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SUMMARY:Global Gathering 2024: Melbourne Dinner
DESCRIPTION:The Melbourne 2024 Global Gathering is coming!\nGlobal Gathering is an SMWS initiative started several years ago where we dedicate the entire month of September to emphasise the ethos that whisky should be shared\, not just with your friends and neighbours\, but with fellow Society members from all over the world! Each branch has an entire cask bottled exclusively for its local members; and whilst it’s still too soon to unveil the details of our Australian-exclusive Gathering cask\, we have organised a tasty and inviting whisky dinner for our Victorian members! \nFor 2024\, we will be returning to the Kelvin Club in the Melbourne CBD for a classic whisky dinner — a welcome drink\, two courses and 5x Society drams (including the Gathering cask\, of course) will be included in your ticket with your local VIC Ambassador Alex Moores guiding you through each cask whilst sharing the Gathering spirit. \n \n  \nWhen? Thursday\, 12 September 2024 — 6:30pm arrival for a 7:00pm start.\nWhere? The Kelvin Club — 14-30 Melbourne Pl\, Melbourne VIC 3000.\n  \nMembers are welcome to bring guests at member prices. Non-members are welcome and encouraged to attend. We’re also offering a special ticket + membership option for non-members looking to join at an exclusive Gathering price. \n  \nON SALE NOW!
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/global-gathering-2024-melbourne-dinner/
LOCATION:The Kelvin Club\, 14-30 Melbourne Pl\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dinners,Global Gathering,Tasting Events,Whisky Dinner
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SUMMARY:Global Gathering 2024: Perth
DESCRIPTION:Gear up for the 2024 Global Gathering in Perth — plus a September Outturn advance preview!\nGlobal Gathering is an SMWS initiative started several years ago where we dedicate the entire month of September to emphasise the ethos that whisky should be shared\, not just with your friends and neighbours\, but with fellow Society members from all over the world! Each branch has an entire cask bottled exclusively for its local members; and whilst it’s still too soon to unveil the details of our Australian-exclusive Gathering cask\, we have organised an intimate tasting at Western Australia’s favourite Partner Bar! \nThursday the 5th of September will be a night not to miss at Terrarium as your local Ambassador and effervescent personality Xander Stucken will be hosting an intimate tasting downstairs in the private tasting lounge. What will guests be tasting\, you might ask? The Gathering bottle\, of course (which will soon be announced)\, in addition to 5x unreleased September Outturn bottlings. That’s right\, not only are we celebrating the Gathering in Perth this September\, but we’re also offering a chance for members to try some unreleased bottles a day before they go on sale to other members (with priority orders available to be placed on the night). Guests will also enjoy a generous selection of sharing plates from the kitchen included in their ticket. \n \n\nWhen? Thursday\, 5th of September 2024 — 6:30pm arrival and 7:00pm start.\nWhere? Terrarium Bar\, 99 St Georges Terrace (Howards St Entrance)\, Perth WA 6000.\n  \nMembers are welcome to bring guests at member prices; non-members are also welcome to attend.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/global-gathering-2024-perth/
LOCATION:Terrarium\, 99 St Georges Terrace\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Global Gathering,Tasting Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240903T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240903T203000
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SUMMARY:September Outturn Preview: Melbourne (Cancelled)
