Scotch Malt Whisky Society

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Artisanal Spirits Company is the owner of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS). Picture by Peter Sandground

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The Scotch Whisky Association said exports in 2023 topped £5.6 billion, equal to 1.35 billion 70cl bottles. Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto.

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Artisanal Spirits Company is the owner of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society.

Scotch Malt Whisky Society owner ASC cracks £100m cask milestone

The group notched up 8 per cent revenue growth in 2023 to reach £23.5m, which it said was slightly ahead of expectation. Picture: contributed.

Scotch Malt Whisky Society owner widens FY losses but toasts optimistic outlook

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Edinburgh-based Artisanal Spirits Company is the owner of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society and listed on the London Stock Exchange in 2021.

Scotch Malt Whisky Society owner toasts 40,000 member milestone

Edinburgh-based Artisanal Spirits Company is the owner of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society and listed on the London Stock Exchange in 2021.

Scotch Malt Whisky Society owner seals 'exciting' financing deal worth £15m

Co-hosts of the Society's world record tasting, Master Ambassador John McCheyne, and Madeleine Schmoll Photo: Mike Wilkinson/SMWS/PA Wire

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Edinburgh-based Artisanal Spirits Company is the owner of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society and listed on the London Stock Exchange in 2021.

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From left: Murphy Chang, Taiwan country director, and Mark Bedingham, non-executive director of Artisanal Spirits Company. Picture: contributed.

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ASC boss Andrew Dane says: 'We are well positioned to deliver further growth from our diversified end-markets and ultra-premium positioning.' Picture: Colin Hattersley.

Scotch Malt Whisky Society owner cheers sales and membership inflow gaining pace

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Artisanal Spirits Company owns the Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS), which was established in 1983, and has grown to encompass thousands of members worldwide.

Scotch Malt Whisky Society owner on track for £30m goal after strong results

From left: Gary McGrath, Masterton Bond operations manager and Artisanal Spirits Company boss Andrew Dane. Picture: Artisanal Spirits Company/Peter Sandground.

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The Artisanal Spirits Company is the owner of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society and a leading curator and provider of premium single cask Scotch malt whisky and other spirits.

Scotch Malt Whisky Society owner reveals new boss and cheers double-digit growth

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The Artisanal Spirits Company is the owner of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society and a leading curator and provider of premium single cask Scotch malt whisky and other spirits.

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The Artisanal Spirits Company is the owner of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society and a leading curator and provider of premium single cask Scotch malt whisky and other spirits.

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The Artisanal Spirits Company is the owner of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society and a leading curator and provider of premium single cask Scotch malt whisky and other spirits.

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The Artisanal Spirits Company is the owner of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society and a leading curator and provider of premium single cask Scotch malt whisky and other spirits. Picture: Mike Wilkinson

Scotch Malt Whisky Society owner sees membership leap by quarter as demand soars

'The future looks brighter, with the tariffs lifted and the pandemic behind us', according to the report (file image). Picture: Peter Summers/Getty Images.

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The Artisanal Spirits Company is the owner of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society and a leading curator and provider of premium single cask Scotch malt whisky and other spirits.

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The Artisanal Spirits Company is the owner of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society and a leading curator and provider of premium single cask Scotch malt whisky and other spirits.

Scotch Malt Whisky Society owner cheers double-digit rise in membership

Scotch Malt Whisky Society owner toasts sales jump in 'transformational' 2021

ASC boss David Ridley - who says the new venture comes amid growing appetite from drinkers 'looking to taste something new and extraordinary'. Picture: Colin Hattersley.

Artisanal Spirits Company serves up new brand aimed at 'adventurous' drinkers

The news comes as SMWS’ global membership has now surpassed 30,000 for the first time. Picture: Peter Sandground.

The Artisanal Spirits Company toasts signing of Uddingston facility lease

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) shares the world’s best curated whiskies. Picture: Mike Wilkinson

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Headquartered in Edinburgh, ASC is the owner of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS), which looks to share the world’s best curated whiskies, bringing them to life through tasting events, content and other member activities. Picture: Mike Wilkinson

Scotch Malt Whisky Society owner cheers growth after 'bright' stock market debut

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'Our vision is to cement ourselves as the most entertaining global membership community for single malt Scotch whisky,' says Mr Ridley. Picture: contributed.

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David Ridley has since March 2017 been managing director of The Artisanal Spirits Company (ASC), a specialist retailer of premium single cask, single malt Scotc...

Headquartered in Edinburgh, ASC is the owner of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS), which looks to share the world’s best curated whiskies, bringing them to life through tasting events, content and other member activities.

Scotch Malt Whisky Society owner ASC completes 'cornerstone' investment

ASC says the float will help offer a 'wider variety of premium, limited edition whiskies, spirits and inspiring experiences'. Picture: Peter Sandground.

Owner of Scotch Malt Whisky Society toasts £78m stock market debut

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Scotch Malt Whisky Society's members' rooms at Bath Street, Glasgow. Headquartered at The Vaults in Leith, Edinburgh, the society is a curator and provider of premium single cask Scotch malt whisky and other spirits for sale to a global membership of around 28,000 whisky fans. Picture: Peter Sandground

Scotch Malt Whisky Society owner cheers major funding to back global growth

Mark Hunter, the new chairman of Artisanal Spirits Company, owner of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society. Picture: Peter Sandground

Owner of Scotch Malt Whisky Society eyeing stock market flotation

Stock acquired for future bottlings, staff recruitment, investment in e-commerce and member propositions that included the opening of a new venue in Glasgow and improvements to the Queen Street Edinburgh premises, all contributed to increased spend at the Scotch Malt Whisky Society. Picture: Daniel McAvoy

Scotch Malt Whisky Society cheers record year as China and US outperform

Ivalo started off with the SMWS as marketing director in 2004. Picture: contributed.

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SWMS was established in Edinburgh in 1983 and now has more than 26,000 members. Picture: Contributed

Scotch Malt Whisky Society membership rise tops up full-year revenues

The second-ever Chill Fest Leith runs from 1 to 31 August. Picture: contributed.

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Holyrood Distillery visitor centre staff Rebecca Orr and oin Murch prepare for the launch. Picture: Greg Macvean

Date revealed for Edinburgh's 'historic' Holyrood Distillery

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society in Edinburgh who are hosting a Scottish V Irish whisky tasting event next Friday evening.
Pic - Greg Macvean.

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