Omaha Scotch Whisky Society

Member Resources


Curated references, trusted retailers, and community tools to deepen your appreciation of Scotch whisky.

Partners & Retailers

Community Tools

Member Feature

Community Tasting Board

Log your tasting notes — appearance, nose, palate, finish, water trials — and read what fellow members are sipping.

Member Feature

Whisky Directory

Browse and search the Society's curated database of Scotch whiskies by region, distillery, and age statement.

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Coming Soon

Collector's Shelf

Track your personal whisky collection, note open bottles, and mark bottles for events or tastings.

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Learning & Reference

Guide

The Six Regions of Scotch

Speyside, Highlands, Islay, Lowlands, Islands, and Campbeltown — a plain-language guide to what makes each region distinctive.

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Reference

Scotch Whisky Association

The official regulatory body for Scotch whisky. Standards, regulations, and authoritative category definitions.

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Database

Whiskybase

Community-driven database of distillery bottlings, independent releases, ratings, and tasting notes from around the world.

Podcast

The Whisky Podcast

Interviews with distillers, blenders, and whisky writers. Good companion listening for a quiet dram at home.

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Reading

Malt Whisky Companion

Michael Jackson's essential guide remains the foundational reference for tasting notes and distillery profiles.

Storytelling

Tales from Loch Awe

Twenty Highland folk tales paired with original music — a literary project by OSWS founder Dr. Alan W. Jackson. Free to read.

Responsible Enjoyment

Safety

Never Drink & Drive

The Society asks all members to plan ahead. If you're tasting, arrange a ride. No dram is worth a life.

Support

SAMHSA Helpline

Free, confidential support for alcohol and substance concerns. Available 24/7: 1-800-662-4357

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