Inverclyde Whisky Club

A members-only whisky club at The Albany, Greenock, created for those who want to enjoy whisky in a relaxed, social, and premium setting.

Limited to 100 founding members

£40 annual membership

4 standard tastings per year | £15 member price | special premium events

£10 Annual Bottle Credit

Exclusive bottle access

10% off Inverclyde Whisky Festival tickets, plus early access to ticket sales

Welcome to Inverclyde Whisky Club

Inverclyde Whisky Club is a members-only whisky society based at The Albany in Greenock, created to bring together people who enjoy whisky in a welcoming, relaxed, and premium environment.

Designed for both newcomers and experienced whisky drinkers, the club offers the chance to explore a wide range of drams through guided tastings, premium tastings, exclusive bottle access, and special events throughout the year.

More than just a tasting night, Inverclyde Whisky Club is about building a local whisky community where members can discover new drams, deepen their appreciation of whisky, and enjoy shared experiences with others who have the same interest.

Membership is limited to 100 founding members.

Membership

£40 per year

Membership has been designed to offer genuine value across the year, combining regular tasting events with exclusive member benefits and special whisky experiences at The Albany.

As a member, you will receive:

  • £10 annual bottle credit

  • Access to 4 standard whisky tastings per year, with 5 drams included at each tasting

  • Access to premium tastings and special events

  • Member tasting price of £15 per event

  • One guest pass per year at the member rate of £15, subject to availability and advance booking

  • Early access to Inverclyde Whisky Festival tickets, with 10% off festival entry

  • Exclusive access to club bottlings and bottle allocations

  • A loyalty dram for attending all 4 standard tastings

Membership is limited to 100 founding members.

What to Expect

Each standard tasting is designed to be relaxed, sociable, and informative, giving both beginners and enthusiasts the chance to explore whisky in a welcoming setting.

Each standard tasting includes:

  • 5 drams

  • A hosted whisky talk or guided tasting

  • The chance to discover new styles, distilleries, and bottlings

  • The opportunity to purchase selected bottles on the night

Alongside the standard tasting programme, members will also enjoy access to premium tastings and selected special events across the year.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • All core club events take place at The Albany in Greenock.

  • Each standard tasting includes 5 drams and a hosted whisky talk or guided tasting experience.

  • Premium tastings are members-only tasting events designed to offer something more special, whether that means a themed lineup, limited bottles, or a more exclusive tasting experience.

  • The club is primarily members-only. Non-members may only attend where a guest place is available through a member guest pass, subject to availability and advance booking.

  • No. Membership gives access to the club and member pricing, but tasting events are ticketed separately.

  • Yes. Members will have exclusive access to selected club bottlings and bottle allocations throughout the year. This is one of the key benefits of membership and gives members access to bottles and releases that may not be available more widely.