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.

Our very first home, The Vaults are located in the historic Leith area of Edinburgh. Dating back to the 18th Century, the building is one of Scotland’s oldest commercial premises, originally used as a wine warehouse. For many members, The Vaults, with its leather sofas, roaring fires and friendly ambience, remains the heart and soul of the Society.

Address:

87 Giles 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-Sat 11am-Midnight
• Sun 12.30pm-10pm

PRIVATE EVENTS AT THE VAULTS

Planning a celebration? Non-members and members alike can book a private room for a special meal and whisky tasting.

The Cask Room celebrates the history and continued role of The Vaults building. Once a storage room for fine casks of wine and spirits, it now welcomes up to 32 guests who can admire the rare collection of cask samples and whisky artefacts as they indulge in this discreet space.

The Tasting Room continues to host the Society's secret Tasting Panel sessions, which approve only the highest quality whiskies for Society Members. The antique mahogany table and chairs cater for up to 14 guests within an authentically Scottish atmosphere, complimented by the original ‘uisge cupboard’ of the 17th century proprietor, Mr J.G. Thomson.

If you’d like to book a private festive tasting or event with us, ask us at the bar or email us at vaults@smws.com. More about private events at www.smws.com/private-events.

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 The Vaults.