After a day of adventure at our Whisky & Foraging walk, it’s time to get off the beaten track at The Quaich, our Society partner bar nestled within the historic Craigellachie Hotel. This exclusive experience on Friday, 2 May offers a rare opportunity to taste some of the most coveted whiskies from the Society’s archives, with six drams of exceptional Black Label and Vaults Collection releases and a gourmet three-course dinner.
Step into the wild and whisky-rich heart of Speyside with The Scotch Malt Whisky Society for a truly unique adventure on Friday, 2 May. This immersive whisky and foraging experience will take you on a journey through nature’s pantry and the historic distilling landscape of Dufftown.
On Friday, 23 May join us for an unforgettable evening of whisky exploration at our esteemed partner bar, the Ardshiel Hotel, set in the historic whisky town of Campbeltown. We’ve selected a coveted selection of Society whiskies from the archives, offering six drams of exceptional and rare Black Label and Vaults Collection releases along with a special three-course dinner.
Join us for an unforgettable evening of whisky exploration at the Ballygrant Inn, located in the heart of Islay. This exclusive event on Monday 26 May offers a taste of the Society’s archives with six exceptional drams of Black Label and Vaults Collection releases followed by a delicious three-course dinner.
Join The Scotch Malt Whisky Society on Wednesday, 28 May for an unforgettable whisky and seafood adventure along Islay’s stunning coastline. This immersive boat tour combines the freshest local seafood with a tasting of four exclusive SMWS peated whiskies, offering a unique perspective of Islay from the water.
Join The Scotch Malt Whisky Society and Saddle Grape & Grain for an exhilarating cycling adventure through the breathtaking southern end of the Kintyre Peninsula on Friday 23 May. This immersive experience combines the thrill of a 33-mile bike ride with the joy of tasting exceptional Society whiskies that showcase the best of Campbeltown’s distilling heritage.
Get ready to embark on an unforgettable flavour journey from the comfort of your own home with our global Adventures off the beaten track Dram-Along.
This virtual event isn’t just for those nearby – we’re inviting members from every corner of the globe to join us. Whether you're sipping whisky in Edinburgh or enjoying a dram from afar, we’ll all be raising our glasses together in celebration as we look forward to another great festival month.
Prepare to explore unexpected flavours and captivating stories, guided by our expert hosts and take a deep dive into what events you can get involved in during our Whisky Wanderers festivals month. Together, we'll venture off the beaten track to hear your stories, catch up with our friends across the globe, and take a deep dive into what awaits us this May.
Don’t miss out on this epic virtual hangout – mark your calendars and get ready to savour the moment with us! Tune in live on Whisky Talk Podcast, our YouTube channel. Grab your favourite dram, settle in and let’s raise a glass to a night of whisky adventures.
Hosts: Madeleine Schmoll and Liam McLennan
Looking to join us on the path less trodden? You’ll find our full UK whisky tastings and events listings for the next months below or view our full festival programme here.
The Society will be hosting whisky tastings open to non-members around the UK in these cities: Aberdeen, Ballygrant (Islay), Campbeltown, Craigellachie (Speyside), Dufftown (Speyside), Dundee, Inverness, Manchester, Newcastle, Port Ellen (Islay) and Sheffield.
Become a member and join today from £100. Live outside the UK and want to join? Visit our EU website or read more about society membership here.
