The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) was founded in Edinburgh in the late 1970s, when a whisky enthusiast bought a cask directly from a distillery, split the cost with his friends, and shared the delicious proceeds. What started as a casual club has morphed into a global organization, complete with branches in Asia, Australia, North America, and mainland Europe. A membership to the U.S. branch costs $99 a year, which entitles you to shop online from SMWS stocks as well as visit the members’ rooms in Edinburgh and London.
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