The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, Queen Street
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Tuesday: 11:00 - 23:00
Wednesday: 11:00 - 23:00
Thursday: 11:00 - 00:00
Friday: 11:00 - 00:00
Saturday: 11:00 - 00:00
Sunday: 12:00 - 22:00
About The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, Queen Street
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society Queen Street is a unique venue with a constantly changing menu of exclusive single cask, single malt whiskies.
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Happy birthday to us! 35 years of the finest single cask whisky and to celebrate Liggys in stockbridge made us a wonderful celebratory cake of one of our recent bottlings!
Come along and get involved in the society's first ever virtual tasting! this is one not to be missed!
See you there...
Dear members, our kitchen will be closed today for essential maintenance. The venue will remain open for you to enjoy drams and libations in our company. We hope this will be resolved soon. More updates to follow tomorrow.
Shopping done, kids out, and Monday morning blues so far away… Now is the time to treat yourself. We will just help you do that and present a three dram tasting of single casks over twenty years old, with a selection of aperitive snacks to get the juices flowing.
Come in and enjoy. You deserve it!
What a perfect way to enjoy the start of the week end! We present three single cask drams from the Society and serve a succulent steak to soak up all the alcohol. Educational, yet relaxed.
Every Saturday 12:30 - 14:00
This tasting is for the curious minds who love to experiment and make new discoveries. Each week we will explore the world of other spirits, non single malts, non scotch. Grains, Rums, Cognacs, Armagnacs, bourbons, whiskies from around the world... We will taste them all with you in a three dram tasting and present their history and specificities one spirit at a time. Every week will be different.
Check where we are taking you next by visiting our website or call the venue on 0131 220 2044.
Every Thursday 19:00-20:00
Experience the unique nature of single cask with three completely different drams from the Society, each of them introduced by our ambassador.
We will be serving a delicious burger after the tasting.
Every Wednesday 19.00 -20.00
Come and help yourself to our Society cheeseboard and we will find three matching Society whiskies. Our bar staff will be on hand to introduce the drams and initiate you to food and drinks pairing.
Every Thursday from 6pm till 9pm
Join us for this regular event which gives you the opportunity to try as many of the new outturn as you wish in small samples (and buy bottlings!). Beat the crowd and snap that precious bottle before it's gone!
We have invited distillers over to our Festival in Queen Street gardens to catch the last rays of summer sun. We thought it would be an excellent occasion for their ambassadors to take over Queen Street members rooms during 45 min masterclasses. Festival goers will be able to book the masterclasses on the day but we very strongly recommend that you book your tickets early with us here.
Session 1; 1-1.45 – Angus Dundee
Session 2; 2-2.45 - Arran
... Session 3; 3-3.45 – Glen Moray
Session 4; 4-4.45 – SMWS
Session 5; 4-4.45 - Loch Lomond
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As the sun goes down on our whisky Festival in Queen Street gardens, we will warm you up with a unique Society masterclass in the comfort of our Queen Street members rooms during 45 min masterclasses. Festival goers will be able to book the masterclasses on the day but we very strongly recommend that you book your tickets early with us here. Session 1; 1-1.45 – Angus Dundee
Session 2; 2-2.45 - Arran
... Session 3; 3-3.45 – Glen Moray
Session 4; 4-4.45 – SMWS
Session 5; 4-4.45 - Loch Lomond
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We have invited distillers over to our Festival in Queen Street gardens to catch the last rays of summer sun. We thought it would be an excellent occasion for their ambassadors to take over Queen Street members rooms during 45 min masterclasses. Festival goers will be able to book the masterclasses on the day but we very strongly recommend that you book your tickets early with us here. Session 1; 1-1.45 – Angus Dundee
Session 2; 2-2.45 - Arran
... Session 3; 3-3.45 – Glen Moray
Session 4; 4-4.45 – SMWS
Session 5; 4-4.45 - Loch Lomond
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e have invited distillers over to our Festival in Queen Street gardens to catch the last rays of summer sun. We thought it would be an excellent occasion for their ambassador taking over Queen Street members rooms during 45 min masterclasses. Festival goers will be able to book tickets the masterclasses on the day but we very strongly recommend that you book your tickets early with us here. Session 1; 1-1.45 – Angus Dundee
Session 2; 2-2.45 - Arran
... Session 3; 3-3.45 – Glen Moray
Session 4; 4-4.45 – SMWS
Session 5; 4-4.45 - Loch Lomond
See More
We have invited distillers over to our Festival in Queen Street gardens to catch the last rays of summer sun. We thought it would be an excellent occasion for their ambassadors to take over Queen Street members rooms during 45 min masterclasses. Festival goers will be able to book the masterclasses on the day but we very strongly recommend that you book your tickets early with us here. Session 1; 1-1.45 – Angus Dundee
Session 2; 2-2.45 - Arran
... Session 3; 3-3.45 – Glen Moray
Session 4; 4-4.45 – SMWS
Session 5; 4-4.45 - Loch Lomond
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Pop down to our pop up in George Square gardens (assembly rooms) to pick up our very own 1983 old fashioned. Open everyday 12 till late, with 10% members discount throughout the fringe festival. Serving up whisky and cocktails come rain or shine!
