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Monthly Briefing Archive

A growing shelf of short OSWS essays, featured whiskies, tasting ideas, and Society notes β€” collected here so a good issue never disappears into an inbox.

Volume 1 began in March 2026, and every issue is collected here.

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2026 Β· Volume 1

Issue 1 Β· March 2026

The First Pour

Talisker 10, maritime peat, and the beginning of the Society’s monthly conversation.

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Issue 2 Β· April 2026

Patience, Light, and the Turning Season

Oban 14 and a spring reflection on balance, patience, and attention in the glass.

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Issue 3 Β· May 2026

Finding One’s Voice

Clynelish 14 and the quiet confidence of whiskies that reward repeat visits.

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Issue 4 Β· June 2026

June Monthly Briefing

Glenmorangie 10 and the quiet rewards of patience, elegance, and early summer.

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Issue 5 Β· July 2026

July Monthly Briefing

Lagavulin 16, peat, summer evenings, and whisky shared around the fire.

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Issue 6 Β· August 2026

August Monthly Briefing

Highland Park 12, Orkney character, and the quiet transition toward autumn.

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Issue 7 Β· September 2026

Back to the Glass

Aberlour A'bunadh, cask strength, sherry influence, and returning to whisky with fresh attention.

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Issue 8 Β· October 2026

Smoke, Weather, and Tradition

Springbank 10, Campbeltown character, Danish whisky, and comparing coastal whiskies in the glass.

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