinecamley
      @christinecamley 5 місяців тому

      Can you explain why you feel this way? I’m learning! Cheers!

    • @SMWSAustralia
      @SMWSAustralia 5 місяців тому

      Hey Jesse: flavour profile is determined entirely off flavour, not cask, or region, or distillate. This was 6 years in full maturation PX sherry, and came out really juicy, really lovely oak profile, and full of fresh fruits in the glass. Most 149's might fall into O&C or Peated kinda profiles, but this one hit different for the panel. Hope this helps!

  • @jessemorgan8702
    @jessemorgan8702 5 місяців тому

    A 93 as a malt of the month? You spoil our palates but ruin our bank accounts.

  • @LoyalTasmanian
    @LoyalTasmanian 5 місяців тому

    4.278 was called "By the Beautiful Sea", tasting panel is running out of names!

    • @SMWSAustralia
      @SMWSAustralia 5 місяців тому

      Panel have even had double-ups on names word-for-word in the past. Definitely not an exact science, and still only human after all. The names of casks were kept in a paper journal up until around 2019! Most important thing is the spirit inside is incredible.

  • @johnhitchen
    @johnhitchen 7 місяців тому

    you are moving through the whiskies very quickly

  • @whiskyismyjam2002
    @whiskyismyjam2002 7 місяців тому

    “3…1…0” simultaneously spoken. My new countdown audio for sure 👌🏻⏰💣

  • @tyghfield
    @tyghfield 7 місяців тому

    Thanks Matt!

  • @ninetyZeven
    @ninetyZeven 8 місяців тому

    I've had both 8yr old and 2yr old Armagnac. The 2/3yr was fantastic, very very light, but wonderfully elegant and fruity.

  • @user-wh3si7nc6k
    @user-wh3si7nc6k 8 місяців тому

    Peaches is a bloody good dram, keen to try this.

  • @prakoolio
    @prakoolio 8 місяців тому

    Keep up the good work Matt, love seeing these whisky information videos. I think it really adds value to new members.

    • @SMWSAustralia
      @SMWSAustralia 8 місяців тому

      Thanks Prak! We certainly will 🙌🏼

  • @jessemorgan8702
    @jessemorgan8702 9 місяців тому

    Another great way to celebrate the 40th anniversary. I’m personally most excited for 1.283, given my love for all things distillery 1. Curious which ones others will be most excited for.

  • @jesusmmn75
    @jesusmmn75 9 місяців тому

    Hi, you mention that RR64 may have older stock in it, is not this Release a Single cask botlle?, maybe I missed that details in your web page or outrun magazine but just wondering if this is diferent to SMWS style of Single cask bottling. Thanks for this videos as give a lot of info about the whisky.

  • @whiskyismyjam2002
    @whiskyismyjam2002 9 місяців тому

    🥃❤

  • @pops270942
    @pops270942 10 місяців тому

    good presentation and explanation. thanks

  • @pierreluna1654
    @pierreluna1654 10 місяців тому

    Nice review. I can distinguish for instance Laphroaig (médicinal) from Talisker 10 (bacon ) The first is peated and the second smoky ?

  • @LateAgainGerald
    @LateAgainGerald 10 місяців тому

    Ahhh gutted i missed out! Totally missed the email. Was too focused on the website events page. Based on that i was under the impression they were all live & in person this year T-T. Hope they do one again closer to Christmas! It would be a perfect Christmas present!

  • @akpk12
    @akpk12 10 місяців тому

    Also, I don’t think 66.6 was ever released. At least I couldn’t find it on the internet.

  • @akpk12
    @akpk12 10 місяців тому

    Perhaps the English translation “The last temptation of Christ” might have earned me a prize ;)

  • @CaoimhinKay
    @CaoimhinKay 10 місяців тому

    Magnificent. Just magnificent. Loved the longer bars. More chocolate to taste, savour and experiment with the whisky. That last one was our pick for the night.

  • @jameskaaden6437
    @jameskaaden6437 10 місяців тому

    Google translate seems to be getting better! "夏到来の予感" - Natsu tourai no yokan - Premonition of the arriving Summer.

  • @jamesgraham6796
    @jamesgraham6796 11 місяців тому

    For me...Peated tastes like a Band Aid where as Smokey tastes like a campfire log.

  • @dianne4286
    @dianne4286 Рік тому

    "Promo SM"

  • @whisky_universe3735
    @whisky_universe3735 Рік тому

    Sounds absolute fantastic!

  • @McIntyresMalts
    @McIntyresMalts Рік тому

    Looking forward to these!

  • @drewmckinnie2537
    @drewmckinnie2537 Рік тому

    It’s a fabulous dram! Dark dried fruits and cherry ripe, spices, honeyed nutri-grain, nougat, lovely wood, so well balanced. Lip smacking creaminess and long finish.

  • @KeenanSala-uf2uu
    @KeenanSala-uf2uu Рік тому

    Is this one of a similar ilk and quality to the last legendary 53, Carpe Diem?

    • @SMWSAustralia
      @SMWSAustralia Рік тому

      I would go as far as to say this is slightly better, though it will be fairly similar, both being ex-sherry. This release was awarded 94 points at the Ultimate Spirits Challenge so it's received a nice accolade.

  • @timwise13
    @timwise13 Рік тому

    Will definitely go to WA and try this! Great video.

  • @joshuawerdiger1214
    @joshuawerdiger1214 Рік тому

    lol at Matt completely missing the first reference to sting

  • @One808
    @One808 Рік тому

    As a Canadian I'm happy to see other countries discovering what's happening here. Shelter Point is definitely on the forefront of this movement. Ironically, this expression can't be had here, so I had to order it from the Australian society. :-)

  • @thecombatwombat69
    @thecombatwombat69 Рік тому

    Any tips for a new drinker on how to recognise the flavours and actually “taste” the whiskey

    • @SMWSAustralia
      @SMWSAustralia Рік тому

      Take your time, add a drop or two of water, and use food/spices to find your bearing. Read the tasting notes, find the focus points, and pinpoint what you like in it. Hope this helps.

    • @thecombatwombat69
      @thecombatwombat69 Рік тому

      @@SMWSAustralia thank you very much

  • @biwabel
    @biwabel Рік тому

    angry whiskey "experts" incoming in 3, 2, 1...

  • @dchuang7099
    @dchuang7099 Рік тому

    This one seems interesting, I will get one.😁

  • @jessemorgan8702
    @jessemorgan8702 Рік тому

    Perfect timing. Looking forward to seeing how this one goes.