Past Events

Everyone's heard of Blended Scotch. And if you're part of this group, then you know something about Single Malt. But what about Blended Malts? Thanks to the current tariff situation, that “other scotch” has been (and no doubt will continue to be) the subject of much discussion. But what, exactly, is it, and what's in …

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Something Borrowed, Something New! TEXAS BOURBON: How cool is about? Why it is pretty darn cool for me, a guy from Dallas (the one on the Trinity River and home of DFW, the Rangers and the Cowboys). Atlanta’s Michael Leidel, a fellow MASCer albeit now outof- state, is the owner of Dime Box Distillery, non-producing …

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It's the most Scottishy time of the yeeaaarrrrr. Yes, it's Burns Suppertime once again. This year we'll step it up a notch at Hunter Steakhouse With Brown-Forman (BenRiach/GlenDronach) presiding. And yes, all of the best traditions will return, including Plasteredpiece Theater, the Bad Poetry contest, and Charlie's annual address to the haggis. Robbie Burns is …

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Think rum, think Caribbean, think 90-degrees” Rum is a spirit that’s distilled either from fermented molasses (a by-product from sugar refining making) or freshly-pressed sugar cane juice. Because of its base material, molasses-based rums generally have a sweet note and flavors of molasses, banana and tropical fruit (their complexity is ramped up by aging them …

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It's the most Scottishy time of the yeeaaarrrrr. Yes, it's Burns Suppertime once again. This year will be better than ever. We have GLENFARCLAS coming to visit. And yes, all of the best traditions will return, including Plasteredpiece Theater, the Bad Poetry contest, and Brett's annual address to the haggis. Perhaps this year, we'll be …

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The LA Scotch Club will be hosting its TENTH infamous Burns Night Supper on Saturday, Jan 25th at Tam O'Shanter with special guest Chanel Liquori. Robbie Burns is Scotland’s most famous poet, who wrote Auld Lang Syne and other things that tended to involve food and scotch. In keeping with tradition, we’re going to have …

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Price all Inclusive YOU ARE INVITED to help us celebrate Robert Burns’ 261st birthday!  Due to the initiative of Amber Aristy, Brown-Forman’s GA executive, Atlanta will be joining in the worldwide observation of Rabbie’s birthday with a memorial dinner tasting. Our evening will feature a 4-course dinner prepared by chefs Shaun Doty and Lance Gummere …

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Proprietor Harvey and Manager Bryan are opening the door for an evening of good Bourbon, Rye and Cigars. After you add your favorite stogy, you’ll have a winning formula: Fine Cigars + Good Whisky + Great Friends = An Grand Event @ Maxwell’s Cigar Bar! May I suggest that you grab a friend or two …

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“After 10-days, it’s time for a Break” So, we’re breaking out the good stuff: 6 single malts and lots of comfort food. Glen Moray Sherry Cask Finish (Speyside) is the key malt in two of the top ten best-selling Blended Scotches: Label 5 and Sir Edwards. With its capacity of 6-Mlpa (and plans to increase …

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Let's end 2019 surrounded by like-minded friends with drams in our hands! Whiskey and food - doesn't get much better! Each person or couple to bring (1) of their favorite bottles and (1) food item to share with the group. Steve will bring pourers and everything else. Please, register for the potluck at: https://perfectpotluck.com/meals.php?t=DBCJ7600

It's December again! That means LASC gets back together for food, drinks, holiday cheer, and more drinks. Something about this time of year makes us want to have sweets, but LASC has something for your sweet tooth that won't take exercise till mid-February to burn off. We're talking some delicious Port and Sherry Casks here. …

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Ho Ho Ho, it's time for trees, menorahs, and scotch. This year we'll be back in North Pole. Pardon, North PARK. Per tradition we'll have potluck and a white elephant whisky exchange featuring 1 or 2 oz minis of GOOD whisky to trade and steal. A Festivus airing of grievances may occur after we are …

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Thanksgiving cheer via this flight of holiday spirit on the night before! Boone County 10-Year, a 90.8-proofer, is definitely something to cheer about. It’s the distillery’s oldest bottling to date which was selected bottled exclusively for my friends at the Big A Bottle Shop in Marietta. Old Forest Signature, 100-proofer, is my go-to Bourbon. I’ve …

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Please join SDSC in a "celebration of life" for eight distilleries now passed on to the big warehouse in the sky. Many expressions are off the market entirely and some are rarities that are skyrocketing in value and nearly impossible to find. Darkness falls upon the land One by one the stills go dead Each …

