If You Want to Start a Whisky Tasting Club, Look to These Groups for Inspiration
February 11, 2020 –––––– Zak Kostro
Much like snowflakes, no two whisky clubs are exactly alike. We spoke with successful whisky-loving groups from around the U.S. and beyond and found each has a distinct focus, structure and raison d'être. While many whisky clubs will fit easily around a kitchen table, Women Who Whiskey counts more than 10,000 members spanning several continents. The Black Bourbon Society strives to increase diversity in the whisky world, while the East Texas Bourbon Society focuses on raising money for local youth organizations. What they all have in common is that they're bound together by their members' deep fondness for whisky. Beyond barrel picks, better access to top whisky makers, and jaunts to distilleries near and far, it's a sense of camaraderie and the desire to gain knowledge that make these whisky groups so successful. Enjoy their stories, get inspired, and then consider starting a whisky club that is uniquely yours.