OUR BIGGEST GOLDEN DRAM EVER!
WIN £15,000 JOHNNIE WALKER BOTTLE 

This January, we are holding a spectacular Golden Dram, with a prize worth £15,000! One lucky winner will take home a prestigious bottle of Johnnie Walker Master’s Ruby Reserve, which is one of just 398 in the world.

All you have to do to enter is simply purchase a bottle from our curated selection of distilleries often used by Johnnie Walker in blends, including Mortlach 12 Year Old, Lagavulin 16 Year Old and Johnnie Walker Blue Label. You can find all the selected bottles, here

Johnnie Walker Masters Ruby Reserve

An exceptional limited edition release from Johnnie Walker. Masters Ruby Reserve combines eight 40-year-old casks that have been personally selected by Master Blender Jim Beveridge OBE.

£15,000.00

Free Next Day Delivery for 12 Months For just £14.95 you can enjoy free next day delivery on all your orders for a whole year! Geographic restrictions apply, see full T&Cs. Find out more ❯

Elijah Craig Returning as ‘Official Bourbon’ of 2024 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am

Elijah Craig Bourbon Speakeasy to feature signature cocktails and engaging consumer activations.

BARDSTOWN, Ky. – Elijah Craig Bourbon is proud to return as the “Official Bourbon” of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. One of the fastest growing spirits in the U.S., Elijah Craig has gained a loyal following for its award-winning family of Bourbons and American Whiskeys. The AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am has been designated a PGA TOUR Signature Event in 2024. The result is a reimagined tournament and an unbeatable fan experience, with a central focus on the top players from the TOUR competing at Pebble Beach and Spyglass Hill.

As the Official Bourbon partner, Elijah Craig will activate on the Triangle Plaza in the heart of Pebble Beach Golf Links, one of two Monterey Peninsula golf courses making up the tournament grounds. At the Triangle’s “Elijah Craig Bourbon Speakeasy,” spectators can taste the distinctive warm spice & smooth flavor of Elijah Craig Small Batch, enjoy hand-crafted signature cocktails, and engage in photo opportunities after signing their name on an interactive signature wall. Throughout the course at general concessions, fans can also find Elijah Craig featured in the Elijah Craig Signature Old Fashioned. Offsite, consumers in the area will find displays and engagement opportunities at retail and bar locations promoting Elijah Craig’s exclusive sponsorship. Elijah Craig will further support the partnership with an investment in digital advertising and across social media channels.

“Team Elijah Craig embodies the striver mindset of those endeavoring to achieve greatness and master their craft whether that is in the boardroom or the golf course,” said Max Stefka, Elijah Craig Group Product Director. “Players participating in the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am Tournament are the best in their field and we look forward to celebrating their greatness at this PGA TOUR Signature Event.”

One of the most exciting events on the PGA TOUR, the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am is contested annually in front of thousands of spectators and millions of television viewers and features a mix of professional golfers and amateurs. The tournament and host organization, the Monterey Peninsula Foundation, is proud to share that the Foundation donated nearly $18 million to over 200 nonprofits in the Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito counties during their last fiscal year.

Monterey Peninsula Foundation CEO and Tournament Director, Steve John, added “We’re thrilled Elijah Craig is returning to the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Fans and spectators will once again be able to enjoy watching the best names in golf with the best name in Bourbon. We’re grateful for the Elijah Craig partnership and will cheers to another successful year together this week at venues throughout the course.”

With golf consumers twice as likely to drink Bourbon compared to the average consumer, the Elijah Craig Bourbon partnership with AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am offers a strong fit for the brand as it continues to cement its name in the world of golf through the 19^th Hole Campaign. The campaign extends the fan experience beyond the course including premium media placements in golf publications, digital and social media, consumer contests, and in-store displays rounding out the 360-degree program. The brand also is proud to be named Official Bourbon of the PGA of America, PGA Championship, Women’s KPMG PGA Championship, and the Ryder Cup as well as “The Official Bourbon” of PGA TOUR Pro Golfer Max Homa and Sports Broadcaster Amanda Balionis Renner.  

ABOUT ELIJAH CRAIG BOURBON: Elijah Craig Bourbon bears the name of the Reverend Elijah Craig, known as “The Father of Bourbon,” who established his distillery in 1789 on the banks of Elkhorn Creek in modern-day Georgetown, Kentucky. He is credited with being the first distiller to age his wares in charred oak barrels. The clear, unaged corn whiskey became transformed into a bold amber liquid with a distinctively smooth flavor that makes Bourbon what it is today. Today, Elijah Craig’s community impact continues through Elijah Craig Old Fashioned Week, providing total donations of more than $400,000 to date to organizations supporting the hospitality industry. Produced by Heaven Hill Distillery, the nation’s largest independent, family-owned and operated distillery and the world’s second-largest holder of Kentucky Bourbon, the Elijah Craig lineup includes: Elijah Craig Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Elijah Craig Straight Rye Whiskey, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, and Elijah Craig 18-Year-Old Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Elijah Craig’s accolades have included Whisky Advocate’s Whisky of the Year, Best Small Batch Bourbon and Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, and Excellent Highly Recommended honors at the Ultimate Spirits Challenge. For more information, please visit www.elijahcraig.com. Heaven Hill reminds you to “Think Wisely. Drink Wisely.”

Two for One on Tour & Tasting

We hope you are enjoying a relaxing Christmas, as we extend our heartfelt wishes to you. Here’s to the memories created and the ones left to unfold. Your unwavering support has been the key ingredient in our distilleries success, and for that, we are truly thankful. May the coming year be filled with prosperity, good health, and the simple pleasures that make life extraordinary. 

