DRAM LOVERS ARE IN ‘GOOD COMPANY’ WITH THE SCOTCH MALT WHISKY SOCIETY

One of the UK’s most discerning members clubs, The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, has unveiled its freshly distilled corporate membership package with a one-off membership reduction for companies who sign up before 31 November 2011.

The Good Company Membership will see corporate members enjoy a variety of new benefits. Among its most appealing new features is the Company Sharecard, which can be passed between staff, providing access for the entire organisation to the Society’s three exclusive Members’ Rooms.

The Society is relaunching the corporate membership with an extra special offer, waiving the £150 joining fee, allowing corporate members to enjoy the host of new benefits for the annual renewal fee of £260 alone. This exclusive offer is only available until 31 November 2011.

Membership of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society allows anyone within the company to host a bespoke private event at SMWS or another venue of their choice and benefit from a new discounted rate, on top of existing preferential member rates. And for those with plenty of business travel, or simply an excuse to get spoilt, membership further includes access to special Society rates at all 26 Hotel du Vin and Malmaison hotels across the UK.

Celebrated the world over for its unique approach to providing members with the best single cask, single malt whiskies – The Scotch Malt Whisky Society decided to expand its corporate offering and provide membership for businesses with an unrivalled access to its exclusive offerings.

Mark van der Vijver, UK Sales Manager at The Scotch Malt Whisky Society says: “Our members join the Society to sample from the world’s finest selection of single cask, single malt whiskies. With greater access to our Members Rooms we offer a unique and welcoming atmosphere for them to enjoy with guests, whether it’s for business or pleasure.

“After a nip here and a tweak there, we’ve now ensured corporate members have even greater access for their entire organisation to our special malts and hospitality services with improved savings.

“With members dating back to the early eighties, the Society has a reputation for offering incredible malts and service to match. Our Good Company Membership is a shining example of this.”

Corporate members will also receive three luxury welcome packs comprising four different 10cl single cask bottles in each and named membership cards, as well as discounts on events services for everyone within their company.

All members have full access to the three society venues – two in Edinburgh and one in London – as well as opportunities to purchase rare single cask, single malt whiskies and Society gifts.

Further, all members will receive a personal invitation to the Good Company Soiree which takes place only once a year.

For more information on the Good Company Membership, visit www.goodcompany.smws.com , or alternatively call the Membership Team on 0131 555 2929.

Notes:
• The Scotch Malt Whisky Society began 27 years ago when a group of discerning friends shared the price of a single cask of fine malt whisky.
• The Scotch Malt Whisky Society recently scooped 12 awards in Whisky Magazine’s Independent Bottler’s Challenge including the overall Icon of Whisky title for the Independent Bottler of the Year.
• The Society bottles over 300 single casks of malt whisky a year for its members and selects them from a range of more than 128 distilleries.
• The Society also has an exclusive partnership with the Malmaison and Hotel du Vin group, with various benefits for members and the opportunity for potential members to sample SMWS malts at 17 of their locations.

Good Company Membership offers corporate entertaining with a difference along with some rather nice perks… Access
• The use of three superb venues in Edinburgh, Leith and London, including exclusive Member lounges and award-winning Dining Room restaurant.
• Three named Membership Cards, presented in luxurious welcome packs including four different 10cl single cask bottlings.
• NEW company ‘ShareCard’, with flexibility to be circulated to ensure access for all staff to all services.
• Option to acquire up to two additional ‘ShareCards’

Bespoke Services
• Seven unique and impressive private function rooms for corporate entertaining.
• A dedicated team of Event Experts to manage your bespoke Private Dining, Whisky Tasting and Meeting events.
• Personal corporate gifting services and special offers, on the rarest single cask, single malt whiskies and Society gifts.
• Attendance by invitation-only to the annual ‘Good Company Soiree’

Savings
• NEW additional 5% discount* for private events, on top of existing preferential member’s rates.
• Good Company rates available to everyone within your company hosting private events with SMWS.
• Further reduced rates for block bookings of events.
• Complimentary roomhire for your first event each year, valued at £168.
• NEW special overnight rates at all 26 Hotel du Vin and Malmaison luxury hotels.

Good Company Membership costs £410 to join, with an annual renewal of £260 after the first year. For more information visit www.smws.com  / www.goodcompany.smws.com