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a little taste of what’s to come in September Outturn upstairs at Whisky & Alement!\n  \nJoin us upstairs at Whisky & Alement in Melbourne for a classic six-dram Society tasting as we preview some of the upcoming bottlings coming in September Outturn. Your local State Ambassador Alex Moores will take you through each of the six drams as you nose and taste new Society flavours from codes old and new… \nYour ticket includes six Society drams plus sharing cheese boards to nibble on throughout the evening. Limited spots are available for this intimate tasting experience which is a fantastic opportunity to dive into some of the flavours of September Outturn before they’re released; select bottles will also be available to pre-purchase on the evening ahead of their release to all members. \n  \nWhen? Tuesday\, 3 September 2024 — 6:30pm arrival for a 7:00pm start.\nWhere? Whisky & Alement Upstairs — 270 Russell Street\, Melbourne VIC 3000.\n  \nMembers are welcome to bring guests at member prices. Non-members are also welcome to attend. Please note that the bottling line-up will be different to the bottlings at the Kelvin Club Gathering dinner. \n  \nUnfortunately this event is no longer going ahead. Ticket holders will be contacted individually.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/september-outturn-preview-melbourne/
LOCATION:Whisky & Alement\, 270 Russell St\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Global Gathering,Tasting Events
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SUMMARY:A Gathering of Malts & Hops
DESCRIPTION:*POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE*\n\nAdelaide\, are you ready to gather with a dram in one hand and beer in the other?\n  \nYour local State Ambassador Cody Banks has quite the afternoon planned! To celebrate Global Gathering and Boilermaker month\, we’re teaming up with the passionate folk at Spier & Wright Whisky Merchants to deliver a boisterous and entertaining afternoon of fine drams\, good beer\, delicious food\, and live music! \nCal Williams Jnr will be strumming away on the six-string to deliver fine blues throughout whilst members gather around a giant grazing table\, with each member receiving five drams and the opportunity to pair each of those drams to the beers of their choosing. There’ll be plenty of unique\, wacky\, and fun beers to choose from\, so guests are in for an exciting exploration of flavour. Delicious drams\, tasty beers\, plenty of charcuterie and soulful live music — a solid Society afternoon! \n  \nWhen? Saturday 28th of October 2023 — 3:00pm arrival and start.\nWhere? Spier & Wright Whisky Merchants\, U1/151 King William Road\, Unley\, SA 5061.\n  \nMembers are welcome to bring along guests at member prices. Non-members are also welcome to attend.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/gathering-of-malts-hops/
LOCATION:Spier & Wright\, U1/151 King William Road\, Unley\, South Australia\, 5061\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Global Gathering,Tasting Events
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SUMMARY:The Return of the Hobart Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Hobart Gathering is back!\nAfter an unforeseen postponement earlier this month\, the Hobart Gathering will take place in late October at the beloved SMWS Partner Bar the New Sydney Hotel. Come down and join Tom Rofe for a splendid evening spent enjoying five distinct Gathering drams from around the world accompanied by a delicious and hearty three-course dinner prepared by the New Sydney Hotel kitchen. Not only do we have the Aussie-exclusive ‘Alex Moores’ cask on pour (cask 94.43)\, but also four other branches Gathering casks of which we’ve secured a small allocation. \nThese casks are only available at select Gathering tastings around the country and in our virtual tasting pack so don’t miss out on this very exclusive opportunity to taste them! \n  \nWhen? Saturday 21st of October 2023 — 6:30pm arrival for a 7:00pm start.\nWhere? New Sydney Hotel\, 87 Bathurst St\, Hobart TAS 7000.\n \n  \n  \nMembers are welcome to bring guests at member pricing\, non-members are also welcome to attend.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/return-hobart-gathering/
LOCATION:New Sydney Hotel\, 87 Bathurst St\, Hobart\, TAS\, 7000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dinners,Global Gathering,Tasting Events,Whisky Dinner
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SUMMARY:The Gathering: Melbourne
