About Membership
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society is the world’s leading club of whisky lovers. Founded in 1983 in Edinburgh, Scotland, what began as a small group of friends with a shared appreciation for whisky has since grown into an international community boasting nearly 30,000 members in over a dozen countries around the world.
More than just a club, The Scotch Malt Whisky Society has become the ultimate source of the world’s finest whisky. For more than 35 years, we have traveled the world in search of the most exceptional whisky casks hidden away in a the most coveted warehouses in countries such as Scotland, Japan, Ireland and America. Once approved by our expert Tasting Panel, each whisky is bottled and shipped to the USA and around the world where it is offered exclusively to Society members through our website or over the phone.
As a member of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, you will be joining a dynamic community of whisky lovers who enjoy exclusive access to our award-winning single cask whisky, our private Members Rooms in the United Kingdom, tasting events held across the United States, and our monthly digital publication Unfiltered.
Every month we release a new selection of 20-30 different single cask whiskies, each offering unique characteristics and flavours designed to expand your understanding and appreciation of the world’s most celebrated spirit. Your membership comes with a team of whisky experts who are one call or email away and eager help you navigate the collection, answer any whisky questions, compile a tasting for your friends, or simply find the perfect bottle that you are looking for.