2025 Houston Scotch Whisky Society Fall Gathering - A World Whisky Extravaganza
When:
Saturday, Oct 18 2025, 5:00pm - 9:30pm CDT. copy to my calendar, iCal export
Where:
The Ranch Office - Memorial 1220 Blalock Rd, Houston, TX 77055, United States (map)

๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿ”ฅ THE MOST EPIC WHISKY NIGHT OF THE YEAR IS BACK ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿšจ

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! ๐ŸฅƒโœจOur 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

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ 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

๐Ÿ”ฅ FEATURED EXLUSIVE EXPRESSIONS ๐Ÿ”ฅ

๐Ÿ’Ž VIP ONLY POURS (5–6:30 PM):

• ๐Ÿฅƒ GLENROTHES 1995 – 30 YO (1st Fill Oloroso) – A sherry-soaked heavyweight. Dense figs, roasted nuts, and velvety spice.

• ๐Ÿฅƒ CRAIGELLACHIE 17 (Speyside Festival ’25) – Sultry Speyside meatiness, orchard fruit, and toasty oak. Only available at the distillery!

• ๐Ÿฅƒ AULTMORE 16 (Speyside Festival ’25) – Clean honeyed malt with apple skin and delicate sweetness. Festival bottling unicorn.

๐Ÿ† EXCLUSIVE BOTTLES FOR EVERY GUEST! ๐Ÿฅƒ๐Ÿ”ฅThese aren’t just drams—they’re showstoppers, bottled just for YOU. Every guest gets a pour from each of these limited-release legends:

• ๐Ÿฅƒ 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.

• ๐Ÿฅƒ 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.

• ๐Ÿฅƒ 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.

• ๐Ÿฅƒ 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.

• ๐Ÿฅƒ Royal Brackla 2011 13 YO Octave – A regal dram dripping with cherry, clove, and aged Highland oak. Class in a glass.

• ๐Ÿฅƒ Dalmunach 2016 8 YO Octave – Young and wild, but bursting with character. Sweet toffee, creamy vanilla, and spice that pops.

• ๐Ÿฅƒ Highland Park 2014 10 YO (Little Brown Dog) – Red wine cask magic. Soft peat, juicy red berries, and deep Orkney soul.

๐Ÿด Scotland: The Heartland of Whisky*
๐Ÿฅƒ A.D. Rattray – Bold, honest Scotch from a legendary indie bottler. Cask strength, unfiltered, and always full of character.

๐Ÿฅƒ Ardbeg – A legend of Islay. Intense waves of briny peat, sea spray, and smoky richness. It’s the dram of choice for peat lovers.

๐Ÿฅƒ Ardnamurchan – Coastal Highland brilliance. Combines citrusy freshness with salinity and a subtle smoky kiss. Sustainably made and deeply complex.

๐Ÿฅƒ Balvenie – Masters of tradition. Hand-crafted Speyside charm with honey, toasted oak, and gentle spice. Smooth and elegant.

๐Ÿฅƒ 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.

๐Ÿฅƒ 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.

๐Ÿฅƒ Bladnoch – Lowland revival. Delivers a vibrant, citrus-forward profile with creamy malt and a hint of florals. Scotland’s southern treasure.

๐Ÿฅƒ Bruichladdich – Innovation from Islay. Famous for terroir-driven, unpeated malts and smoky beasts like Port Charlotte and Octomore. Bold, progressive, unforgettable.

๐Ÿฅƒ Bunnahabhain – Islay's gentle side. Rich and sherried with minimal peat. Dried fruit, toffee, and maritime depth.

๐Ÿฅƒ Cadenhead’s – Scotland’s oldest independent bottler. Unfiltered, unapologetic single casks that let the whisky speak for itself—pure, raw, and full of character.

๐Ÿฅƒ 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.

๐Ÿฅƒ Clydeside Distillery – Urban Lowland distilling reborn. Young, fruity, and sweet with Glasgow energy and charm.

๐Ÿฅƒ Dalmunach – One of Scotland’s newest distilleries. Expect youthful vibrancy, vanilla, toffee, and sweet cereal spice.

๐Ÿฅƒ Deanston – Unfiltered, craft-style Highland whisky. Often honeyed, nutty, and citrus-bright with an earthy undertone.

๐Ÿฅƒ Duncan Taylor – The Octave – Micro-cask aging wizardry. Deepened intensity from small sherry octaves. Complex and powerful.

๐Ÿฅƒ Elements of Islay – Boutique Islay magic. Peated expressions distilled into their rawest, boldest form. For serious peat fans.

๐Ÿฅƒ Ferg & Harris – New indie bottler turning heads with imaginative cask finishes. Amarone, Port, and more collide with classic Scotch.

๐Ÿฅƒ GlenAllachie – Billy Walker’s sherry-soaked playground. Dark fruits, spice, and big personality in every drop.