DESCRIPTION:THE GATHERING IS BACK THIS SEPTEMBER!\n— \nAfter a huge outing in 2019\, 2020\, 2021\, and 2022\, we’re super excited to bring back The Gathering for 2023 with special Gathering casks\, incredible experiences\, and moments we get to share together around a great dram and company. Join us on this Gathering for 2023 and see how far down the flavour rabbit hole we go!\n\nThe Gathering is a celebration of what makes The Scotch Malt Whisky Society unique. This festival is for all our members\, no matter where they are in the world. Along with access to limited-edition single cask whisky\, they can take part in events in person at SMWS Members’ Rooms\, Partner Bars\, venues and online.​​ \nThe origins of The Gathering date back to September 2013 when we celebrated our 30th anniversary with a party. Now 10 years on\, as we celebrate our 40th anniversary\, we’re inviting our members around the world to come together for our BIGGEST party yet. \n– \nJoin National Director Matt Bailey for the official tasting of the full Global Gathering set of casks\, including Alex’s own Gathering cask that he selected for members exclusive to Australia. A full night of 6x drams\, dinner\, entertainment\, and good times with great company. Come one\, come all: Thursday 28 September 2023\, The Kelvin Club. \n  \nWhen? Thursday the 28th of September\, 6:30pm arrival for a 7:00pm start.\nWhere? The Kelvin Club\, 14-30 Melbourne Pl\, Melbourne VIC 3000.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/melbourne-gathering-2023/
LOCATION:The Kelvin Club\, 14-30 Melbourne Pl\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Global Gathering,Tasting Events
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SUMMARY:Let's Gather: Virtual Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Virtual tastings at the SMWS are a great way to experience amazing whisky samples at home\, and what better month to really jump into these Deluxe packs than the Gathering?\nJoin us live on Wednesday 20 September\, 7pm AEST\, or watch at your own leisure\, for a full tasting of five-continent selections from other branches and our local hero bottling celebrating the Gathering. \n \n\nPacks are just $99 each and are available Friday 1 September along with Outturn!
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/lets-gather-virtual-tasting/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Global Gathering,VIrtual Tasting
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SUMMARY:The Gathering: Launceston
DESCRIPTION:THE GATHERING IS BACK THIS SEPTEMBER!\n— \nAfter a huge outing in 2019\, 2020\, 2021\, and 2022\, we’re super excited to bring back The Gathering for 2023 with special Gathering casks\, incredible experiences\, and moments we get to share together around a great dram and company. Join us on this Gathering for 2023 and see how far down the flavour rabbit hole we go!\n\nThe Gathering is a celebration of what makes The Scotch Malt Whisky Society unique. This festival is for all our members\, no matter where they are in the world. Along with access to limited-edition single cask whisky\, they can take part in events in person at SMWS Members’ Rooms\, Partner Bars\, venues and online.​​ \nThe origins of The Gathering date back to September 2013 when we celebrated our 30th anniversary with a party. Now 10 years on\, as we celebrate our 40th anniversary\, we’re inviting our members around the world to come together for our BIGGEST party yet. \n— \nLaunceston your time has come — LET’S GATHER! Tassie Ambassador Tom Rofe will be hosting a delicious and intimate dinner at Geronimo Aperitivo Bar & Restaurant this September to celebrate Global Gathering. 5x SMWS Gathering casks will be enjoyed alongside a two-course dinner with share plates that will warm the heart and ignite your senses! This year is extra special as we’ve secured Gathering bottles from several other branches — making this one of our most exciting Gathering years to date (not to mention the Australian exclusive Gathering cask selected by our very own Alex Moores). Let’s GATHER and share the spirit of the world’s leading whisky club. \n— \n  \nWhen? Saturday 16th of September 2023 — 6:00pm arrival for a 6:30pm start.\nWhere? Geronimo Aperitivo Bar & Restaurant\, 186 Charles St\, Launceston TAS 7250.\n  \nMembers are welcome to bring guests at member prices. Non-members are also welcome to attend.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/the-gathering-launceston/
LOCATION:Geronimo Aperitivo Bar & Restaurant\, 186 Charles St\, Launceston\, TAS\, 7250\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Global Gathering,Tasting Events
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SUMMARY:THE GATHERING: Guess The Whisky Sydney!
