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26/03/2026

Hello all!
It is that time of year! We are bringing the semester to a close with a banger of a tasting. Each committee member has picked a bottle and we will be battling it out, who takes the crown as supreme whisky chooser?

We will be having it at the Waverley Bar in the centre of town, it is a classic Whisky Soc venue that we have not had the chance to use in forever!
Come join us for this final and epic tasting!

📅 Thursday 2nd of April
🕖 19:00
📍 Waverley Bar
💷 £20/£25
🎟️ Sign up using link in bio!

24/03/2026

Hi Folks!

Alex from Lochlea distillery will be joining us for a tasting next Wednesday. Lochlea is a lowland distillery crafting spirit from their own barley, grown in the fields around them. Join us in trying some of their delicious drams.

We will also be holding our AGM from 18.30-19.00, if you are expecting to be on campus next year and would be interested in being on the committee, please reach out to us beforehand!

📅 Wednesday 25th of March
🕖 18:30/19:00
📍 Meeting Room 1
💷 £15/£20
🎟️ Signup using link in bio

14/03/2026

This Wednesday we are welcoming local independent bottler Woodrows of Edinburgh!

Grab a ticket and come hear all about what being an Edinburgh based independent bottler looks like, while indulging in a selection of their whiskies.

📅 Wednesday 18th of March
🕖 19:00
📍 Meeting Room 1
💷 £15/£20
🎟️ Signup using link in bio

Sláinte,
Heriot-Watt Whisky Society

11/03/2026

Hey Folks! Join us for tonights tasting as we take a detour from our usual Scotch! We will be sampling drams from Irish distilleries; some you've heard of and a few hidden gems. Explore how the process of triple distilling can affect flavour profiles and learn about Ireland's most popular cask types!
📅 Wednesday 11th of March
🕖 19:00
📍 Meeting Room 1
💷 £15/£20
🎟️ signup via the link in our bio
Sláinte is táinte, Heriot-Watt Whisky Society

02/03/2026

Hey Folks!

Andrew Wallace is back for a 2nd round! This time he will be bringing us 6 drams from the Kilkerran stable, sister distillery to Springbank. We will enjoy a few core offerings, and maybe even a couple of yet to be released bottles?!

📅 Wednesday 4th of March
🕖 19:00
📍 Meeting Room 1
💷 £15/£20
🎟️ Signup via link in bio

Slainte,
Heriot-Watt Whisky Society

19/02/2026

Hello all!

White Peak distillery will be joining us for a tasting! Come along and try some scrumptious drams from this english distillery, its bound to be good - their bourbon cask took home the price of “Best world whisky” in the 2025 Online Scotch Whisky awards.

Join us for a night with Tom Lindsey, who will tell us all about what sets them apart from the masses and how being an English run company influences their spirit!

Note that this event is moved to a Thursday evening!

📅 Thursday 26th of February

🕖 19:00

📍 Meeting Room 1

💷 £15/£20

🎟️ Signup via the link in our Bio!

If you have any questions feel free to reach out to us!

10/02/2026

Hey Folks!
Fancy something a little different as we make our way towards Valetine’s Day?
Join us this week as we put a unique twist on a traditional whisky tasting! Explore how different whiskies from across the Scottish regions pair with chocolates to unlock more complex profiles. Whether sweet or smoked, dark or light, join us to discover your combination!
All allergy information for the chocolates will be available on the day, however please let us know if you have a serious allergy ahead of time! All of the chocolates contain wheat, dairy and soya.
📅 11th February
🕖 19:00
📍 Meeting Room 1
💷 £15/£20
🎟️ Signup via link in bio

06/02/2026

This week we had the rare privilege of having join us to host a fantastic tasting!

It is always a great evening when we get to hear about all the fantastic projects that Angus Dundee are working on

01/02/2026

Tomintoul & Old Ballantruan — Two Styles, One Distillery

We’re excited to welcome Cody Reynolds, Global Ambassador, for a guided tasting of Tomintoul and its peated sibling Old Ballantruan.

📅 4th February
🕖 19:00
📍 Meeting Room 1
💷 £15 / £20
🎟️ Signup via link in bio

26/01/2026

Hi Folks!

It's that time of year again where we explore what other people are doing with their whiskies all across the world!

Drams from all corners of the globe, each with unique styles and regulations, will be sampled. Be prepared for a fresh look on the spirit that we know and love.
📅 28th January
🕖 19:00
📍 Meeting Room 1, Student Union
💷 £15 / £20
🎟️ Sign up in bio!

21/01/2026

Absolutely delighted to have host yet another tasting for us last night!

Fantastic range of drams, and a viciously competitive quiz enjoyed by all afterwards!

15/01/2026

We’re thrilled to welcome Jenny Karlsson from Ardnamurchan Distillery for an exclusive tasting and talk on one of Scotland’s most exciting modern distilleries.
From sustainability to spirit character, this is your chance to hear the story straight from the source — with drams to match.
📅 20th January
🕖 19:00
📍 Meeting Room 1, Student Union
💷 £15 / £20
🎟️ Booking link in bio!

for those of you on the B&D degrees, this will follow shortly after Tuesday evenings After Hours session

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EH144AS

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Telephone

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