2025 Fall Gathering - A World Whisky Tasting Extravaganza

🚨🔥 THE MOST EPIC WHISKY NIGHT OF THE YEAR IS BACK 🔥🚨

2025 Fall Gathering - A World Whisky Tasting Extravaganza

COME DRAM WITH US!

It’s that time again for our biggest whisky tasting extravaganza of the year at the 2025 Fall Gathering - A World Whisky Tasting Extravaganza, presented by Scotch Whisky USA & The Houston Scotch Whisky Society!

Get ready, whisky enthusiasts! As we did last year, we’re cranking up the excitement at the 2025 Fall Gathering to include Whisky from around the World! Our mission? To give our members the unparalleled opportunity to sample and compare whiskies from around the globe, right alongside our beloved Scotch.

This event will be MASSIVE and WILL SELL OUT FAST, featuring whiskies from Israel, Wales, Ireland, India, and many more countries around the globe. This is our BIGGEST event of the year, packed with exclusive expressions and a stellar lineup of brand partners!

On October 18, 2025, brace yourself to awaken your senses because we're offering an exclusive chance to indulge in Whisky Brands & Expressions from all over the world plus 4 Exclusive Expressions for all and 3 for our VIP Attendees that you won't find anywhere else in the USA!

VIP Access Includes Even More Whisky! 🥃✨Our VIP guests will enjoy additional exclusive bottles from each brand partner—special drams you won’t find at the main tasting tables. More whisky, more variety, more reasons to go VIP!

Prepare to be amazed by sampling over 100+ expressions in total – that's Aaaa-Lot of Whisky!

This event is an absolute paradise for whisky connoisseurs! But wait, there's more excitement coming your way!

Designated Drivers: For those planning to enjoy responsibly, we've got you covered! Your designated driver will be our special guest for the night – free of charge! They're also welcome to enjoy the bottled water and bites we have available. Just have them inform our staff during check-in at the event.

Just a reminder, drinks are strictly non-sharable for everyone's safety and enjoyment. Anyone caught sharing with a designated driver or non ticketed guest will be asked to leave the event without a refund.

Date: Saturday October 18, 2025

Time: VIP: 5:00pm – 6:30pm | General Admission: 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Venue: Ranch Office, 1220 Blalock Rd #300, Houston, TX 77055

Attire: Smart Casual

🎟️ TICKET OPTIONS

VIP: VIP Tickets (ONLY 50 AVAILABLE) – Includes VIP Expressions (1st Hour & Half Only), (2) tickets for drawings, Houston Scotch Whisky Society Tasting Glass and an additional hour and half for the tasting experience (Doors open at 5:00pm for VIP guests ONLY)

Price: $145.00 + Tax & Eventbrite fees

Tier 1: Early Bird General Admission Tickets (Ends on, Sunday August 31, 2025 at Midnight) Includes (1) ticket for drawings and a Houston Scotch Whisky Society Tasting Glass - Doors open at 6:30pm

Price: $85.00 + Tax & Eventbrite fees

Tier 2: General Admission Tickets (From September 1, 2025 to Midnight on Friday October 17, 2025) Includes (1) ticket for drawings and a Houston Scotch Whisky Society Tasting Glass. Doors open at 6:30pm

Price: $100.00 + Tax & Eventbrite fees

Tier 3: General Admission Tickets (Day of Event – Ends at 5:00PM) Includes (1) ticket for drawings and a Houston Scotch Whisky Society Tasting Glass. - Doors open at 6:00pm

Price: $115.00 + Tax & Eventbrite fees

🔥 FEATURED EXLUSIVE EXPRESSIONS 🔥

💎 VIP ONLY POURS (5–6:30 PM):

• 🥃 GLENROTHES 1995 – 30 YO (1st Fill Oloroso) – A sherry-soaked heavyweight. Dense figs, roasted nuts, and velvety spice.

• 🥃 CRAIGELLACHIE 17 (Speyside Festival ’25) – Sultry Speyside meatiness, orchard fruit, and toasty oak. Only available at the distillery!

• 🥃 AULTMORE 16 (Speyside Festival ’25) – Clean honeyed malt with apple skin and delicate sweetness. Festival bottling unicorn.