DESCRIPTION:THE GATHERING IS BACK THIS SEPTEMBER!\n— \nAfter a huge outing in 2019\, 2020\, 2021\, and 2022\, we’re super excited to bring back The Gathering for 2023 with special Gathering casks\, incredible experiences\, and moments we get to share together around a great dram and company. Join us on this Gathering for 2023 and see how far down the flavour rabbit hole we go!\n\nThe Gathering is a celebration of what makes The Scotch Malt Whisky Society unique. This festival is for all our members\, no matter where they are in the world. Along with access to limited-edition single cask whisky\, they can take part in events in person at SMWS Members’ Rooms\, Partner Bars\, venues and online.​​ \nThe origins of The Gathering date back to September 2013 when we celebrated our 30th anniversary with a party. Now 10 years on\, as we celebrate our 40th anniversary\, we’re inviting our members around the world to come together for our BIGGEST party yet. \n— \nThe Gathering returns to Sydney this September\, but it’s not just the Gathering that’s returning. After an absence of five years\, an old favourite returns: Guess the Whisky!  \nGuess the Whisky was a regular Society event on the Sydney calendar\, held every year or two from 2007 to 2018. So how does it work and what’s on offer? We’ll be presenting and showcasing six of our Gathering whiskies\, but we’ll serve them blind without revealing their order or the cask in question. As the whiskies are presented\, each table forms a team and — with the benefit of multiple choice\, answer sheets\, and our tasting notes to help you — your team attempts to guess each whisky’s key features and characteristics. For example\, you’ll nominate its age and its ABV (both within ranges — don’t worry\, we’re not that precise!)\, its region\, and — for bonus points — the actual cask. \nEach whisky is a new round\, and we’ll unveil whiskies and scores as we go until we reach the end of the night and the winning table (with the highest aggregate score) takes home the prizes and the glory. It’s surprisingly easy\, it’s fun\, it’s informal\, and —best of all — you’ll enjoy some incredible whiskies along the way. And\, for those new to the Society or new to the world of whisky\, we’ll cover off a few of the basics — so come along and feel free to bring a friend or two — members are welcome to bring friends at member prices. \n– \nWhat’s included? \n\n6x Gathering SMWS whiskies being showcased for the first time\nLight supper & welcome dram\nAn amazing night of entertainment and great conviviality\n\nWhen? Friday the 15th of September\, 6:30pm arrival for a 7:00pm start.\nWhere? ISC Room at the RACA\, 89 Macquarie St\, Sydney NSW 2000.\n  \nMembers welcome to bring friends/guests at member prices.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/gathering-guess-whisky-sydney/
LOCATION:Royal Automobile Club\, 89 Macquarie Street\, SYDNEY\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Global Gathering,Tasting Events
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SUMMARY:The Gathering: Melbourne — Beat the Panel
DESCRIPTION:The Gathering is BACK! And Alex Moores has something special in store for Melbourne members.\n  \nAhead of our large-format Global Gathering tasting at the Kelvin Club (Thursday\, September 28)\, VIC State Ambassador Alex Moores will be hosting an intimate Gathering tasting upstairs at Whisky & Alement on the 14th. This cosy and special tasting will give guests the opportunity to ‘challenge the panel’ and see if they can pick flavours and aromas in a blind tasting\, format — much similar to what Alex himself experienced when he selected the 2023 Aussie Gathering cask. \nThis is a small-format blind tasting experience — each ticket includes 6x SMWS drams (including the Aus Gathering cask)\, charcuterie\, and a welcome drink. \n  \nWhen? Thursday 14th of September 2023 — 6:30pm arrival for a 7:00pm start.\nWhere? Upstairs at Whisky & Alement\, 270 Russell St\, Melbourne\, VIC 3000.\n  \nMembers are welcome to bring guests at member pricing. Non-members are also welcome to attend. \nPlease note that these events sell out rather quickly\, you do not want to sleep on this. \n  \nTickets are on sale NOW!
