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Leicester Malt Club

Monthly whisky tastings — in person or online

Discover whisky with Leicester’s oldest dedicated whisky club.
Join us each month for guided tastings that are friendly, relaxed, and great value.

Choose to attend in person or enjoy the same tasting from home — the choice is yours.

About the club

Founded in 2008, the club was created to bring together like‑minded whisky enthusiasts to explore the wonders of the whisky world. From curious beginners to seasoned connoisseurs, everyone is welcome to share in the enjoyment of discovering new and exciting spirits.

The club’s aim is to enjoy as many fine whiskies as possible in a fun, friendly, and relaxed environment. We host monthly tastings focused on exploration and enjoyment rather than profit, with each event forming part of a wider whisky journey. Any money not spent during the year is placed into the club pot and used to purchase more fantastic whiskies for future tastings.

Following the success of our online events during lockdown, we now offer both face‑to‑face and online tastings each month. To date, we’ve tasted over 1,000 different whiskies — and we’re just getting started.

Last Months Tasting

Big thanks to all those you joined us in our trip around the globe to discover how the rest of the world has been approaching single malt whisky. A tasting that really tested peoples tastebuds with a host of new flavours saw the Thomson Quercus Alba come out on top of a close scoring contest. The big oak notes mixed with the subtle smoke and dark fruit to provide a complex experience.

Also big thanks to our guest @thewhiskyenthusiast for joining us and sharing with us a delightful Bimber Vino De Naranja Cask!

The results of the evening were as follows....
1 - Thomson Quercus Alba (183 points)
2 - Myken 10yo (176 points)
3 - Laizhou Amontillado Cask (174 points)
4 - St Kilian 6yo (171 points)
5 - Carpathian Feteasca Neagră wine Cask (159 points)

Slainthe Mhath

Next Tasting

SMWS XVI

This month we explore the casks and bottles of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society. Famed for the cask strength single cask whiskies and expressive tasting notes, we are in a flavoursome experience.

Join us either…

In Person - Tuesday 26th May 2026 @ The Real Ale Classroom - Rutland Street  - 7:30pm start 

Online - Thursday 28th May 2026 via Zoom - 8:30pm start

If you are interested in joining us in either of the above then please get in touch to book your spot. 

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Big thanks to all those you joined us in our trip around the globe to discover how the rest of the world has been approaching single malt whisky. A tasting that really tested peoples tastebuds with a host of new flavours saw the Thomson Quercus Alba
Big thanks to all those who joined us for our March tasting last week. The superb Signatory range gave our tasters lots to explore! The winner was the very simple but excellently put together Glen Spey! Results of the evening were as follows…
Big thanks to all that joined us for our 18year celebrations! The line of 18yo whiskies certainly had something for everybody’s pallet. Results of the evening were as follows…. 1 - Port Charlotte 18yo (308 points) 2 - Living Souls 99-1
Big thanks to all those who joined us for our first tasting of the year!! A fine mix of malts gave ours tasters plenty to think about! Results of which are as follows…. 1 - Thompson Bros, Tullibardine 19yo - 233points 2 - Living Souls, Glen G
Big thanks to all those who attended our Christmas Tasting! This festive selection took us through all the flavour profiles one could wish for! Winning the night was the rich, flavoursome, experience from Copenhagen distillery! Just pipping the smoke
Big thanks to all those who attended our November tasting. Subtle is the word to best describe the whiskies for this tasting with a mix of flavours, smoke, flavour combinations all delivered in generous proportions. Results of the tasting were as fol
Big thanks to all those who attended our October tasting. Our mysterious malts generated some interesting scoring amongst our tasters. Final results are as follows… 1 - Signatory Glentauchers 16yo (176points) 2 - Ardnamurchan 10th anniversary
Big thanks to all our members who suggested whiskies for this months tasting. They helped provide a tasty range of whiskies that explores all the flavour profiles! The results of the tasting are as follows… 1 - Kilkerran 16yo (169 points) 2 -

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