Do you have what it takes to become our first ever Caskmaster?
This blind tasting championship is designed to test your palate like never before. Instinct will go head-to-head with expertise at heats across all four of our UK Members’ Rooms.
Here’s how it works:
You’ll have 30 minutes to nose and taste eight carefully selected Society drams. Your task is to correctly identify each whisky from a lineup of nine whiskies. Sounds simple, right?
The top five at each heat will be revealed live on the night with each securing their place in the Grand Final later this year.
Your ticket includes eight 15ml sample drams and a Society supper, with the chance to progress to the grand final.
The Grand Final takes place on Thursday, 12 November 2026 at The Vaults in Leith. There, in our spiritual home, finalists from across the UK will compete for the coveted title of 2026 Caskmaster Champion. Aside from the coveted title, the Grand Final champion will receive a lifetime membership to The Scotch Malt Whisky Society in addition to a place on a Speyside tour courtesy of Coppercairn from 12 to 15 March 2027.
The final will culminate in a Members' Room takeover celebration, where the winner will be announced.
Will you be one of the few lucky enough to win your heat? Book your ticket for your chosen heat now to enter. All we ask is that you check your diary and ensure you are available for the Grand Final on 12 November 2026 at The Vaults in Leith.
Open to members and non-members.
Terms and Conditions & Game Rules
Accessibility: Please let us know of any visible impairments or support needs when purchasing your ticket.
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