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/gathering-melbourne-beat-the-panel/
LOCATION:Whisky & Alement\, 270 Russell St\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Global Gathering,Tasting Events
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SUMMARY:The Gathering: CANBERRA
DESCRIPTION:THE GATHERING IS BACK THIS SEPTEMBER!\n— \nAfter a huge outing in 2019\, 2020\, 2021\, and 2022\, we’re super excited to bring back The Gathering for 2023 with special Gathering casks\, incredible experiences\, and moments we get to share together around a great dram and company. Join us on this Gathering for 2023 and see how far down the flavour rabbit hole we go!\n\nThe Gathering is a celebration of what makes The Scotch Malt Whisky Society unique. This festival is for all our members\, no matter where they are in the world. Along with access to limited-edition single cask whisky\, they can take part in events in person at SMWS Members’ Rooms\, Partner Bars\, venues and online.​​ \nThe origins of The Gathering date back to September 2013 when we celebrated our 30th anniversary with a party. Now 10 years on\, as we celebrate our 40th anniversary\, we’re inviting our members around the world to come together for our BIGGEST party yet. \n– \nThe Gathering Canberra: A time for whisky lovers to get together for Rolling Greens and Rollicking Good Times! Against the splendid backdrop of the Royal Canberra Golf Club\, we will enjoy a very laid back\, convivial gathering with whisky and canapés\, celebrating all that is good about the Canberra whisky community. Come along to savour the atmosphere and classy company\, with carefully selected six society drams celebrating our Anniversary Gathering! Bring guests\, sense of humour\, cameras and book early\, for a classy evening out. \nDress Code applies to the golf club: Smart Casual or Business. No denim\, jeans\, shorts\, or cargo pants. \n— \nWhen? Wednesday the 13th of September\, 6:00pm arrival for a 6:30pm start.\nWhere? Royal Canberra Golf Club\, 71 Bentham St\, Yarralumla ACT 2600.\n  \nMembers are welcome to bring guests at member pricing\, non-members are also welcome to attend.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/canberra-gathering-2023/
LOCATION:Royal Canberra Golf Club\, 71 Bentham St\, Yarralumla\, ACT\, 2600\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Global Gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230908T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230908T213000
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SUMMARY:The Grand Tour of Speyside: Perth
DESCRIPTION:The Grand Tour of Speyside continues around Australia\, next stop — Perth!\nJoin Keeper of The Quaich and NSW Ambassador Andrew Derbidge for what will easily be one of the most focused\, detailed\, and informative whisky masterclasses ever presented in Australia as we embark on a grand tour of Speyside and the River Spey. \nWe’ll explore the region in depth\, looking not just at distilleries\, but at the region’s geography\, history\, people\, science\, and place in the whisky industry. We’ll also present a wee Speyside travel guide (where to stay\, wine\, and dine!)\, and\, of course\, we’ll be exploring and tasting six diverse whiskies from six very unique Speyside distilleries encompassing different flavour profiles\, cask types\, and age statements. \nOn the night we’ll enjoy a light supper\, whisky\, entertainment\, education\, giveaways\, and a presentation like no other. \nA classic evening at the iconic Perth Partner Bar\, Terrarium\, with our NSW State Ambassador at large\, Andrew Derbidge. \n  \nWhen? Friday the 8th of September\, 6:00pm arrival for a 6:30pm start\nWhere? Terrarium — 99 St Georges Terrace (Howards St Entrance)\, Perth WA 6000.\n  \nMembers are welcome to bring guests along at member prices. Non-members are also welcome to attend.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/the-grand-tour-of-speyside-perth/
LOCATION:Terrarium\, 99 St Georges Terrace\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Global Gathering,Tasting Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230901T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230901T203000
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SUMMARY:THE GATHERING: Bellarine Distillery Partner Bar