Cheers to you, and may your festive season be as rich and fulfilling as the depth of flavour found in every sip of our cherished whiskies. Treat yourself and a friend to an unforgettable experience at the award-winning Cotswolds Distillery. All tour and tastings booked online or in-store for 1st January to 11th February will be 2 for 1*.

Use code NEWYEARS24 when booking. 

Dive into our distillery’s rich history, witness the craft of spirit-making, and savour our award-winning creations together. Book your tour now for January and February and make memories that will last a lifetime!

*limited to weekdays only. Only available for ours booked and taken between 1st January and 11th February 2024.

BOOK NOW

Cotswolds Distillery Phillip’s Field, Whichford Road Stourton Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire CV36 5EX

Become A Connoisseur in 2024

Are you looking to develop your interest in Scotch Whisky in 2024? Gain priority access, a lifetime discount and in depth knowledge by joining the Wolfpack. As a Luna member you are added to the priority mailing list that is given exclusive buying rights to every small batch Wolfcraig bottling before public release.  You are rewarded with a lifetime 10% discount across all products on our website by logging in with your email.

You become privy to personal insights, comments and extra in depth release information from our Master Blender partnership, deepening your knowledge on expertly crafted Scotch Whisky.

Delve deeper into your Scotch Whisky journey as a Wolfpack Member for £35

Begin Your Journey Now

As we all take a needed breather between Christmas and New Year, kick back with the 2023 blog posts from industry veteran, Richard “The Nose” Paterson, on our website. Start off with Richard’s blog post – “The Cask is King” – that follows him to Jerez de la Frontera in the crafting of our rich 14 Year Old Deluxe Blend earlier this year.

You can find more articles from Richard at the bottom of our homepage. We look forward to welcoming you as our newest Wolfpack Member very soon,

Slainte Mhath,

The Wolfcraig Team

It’s been a monumental year for The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, and we couldn’t be more grateful to have shared it with all of you.

From retracing our founder Pip Hills’ first steps to breaking records with our incredible tastings, we’ve been on a whirlwind ride. We’ve enjoyed maverick tastings, festival celebrations, and let’s not forget about our revamped Members’ Rooms!

Pour yourself a dram and watch as we take a quick look back some of the highlights from our 40th anniversary year. Trust us when we say it’s a journey you won’t regret. And guess what? We’ll be back for more whisky adventures in the new year.

Wishing you all the very best for 2024 – here’s to another year of amazing whisky experiences. Slainthe!

SMWS: A YEAR IN REVIEW

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MEET YOUR DRAM-CIERGE

To help make the most of your SMWS membership, we’ve introduced a whole new level of tailor-made member services and personal guidance. With our members at the heart of everything we do, our DRAM-cierge is here for friendly advice, whether it’s a question about us, your membership or if you’d like us to share some whisky wisdom and recommendations. And if we don’t know the answer – we’ll track it down like a whisky ninja!

GET IN TOUCH

We promise we’re not robots. We’re a small team, all of us members, and would love some chat from kindred spirits – if only to hear what you’ve been doing and what you’re drinking.

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

The Nth Bermuda

The Nth Bermuda Experience where you taste an impressive selection of rare and premium whiskies and spirits in exquisite luxury.

Highlights of Nth Bermuda

Exclusive MacAllan Welcome Reception and Dinner tasting featuring Rare old Expressions like the ‘M’ decanter and ‘Fine n Rare’

Rare expressions from Macallan, The Glenlivet, Dewars, Glenturret (Scotland’s oldest distillery) and Royal Salute. Presenters including  Peter Prentice Luxury global ambassador from Chivas Brother, and Brian Cox From Dewars. Executive Chef Lourence Godinhos and his team curate menus of expertly crafted dishes to enhance and complement the flavor profiles of the whiskies and spirits.

Reserve Your Spot

Happy Hogmanay 

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North Uist Distillery

Offer Ends 4th of January 2024

With the Christmas season all wrapped up, e have some suggestions below as to how you might spend any upcoming downtime exploring your passion for whisky.

GOT 30 MINUTES?

Designed to give you a feel for how the EWA learning platform works, our Free Resources offer the perfect accompaniment to an afternoon dram. From How to Pronounce Scotch Whisky Distillery Names to Where to Start with Scotch Whisky, The A-Z of Scotch Whisky and The Scotch Whisky Tasting Toolkit, there’s plenty to get stuck into. We even have an Ultimate Quiz for Scotch Whisky Lovers if you’re feeling particularly competitive with family and friends.

GOT AN HOUR?

Our standalone Modules (£25) are a great way to spend an hour or so online. Focus on Flavour details the various stages during the Scotch whisky production process where key flavours are created. Wake Up Your Whisky Nose offers an overview of how your sense of smell works, with practical tips to boost your aroma memory. Both modules encourage you to consider your favourite drams a little differently and offer a greater appreciation of what goes into the glass.

GOT A DAY?

While there’s no deadline or time restriction for completing a Certificate course, we think there’s around 8-10 hours of material in both the Certificate in Scotch Whisky and Certificate in Irish Whiskey (£120). These detailed modular courses cover the fascinating history and business of each category, before journeying through the entire production process from grain to glass. With expert contributors including Dr Gordon Steele and Vic Cameron (Scotch) and Matt Healy and Fionnán O’Connor (Irish), you can be sure that you’re learning from the very best in the industry.

GOT A FEW WEEKS?

Immerse yourself in the world of single malt whisky when you study our flagship Diploma course online. For 2024, we’re pleased to announce the return of three-week guided study sessions for the Online Diploma in Single Malt Whisky (£1,015). While the immediate start, self-study option remains available and open to all, we’ve added three courses throughout 2024 which instead run to a schedule (start dates: 12 April, 2 August and 1 November). With live tutorials, regular drop-in dram sessions and a Community section, you’ll be in good company with likeminded whisky lovers from across the globe.

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