Old St Andrews Clubhouse Whisky 700ML

Old St Andrews Clubhouse Whisky 700ML is a premium blended Scotch whisky bottled at 40% ABV in an iconic golf ball-shaped 700ml bottle. A Silver medal winner at the International Spirits Challenge in both 2007 and 2009, this blend brings together 15 different malt whiskies and three grain whiskies sourced from across Scotland's most celebrated regions.

Quick Facts: ABV: 40%  |  Origin: Scotland (Speyside, Highlands, Islay malts)  |  Style: Blended Scotch Whisky  |  Brand: Old St Andrews

Production & Heritage

Old St Andrews draws on blending expertise spanning over 75 years in the Scotch whisky trade, with the company's blenders having become distillery owners in their own right. The Clubhouse expression marries mature malt whiskies from Speyside, the Highlands, and Islay with three carefully selected grain whiskies. The blend is matured in European oak casks that previously held sherry, port, or sweet wines, contributing layers of dried fruit and spice character that anchor the final spirit.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: An initial flash of spirit gives way quickly to a medley of sugary notes — brown sugar, barley sugar, maple syrup, and toffee. Underneath, gentle fruit and vanilla round out the nose.

Taste: The entry is sweet, warm, and approachable, with light fruit and sherry flavors moving into barley sugar and dilute malt syrup at the mid-palate. A hint of warm ginger spice and citrus emerges as the sip develops, balanced by pear, green apple, and subtle cereal sweetness.

Finish: Short and crisp, with gristy sugar notes fading into a clean syrup aftertaste. A whisper of peat smoke lingers alongside a fresh, mouth-watering quality that invites the next sip.

How to Drink Clubhouse Whisky

Clubhouse is an easy-drinking blend best suited to relaxed sipping — neat, on the rocks, or with a splash of water to open up the fruit and toffee sweetness. Its approachable profile also makes it a reliable cocktail base. A Scotch Highball highlights the citrus and cereal notes against effervescent soda water. A Rob Roy plays off the sherry-cask sweetness with sweet vermouth and bitters. A Blood and Sand uses the blend's fruit-forward character to complement cherry liqueur and orange juice.

Best For

• Gifting a golf enthusiast — the golf ball bottle is a genuine conversation piece
• Stocking a home bar with a versatile blended Scotch for mixed drinks
• Introducing someone new to Scotch through a light, approachable blend
• Serving at a golf-themed event or 19th-hole gathering

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Clubhouse Whisky taste like? Clubhouse Whisky delivers a sweet, fruit-forward profile with barley sugar, toffee, green apple, and pear, supported by gentle ginger spice and a light sherry influence from European oak cask maturation.

How does Clubhouse Whisky compare to Haig Gold Label? Reviewers have noted that Clubhouse and Haig Gold Label share a very similar profile — both are light, sweet, cereal-driven blends positioned as approachable everyday Scotch whiskies. The key difference is Clubhouse's distinctive golf ball bottle and its slightly broader malt component, drawing from 15 different malt whiskies across three regions.

Is Clubhouse Whisky good for beginners? Yes — its 40% ABV, gentle sweetness, and short, clean finish make it one of the more accessible blended Scotch options for those new to the category.

Where is Clubhouse Whisky made? Clubhouse Whisky is a blended Scotch produced by Old St Andrews in Scotland, incorporating mature malt whiskies from Speyside, the Highlands, and Islay along with selected grain whiskies.

What foods pair well with Clubhouse Whisky? The sweet, fruit-forward character pairs well with smoked salmon canapés (the light peat complements the smoke), shortbread cookies (echoing the barley sugar sweetness), mild cheddar cheese (contrasting the toffee notes), roasted almonds (matching the cereal backbone), and apple tart (mirroring the green apple and vanilla in the blend).

What sizes does Clubhouse Whisky come in? The standard expression is available in 700ml in its signature golf ball-shaped bottle. Old St Andrews also produces miniature golf ball bottles in smaller formats.

Is Clubhouse Whisky worth the price? Clubhouse Whisky positions as an entry-level to mid-range blended Scotch whose value proposition includes both the liquid — a competent multi-region blend — and its collectible golf ball packaging, which adds gift appeal beyond what comparably priced blends typically deliver.

Why Clubhouse Whisky?

What sets this blend apart is the sheer breadth of its composition: 15 malt whiskies from Speyside, the Highlands, and Islay, married with three grain whiskies and finished in ex-sherry and ex-port European oak casks. That complexity earned it Silver medals at the International Spirits Challenge in consecutive competition years. The golf ball bottle is more than a novelty — it is a genuine design icon within the whisky category and makes the bottle instantly recognizable on any shelf. For anyone seeking a light, sweet, fruit-driven blended Scotch with legitimate heritage and distinctive presentation, Clubhouse delivers on both fronts.