The Edinburgh Fringe is in full-swing and our Queen Street venue is the home of two shows:
'A Year of Scotland in a Meal' with Jock Ferguson Experience all that is great in Scotland. Burns night, St Andrew, Hogmanay... We'll present that, an' a' that, during a relaxed three course meal interwoven with songs, storytelling, comedy and whisky. Tickets - https://tickets.edfringe.com/wha…/year- of-scotland-in-a-meal
... 2 - 'A Dram is Worth a Thousand Words'. We're inviting you to a three dram tutored whisky tasting like no other, in the company of our brand ambassador. Tickets - https://tickets.edfringe.com/…/dram-is- worth-a-thousand-wor…
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Actor and entertainer Jock Ferguson, your host for the evening, will lead us through a year of iconic Scottish traditions.Experience all that is great in Scotland. Burns night, St Andrew, Hogmanay... We'll present this during a relaxed three course meal interwoven with songs, storytelling, comedy and whisky.
Tickets available on the link below ; https://tickets.edfringe.com/wha…/year- of-scotland-in-a-meal
Come along and find out which Society bottlings will be the perfect pairing with the finest local foods. Drop in session Sat 7th July: from 1pm to 5pm
Welcoming atmosphere. Members lounge was steady with others enjoying a peaceful drink. Food was delicious and the drama chosen were all excellent oh and so were the two single cask rums.
Very relaxed atmosphere and comfortable surroundings. We had an excellent afternoon with some nice whisky and bar food, looking forward to returning soon.
Very informative afternoon.
Very classy, good drinks, tasty platter �
The food is great, fantastic modern Scottish fare, and good value but the difference is the way they present their unique take on whisky - a real education.
Lovely settings, friendly and knowledgable staff...good food and a great selection of single malts. Definitely worth a visit !
Great place to enjoy a wee dram. All bottles are neutral and you choose your favourite by description, not brand. Grand!
Great food. Great views down to Leith. Wonderful whiskeys thst you will not finf anywhere else.
Great food, great views and of course fantastic whisky. The staff are outstanding and made sure my first time there was amazing. Met some really interesting nd down to earth people too. Fantastic. Just wish I had joined a lot earlier.
Good service and a nice place to get some nice Whiskies.
Found this place quite by accidentas we were wandering Edinburgh looking to get out of the rain. It looked so warm and inviting that we couldn't resist. We weren't disappointed. The bar is wonderful with tasteful furniture, open fire and an amazing selection of small batch whiskies. Staff were very pleasant, knowledgeable and helpful. Seats were full in the bar but they allowed us to sit in the Tasting Room as it wasn't being used. Furnished with a central, oval-shaped bar we were able to sit and chat for several hours and enjoyed some top quality drinks and service. £5 - £8 for a gin and Fevertree, (depending on your tipple). Wonderfully dark and chocolatey porter and a whiskey section to die for. Wpuld definitely recommend it for cosy couples, group tasting (as advertised) or comfortable easy drinking with friends
Fantastic place, great atmosphere and really helpful staff, also the sausage roll is definitely worth a try
Excellent meal and very well looked after by courteous staff. The food is always very well presented and really delicious.
Excellent first visit to the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, typically left it to the last minute but had an excellent bar meal. Will be back to try the restaurant.
Enjoyed ourselves so much at our first visit we joined the society.
Excellent food and very knowledgeable staff.
Brilliant
Awesome society to drink some awesome whiskies! Thank for the invite Bryan Dennison. We enjoyed it very much!
A great experience. Nice atmosphere for a civilised chat while enjoying the seemingly endless selection of whisky.
Very helpful and knowledgeable staff. The range of single malts should satisfy any Scotch lover
Welcoming atmosphere. Members lounge was steady with others enjoying a peaceful drink. Food was delicious and the drama chosen were all excellent oh and so were the two single cask rums.
Very relaxed atmosphere and comfortable surroundings. We had an excellent afternoon with some nice whisky and bar food, looking forward to returning soon.
Very informative afternoon.
Very classy, good drinks, tasty platter �
The food is great, fantastic modern Scottish fare, and good value but the difference is the way they present their unique take on whisky - a real education.