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  Contact brett@scotchclub.com for last minute tickets. This month we wrap up our exploration of the Five Whisky Regions with a visit to Scotlands unofficial sixth region. Currently part of the Highland Region, there are six distilleries scattered over five islands: Orkney, Skye, Mull, Jura, and Arran; with more in the works (Islay is it's …

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Nothing says Christmas like Indian Whisky, right? Well, the world is changing so get used to it. The tariffs are here and Paul John Whisky is not part of it. They came our of nowhere a few years ago, but they're definitely a thing now. If you've been to a few of their tastings and …

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November: Whisky Season Has Arrived! It’s likely that you haven’t recently tasted Fettercairn, Glen Ord or GlenAllachie. So, let’s have those 3 and add BenRiach, Balblair and Laphroaig of which you may already be a fan. BenRiach makes excellent all-rounder and digestif style whiskies, but did you know that its Heart of Speyside is one …

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Whisky Season has begun!! It's been 8 years since Scotch Club had a visit from Tomatin. They've got a whole new lineup and WE get to try them all. Global Director Michael Bryant will present. $35 with $20 coupon to purchase Tomatin at the end of the event. Tomatin Cuatro Series 12 Year Fino Finish …

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Please join LASC in a "celebration of life" for eight distilleries now passed on to the big warehouse in the sky. Many expressions are off the market entirely and some are rarities that are skyrocketing in value and nearly impossible to find. At the Sherman Oaks Temple of Mourning we will eulogize each whisky with …

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Dearly Beloved, Please join the Orange County Scotch Club in celebrating The Day of the Dead, and honoring seven distilleries now passed on to the big warehouse in the sky. Some of the biggest names among the dead will be there. Many of these expressions are off the market entirely and some are rarities that …

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Glendalough Irish Whisky - Most of us haven't had it yet. Bearface Canadian Whisky - Most of us haven't had it yet. They're in town. Let's try it, already! The presentation will be by master distiller Andres Fausinelli $20 (includes $5 coupon)

“Whiskies from Distilleries visited during MASC’s 2019 Tour” On 9/15/19 (Saturday), MASC toured Glen Moray Distillery in Elgin, Scotland. We will begin with its Elgin Classic ex-bourbon barrel matured single malt which was bottled at 40% ABV. On 9/9/19 (Monday), we dropped by Loch Lomond Distillery to pick-up a bottle of its 2018 Open Championship …

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Clear the deck, batten down the hatches & bring in the children! Scotland’s David Keir is pouring!! My whisky friends: Are you interested in having the best Tuesday evening that you’ve had in recent memory? Global Ambassador David will pour 5 expressions of award-winning GlenAllachie single malt which will be paired with Executive Chef Matt …

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Would you like to spend $300 running around with thousands of sweaty men and women begging to try bottles worth $35? Go to WhiskyFest! Want to spend $300 to relax in an exclusive club with a few friends drinking nothing but epic scotch all night? Go to Scotch Club's ALT WhiskyFest. Yes, $300 can buy …

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Over a year ago John Pauley presented Deanston and Ledaig with the promise that Bunnahabhain would come later... that time has come. SD Scotch Club will be partnering with KnB in La Jolla and Terlato Artisan Spirits to share some great Bunnahabhain, Tobermory, and Deanston expressions. Just ten years ago Bunnahabhain was considered an also-ran …

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Earlier this year we spent some time investigating the virtues of young whisky. This month we turn our attention towards the other end of the spectrum: Mature Malts. For your edification, we've assembled a selection of single malts from twenty-one to twenty-eight years of age. Is older whisky better whisky? Let's find out. You are …

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The Lochranza Distillery on the Isle of Arran is home to Isle of Arran whisky, which has a nearly cult-like following from some of the LA Scotch Club Members when we discovered it back in 2007. Arran has a core range (many in fact) that you can find on the better shelves, but once again …

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Scotland Bound, Scotland Bound, I Wish Y’all Were Also Scotland Bound”…… (I hope to avoid Gordon Lightfoot litigation for use of “Alberta Bound” lyrics): The best way to prepare for a sennight in bonnie Scotland is to partake in some fine malts prior to boarding. Loch Lomond has just released Original, a retromalt from the …

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SDSC is trying something new.  This month we will be letting you choose what you want to drink.  We'll have a a selection of FANTASTIC bottles and will charge by the quarter oz.  Get poured as much as you like, or as little.  As we will go cashless, decide how much you want to spend …

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This month we return to our exploration of the Five Whisky Regions with a visit to the Highlands. The largest region geographically, the Highlands are home to the second largest number of distilleries, after Speyside. We've selected half a dozen expressions showcasing the wide variety of whisky styles produced in what is arguably the first …

