I was happy to hear that you’re interested in single malt whisky and welcome aboard MASC (1,854 local members since August 2011)!  At no initiation fee and no dues, our wee Club, if nothing else, is affordable.  Please pass the word:  “wanted enthusiastic new members who want to learn about whisky and/or share their knowledge with his/her fellow whisky lovers.  As the journey is an never ending one, may I suggest that we travel that road together.   Oh, may I add that this type of learning can be a lot of fun!

 I’ve added you to our mailing list and will provide information about our events as they are announced.  We typically have an ‘official’ scotch tasting event every month, but there was frequently special events that avail themselves (typically about 2 events a week during the cooler months and 1 event a week during the warmer months).  I also notify the members as to any Scotch Industry event such ‘Whiskies of the World’, ‘Raise Your Glass Atlanta’ (SMWSA), ‘Raise the Macallan’ (Macallan Distillery’s free event), ‘Nights of Passage’ (Glenlivet), etc.  Note:
Whiskies of the World - Atlanta 2016 will be Saturday, October 22, 2016 from 5:30 to 9:00PM.  Stay tuned for further info and the MASC discount code.  Please put that event on your calendar… WOW is Atlanta’s only annual whisky show.

Are you interested in touring the malt distilleries of Scotland?   I invite you to be among the first to sign up for the ‘MASC 2017 Tour’ (7-full days

of touring in late September/early October 2017; 9 days counting air travel).  See below for additional details                                                                                                                                                   

Our meetings are held once monthly (typically Monday thru Thursday).  Whereas the majority of our events in our early days were conducted in northern metro communities (e.g., Woodstock and Marietta), now half are in Buckhead.  That being said, I encourage you to participate in all of our events in metro Atlanta.  (I never drove less than one hour (in each direction) and have driven 2-hours to attend a L.A. Scotch Club event. 

As I learned a lot at these tastings and tasted some wonderful single malts, it was worth every minute of the time that it took to get there.) 

The key factor in realizing our Club's goals (Whisky education, Whisky tasting & Enjoyable company of old and new like-minded friends) is identifying and nurturing 'core members' that genuinely seek more knowledge about malt whisky and actively participate in our events. 

Such members are the dynamic that ensures a great club.  Please share any and all ideas that you might have about meeting places.   I'd also appreciate any critical input accompanied by your suggested alternative for the purpose of improvement.  Finally, as you move about in your daily pursuits, please talk-up our Club and send me the names/email addresses of such folks.  (Yes, I conduct a lot of private tastings for various companies, organizations, private clubs and dinner parties.  Please contact me to discuss your event and the format options.)

I’ve attached the whisky menu from a recent private tasting that I conducted at a residence (birthday).