Membership Information
BECOMING A MEMBER
Are we open to the public? Yes. Do you have to be a member to visit Watch Hill Proper? No. However, membership has its benefits.
Becoming a Watch Hill Proper member means becoming part of the Watch Hill Proper family and having a home away from home. Watch Hill Proper membership means joining a community where you can build relationships with fellow members and our amazing staff and have a great member experience every time you visit.
Download our prospective member packet for more details.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
RESERVATIONS
Unlimited reservations
Priority seating
DISCOUNTS & CREDITS
EVERYDAY AT THE CLUB
50% of initiation fee will be credited to your house account to spend at the club ($600 value for local member)
15% discount on all food and beverage purchases (retail purchases excluded)
TICKETED EVENTS
15% discount on all ticketed events
Regular monthly ticketed events include Double Blind Tastings, Family Dinners, Wine Tastings, Cocktail Classes and Elevated & Educated Tastings
Other ticketed events included Chef Theme Dinners, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Repeal Day and a variety of dinners and tastings throughout the year with whiskey and wine industry personalities
Complimentary Double Blind Tasting every month
Complimentary guest tickets to our monthly Double Blind Tastings, Wine Tastings, and Cocktail Classes (member must attend, one guest per member)
50% discount for guest tickets to Family Meals, Elevated Tastings and Repeal Day (member must attend, one guest per member)
REFERRAL PROGRAM
Refer a new member to Watch Hill Proper and you both receive a $200 house account credit (each) when they become a member ($100 each for non-local)
WHISKEY AND WINE BOTTLE CLUB
15% discount off all bottles purchased through our whiskey and wine bottle club
Bottle club members also receive $25 house account credit for every $250 spent on food & beverage (package sales excluded)
EXPERIENCES
$900 off our barrel pick experience and $450 off a half barrel ($450 and $225 for non-local)
10% off overnight lodging in our 2-bedroom unit in the Lyric
15% off our Straight from the Barrel Experience
PRIVATE EVENTS
Priority access to private rooms
No room rental fees (savings of up to $750)
Complimentary opening cocktail for your private event ($150 value)
Planning services for your private event
WHISKEY EVENTS
Opportunity to attend barrel picks
Early access to purchase barrel pick bottles
Weekly “member pour” priced at cost
RECIPROCITY
As a Watch Hill Proper member, you have membership privileges at these clubs:
Multnomah Whiskey Library in Portland, Oregon
Whiskey House in Nashville
JOIN THE WATCH HILL PROPER COMMUNITY
We are currently accepting new members. Apply for membership below.
LOCAL MEMBERSHIP
$1200 Initiation, $900 Annual Dues
Unlimited reservations to the club
Member discount of 15% on all food and beverage
One-time house account credit of $600 (expires in 120 days)
Exclusive access to club barrel picks and “break even” pours
Monthly complimentary bourbon tasting
LOCAL + SPOUSE MEMBERSHIP
$1500 Initiation, $1200 Annual Dues
Unlimited reservations to the club
Member discount of 15% on all food and beverage
One-time house account credit of $750 (expires in 120 days)
Monthly complimentary bourbon tasting for spouse
Spouse has his/her own membership and house account
NON-LOCAL MEMBERSHIP
$600 Initiation, $300 Annual Dues
Must have primary residence 100+ miles outside Louisville Metro
Three (3) reservations per quarter
Member discount of 15% on all food and beverage
One-time house account credit of $300 (expires in 120 days)
Monthly complimentary bourbon tasting
YOUNG PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Under 30 years of age. $900 Initiation, $600 Annual Dues
Unlimited reservations to the club
Member discount of 15% on all food and beverage
One-time house account credit of $450 (expires in 120 days)
Exclusive access to club barrel picks
Monthly complimentary bourbon tasting
YOUNG PROFESSIONAL + SPOUSE MEMBERSHIP
Both individuals under 30 years of age. $1125 Initiation, $800 Annual Dues
Unlimited reservations to the club
Member discount of 15% on all food and beverage
One-time house account credit of $575 (expires in 120 days)
Monthly complimentary bourbon tasting for spouse
Spouse has his/her own membership and house account
BOURBON INDUSTRY MEMBERSHIP
Reserved for the best of the best.
By invitation only
An individual whose primary occupation is within the bourbon industry
Open to collaborating with WHP to bring unique events to WHP
Enjoy all the same privileges as a Resident Member
| Local (Individual) | Local + Spouse | Non-Local | Young Professional | Young + Spouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One-Time Initiation Fee | $1200 | $1500 | $600 | $900 | $1125 |
| Annual Dues | $900 | $1200 | $300 | $600 | $800 |
| Members | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| One-Time Credit to Account | $600 | $750 | $300 | $450 | $575 |
| Free Reservations | Unlimited | Unlimited | 12/year | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Discount on Food/Beverage | 15% | 15% | 15% | 15% | 15% |
| Discount on Events | 15% | 15% | 15% | 15% | 15% |
| Discount on Bottle Club | 15% | 15% | 15% | 15% | 15% |
| Discount on Barrel Pick | $900/$450 | $900/$450 | $450/$225 | $900/$450 | $900/$450 |
| Private Room Rental Fee | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Attend Barrel Picks | X | X | X | X | X |
| Break-Even Pour | X | X | X | X | X |
| Free Bourbon Tasting | Quarterly | Quarterly | Quarterly | Quarterly | Quarterly |
| Free Reservation Passes | 2/year | 2/year | 2/year | 2/year | 2/year |
| House Account | X | X | X | X | X |
CORPORATE OPTIONS
Corporations can choose from two options to be a part of the club.
CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP
$1000 Initiation (per member), $750 Annual Dues (per member)
Great option to reward employees and entertain guests
One-time house account credit of $500 per member (expires in 120 days)
Minimum of 3 named participant members (maximum of 5)
Unlimited reservations to the club for each listed member
Each named member may be transferred 1x per year
Member pricing on drinks and cocktails
Initiation and dues must be paid from a single corporate account
CORPORATE SPONSOR
No Initiation, $1500 Annual Dues
Great option to entertain corporate guests
Unlimited reservations can be made
No member benefits
Reservation privileges given to maximum of 5 representatives
Dues must be paid from a primary corporate account
Obtain corporate spirit locker for additional $300 annually (if available)
Store your personal spirit collection for special guests
Spirits stored in lockers can be served in the club for $5/pour ($80/bottle)
Meet the Owners
Meet Josh and Tommy, the owners of Watch Hill Proper, and hear them share their vision for the look and feel of the Club and for the membership of the Club. Learn how to become a member and the benefits of being a member. Reservations, drink pricing and barrel picks are all topics of discussion. Video was shot in the Card Catalog and hosted by George Harrison of The Evan Williams Experience.