🏆 EXCLUSIVE BOTTLES FOR EVERY GUEST! 🥃🔥These aren’t just drams—they’re showstoppers, bottled just for YOU. Every guest gets a pour from each of these limited-release legends:

• 🥃 Allt-A-Bhainne 16 YO PX (Alistair Walker Whisky Company Infrequent Flyers) ( Exclusively Selected & Bottled for The Houston Scotch Whisky Society)– Absolute sherry bomb glory. Sticky figs, spiced molasses, and that dark PX decadence.

• 🥃 Glenrothes 16 YO (Single Cask Nation) (Exclusively Selected and Bottled for HSWS / Scotch Whisky USA)– Oloroso-fueled richness. Toasted almond, orchard fruit, and warm, spicy swagger.

• 🥃 Ben Nevis 9 YO (Signatory Vintage 100 Proof Edition #41) – 57.1% of pure Highland firepower. Stewed fruit, bold malt, and that glorious Ben Nevis funk. Unfiltered. Uncompromising.

• 🥃 Benriach 10 YO (Signatory Vintage 100 Proof Edition #40) – Speyside amped to 11. Cask strength elegance packed with fruit, spice, and toasted oak. Dangerously sippable.

• 🥃 Royal Brackla 2011 13 YO Octave – A regal dram dripping with cherry, clove, and aged Highland oak. Class in a glass.

• 🥃 Dalmunach 2016 8 YO Octave – Young and wild, but bursting with character. Sweet toffee, creamy vanilla, and spice that pops.

• 🥃 Highland Park 2014 10 YO (Little Brown Dog) – Red wine cask magic. Soft peat, juicy red berries, and deep Orkney soul.

🥃 A.D. Rattray – Bold, honest Scotch from a legendary indie bottler. Cask strength, unfiltered, and always full of character.

🥃 Alumni Whisky – A unique brand celebrating Scottish heritage with carefully crafted drams made for the next generation of whisky lovers. Combining tradition with fresh storytelling, Alumni Whisky honors the past while pushing whisky culture forward.

🥃 Ardnamurchan – Coastal Highland brilliance. Combines citrusy freshness with salinity and a subtle smoky kiss. Sustainably made and deeply complex.

🥃 Balvenie – Masters of tradition. Hand-crafted Speyside charm with honey, toasted oak, and gentle spice. Smooth and elegant.

🥃 Ben Nevis – Highland Powerhouse. Rugged, rich, and unapologetically old-school. Think dark fruits, malty depth, waxy texture, and a faint industrial funk that fans adore. A cult classic for those who like their whisky with attitude and gravitas.

🥃 Benriach – The Speyside Chameleon. A master of cask exploration, Benriach swings from luscious orchard fruit and honeyed malt to bold peat smoke, depending on the wood and style. Expect layers of ripe stone fruit, toasted oak, and a whisper of smoke—complexity bottled.

🥃 Black Bull – Legendary blended Scotch with a high malt content and bold character. Rich toffee, dark chocolate, roasted nuts, and dried fruit, bottled at high strength for full flavor. Not your average blend—whisky with muscle and soul.

🥃 Bladnoch – Lowland revival. Delivers a vibrant, citrus-forward profile with creamy malt and a hint of florals. Scotland’s southern treasure.

🥃 Bruichladdich – Innovation from Islay. Famous for terroir-driven, unpeated malts and smoky beasts like Port Charlotte and Octomore. Bold, progressive, unforgettable.

🥃 Bunnahabhain – Islay's gentle side. Rich and sherried with minimal peat. Dried fruit, toffee, and maritime depth.

🥃 Cadenhead’s – Scotland’s oldest independent bottler. Unfiltered, unapologetic single casks that let the whisky speak for itself—pure, raw, and full of character.

🥃 Campbeltown Loch – A beautifully balanced blended malt from the heart of Campbeltown, crafted by Springbank. Maritime character, gentle peat, rich malt—everything you love about Campbeltown in one dram.

🥃 Clydeside Distillery – Urban Lowland distilling reborn. Young, fruity, and sweet with Glasgow energy and charm.