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Scotch Club tries rare Scott's Selection bottles

Jason Johnstone-Yellin, Vice President, COO, and co-founder of the Jewish Whisky Company, is making a rare visit to Southern California. We're proud to announce that he will be joining us on Sunday, July 28th, to pour samples from Single Cask Nation's recent retail releases, to share his vast knowledge, and to regale us with entertaining …

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Glendalough Irish Whiskey Bearface Canadian Whisky What do they have in common? Well, they are both small distillers and they both want your attention. No less than the global ambassador for Glendalough and the Master Distiller of Bearface will be at DTLA's groovy and LASC member co-founded (Elliot) Everson Royce Bar. Aside from sharing their …

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Three NEW-TO-MARKET SINGLE MALTS: Glenburgie 15, Armorik Classic NAS & Balmenach 10. We will begin with Glenburgie 15-year from the new Ballentine’s Single Malt range. For second whisky (the ‘tweener), Balblair 10-year, a beauty of an indie bottling from G&M. Highland Queen Majesty is available at Total Wine. Some of the bloggers are sure that …

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Glenmorangie Duthac Glenfiddich Cask Collection Reserve Cask Dalmore 12 Lagavulin 16 (as promised to previous attendees) All we can tell you about the mystery bottle is that is cask-strength and not one found in stores. There isn't much left so this will require smaller pours for tasting. In fact, not knowing how many people will …

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Bourbon Tasting with the OC Scotch Club

Scotch for Summer! After a protracted search, two of our illustrious members found 4 bottles of Glen Grant The Major’s Reserve. It is a wonderful aperitif and, incidentally, a fine dram to enjoy during the summer. I can’t understand why Glen Grant malt continues to be only #10 in worldwide Scotch single malt sales. I …

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In 2014, LA Scotch Club met months before Peatin' Meetin' for a little BBQ to get the season going... and we're going to do it again. Join us for an ol' school night of peat smoked bbq and peated whisky. This year we're going to feature Kilchoman distillery, but this is no little sponsored tasting, …

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"Saturday Will Never Be the Same" (To modify the title of a 1967 song): A better theme for our Saturday afternoon single malt tasting would surely be “A flight of grand drams for a great organization.” In the case of our first 3 whiskies, the theme is Bourbon cask ageing at 46% ABV without chill-filtration …

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An exploration of high end blended scotch

“Sure, you’ve been invited to lunch… but have you ever been invited to launch?” NASA-Atlanta: we have a ‘go’ for launch!  There’s no better way to introduce 4 new BenRiach expressions to the Georgia market than (drum roll followed by the Churchill Downs ‘call to the post’ trumpet riff)… by having a LAUNCH PARTY!  And …

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An exploration of high end blended scotch

The Denver Scotch Club continues its effort to taste every scotch ever made... a few at time.

SOLD OUT   Henry and Nikki Preiss, the father and daughter team running Preiss Imports want to show you their whisky.  Preiss imports many, many spirits from around the world, but for the San Diego Scotch Club, they want to show us their Distillers Art collection, plus a few extra including a rare Swedish Malt …

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Last month we tasted a group of young, very peaty whiskies. This month we tackle some youngsters with no more than a whisper of peat. We've assembled a collection six bottles, from a "yesterday we couldn't call it whisky" three year old from the newest distillery in the Highlands, to an "almost grown-up" nine from …

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Our second event will feature Callum O'Donnell of Aberlour.   We've rented a big quiet room to spend a few hours with this great whisky.  In addition to the whisky listed, Callum is going to bring a few other surprises plus swag.  SWAG! We've got the build up the club, so as a special deal our …

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I love Glen Grant.  More specifically Old Sherried Glen Grant.  I've sourced four of these rare bottles at a cost of over $2000 so that a small group of us may gather and share some of the best scotch on Earth. Tickets will be $105 for four 1oz pours of the Old Glen Grant or …

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The whisky world worships maturity, with age statements of even basic expressions pushing higher and higher all of the time. But in the last couple of years, connoisseurs have been rediscovering the joys of younger, more sprightly drams. Whisky producers, from independent bottlers to the distilling giants, have been releasing expressions with single digit ages. …

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I love Glen Grant.  More specifically Old Sherried Glen Grant.  I've sourced four of these rare bottles at a cost of over $2000 so that a small group of us may gather and share some of the best scotch on Earth. We'll gather at a private home in Mid-wilshire.  Tickets will be $100 for four …

