What is Maltstock?

Maltstock is a relaxed weekend of whisky fun, hence known as ‘The Relaxed Whisky Weekend’! You can stay with us for the whole weekend and everything is provided for you. We are all inclusive, which means that food, drinks, entertainment such as whisky masterclasses and ‘drinks with… -sessions, and your accommodation are all included in the ticket price!

We are volunteer driven, non-profit and aimed at acquainting people with each other and whisky!

 
 

Central to Maltstock is our Gathering area. Here we share drams, stories and experiences.

At Maltstock you will actually have time to sit down and share and enjoy whisky with old and new friends.

Maltstock is all about fun, sharing and enjoying. The unique thing about Maltstock is that every visitor brings whisky to Maltstock he\she wants others to taste. These bottles visitors place on large tables, which results in 200+ open bottles free to try, taste and enjoy!

Gathering

We like things relaxed. So Maltstock is an all-inclusive weekend.

Included are

- 2 nights accommodation in dorms

- A terrific Scottish breakfast both mornings made by The Hielander Scottish restaurant

- 2 dinners (a Grand Buffet on Friday and a relaxed BBQ on Saturday)

- Lunch en fruits during the Saturday

- Midnight snacks

- All drinks during the weekend (coffee, tea, soft drinks, beers)

- Whisky! There's a big share and enjoy table where you can freely enjoy the whisky everyone brings.

- Masterclasses.

- Lots of “Drinks with”-sessions to choose from

- A retox walk through the beautiful nature surrounding the Maltstock venue

- Midnight cafe to dance the night away

- Lots of very relaxed likeminded whisky enthusiasts

There's also a big raffle with amazing prizes to be won. Raffle tickets obviously not included. And Jeroen Koetsier will be present with his fantastic collection of amazing bottles, which he will be offering by the dram for very relaxed prizes

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Masterclasses

Each year, we offer fantastic relaxed masterclasses led by knowledgeable hosts who understand the audience. These masterclasses are included in your ticket price, and everyone will be able to attend at least one. A wonderful aspect of Maltstock is that industry professionals often join us for the whole weekend, enjoying Maltstock like any other guest. There’s ample opportunity to chat and share a drink with them.

Drinks with sessions

Drinks with...! On our relaxed Saturday we will be running 20 minutes tastings, starting every 20 minutes, with no more than 20 guests, throughout the afternoon, in 3 different locations. These will be called “Drinks with…” and will be very relaxed!

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Midnight cafe

Ladies, this one’s for you too!

From 23:00h we will open our Midnight cafe. Here you can enjoy a soft drink or a relaxed beer and reflect on the past day or life in general. ;) In the cafe our famous midnight snacks will be served. Of course this is all included in your ticket price as well.

Whisky weekend in the woods? Yes please! Sharing a dorm with a bunch of strangers, mostly guys? Hmm, maybe not so relaxed? We totally get it if that makes you think twice. But Maltstock is just as much your weekend as anyone else’s!

Lots of women already know where to find us. Some of our regulars are women and couples, and so are a big part of our crew. They keep coming back for amazing drams, great conversations and a weekend completely off the grid.

Maltstock is small, and that’s exactly what makes it special. You’ll know half the people by Saturday, and everyone, visitors and volunteers alike, looks out for each other. That’s the Maltstock vibe.

Feeling at home

  • Small dorms we make sure women share with other women

  • Coming with a friend? Let us know and we’ll keep you together

  • Separate showers and toilets for women

Not a dorm person?
No problem. You can bring a tent or book a nearby B&B or hotel instead, and you’ll get a slightly cheaper ticket for it.

Got questions? Ask Annette
Annette Verhoeven is part of the organisation and looks after all our volunteers, so there’s nothing about Maltstock she doesn’t know. Drop her a message. She’s happy to help, or to put you in touch with one of our female crew members or regulars. Click here

So make Maltstock even more relaxed by joining us! Bring a friend or join by yourself. You’ll be making new friends in no time! We look forward to welcoming you and enjoy a wonderful relaxed weekend together!