🥃 Dalmunach – One of Scotland’s newest distilleries. Expect youthful vibrancy, vanilla, toffee, and sweet cereal spice.

🥃 Deanston – Unfiltered, craft-style Highland whisky. Often honeyed, nutty, and citrus-bright with an earthy undertone.

🥃 Duncan Taylor – The Octave – Micro-cask aging wizardry. Deepened intensity from small sherry octaves. Complex and powerful.

🥃 Elements of Islay – Boutique Islay magic. Peated expressions distilled into their rawest, boldest form. For serious peat fans.

🥃 Ferg & Harris – New indie bottler turning heads with imaginative cask finishes. Amarone, Port, and more collide with classic Scotch.

🥃 Glasgow 1770 – A rich and vibrant expression capturing the city’s historic whisky roots. Full-bodied with fruity sweetness, subtle spice, and a smooth, approachable finish.

🥃 GlenAllachie – Billy Walker’s sherry-soaked playground. Dark fruits, spice, and big personality in every drop.

🥃 Glenfiddich – The world’s most awarded. Bright apple, pear, and gentle oak. The definition of Speyside finesse.

🥃 Glengoyne – Unpeated Highland malt. Silky, nutty, and sweet with layers of depth and slow distillation purity.

🥃 Highland Park – Viking heritage in a bottle. Balanced peat smoke, sweet honey, and heather spice from Orkney’s wild north.

🥃 Isle of Raasay – Coastal innovation. Spiced peat, herbal complexity, and a maritime twist. A rising island star.

🥃 Kilchoman – Farm-to-bottle Islay firepower. Youthful but mature beyond its years. Big smoke and big heart.

🥃 Ledaig – Tobermory’s smoky alter ego. Punchy island peat with savory meatiness and maritime zest.

🥃 Little Brown Dog – A bold, creative indie bottler from Scotland pushing boundaries with single cask, small batch whiskies. Expect big flavors, quirky releases, and zero compromise on character.

🥃 Lindores Abbey – The spiritual home of Scotch. Reborn with sweet fruit, spice, and deep historical resonance.

🥃 Linkwood – Classic Speyside elegance. Creamy, floral, and grassy with a velvety mouthfeel. A cult favorite.

🥃 Lochlea – Family-run Lowland distillery. Cereal-forward, spicy, and crafted with true farm-to-glass ethos.

🥃 Maclean’s Nose – Bold blend with character, created by whisky legend Charles Maclean. Rich, peaty, and satisfying.

🥃 Meikle Tòir – GlenAllachie’s peated experiment. Earthy Highland power with a smoky backbone.

🥃 Monkey Shoulder – Triple malt blend built for fun. Creamy vanilla and spice—equally perfect neat or in cocktails.

🥃 Nc’Nean – Organic Highland whisky made for a new generation. Clean, fruity, and environmentally conscious.

🥃 Octomore – The world’s most heavily peated whisky. Surreal smoke, but with surprising balance and complexity.

🥃 Port Charlotte – Heavily peated Islay power from Bruichladdich. Smoky, coastal, and fiercely elegant—where tradition meets raw intensity.

🥃 Rosebank – The reborn Lowland unicorn. Triple distilled elegance with florals, citrus, and creamy malt.

🥃 Royal Brackla – Fit for royalty. Deep sherry notes, spice, and velvety mouthfeel. The King’s dram.

🥃 Saltire Rare Malt – Scottish terroir in liquid form. Carefully sourced and passionately bottled small-batch gems.

🥃 Signatory Vintage – A single-cask titan. Unfiltered, uncolored, and always cask strength. Pure whisky.

🥃 Single Cask Nation – Bottled for whisky geeks, by whisky geeks. Small, rare, and totally transparent.

🥃 Smokehead – Peat with punk rock attitude. Loud, brash, and unapologetically Islay.

🥃 Tamdhu – Sherry maturation masters. Deep, dark, rich. Think raisins, nuts, and Christmas spice.

🥃 Teaninich – Highland sleeper. Unusual waxy texture with grassy, herbal layers.