Lovely settings, friendly and knowledgable staff...good food and a great selection of single malts. Definitely worth a visit !
Great place to enjoy a wee dram. All bottles are neutral and you choose your favourite by description, not brand. Grand!
Great food. Great views down to Leith. Wonderful whiskeys thst you will not finf anywhere else.
Great food, great views and of course fantastic whisky. The staff are outstanding and made sure my first time there was amazing. Met some really interesting nd down to earth people too. Fantastic. Just wish I had joined a lot earlier.
Good service and a nice place to get some nice Whiskies.
Found this place quite by accidentas we were wandering Edinburgh looking to get out of the rain. It looked so warm and inviting that we couldn't resist. We weren't disappointed. The bar is wonderful with tasteful furniture, open fire and an amazing selection of small batch whiskies. Staff were very pleasant, knowledgeable and helpful. Seats were full in the bar but they allowed us to sit in the Tasting Room as it wasn't being used. Furnished with a central, oval-shaped bar we were able to sit and chat for several hours and enjoyed some top quality drinks and service. £5 - £8 for a gin and Fevertree, (depending on your tipple). Wonderfully dark and chocolatey porter and a whiskey section to die for. Wpuld definitely recommend it for cosy couples, group tasting (as advertised) or comfortable easy drinking with friends
Fantastic place, great atmosphere and really helpful staff, also the sausage roll is definitely worth a try
Excellent meal and very well looked after by courteous staff. The food is always very well presented and really delicious.
Excellent first visit to the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, typically left it to the last minute but had an excellent bar meal. Will be back to try the restaurant.
Enjoyed ourselves so much at our first visit we joined the society.
Excellent food and very knowledgeable staff.
Brilliant
Awesome society to drink some awesome whiskies! Thank for the invite Bryan Dennison. We enjoyed it very much!
A great experience. Nice atmosphere for a civilised chat while enjoying the seemingly endless selection of whisky.
Very helpful and knowledgeable staff. The range of single malts should satisfy any Scotch lover
Welcoming atmosphere. Members lounge was steady with others enjoying a peaceful drink. Food was delicious and the drama chosen were all excellent oh and so were the two single cask rums.
Very relaxed atmosphere and comfortable surroundings. We had an excellent afternoon with some nice whisky and bar food, looking forward to returning soon.
Very informative afternoon.
Very classy, good drinks, tasty platter �
The food is great, fantastic modern Scottish fare, and good value but the difference is the way they present their unique take on whisky - a real education.
Lovely settings, friendly and knowledgable staff...good food and a great selection of single malts. Definitely worth a visit !
Great place to enjoy a wee dram. All bottles are neutral and you choose your favourite by description, not brand. Grand!
Great food. Great views down to Leith. Wonderful whiskeys thst you will not finf anywhere else.
Great food, great views and of course fantastic whisky. The staff are outstanding and made sure my first time there was amazing. Met some really interesting nd down to earth people too. Fantastic. Just wish I had joined a lot earlier.
Good service and a nice place to get some nice Whiskies.
Found this place quite by accidentas we were wandering Edinburgh looking to get out of the rain. It looked so warm and inviting that we couldn't resist. We weren't disappointed. The bar is wonderful with tasteful furniture, open fire and an amazing selection of small batch whiskies. Staff were very pleasant, knowledgeable and helpful. Seats were full in the bar but they allowed us to sit in the Tasting Room as it wasn't being used. Furnished with a central, oval-shaped bar we were able to sit and chat for several hours and enjoyed some top quality drinks and service. £5 - £8 for a gin and Fevertree, (depending on your tipple). Wonderfully dark and chocolatey porter and a whiskey section to die for. Wpuld definitely recommend it for cosy couples, group tasting (as advertised) or comfortable easy drinking with friends
Fantastic place, great atmosphere and really helpful staff, also the sausage roll is definitely worth a try
Excellent meal and very well looked after by courteous staff. The food is always very well presented and really delicious.
Excellent first visit to the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, typically left it to the last minute but had an excellent bar meal. Will be back to try the restaurant.
Enjoyed ourselves so much at our first visit we joined the society.
Excellent food and very knowledgeable staff.
Brilliant
Awesome society to drink some awesome whiskies! Thank for the invite Bryan Dennison. We enjoyed it very much!
A great experience. Nice atmosphere for a civilised chat while enjoying the seemingly endless selection of whisky.
Very helpful and knowledgeable staff. The range of single malts should satisfy any Scotch lover
More about The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, Queen Street
Tuesday: 11:00 - 23:00
Wednesday: 11:00 - 23:00
Thursday: 11:00 - 00:00
Friday: 11:00 - 00:00
Saturday: 11:00 - 00:00
Sunday: 12:00 - 22:00