Who owns the Scottish malt Whisky society?
Glenmorangie plc
In 2015, the Society was sold back to private investors from Glenmorangie plc (now under the ownership of LVMH. In June 2021, the private owners floated the holding company The Artisanal Spirits Company plc on the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange.
How does Scotch malt Whiskey Society work?
Here’s how it works: The society handpicks the best casks from their many partner distilleries and bottles the whiskies themselves, hence the extremely limited allocation. And once the whiskies are bottled, the society has its own “coding system.” When you look at a SMWS bottle, there will be no distillery name.
How do you date an old whiskey bottle?
Most bottle manufacturers molded the year into the glass at the bottom of the bottle in 2-digit format. You’ll often find it in the lower right portion when looking at the bottom (some dates are much easier to distinguish than others). This will usually tell you–within a year or two–when the whiskey was bottled.
When was the Scotch malt whisky society founded?
Scotch Malt Whisky Society. The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS), founded in Edinburgh in 1983, is a membership organisation which bottles and sells single cask, single malt whisky.
How much does it cost to join Scotch malt whisky Society?
In June 2021, the private owners floated the holding company The Artisanal Spirits Company plc on the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange. To buy whisky bottled by the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, it is necessary to be a member. Membership in the UK costs £65 for the first year and can be purchased with a choice of add ons.
Where can I go with my Society whisky?
Bring your Society whisky to life with your guests and fellow members at our colourful tasting events and intriguing whisky experiences, held at our partner bars, Members’ Rooms and other venues close to where you are. Wherever you go, you can find a home-from-home in one of our specially selected partner bars around the world.
What do you get with a whisky club membership?
Access to exclusive Members’ Rooms, partner bar discounts, colourful tasting events, whisky education and a monthly members magazine Unfiltered, there’s so much more than whisky to appreciate when you join the Society.