🥃 Tobermory – Colorful Mull character. Fruity, lightly coastal, with a floral Highland heart.

🥃 Tri Carragh – Artisanal and intensely sherried. Tiny releases with bold flavor and soul.

🥃 Uncharted Whisky Co. – Indie renegades on the hunt for flavor bombs. Small batches with big impact.

🥃 Whispering Waters – Mysterious bottler of wild casks and experimental drams. Always unexpected.

🥃 White Heather – Luxury blended malt curated by GlenAllachie’s Billy Walker. Layered and luscious.

🥃 Wolfburn – Thurso’s northern powerhouse. Soft peat, orchard fruit, and coastal charm.

🇮🇪 Molly Malone Irish Whiskey – A smooth, approachable Irish whiskey inspired by Dublin’s legendary songstress. Light, floral, and easy-drinking with notes of honey, vanilla, and gentle spice—perfect for fans of classic Irish charm.

🇮🇪 Tullamore D.E.W. (Ireland) – An icon of smooth, triple-distilled Irish whiskey. Blending malt, grain, and pot still whiskies for balance, it delivers honeyed malt, toasted wood, and gentle fruit — the ultimate gateway to Irish style.

🇯🇵 Fukano Shuzo (Japan) – A true category-bender. Made from rice and matured in new and refilled oak, Fukano’s whisky bridges Japanese and shochu traditions. Earthy, subtle, and endlessly elegant — whisky for thinkers.

🇯🇵 Hakata (Japan) – One of Japan’s hidden gems, Hakata crafts barley-based whisky aged in sherry casks, resulting in a rich, nutty profile with hints of spice, dried fruit, and Eastern refinement.

🇯🇵 Hatozaki (Japan) – Produced at the historic Kaikyō Distillery, Hatozaki brings soft, grain-forward blends that evoke sea breezes, delicate vanilla, and gentle oak. Subtle, balanced, and unmistakably Japanese.

🇯🇵 IKIKKO (Japan) – Crafted on Iki Island from 100% barley, this aged shochu blurs the line between whisky and traditional Japanese spirits. Clean, sophisticated, with creamy mouthfeel and nuanced sweetness.

🇯🇵 Matsui – Kurayoshi (Japan) – Sourced and aged in the pure mountain air of Tottori Prefecture. Kurayoshi expressions offer oaky richness, nutmeg, and balanced sweetness with elegant Japanese precision.

🇮🇳 Indri-Trini (India) – A bold new force in Indian whisky. Triple cask matured (ex-bourbon, French wine, and PX sherry) for intense spice, dried fruit, and tropical heat. Vibrant and full of life, just like India itself.

🇮🇱 M&H Distillery (Israel) – Tel Aviv’s whisky pioneer, crafting world-class spirits under the desert sun. Fast aging meets complex barrels (Pomegranate, STR, Sherry). Think sweet spice, peppery zest, and citrus heat.

🇳🇿 Pokeno Whisky (New Zealand) – A new world whisky with old-world soul. Crafted with pure water and local barley, these whiskies are bright, grassy, and full of tropical energy. Clean, fruity, and full of potential.

🇫🇷 Rozelieures (France) – A French revelation. Grown, distilled, and matured in Lorraine using local oak and peated malt. Expect smoky finesse, spice, and a distinct Gallic charm you won’t find anywhere else.

🇬🇧 Filey Bay (England) – The new face of English whisky. Produced on a coastal Yorkshire farm, Filey Bay is youthful yet refined — creamy, cereal-rich, with a hint of lemon and seaside freshness.

🇺🇸 Westland (USA – Seattle, WA) – America’s single malt trailblazer. Rich Pacific Northwest malts matured in new and used oak deliver cocoa, espresso, dark fruit, and spice. Bold, visionary, and deeply satisfying.

💥 No tickets. No entry. No FOMO allowed. These bottles are ONLY for our event guests—once they’re gone, they’re GONE.

Must be 21+ to attend. Valid ID required for entry.

* Brand list subject to availability. Full list announced week of event.

LIMITED POURS – FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED!

Certain rare expressions are in extremely limited supply – get there early to experience them before they’re gone! First Come First Serve

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