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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20191202T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20191202T203000
DTSTAMP:20260616T045319
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LAST-MODIFIED:20191120T230633Z
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SUMMARY:Whisky & Chocolate Paired Festive Fun - Brisbane
DESCRIPTION:Handmade chocolate expertly paired with single cask whisky? Count us in…\nThere are some things the Society does best\, and exploring flavour pairings and member epiphanies would be high up that list. Come join us on yet another flavour journey\, this time in Brisbane\, at a new venue\, pairing delicious handmade chocolates from Jasper and Myrtle\, with single cask\, panel-approved\, whiskies. Each ticket includes: \n\nAll whisky\nAll chocolate\nA discussion with co-hosts Scott Mansfield and the chocolatiers.\n\nMonday 2nd December\, 6pm for a 6:30pm start. The Cellar Room at the Blackbird Restaurant\, 123 Eagle St\, Brisbane. \nAll members\, guests\, friends\, family\, and non-members welcome at one great price.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/whisky-chocolate-paired-festive-fun/
LOCATION:Blackbird\, Riverside Centre\, 123 Eagle Street\, Brisbane\, QLD\, 4000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events,Whisky Party
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20191206T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20191206T223000
DTSTAMP:20260616T045319
CREATED:20191028T042520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191122T034533Z
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SUMMARY:Sydney Xmas Party - FESTIVE STEPS
DESCRIPTION:Festive STEPS is back for 2019 for a end of year whisky party like no other in Sydney!\nJoin us in celebrating the year that was 2019 with one last blast of the year in Sydney with a whisky party like no other. The Festive STEPS is back: a full whisky token system where you enjoy whisky from around the room and indeed around the world from the whisky club with it all\, the Scotch Malt Whisky Society. Included in each ticket: \n\n7 x drams to enjoy at your own pace from the SMWS\nLight supper provided\nLive music and our own private space at the Royal Automobile Club\nA whisky party to remember!\n\nAll members\, guests\, friends\, family\, and non-members welcome at one great price. \nFriday 6th December\, 6:30pm arrival for 7pm start\, Royal Automobile Club Macquarie Room\, 89 Macquarie St\, Sydney.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/sydney-xmas-party-festive-steps/
LOCATION:Royal Automobile Club\, 89 Macquarie Street\, SYDNEY\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Whisky Party
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20191207T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20191207T193000
DTSTAMP:20260616T045319
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LAST-MODIFIED:20191120T022702Z
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Xmas Party - STARWARD x SMWS
DESCRIPTION:Melbourne’s biggest whisky party for 2018 is back in 2019 for its biggest outing yet…\nA full afternoon at STARWARD distillery in Port Melbourne tasting through a huge range of single cask\, cask strength\, new releases from the world’s biggest whisky club\, taking over our own distillery space for members\, guests\, friends and more. Each ticket to the Melbourne Xmas Whisky Party includes: \n\nCocktail on arrival\n3 x dram tokens\nAll food provided\nOur own private space at Starward distillery to party on into the early evening\nA hand-picked single cask from the distillery to share around\nA members-only pour of a premium rare release from the SMWS\n\nExtra drams can be purchased on the day from your ambassadors. Don’t miss Melbourne’s biggest whisky party of the year. All members\, guests\, friends and family welcome! \nSaturday 7th December\, 4pm onwards at Starward Distillery\, 50 Bertie St\, Port Melbourne.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/melbourne-xmas-party-starward-x-smws/
LOCATION:Starward Distillery\, 50 Bertie St\, Port Melbourne\, VIC\, 3207\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Whisky Party
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200926T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200926T210000
DTSTAMP:20260616T045319
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200922T072639Z
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SUMMARY:The Virtual Gathering
