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tt Bailey, minic Roskrow spoke to Ma Do s? ion iat oc ass or bs clu y sociation Is there any point to whisk the Scotch Malt Whisky As for r ge na ma nt me lop ve de dor and Australian national ambassa DR: What’s the point of a club or association? MB: The point of a club or association is to create a positive community of like-minded members who share a sense of belonging and shared growth amongst each other. That club might be in-person, it might be online, it might meet once a year or once a week, but it’s an important part of the ‘whisky fabric’ in Australia. The point is to learn, to be entertained, and to make friends you’ll keep for life.
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DR: What are the benefits? MB: The benefits are always centered around people. It’s through hosts, ambassadors, and shared positive experiences online and in-person that create the benefits of delving even deeper into your whisky journey. Whisky clubs can take your whisky journey from supermarket malts to true whisky epiphanies through shared experiences.
DR: Can you please tell me about the Scotch Malt Whisky Society? MB: I head up the Australian branch of the club as brand ambassador and development director. It’s a hugely active branch with thousands of members across this great sunny land. Membership however is global and gives you access to the experiences, events, bottlings, education, member rooms and Partner Bars around the world. We release about 12-15 new single cask whiskies
