Andy Smith

Founder, Scotch Club

In 2006, two habitual drammers, Andy Smith and Scott Saikley, began the Los Angeles Single Malt Scotch Whisky Club after years of appreciating scotch in tandem. In the days before social media a basic website was made, and after months of patience a group of FIVE finally met at Casey’s Irish Pub in Downtown LA. Soon LA Scotch Club became, and still is, the largest scotch focused club in the country. It has now expanded to other cities in California and beyond, still dedicated to its original charter:

• Meet new friends who enjoy scotch
• Share the expense of exploring new scotch
• Teach the less experienced
• Learn from the more experienced
• Drink scotch and have a great time doing it

Oct. 25, 2023

BRC S2 E18 - Southern California Whiskey Events

In the world of whiskey, the act of pairing is a sensory exploration that can elevate the whiskey-drinking experience to new heights. Join host Kerry Moynahan on a tour of recent Southern California whiskey events where captivated whiskey enthusiasts expanded their understanding of the growing whiskey scene.

Guests: Andy Smith, Federico Dubon, Lucy Yepez

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June 12, 2022

BRC EP 12 - The Bitter Housewife & The Scotch Club

This week on Barrel Room Chronicles I discover The Bitter Housewife and chat with Co-founder Genevieve Brazelton about her award-winning, all-natural cocktail bitters and ready-to-drink beverages. Then later in the show I catch up with my old friend Andy Smith, founder of The Scotch Club and discuss the history and growth of its chapters. Barrel Room Chronicles is a production of 1st Reel Entertainment and can be seen or heard on Anchor, Spotify, Apple, Google, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, Breaker...

Guests: Genevieve Brazelton, Andy Smith

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