DESCRIPTION:JOIN US FOR OUR NATIONAL VIRTUAL TASTING\nON SATURDAY 26 SEPTEMBER\nWe’ll have a chat\, have a dram\, raise a toast\, and share in the Gathering for 2020! \nHosted by Matt Bailey & Andrew Derbidge\, Saturday 26 September\, 7pm virtual start. \nWatch it live on YouTube or Facebook and dram along with us! \nTo join in\, all you’ll need is our deluxe Gathering Tasting Set with 5 x single casks picked out for the Gathering around the world. \nAvailable to purchase now in our online store. Just $99 + postage. \nGRAB YOUR GATHERING SET AND JOIN IN THE FUN!\nDownload your Gathering 2020 tasting mat here in preparation for the night\, print it out at home\, and post your home setup to our facebook group! \n#thegathering2020 \n \n 
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/the-virtual-gathering/
LOCATION:Brisbane
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events,Whisky Party
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20201119T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20201119T210000
DTSTAMP:20260616T045319
CREATED:20201022T232600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201116T040618Z
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SUMMARY:Festive Dramming Party Canberra
DESCRIPTION:Canberra\, let’s party! \nWhat a wild year we’ve had. Let’s celebrate seeing the year out\, share in a few drams\, a few tales\, a few stories with your charismatic state manager\, Drew McKinnie and the team at Hippo Co! \nEach ticket includes all whisky\, food\, good times. \nThursday 19 November\, 6:30pm for a 7pm start. \n 
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/festive-dramming-party-canberra/
LOCATION:Hippo Co\, 1/17 Garema Pl\, Canberra\, ACT\, 2601\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Whisky Party
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20201120T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20201120T203000
DTSTAMP:20260616T045319
CREATED:20201016T022109Z
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SUMMARY:Farewell 2020 Party Adelaide - cancelled
DESCRIPTION:**18/11/20 – Unfortunately due to new Covid-19 restrictions\, the Adelaide Farewell 2020 event has been cancelled.**\nDue to the 6 day shutdown imposed in South Australia from midnight Wednesday 18 November\, our Tasting has been cancelled. \nAlan and I were looking forward to seeing and enjoying a dram with you. This will now have to wait until 2021. \nWe wanted to let you know that you may contact Suzy Tawse in our Sydney office by email: tawse@smws.com.au or phone 02 9974 3046 to arrange a refund or keep a credit for a future event or whisky. \nWe feel very disappointed to be unable to catch up in person\, but wish you a safe and healthy time over the coming months and some memorable drams. \nSlainte\,\nJenny and Alan Forrest\nforrest@smws.com.au \n++++++++++++++++ \nWhat a year…\nLet’s leave 2020 behind us\, gather responsibly\, and share in a few drams and cheer for our South Australian members and friends. \nTo round the year out and look forward to the year ahead\, we invite all members\, all friends\, all guests to join us for a whisky gathering and party with State Manager Jenny Forrest. Friday 20 November\, The Gilbert St Hotel\, Adelaide. 6:00pm for a 6.30pm start. All welcome. \n 
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/farewell-2020-party-adelaide/
LOCATION:Gilbert St Hotel\, 88 Gilbert St\, Adelaide\, SA\, 5000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Whisky Party
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20201204T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20201204T210000
DTSTAMP:20260616T045319
CREATED:20201016T023250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201023T003040Z
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SUMMARY:Festive Flavours Wollongong
DESCRIPTION:Let’s end the year with a Gong!\n2020 has been a wild ride. Truly wild. Let’s say goodbye to the year that was\, crack open some incredible whisky\, share in the amazing Illawarra ‘Case branch’ of members\, and enjoy a whisky experience to really cap the year. Whisky\, food\, good fun. That’s what we do best. Come along\, bring a friend\, and see you there. \nFriday 4 December\, 6:30pm for a 7pm start.\nTickets go on sale Friday 23 October at midday. \nThe Fraternity Club\, 11 Bourke St\, Fairy Meadow\, NSW. Hosted by Fred Apolloni.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/festive-flavours-wollongong/
LOCATION:Fraternity Club\, 11 Bourke Street\, Fairy Meadow\, New South Wales\, 2519\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Whisky Party
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20201212T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20201212T190000
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SUMMARY:Whisky Garden Party Sydney
