Calum Lawson

Brand-new cask types & the ultimate whisky taste test | September Outturn Podcast

Episode  |  2 September 2026  |  41 mins 26 secs

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This month Calum and Duncan settle into autumn with five of the best whiskies being released in the September Outturn. The pair dive into the ultimate whisky taste test, unveil a brand-new cask type, and tease the Society's next feature length documentary, Scotch & Smoke.

Massive Speyside stills & the perfect introduction to peat | August Outturn Podcast

Episode  |  5 August 2026  |  43 mins 54 secs

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Tune in to the August Outturn podcast as Calum and Duncan uncover some of the best gems being released this month. After sampling a dram produced from abnormally large stills, the pair discover the perfect introduction to peat and unveil the ultimate flight from our new Creators Collection, The Elgin Marvels - two icons from Speyside.

Getting knee deep in peat & custom distillations | July Outturn Podcast

Episode  |  1 July 2026  |  44 mins 16 secs

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This month Calum and Duncan are on the road filming for an exciting new documentary. Tune in to find out more about that, see the guys enjoy some of the most intriguing bottles from the July Outturn, catch up with Richard as he stops by for a cameo and indulge in one of their favourite whisky snacks.

Episode 95: World Cup gems & whisky with breathtaking colour | June Outturn Podcast

Episode  |  3 June 2026  |  39 mins 48 secs

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Duncan and Calum are back to get stuck into some of the most exciting bottlings being released in this month's Outturn. Tune in to hear the pair get set for Scotland's long-awaited return to a World Cup, switch up their Tasting Notes, and uncork a whisky with breathtaking colour.

Festival seasons & the regionality question | May Outturn Podcast

Episode  |  29 April 2026  |  53 mins 45 secs

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This month Calum and Duncan dive in to festival season with five spectacular drams each representing one of the five whisky regions. Tune in to hear the pair discuss whether the regions still have a place in the modern whisky world, unveil some exciting summer bottlings, and get their fill on some scintillating surprises in this months Outturn.

Getting 'fleeing' filming Still Game & ELEVEN year old whisky | Greg Hemphill & Rab Florence

Episode  |  9 April 2026  |  1 hr 24 mins

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Settle down and enjoy some quality drams and craic with these three legends of Scottish comedy; Greg Hemphill, Rab Florence, and Michael Hines.

Known for their roles in creating iconic Scottish comedies like Still Game, Chewin’ the Fat and Burnistoun, there was no shortage of laughs in this episode.

Peated lowlands & new wave distilleries | March Outturn Podcast

Episode  |  4 March 2026  |  51 mins 16 secs

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This month Calum and Duncan are joined by Anna Grahn where the trio uncover our latest Creators Collection, uncork a brand new 'Heresy' release, and get stuck into the Society's third year of partnership with the OurWhisky Foundation.

Unconventional drams & insanely long fermentation times | February Outturn Podcast

Episode  |  26 January 2026  |  29 mins 51 secs

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This month love is in the air as Calum and Duncan unpack some of the Society's most scintillating Valentine's Day bottlings. With plenty of cheeky names along the way the pair dive into an unconventional Speyside, a distillery with a staggeringly long fermentation and a popular Islay dram.

Industry secrets & custom made casks | January Outturn Podcast

Episode  |  7 January 2026  |  44 mins 11 secs

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This month Calum and Duncan welcome in the new year by covering a great range of Society offerings. They uncloak a lesser-known industry secret with our two new 'Heresy' bottlings, get a taste for life down under with our latest Creators Collection, Fortified, and get stuck into some custom casks from a peculiar distillery.

Solera systems & unique distilling techniques | December Outturn Podcast

Episode  |  28 November 2025  |  39 mins 27 secs

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This month Duncan and Calum are joined by the Society's head of whisky creation Euan Campbell where the trio get stuck into all the best drams in the December Outturn. In this Christmas special we embrace the festivities, uncover some unsung heroes, and taste the first bottling to come from the Society's very own solera system.

The biggest Outturn of the year & Edinburgh whisky festival | November Outturn Podcast

Episode  |  4 November 2025  |  59 mins 29 secs

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This month Calum and Duncan head out to Edinburgh Whisky Festival where they get stuck in to the biggest Outturn of the year. Tune in to hear them chat with some familiar Society faces, uncover an entirely new cask type and get into the Christmas spirit with the perfect stocking filler.

Eight new flavour profiles & local whisky heroes | October Outturn Podcast

Episode  |  2 October 2025  |  40 mins 25 secs

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This month Calum and Duncan are joined by Mads Schmoll to uncover the Society's eight new flavour profiles. Working their way through each of the new profiles, the trio reveal what members can expect from this evolution and shine a light on a new Winter Series.

Taiwanese whisky & worm tub condensers | August Outturn Podcast

Episode  |  29 July 2025  |  44 mins 44 secs

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Episode 77: Brutal Islay weather, direct fired stills & peated Lowland whisky | July Outturn Podcast

Episode  |  2 July 2025  |  38 mins 14 secs

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This month Duncan and Calum are joined by Society brand ambassador and member services executive, Francesco Ramella. While finding out what's on offer in the July Outturn, the trio remember their favourite outdoor adventures and discuss Francesco's whisky journey.

Episode 76: Logan Shaw and SMWS June Outturn

Episode  |  4 June 2025  |  36 mins 50 secs

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This month Calum and Duncan are joined by Logan Shaw, the assistant venue manager at our Queen Street Members’ Room. With hip flasks in hand, the three get stuck into this month’s Outturn with plenty of adventures, stories and drams along the way.

Episode 75: Anthony Delcros and SMWS April Outturn

Episode  |  2 April 2025  |  57 mins 57 secs

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This month Calum and Richard are joined by The Scotch Malt Whisky Society's Anthony Delcros as the trio prepare for this year’s whisky festivals. Anthony reveals his own whisky journey while covering all the adventures he has planned to take the Society’s tastings off the beaten track at the Speyside, Campbeltown and Islay festivals.