DESCRIPTION:THE GATHERING IS BACK THIS SEPTEMBER!\n— \nAfter a huge outing in 2019\, 2020\, 2021\, and 2022\, we’re super excited to bring back The Gathering for 2023 with special Gathering casks\, incredible experiences\, and moments we get to share together around a great dram and company. Join us on this Gathering for 2023 and see how far down the flavour rabbit hole we go!\n\nThe Gathering is a celebration of what makes The Scotch Malt Whisky Society unique. This festival is for all our members\, no matter where they are in the world. Along with access to limited-edition single cask whisky\, they can take part in events in person at SMWS Members’ Rooms\, Partner Bars\, venues and online.​​ \nThe origins of The Gathering date back to September 2013 when we celebrated our 30th anniversary with a party. Now 10 years on\, as we celebrate our 40th anniversary\, we’re inviting our members around the world to come together for our BIGGEST party yet. \n— \nThe Whiskery at Bellarine Distillery proudly joined The SMWS as a Partner Bar in 2023 and are super keen to launch the Gathering offerings for a limited number of guests this September. \n  \nWhen? Friday the 1st of September\, 6:00pm.\nWhere? The Whiskery at Bellarine Distillery\, 2 Scotchmans Rd\, Drysdale VIC 3222\n  \nPlease note that tickets for this event are being sold through Bellarine Distillery: \n  \nPurchase tickets
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/the-gathering-bellarine-distillery/
LOCATION:bellarine distillery\, 2 Scotchmans Rd\, Drysdale\, VIC\, 3222\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Global Gathering,Tasting Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20220930T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20220930T210000
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SUMMARY:The Adelaide Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Adelaide — it’s time for the Global Gathering!\nIt’s time to gather with single malt whisky lovers once again. Milder weather is starting to roll in\, so gather your friends for some fabulous drams and fine food at the Seven Stars Hotel. Join Alan and I for an enjoyable evening where we’ll share curious tales from distilleries where mysterious\, ancient crafts are melded with a little magic to create some flavoursome whiskies. Fun\, flavour and sharing the passion are at the core of our September Gathering. So come down\, bring your friends\, and join us! Global Gathering is here! \nTickets include a series of five curated Society malts (including the Gathering cask) + an extra welcome dram and delicious two-course dinner. \n  \nWhen: Friday the 30th of September\, 6pm arrival for a 6:30pm start \nWhere: The Seven Stars Hotel\, 187 Angas Street\, Adelaide\, SA 5000 \n  \n\nThis event is open to both members and non-members\, friends of members are welcome to attend at member-pricing.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/the-adelaide-gathering/
LOCATION:Seven Stars Hotel\, 187 Angas St\, Adelaide\, South Australia\, 5000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dinners,Global Gathering,Tasting Events,Whisky Dinner,Whisky Party
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220924T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220924T183000
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SUMMARY:Supping Club: Brisbane Whisky Whisky 2022
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Whisky Whisky in Brisbane for some great drams!\nThe Scotch Malt Whisky Society is proud to be an exhibitor at the Supping Club’s Whisky Whisky 2022 expo! We’ll be joining a host of 30+ brands below the train tracks of South Brisbane’s Fish Lane to serve up some of our delicious and full-flavoured single cask\, cask-strength drams! If you’re in the area\, come down and say hi to The SMWS team\, we’d love to see you! \nJoin us on Saturday the 24th of September at Fish Lane\, South Brisbane between two sessions: 12:30pm – 3pm and 4pm – 6:30pm. Members can expect some exclusive member-only pours\, whilst non-members will find some enticing offers available ONLY at Whisky Whisky! \nTickets include: all 80+ pours on offer\, one dream-dram token valid for your choice of one premium pour\, a Pan-Asian-inspired lunchbox from the venue partner Hello Please\, and a Whisky Whisky-branded Glencairn glass for you to keep. \nGrab your tickets from the Supping Club website below and we’ll see you there! \n  \nGrab Your Tickets Here
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/supping-club-brisbane-whisky-whisky-2022/
LOCATION:Fish Lane\, Fish Lane\, South Brisbane\, Queensland\, 4101\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Global Gathering,Pop-Up Bar,Tasting Events,Whisky Party
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220911T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220911T150000
DTSTAMP:20260616T045529
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SUMMARY:Society Sunday Lunch at Matilda 159