DESCRIPTION:Whisky Garden Party Sydney\n\nIt’s been a wild ride of a year. Let’s raise a glass and say good riddance to 2020 for the Society’s annual festive whisky party to round the year out!\n\n\n \n\n\nEach year\, we usually love to present a STEPS style whisky tasting; a proper ‘choose your own adventure’ jaunt through the tables of whisky flavours with eight whisky tokens in your hands\, or more if you wish! We’re keeping that format\, encouraging social distancing\, and moving to the Rose Garden & Pavilion at the Royal Botanical Gardens\, Sydney CBD!\n\n\n \n\n\nJoin the SMWS team on Saturday 12 December\, for a warm afternoon in the sun leading into the evening with friends\, family\, and the friendly faces of the SMWS Australia team! \n\n\n \n\n\nBring a picnic rug\, bring a cushion\, and we’ll look after the rest. You’ll receive a delicious packed lunch and your whisky tokens for an amazing afternoon of enjoyment. Let’s relax\, take a load off what has been a tumultuous year\, and raise a glass with us!\n\n\n \n\n\nSaturday 12 December\, 3pm
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/whisky-garden-party-sydney/
LOCATION:Rose Pavilion\, Royal Botanical Gardens\, Macquarie St\, Sydney\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Whisky Party
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20201219T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20201219T173000
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SUMMARY:Garden Party: Hobart
DESCRIPTION:Let’s see 2020 off with some end of year drams…\n2020 has been a year we’d all rather forget.  \nLet’s say good riddance to the year with some drams\, food\, fun and great company. Your national ambassador is coming to Tassie with a bag full of booze and is sharing it all around. \nCome to Parliament House Gardens just next to Salamanca and share drams\, food\, and the camaraderie of the world’s greatest whisky club! Bring a picnic rug\, we’ll look after the rest! \nIncluded with each ticket:\n– all whisky\n– light lunch\n– host\n– whisky picnic! \nSaturday\, 19 December 2pm onward \nAll welcome at one low ticket price\, members\, guests\, friends and trade!
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/garden-party-hobart/
LOCATION:Parliament House Gardens\, Hobart\, TAS\, 7000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events,Whisky Party
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20211111T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20211111T210000
DTSTAMP:20260616T045319
CREATED:20211020T005810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211108T015127Z
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SUMMARY:Secret Brisbane Partner Bar Launch
DESCRIPTION:QLD members & whisky fans rejoice\, we have a new Brisbane Partner Bar!\nAfter some hiatus\, the SMWS is proud to announce we are back and booming in Brisbane and partnering up with a special speakeasy right in town. It’s so secret however we’re not giving the name away just yet… but we can promise you they have a solid selection of new single casks from the leading whisky club worldwide\, the Scotch Malt Whisky Society\, and are ready to welcome members in for a special night of drams and food. \nJoin us on Thursday 11 November at 7pm for a mystical journey through the Narnia wardrobe with all drams\, all food\, and the whole journey into the speakeasy included. We’ll keep the name secret\, but meet you at 23 Logan Rd\, Woolloongabba on the 11th. All members\, friends and partners of members\, and non-members welcome for one low price. \nA new QLD Partner Bar\, a special night of drams\, and hosted by our QLD State Manager Scott Mansfield. Tickets extremely limited.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/secret-brisbane-partner-bar-launch/
LOCATION:Mystery Venue\, 23 Logan Rd\, Woolloongabba\, QLD\, 4102\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Whisky Party
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20211119T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20211119T203000
DTSTAMP:20260616T045319
CREATED:20211020T054658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211119T004138Z
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SUMMARY:Fun Festive Finale
