Purchasing Membership and a bottle of whisky is just like buying any other gift. Once you’ve given it, it’s over to them to enjoy! As well as membership for a year, the specially selected 70cl bottle of whisky, tailored to their taste, is sure to delight and comes in a beautiful (and fully recyclable) gift box.

GIFT MEMBERSHIP AND A BOTTLE FOR £100

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, The Vaults, 87 Giles Street, Leith EH6 6BZ

Contact: sales@smws.com or call 0131 555 2929 (Mon-Fri 9am-4.45pm). Visit the Society at here for membership information

This is your chance to join and to take advantage of their great offers!

Spot the SMWS bottles in this amusing You Tube video

Give the Gift of Whisky Knowledge

Looking for a standout Christmas gift that will last far beyond the holidays? Treat the whisky lover in your life to an experience they’ll genuinely enjoy. Our most popular Certificates (including Scotch Whisky, Irish Whiskey and Gin) make brilliant gifts, and our digital Gift Vouchers are perfect for last-minute shoppers.

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Distillery Corner: Glenburgie

Located just outside Forres, Glenburgie is the fruity heart of Ballantine’s blends but also shines as a single malt in its own right. Join Kirsty and Vic Cameron as they taste the 15-year-old expression: “a full-bodied, sweet, fruity Speyside.”

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Scotch’s “premiumisation” story is evolving. In his latest article for the blog, whisky writer Richard Woodard explores shifting global demand, pressure on single malts and why blends may be poised for a new moment. A sharp, timely look at one of the industry’s biggest questions: what does premium mean in 2025?

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The Last Drops

That’s a subtle way of saying there’s hardly any left…

The Last Drops

We like to think every whisky we bottle is something special. By that we mean it’s been hand-selected, there’s something we really like about it and we feel we’re bottling it at the perfect moment. But all good things must come to an end and for three of our recent premium releases we’re down to only a few bottles left. We can’t make anymore of these, the casks have been emptied, so if you miss out don’t say we didn’t tell you.

LIMITED NUMBERS AVAILABLE

As ever at Little Brown Dog we are only able to bottle a small number of each of our releases. We choose them carefully, each one is a spirit we’d drink ourselves, each one is different, there’s something special about it, that’s why we chose it. We like nothing better than talking about whisky and answering any questions you might have, so find us on social media. All of our available releases are on our website too.

Biodiversity Achievement of the Year Award

We’re delighted to share that we have been awarded Biodiversity Achievement of the Year at the Global Drinks Intel ESG Awards 2025.

This recognition celebrates the success of our Wetlands Ecological Treatment System first championed by our Founder, Daniel Szor and lovingly cared for by our Head of Production, Alice Pearson and her incredible team. What began as a practical solution made possible by Berry Brothers & Rudd and Rachel White Designs has evolved into something truly special: a living landscape of wildflower meadows, native hedgerows and wetlands now home to bats, owls, herons and pollinators alike.

It’s a reminder that craft and care go hand in hand, and that protecting our place in the world can be as rewarding as making what’s in the glass.

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A whisky tasting and live music gig with The Rhythm and Booze Project!

Sometimes an event comes along that shouldn’t be missed; this is one of those times.

SMWS Canada is beyond thrilled to welcome to Calgary, for one night only, The Rhythm & Booze Project, a blues duo out of the UK which incorporates whisky tastings into their roots, folk, and blues live music gigs. Blending infectious showmanship with their high-energy music, you’re in for an amazing evening of fantastic music and delicious SMWS whiskies.

Wednesday, January 14th

The Confluence (formerly Fort Calgary)

$65 – doors open at 7:00pm for a 7:30pm start (should wrap up around 9:30pm)

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Here’s a little teaser of what to expect (ignore the whiskies in the video; we’re pourin’ SMWS drams!):

A (Sensory) Date for January?

We all know January can feel… long. After all the festivities, who wouldn’t welcome an indulgent day to lift the spirits? The Certificate in Sensory Appreciation (16 January), is all about flavour and having fun with it. Teachers Vic Cameron and Gordon Steele will lead four hands-on workshops, delicious samples and plenty of sensory surprises. Get ahead and book two spots for the perfect gift or treat yourself solo to a day your senses won’t forget!

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A whisky tasting and live music gig with The Rhythm and Booze Project!

Sometimes an event comes along that shouldn’t be missed; this is one of those times.

SMWS Canada is beyond thrilled to welcome to Vancouver The Rhythm & Booze Project, a blues duo out of the UK which incorporates whisky tastings into their roots, folk, and blues live music gigs. Blending infectious showmanship with their high-energy music, you’re in for an amazing evening of fantastic music and delicious SMWS whiskies.

Tuesday, January 20th

Heritage Hall – 3102 Main Street, Vancouver

Doors open at 7:00pm for a 7:30pm start (should wrap up around 9:30pm)  $65

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Here’s a little teaser of what to expect (ignore the whiskies in the video; we’re pourin’ SMWS drams!):