๐Ÿฅƒ Glenfiddich – The world’s most awarded. Bright apple, pear, and gentle oak. The definition of Speyside finesse.

๐Ÿฅƒ Glengoyne – Unpeated Highland malt. Silky, nutty, and sweet with layers of depth and slow distillation purity.

๐Ÿฅƒ Glenmorangie – Innovation kings. Known for bold wine cask finishes. Creamy, fruity, and impeccably smooth.

๐Ÿฅƒ Highland Park – Viking heritage in a bottle. Balanced peat smoke, sweet honey, and heather spice from Orkney’s wild north.

๐Ÿฅƒ Isle of Raasay – Coastal innovation. Spiced peat, herbal complexity, and a maritime twist. A rising island star.

๐Ÿฅƒ Kilchoman – Farm-to-bottle Islay firepower. Youthful but mature beyond its years. Big smoke and big heart.

๐Ÿฅƒ Ledaig – Tobermory’s smoky alter ego. Punchy island peat with savory meatiness and maritime zest.

๐Ÿฅƒ 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.

๐Ÿฅƒ Lindores Abbey – The spiritual home of Scotch. Reborn with sweet fruit, spice, and deep historical resonance.

๐Ÿฅƒ Linkwood – Classic Speyside elegance. Creamy, floral, and grassy with a velvety mouthfeel. A cult favorite.

๐Ÿฅƒ Lochlea – Family-run Lowland distillery. Cereal-forward, spicy, and crafted with true farm-to-glass ethos.

๐Ÿฅƒ Maclean’s Nose – Bold blend with character, created by whisky legend Charles Maclean. Rich, peaty, and satisfying.

๐Ÿฅƒ Meikle Tòir – GlenAllachie’s peated experiment. Earthy Highland power with a smoky backbone.

๐Ÿฅƒ Monkey Shoulder – Triple malt blend built for fun. Creamy vanilla and spice—equally perfect neat or in cocktails.

๐Ÿฅƒ Nc’Nean – Organic Highland whisky made for a new generation. Clean, fruity, and environmentally conscious.

๐Ÿฅƒ Octomore – The world’s most heavily peated whisky. Surreal smoke, but with surprising balance and complexity.

๐Ÿฅƒ Port Charlotte – Heavily peated Islay power from Bruichladdich. Smoky, coastal, and fiercely elegant—where tradition meets raw intensity.

๐Ÿฅƒ Rosebank – The reborn Lowland unicorn. Triple distilled elegance with florals, citrus, and creamy malt.

๐Ÿฅƒ Royal Brackla – Fit for royalty. Deep sherry notes, spice, and velvety mouthfeel. The King’s dram.

๐Ÿฅƒ Saltire Rare Malt – Scottish terroir in liquid form. Carefully sourced and passionately bottled small-batch gems.

๐Ÿฅƒ Signatory Vintage – A single-cask titan. Unfiltered, uncolored, and always cask strength. Pure whisky.

๐Ÿฅƒ Single Cask Nation – Bottled for whisky geeks, by whisky geeks. Small, rare, and totally transparent.

๐Ÿฅƒ Smokehead – Peat with punk rock attitude. Loud, brash, and unapologetically Islay.

๐Ÿฅƒ Tamdhu – Sherry maturation masters. Deep, dark, rich. Think raisins, nuts, and Christmas spice.

๐Ÿฅƒ Teaninich – Highland sleeper. Unusual waxy texture with grassy, herbal layers.

๐Ÿฅƒ Tobermory – Colorful Mull character. Fruity, lightly coastal, with a floral Highland heart.

๐Ÿฅƒ Tri Carragh – Artisanal and intensely sherried. Tiny releases with bold flavor and soul.

๐Ÿฅƒ Uncharted Whisky Co. – Indie renegades on the hunt for flavor bombs. Small batches with big impact.

๐Ÿฅƒ Whispering Waters – Mysterious bottler of wild casks and experimental drams. Always unexpected.

๐Ÿฅƒ White Heather – Luxury blended malt curated by GlenAllachie’s Billy Walker. Layered and luscious.

๐Ÿฅƒ Wolfburn – Thurso’s northern powerhouse. Soft peat, orchard fruit, and coastal charm.

๐ŸŒ International Showstoppers: World-Class Drams Beyond Scotland*
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช 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.

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช 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.

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต 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.

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต 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.

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Hatozaki (Japan) – Produced at the historic Kaikyล Distillery, Hatozaki brings soft, grain-forward blends that evoke sea breezes, delicate vanilla, and gentle oak. Subtle, balanced, and unmistakably Japanese.

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต 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.

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต 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.

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ 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.

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ 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.

๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ 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.

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท 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.

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง 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.

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 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.

๐Ÿ’ฅ 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