A Christmas reward to savour
It’s December and amidst all the last-minute shopping there’s still time to take a moment at our Members’ Rooms. We’re here whether you’re catching up before Christmas, looking for a gift or just in for a coffee or dram
WORDS: MADS SCHMOLL
ABOVE: It’s the most wonderful time of the year...for a dram of something extra special from our Old & Dignified flavour profile
With last delivery orders for the UK on Tuesday, 19 December, our Members’ Rooms are the place to buy last-minute gifts, including bottles and memberships, up until Christmas Eve.
You’ll also find smaller items such as notebooks, pipettes, whisky glasses along with copies of The Founder’s Tale.
ABOVE: The updated version of Pip’s book about founding the SMWS and his whisky adventures is the perfect Chrismas stocking filler
These are perfect for Secret Santa gifts or stocking stuffers. Not sure what to buy? Ask our teams and they’ll help you find a gift that will please any whisky lover. Our Society team can also help you to choose whiskies and other single cask spirits, whether they’re for parties and festive meals or for mixing up Christmas cocktails and enjoying in holiday treats.
If you’re looking for an evening out, kick off your Christmas flavour journey at one of our tastings. In London our team have paired panettone, mince pies and chocolate with different styles of whisky over a series of tastings.
PICTURED: Our Members’ Room at 28 Queen Street putting on quite the festive display in the centre of Edinburgh
For those who like peat, The Vaults is the place to be with their Smoky all the way tasting on 14 December. In Glasgow, there are also smoky drams to enjoy at their Down the Chimney tasting on 21 December. Don’t miss the Christmas party on 23 December – entry is free, but we’d recommend booking a table to take in the food, cocktails and live music.
On Christmas Eve, all our Scottish Members’ Rooms will be open until 5pm. We love the sound of Queen Street’s special three-dram tasting designed to bring you Christmas in a glass.
PICTURED: Our newly refurbished spiritual home at The Vaults is looking better than ever this festive season
Throughout the month of December, check in with your local Members’ Room for the details around their festive menus and private tastings. If you’re planning ahead, we recommend booking a table before you head in, especially on busier evenings. If you’re further afield, head to our website to check out our December series of Members’ tastings in cities across the UK.
Over in Europe, our EU teams have an incredible line-up of tastings with Old & Rare offerings in Austria, Germany and Benelux and a special tasting at our partner bar La Whiskeria in Barcelona, Spain. Book your place while tickets last.
After Christmas, you’ll find our Members’ Rooms open from 27 December – check our website for the details of your closest Members’ Room as there’s plenty on before 2024 begins in earnest.
You can take in Hogmanay with the Society at Queen Street and The Vaults in Edinburgh or Bath Street in Glasgow. Expect gourmet delights, great company and fabulous drams to celebrate the new year to come.
Book your tickets now and we’ll see you then. Slainte!
Last Order dates:
Rest of EU: Wednesday, 13 December Germany: Monday, 18 December UK: Tuesday, 19 December