The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) is the world’s leading whisky club, offering members an ever-changing variety of rare and exceptional single cask whiskies. The Society’s focus is on unique whiskies bottled from a single cask at natural strength without the addition of water or colouring. As hosts of the world’s most colourful whisky experiences, the Society also bring its members together to share their passion, at its Members’ Rooms, tasting events, festivals, and international partner bars.

With breathtaking views over the waters of the Firth of Forth, 28 Queen Street is an impressive four-storey Georgian building, comprising a suite of modern and elegant rooms. The Kaleidoscope Whisky Bar is open to all, with exclusive Members’ Rooms on the top floors. The bars boast over 200 rare single malts from across Scotland, which can be paired with the finest craft beers, artisanal spirits and wines. The bar menu is available for a delicious and hearty meal.

Address:

28 Queen Street, Edinburgh EH6 6BZ

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society is part of our Edinburgh and The Borders Tour.

Opening Hours:

• Tues-Wed 11am-11pm
• Thurs 11am-Midnight
• Fri-Sat 12noon-Midnight
• Sun 12noon-10pm

THE WHISKY

Discover the world's widest collection of single cask whiskies, all lovingly selected for their exceptional quality and interest by our expert Tasting Panel. Unique, distinctive and strictly limited to a single cask, every one of our whiskies is a case study in the distiller's craft.

Visit our Whisky page to select whiskies by age, region, flavour, cask previous content and more, or join us for a dram or two at 28 Queen Street.

HOST A PRIVATE EVENT

Whatever the occasion, SMWS Queen Street has a space for you within our excellent private room hire options. Be it for a corporate or private function, for a whisky tasting, private dining or a business meeting – or even a combination of all three, Queen Street has a choice of 4 private function rooms creating the ideal surroundings befitting fine and stylish events.