DESCRIPTION:The flavour journey continues\nThe journey of food and whisky flavour combinations continues as we work with the Scott Pickett Group to prepare a Sunday lunch of exquisite food and expertly matched drams. Join your State Ambassador\, Alex Moores\, who has a passion for all things flavour\, for the second in a series of long lunches as we celebrate Global Gathering month this September! These experiences highlight pairings between single cask Society whisky and the dining experience of Matilda 159 in a private dining setting exclusive to members + guests of the SMWS. No non-member tickets will be available for this special experience. \nWhat can you expect from such a grandiose occasion? A four-course luncheon expertly prepared by the team at Matilda 159 with five complementing Society drams to complete the experience (there will be a separate ticket on offer for guests/partners wanting to enjoy only the lunch aspect of the experience). \n  \nWhen? Sunday the 11th of September\, 12:00pm arrival for a 12:30pm start.\nWhere? Matilda\, 159 Domain Road Melbourne VIC 3141\n\n\n\nThis event is exclusively available to members and guests/partners of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society — no non-members tickets will be available. Strictly 45 settings.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/society-lunch-matilda-159/
LOCATION:Matilda 159\, Matilda\, 159 Domain Road\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3141\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Global Gathering,Tasting Events,Whisky Lunch
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220909
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220911
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SUMMARY:The Oak Barrel Sydney Whisky Fair 2022
DESCRIPTION:The Oak Barrel Whisky Fair is back!\nAfter a two-year hiatus\, the Sydney Whisky Fair returns to The Oak Barrel’s Sydney CBD location with over 200 exhibitors including The Scotch Malt Whisky Society; we’ll be taking over the main stage with our Society tasting lounge and serving some special members-only pours\, and running some special offers for non-members\, too! Held over three sessions across the 9th and 10th of September\, this celebration of small batch\, single cask\, rare\, interesting and new release expressions from around the world is definitely not to be missed! \nTickets include: entry to the event\, access to over 100 samples during the day (strict RSA practices will be observed)\, a commemorative glass to take home and a food voucher to be redeemed on the day. This year there will also be dozens of old and rare whiskies being poured at cost price. \nGrab your tickets from The Oak Barrel website now and come say hi to The SMWS team! \n  \nPurchase Your Tickets Here
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/sydney-whisky-fair-2022/
LOCATION:The Oak Barrel\, 152 Elizabeth St\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Global Gathering,Tasting Events,Whisky Party
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220831T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220831T203000
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SUMMARY:September Outturn Preview At The Captain's Balcony
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special Global Gathering September Outturn preview at The Captain’s Balcony!\n  \nCome down to Sydney Partner Bar The Captain’s Balcony for the monthly SMWS Outturn preview tasting featuring a magnificent\, hand-selected lineup of delicious casks from September Outturn served with a selection of canapés from the kitchen! \nNational Director and Brand Ambassador\, Matt Bailey\, will be making a special appearance and joining the local Sydney SMWS host to present this special Global Gathering preview tasting. \n  \n  \nAll whiskies tasted are exclusively from the upcoming outturn\, which have not yet been released to members. Seating is limited and open to members and non-members. Keep an eye on The Captain’s Balcony social pages for more information on which whiskies will be available to taste closer to the event date. Arriving early? The full kitchen menu is open for service prior to and after the event. \nAn extended selection of SMWS whiskies will also be available on the evening from prior and upcoming monthly outturns served by the dram and half-dram (plus flash your membership card for a members discount). Pop by for a try-before-you-buy opportunity! \n  \nTickets are $69. This event is hosted by The Captain’s Balcony\, so you can purchase your tickets directly from Eventbrite using the link below! We can’t wait to see you at The Captain’s Balcony for this exciting and exclusive first look at September Outturn! \n  \nPurchase Your Tickets Here
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/captains-balcony-september-outturn-preview/
LOCATION:The Captain’s Balcony\, 46 Erskine Street\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Global Gathering,Tasting Events
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