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“Forward, the Light Brigade! Charge for the guns!” (A reference to Captain Fraser, the founder of Brackla Distillery who was a career soldier, a battlefield-commissioned officer and quiet a character, and Major James Grant, the founder of Glen Grant, who was both a legendary distillery manager and highly-decorated combat commander.) Let’s begin with Glen Grant …

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Some of you have been waiting for years.  The glassware has been printed since 2016.  The logo was made.  We just needed to finally meet and drink scotch.  THE TIME HAS COME!  It will be a humble beginning, but begin it shall and scotch will flow.  Join us as we try four single malt whiskies …

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We shall go to the North and begin our watch. Winter is coming.  Yeah, screw spring.  SDSC will be enjoying a heavily subsidized Game of Thrones Premiere Scotch Drinking event thanks to a generous donation from Nim Shah.  Starting at 5 we'll start prior episodes of GOT.  Food at 6.  Official GOT Diageo release tasting  …

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SFSC is finally beginning!  We will be meeting at the private room of Elixir on Thursday at 7pm.  Rory Glasgow will be pouring GlenDronach, Glenglassaugh, and BenRiach. Come visit me and a few other club members from LA and SD as we sip whisky and discuss whatever plan you have for the club (will probably …

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Club Tasting with Comandon

We will continue our exploration of the "Five Whisky Regions" by visiting the Lowlands. We've collected examples from all six working distilleries that currently have whisky on the market. Is there such a thing as a "Lowland style?" We'll find out as we try these rare bottles, including an Eden Mill Distillery,  making us some …

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An Early Celebration: St. Patrick’s Day is Sunday, March 17th! March is the right month to explore Irish whiskey, so let’s cover the full range with 2 single malts, 2 single pot stills, 1 malt whiskey, and 1 blended whiskey. Slane Castle is a triple blend (of single malt, single pot still & grain whiskies) …

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Burns Supper, like Easter, is arriving late this year. Please join us for this weekend for Supper, Haggis, good poems, bad poems, and a lot of great scotch.  This year, one of San Diego's favorite non-distilleries will be presenting, Compass Box.  This independent blender takes scotch from all over Scotland and makes it into something …

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The Ides of March Why not celebrate early? The theme of this flight is triplets as I’ve selected 3 pairs of similar whiskies that should be good (and tasty) matches. Glen Moray sherry cask finish and Tomatin (it rhymes with ‘satin’) Dualchas are light, complex and delicious ‘thinking person’s drams’ with Tomatin featuring a virgin …

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The Scotch Malt Whisky Association began as a private club in 1978 for a select group of friends to share the purchase of single casks. It has since become public but continues to sell carefully selected whisky to club members around the world. Ben Dietrich of SMWSA will present on the South Patio (with fireplace), …

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Laying on our backs and staring at the Skye Cause we’re feeling satisfied and we all know why Skye bottles in flight! Afternoon delight!   The beautiful Isle of Skye, home to one old world class distillery and a few new upstarts. We'll be focusing on one of the top distilleries in the world this …

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Burns Supper, like Easter, is arriving late this year. Please join us for this weekend for Supper, Haggis, good poems, bad poems, and a lot of great scotch. Bahia has offered us the patio again this year (and they have firepits now.) To pair with our New York strip supper, Andy and Brett will be …

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$40 Pay at the Door RSVP: Jack@AtlantaScotchClub.com Valentine’s Day? Maybe my timing isn’t so good, but the whisky that I’ll be pouring on Thursday night certainly is! Dailuaine 16 and Teaninich 12 are a great opening tandem. Our light all-rounder will be Glen Scotia 15 whereas Arran Pomerol Cask Finish at 50% ABV will be …

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Valentine’s Day? Maybe my timing isn’t so good, but the whisky that I’ll be pouring on Thursday night certainly is! Dailuaine 16 and Teaninich 12 are a great opening tandem. Our light all-rounder will be Glen Scotia 15 whereas Arran Pomerol Cask Finish at 50% ABV will be our full all-rounder. Next up is Bunnahabhain …

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SEPTEMBER 8TH, 2018 TEN YEARS AGO A BOLD GROUP OF WHISKY DRAMMERS FILLED A YARD WITH FRIENDS, FOOD, AND THE SMOKIEST, EARTHIEST, WHISKIES IN THE WORLD.  THAT STORIED NIGHT BEGAN AN ANNUAL TRADITION OF THE LA SCOTCH CLUB THAT HAS GROWN TO BE THE LARGEST PRIVATE WHISKY EVENT IN AMERICA. FOR AN ENTIRE EVENING, THE …

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