A Scotch of the Month Club is a membership that regularly delivers a bottle (or several) to your door, usually monthly or quarterly, making it one of the best scotch clubs out there. We also offer a 3-pack option in our Scotch of the Month Club, so you’ll receive three bottles at once—no need to wait! If you’d like even more options aside from the selections in our scotch club, check out our Bottle Shop for one-off bottle purchases, delivered several times throughout the month.

Scotch whisky is usually bottled at 40% or 43% ABV, but for a cask strength offering, this will jump to 50%-mid 60% ABV, give or take. However, if a scotch whisky is of considerable age, it will often drop in the mid to low 40s due to the environment in which it matured.

We don’t just send you a bottle in our scotch subscriptions; we take you on a journey from the creation of the bottle to the first sip. Each bottle in our scotch subscriptions is specifically curated for you, so you know you’re not just receiving a random bottle. With our scotch clubs, you will get different options to help expand your palate and discover what you truly like.

Plus, we also help enhance your liquor knowledge with our digital tasting guide, which is packed with unique information about each bottle and expert tasting notes. Taster’s Club is also trusted by large media outlets like Buzzfeed, Esquire, Forbes, and Men’s Journal, as well as thousands of members all over the US.

Scotch is a type of whiskey made in Scotland from grain, malt, or a blend of both, but it’s mostly malted barley. For scotch to be considered scotch, it must be aged in oak barrels for three years minimum, though most sit for 12-25 years and even up to five decades. It also must have an ABV of at least 40%. With our scotch subscriptions, we ensure that we check all of these boxes so you know you’re only getting the best scotches available in the market.

With our Scotch of the Month Club, we’re continually expanding our relationships with distilleries and independent bottlers around the world, where some are renowned worldwide and others are hidden gems. Our curator dedicates himself to seeking out the most unique, hard-to-find bottles with unique production styles, ingredients, and barrel finishes to bring you the best scotch club experience. We even offer bottles that are exclusive to Taster’s Club with limited production and availability, so you know you’re getting something special in our Scotch of the Month Club.

We like to feature various types of scotch in our Scotch of the Month Club so you can explore different flavors, expand your palate, and enhance your whiskey knowledge. With the Scotch of the Month Club, you’ll receive different styles like single malt scotch, vatted malt scotch, blended malt scotch, or single grain scotch from award-winning distilleries and independent bottlers worldwide.

Our Scotch of the Month Club also features scotch from all of the regions of Scotland, such as Speyside, Highlands, Islands, Lowlands, Campbeltown, and Islay. A lot of our scotch club features have unique barrel finishes, having been aged in sherry, wine, rum, brandy, American oak, or French oak casks. We even feature even rarer scotches with limited production and limited stock for our Scotch Pro members.

Each distillery we work with for our Scotch of the Month Club has a unique story to share, and we’re continually impressed with the passion and craftsmanship that goes into each of their products. Each scotch club selection is accompanied by a digital tasting guide, so you can learn all about the distillery, the bottle, why we chose it, and recommendations on how to drink it. Be sure to check your email during our shipment week to get the latest updates on our Scotch of the Month Club!

Taster's Club scotch subscription clubs, including the Scotch of the Month Club and the Scotch of the Month Club Pro, offer several key benefits that enhance your scotch experience. Each month, you’ll enjoy discovering rare, premium scotch that may not be available locally. Every delivery comes with a digital tasting guide, allowing you to deepen your appreciation for the unique flavors and complexities of each bottle. Whether you're looking to expand your collection or enjoy a new tasting adventure, these scotch subscriptions provide a fun and educational way to savor scotch.

If you’re passionate about scotch, our scotch subscriptions are definitely worth it. It’s not just about receiving a bottle each month—it's about the experience of tasting expertly curated, high-quality scotch that you may not pick out yourself. Monthly shipments from the Scotch of the Month Club and Scotch of the Month Club Pro introduce you to new distilleries and rare finds, giving you an exciting opportunity to explore diverse flavors without the hassle of searching. Plus, with tasting notes and pairing suggestions, these scotch clubs are a valuable way to broaden your scotch knowledge and appreciation.

Yes, you can gift a scotch club to a friend or loved one. Our Scotch Subscriptions of the Month Clubs make a perfect gift for scotch beginners or enthusiasts who want to explore new flavors and experiences. Choose the plan and delivery frequency that best fits the recipient’s preferences.

If you love discovering new scotch styles, exploring fresh flavors, and expanding your knowledge of premium spirits, Taster’s Club scotch subscription clubs are a great fit. With each monthly delivery, the Scotch of the Month Club and Scotch of the Month Club Pro offers a fun, convenient way to elevate your scotch experience, whether you’re enjoying a rare bottle or experimenting with different tasting notes from the comfort of your home.

Not at all! Whether you’re new to scotch or a seasoned enthusiast, Taster’s Club’s Scotch Subscriptions are designed for everyone. The scotch clubs are all about discovering new flavors and enjoying the journey, no matter your level of knowledge. It’s about savoring each experience, with expert tasting notes and helpful tips to guide you along the way.

