SOCIETY HISTORY
Freedom and whisky gang thegither wrote Robert Burns over two hundred years ago. It's a sentiment we uphold.
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society began life some twenty years ago when a group of friends clubbed together to buy a cask of fine malt whisky. It took a few years before they opened their doors wider and today the Society has three superb venues and over 20,000 members worldwide.
The Society remains true to its origins in camaraderie, retaining its personable and companionable atmosphere in its publications, events and premises. At the Society yours is the freedom to be yourself and make yourself at home. You don't even have to like malt whisky! Indeed, one of the joys of the Society is that enthusiasts blend easily with those who simply enjoy good company.
The Society's traditional home is in one of the oldest commercial buildings in Scotland - The Vaults in Leith, Edinburgh's bustling old port area. It also has Members' Rooms at 28 Queen Street, Edinburgh and 19 Greville Street, London, right in the heart of The City.
The Society also has branches around the world. To find out more about our friends overseas, please go to SMWS International.
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THE SOCIETY MALT WHISKY SHOP
Visit The Scotch Malt Whisky Society Shop, where you will find: The option to buy memberships for yourself, family and friends. An ever increasing choice of single malt, cask strength Society whiskies. A range of Society gifts. Tickets for our year round tastings and events. We hope you enjoy our selection of goods and feel free to browse.
Remember, as a non UK visitor to www.smws.co.uk you are unable to buy whisky or other goods through this site. Please contact your nearest international branch for further information on the many opportunities available outwith the UK.
OVERSEAS MEMBERSHIP
One of the main attractions of Society membership, alongside the great whisky and good company, is the knowledge that you are part of a worldwide club. Whilst you enjoy the many benefits of membership in the UK there are Australians, Japanese, Europeans and Americans raising a glass and toasting the finest choice of malts.
The Society's elegant city centre Members Room and Dining Room is the place to relax or entertain in style.
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