Czech Malt Whisky Society
„Congratulations! Your Viking Soul Cask has been reserved!“
In autumn 2014, the first get-together of whisky clubs across Czech republic took place in Prague.
This grouping proved very convenient when an email arrived from Orkneys in summer 2018 with the enjoyable message above. With seven rapid-fire phone calls, the cask was distributed – and the CMWS was unknowingly born!
2011, Single Cask 2007/2011 «50OF5» Whisky Club
2016, Single Cask 25yo 1999/2016 «50OF5» Whisky Club
2022 - plan, Private Cask 2018/2022 «50OF5» Whisky Club
2022 - plan, Private Cask 2016/2022 «50OF5» Whisky Club
TBD 2021 plan, CMWS
Our first bottling that bears the new CMWS logo is here! Tomatin 21yo has fully matured in Verdejo cask, and is the oldest bottling the distillery produced in this type of cask after Spanish white wine! Distilled in last century, we were keen to explore and gave the whisky a chance to stay in the wood until April 12th 1961, to mark the space exploration anniversaries of Yuri Gagarin and Space Shuttle!
At this year’s Whiskyfestival.CZ at the end of April, we were pleased to introduce two single casks from GlenAllachie! The Napa Valley cask has been dedicated to the 10th Anniversary of the festival, while the Chinquapin cask to CMWS.
Our Members
Zdeněk Kortiš
Zdeny is the owner of the award-winning Black Stuff Irish Pub & Whisky Bar in Olomouc that opened in 2003 and houses a collection of over 3000 bottles, and is proud of being the only Ardbeg Embassy in Czech republic. Regular exclusive private casks from Scottish, Irish and Czech distillers round up the offering. Black Stuff’s bartenders regularly represent Czech Republic at global competition finals (London, Dublin, Islay).
Zdeny is also operating the whiskybar.cz agency which organizes trainings for hotels, bars, restaurants, and on-trade customers in spirits business area. Whisky ambassador of Pernod Ricard (Chivas Brothers, Irish Distillers, Four Roses), responsible for all commercial activities, whisky festivals, tastings in Czech republic. Before Ardbeg and Glenmorangie ambassador. Whisky expert for Wine Management Invest Fund. Writer for Barlife Magazine, atbars.com and other professional magazines and newspapers in Ho-Re-Ca trade.
Petr Křenek
In 2011, Petr established the Whisky Festival.CZ®. This maltstock-like event attracts every year to North Moravia some 250 enthusisats for a memorable weekend! Year 2021 saw its 10th Anniversary!
Petr has also been importing products from Billy Walker‘s distilleries and special bottlings from other distilleries. He is always ready to help other clubs to navigate the maze and import bottles for private persons into Czech republic.
Jan Baránek
Jan owns Cafe Buldog in Breclav, where he organizes regular whisky theme tastings supported by Brand ambassadors for the chosen theme.
Václav Rout
Vaclav is W.Grant‘s Whisky Ambassador in Czechia and Slovakia, focusing on their single malt stable. He owns the Whisky & Kilt whisky bar, and recently launched a virual whisky club Whisky & You to attract new drinkers. He also serves as the Czech-language editor of the Edinburgh Whisky Academy (EWA). Since 2001, he co-organizes Highland Games at the Sychrov castle that yearly attracts thousands of enthusiasts!
Jiří Šinogl
Jiří loves everything whisky for many years, also acquiring single casks – allegedly for his kids. In 2021, he started the first Czech language whisky podcast called Whisky Essence.
«50OF5» Whisky Club
An international club created by students of Czech technical University in Prague that was started by the idea to acquire a cask of single malt for the celebration of the 50th birthday by five schoolmates – the final choice was one of the first single casks by Kilchoman many years ago). Since then, more members have joint and more casks under the name «50OF5» have been enjoyed!
Our Members
Zdeněk Kortiš
Zdeny is the owner of the award-winning Black Stuff Irish Pub & Whisky Bar in Olomouc that opened in 2003 and houses a collection of over 3000 bottles, and is proud of being the only Ardbeg Embassy in Czech republic. Regular exclusive private casks from Scottish, Irish and Czech distillers round up the offering. Black Stuff’s bartenders regularly represent Czech Republic at global competition finals (London, Dublin, Islay).
Zdeny is also operating the whiskybar.cz agency which organizes trainings for hotels, bars, restaurants, and on-trade customers in spirits business area. Whisky ambassador of Pernod Ricard (Chivas Brothers, Irish Distillers, Four Roses), responsible for all commercial activities, whisky festivals, tastings in Czech republic. Before Ardbeg and Glenmorangie ambassador. Whisky expert for Wine Management Invest Fund. Writer for Barlife Magazine, atbars.com and other professional magazines and newspapers in Ho-Re-Ca trade.
Petr Křenek
In 2011, Petr established the Whisky Festival.CZ®. This maltstock-like event attracts every year to North Moravia some 250 enthusisats for a memorable weekend! Year 2021 saw its 10th Anniversary!
Petr has also been importing products from Billy Walker‘s distilleries and special bottlings from other distilleries. He is always ready to help other clubs to navigate the maze and import bottles for private persons into Czech republic.
Jan Baránek
Jan owns Cafe Buldog in Breclav, where he organizes regular whisky theme tastings supported by Brand ambassadors for the chosen theme.
Václav Rout
Vaclav is W.Grant‘s Whisky Ambassador in Czechia and Slovakia, focusing on their single malt stable. He owns the Whisky & Kilt whisky bar, and recently launched a virual whisky club Whisky & You to attract new drinkers. He also serves as the Czech-language editor of the Edinburgh Whisky Academy (EWA). Since 2001, he co-organizes Highland Games at the Sychrov castle that yearly attracts thousands of enthusiasts!
Jiří Šinogl
Jiří loves everything whisky for many years, also acquiring single casks – allegedly for his kids. In 2021, he started the first Czech language whisky podcast called Whisky Essence.
«50OF5» Whisky Club
An international club created by students of Czech technical University in Prague that was started by the idea to acquire a cask of single malt for the celebration of the 50th birthday by five schoolmates – the final choice was one of the first single casks by Kilchoman many years ago). Since then, more members have joint and more casks under the name «50OF5» have been enjoyed!
You love it
Every single person loves whisky – some just do not know it yet!
Tradition
Today’s Innovation - tomorrow’s tradition!
Radost
Whisky pravá radost dává.
Sharing
Whisky tastes better when shared.
Smart Investment
Whiskey has the advantage that it is not devalued, its life is endless. Its price is only rising.
Have fun
It’s a lot of fun to do share a whisky cask within a club. And it’s double fun to share the experience - from selecting the cask to opening the first bottle - with enthusiasts from many clubs across a few countries!
Interested in possible participation in our society’s activities? Contact us at the email below or come and talk to us at one of the whisky events in Central Europe.
contact@cmws.cz