The name whiskey or whisky is based on the type of cereal grain used in the distilling process as well as how and where it was produced. Generally speaking, it’s spelled “whiskey”—with an e—in the United States and Ireland. It is spelled “whisky”—without the e—in Scotland, Canada, and several other countries.

This “rule” wasn’t fixed until the 20th century. Up until then, the extra ‘e’ was used inconsistently. It’s believed that during the 19th century, Ireland’s distillers began to use the ‘e’ as a way to differentiate their whiskeys from Scottish whisky. Spelling their spirits differently gave the Irish another way to distinguish between the two. So, in the end, the Irish stuck with the ‘e’; the Scots didn’t. Canada maintained the ‘Scottish’ spelling, while America chose the “whiskey” spelling.

However, just to add an extra layer of complexity, some American-made whiskeys disregard the traditional American spelling. For example, Maker’s Mark adopts the Scottish spelling as a tribute to the Samuels family’s Scots-Irish ancestors.

Another thing to note is how a whisk(e)y is made. Whisky is distilled twice in Scotland, and whiskey is usually distilled two times in the United States. In Ireland, however, whiskey is usually distilled three times.

There are five different types of Scotch, including three blends that make up about 90% of the Scotch bottles sold each year.

• Single malt Scotch is made from water and malted barley only, with a pot still distillation batch process, at a single distillery.
• Single grain Scotch is made from water, malted barley, and whole grains or malted or unmalted cereals at a single distillery.
• A combination of at least one single malt Scotch with at least one single grain Scotch is known as blended Scotch.
• Blended malt Scotch is a combination of at least two single malt Scotches from different distilleries.
• A combination of at least two blended single grain Scotches from at least two distilleries is called blended grain Scotch.

You can learn more in our blog post Scotch vs Whiskey. 

• First, you’ll need a glass. The Glencairn is the industry standard, and nowadays it’s easy to find. Then, pour yourself about an ounce of whisky.
• Examine the whisky for color and consistency. Is it light-colored, like straw or white wine? Or is it dark like amber or mahogany? Color can be an indicator of flavor, but not always, as some Scotch producers add caramel coloring to deepen the shade.
• Next, take a sniff. The range of aromas in Scotch can be remarkable, from sweet notes like raspberry and toffee, to funky aromas like seaweed, kippers, or even Band-Aids. A tasting wheel can help you identify different notes.
• Now, take a small sip, allowing the whisky to sit on your palate for a few seconds before swallowing. Breathe out your nose, noticing how the quality and intensity of the flavor changes. Is it sweet? Fruity? Tart? Earthy? Smoky? Do you notice flavors that could be attributed to special casks that may have been used during aging, like sherry casks or wine casks? Lastly, and most importantly, do you like drinking it? Hopefully, the answer is yes—and if it’s no, well, never fear, because there’s almost certainly a Scotch out there for you.

We currently ship to 45 of the lower 48 states in the continental US. We don’t currently ship to the following states: Alaska, Hawaii, Kentucky, Utah, or Mississippi. Currently, we only ship within the continental US.

Monthly Subscriptions: We ship twice each month. If you make your order before the 4th of the month, your full-sized bottle is shipped between the 5th and the 15th of every month. If your order is made after the 5th, your first bottle will be shipped out between 18-25 of the month. We’ll email tracking information once your shipment is scanned in by the carrier, and you’ll receive your bottle within 3 to 5 business days of that date.

Bottle Shop: Our vendors usually require 1-5 business days to prepare your Bottle Shop order, but shipping times might vary according to your delivery address and availability of the items in your order. We’ll always email your tracking details that include an estimated delivery date once it’s left our warehouse. Keep in mind that if you order multiple items, such as a Bottle Shop purchase and a Monthly Alcohol Subscription, they may ship separately.If a shipment will be late due to external reasons or inclement weather, we’ll keep you updated via email. If you are unavailable during the estimated date of delivery, please reach out to us at info@tastersclub.com to make other arrangements.

Yes, we work with most national and regional carriers, all of which require an adult over the age of 21 to sign for the delivery. We recommend shipping to a workplace if you won’t be home.

Once you complete your checkout there will be a confirmation email sent to your email with details about your purchase. A Welcome Email will be sent to the gift recipient's email address, which you can provide at checkout.

When the shipment is ready to leave our warehouse, we’ll email the gift recipient a tracking number. Shipments usually take 3 to 5 business days to arrive, and deliveries are typically made during business hours.

If there’s a delay due to carrier issues or inclement weather, we’ll send the gift recipient an email with info on when to expect their shipment.

No problem. If you want to switch or extend your membership type, you can do so through your membership profile after you sign up. If you’d like to renew, simply send us an email at info@tastersclub.com, and we’ll help you out.

The date that your Scotch of the Month is created will be your billing date for the duration of your membership.

You can shoot us a message at info@tastersclub.com or give us a call at (415) 562-6225.