DESCRIPTION:Fun Festive Finale\nDust off your party clobber. It’s time to celebrate some awesome whiskies from the SMWS cellar at our final tasting of the year. Prepare yourself for fun\, some frolicking and fabulous food from the Seven Stars kitchen team. They\, like Alan and I\, are becoming excited to see you all again and have you party after what’s been a challenging year for many.\n\nApart from a lineup of some great cask-strength whiskies specially selected for us by our Cellarmaster Andrew Derbidge and National Ambassador Matt Bailey\, there’ll be a few surprises in store for members\, friends and whisky lovers.\n\nTickets are available now\, so book in ASAP to avoid missing out. We’d love to see you at our fun festive finale tasting for 2021!\n\n\nTickets \n$85 members/partners/ guests\n$115 non-members\n\n6pm arrival for 6.30pm\nCourtyard Room\, Seven Stars Hotel\, 187 Angas Street\, Adelaide
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/fun-festive-finale/
LOCATION:Seven Stars Hotel\, 187 Angas St\, Adelaide\, South Australia\, 5000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Whisky Party
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20211125T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20211125T213000
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SUMMARY:Festive Flavour Party Perth
DESCRIPTION:Helvetica look out!\nFor our debut appearance at Helvetica Bar we seeing 2021 off with a blast full of flavour and fun. WA State Manager Jason Davies will lead us through an adventure through new SMWS single casks and food for a whisky party to see the year out for WA members. Come gather\, say goodbye to this rollercoaster of a year\, and join us! \nAll whisky\, food\, and entertainment included. \nMembers\, partners\, guests of members all welcome at one low member rate. Non-members also welcome to come and discover what the Society is all about. \nThursday 25 November\, 6:30pm arrival for 7pm start.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/festive-flavour-party-perth/
LOCATION:Helvetica Bar\, Howard Lane\, Perth\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Whisky Party
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20211204T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20211204T180000
DTSTAMP:20260616T045319
CREATED:20211023T093800Z
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SUMMARY:Sydney Festive STEPS
DESCRIPTION:Sydney\, we’re back!\nAfter a gruelling lockdown\, we’re finally able to gather in-person again. Welcome back STEPS. \nWhat are STEPS? \nSTEPS is one of our most popular formats where tastings take on a choose-your-own-adventure of whisky discovery with knowledgable whisky hosts manning each table on the day. Flavour tables lead the way with food\, fun\, and entertainment to boot. Whisky tokens\, tasting notes\, and a journey into flavour for our big last bash of the year. \nSydney\, let’s see out this wild ride of a year with some whisky and a party that only we do best. Each ticket includes 6 x dram tokens\, all food\, all beer\, and everything included. \nSaturday 4 December\, 2pm arrival for a 2:30pm start. 
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/sydney-festive-steps/
LOCATION:Royal Automobile Club\, 89 Macquarie Street\, SYDNEY\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Whisky Party
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20211209T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20211209T213000
DTSTAMP:20260616T045319
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SUMMARY:Canberra Festive STEPS
DESCRIPTION:Canberra\, let’s party!\nCanberra members\, you’ve asked\, we’ve delivered. STEPS is back!\nAfter the longest year many of us can ever recall\, SMWS Members & friends are invited to the National Press Club Situation Room on Thursday 9 December 2021 to take charge of the situation and enjoy a celebratory steps tasting.  Escape the rabble and chaos\, come to a convivial whisky oasis where you can slake your thirst for supreme quality spirits\, in company with long-lost friends. Reconnect your social circle\, your taste buds and olfactory cells\, tickle your senses with a selection of our finest\, unique\, cask-strength drams. Light canapés served for accompaniments. Enjoy fun and frivolity to welcome the festive season! Thursday 9 December\, 1830 for 1845. \nThe STEPS format of whisky tastings is by far the most requested format from members\, and we’re super excited to deliver this for members in the ACT. Explore the flavours around the tables in this whisky party layout and discover Society casks around the room while gathering with members to see the year out. \nWe’ve booked the Situation Room at the National Press Gallery on Thursday 9 December\, 6:30pm kickoff\, with all food\, whisky\, and good times included in the ticket. \nMembers welcome to bring partners\, guests\, friends at one low member rate. Non-members also welcome to come and discover the SMWS! \n 
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/canberra-festive-steps/
LOCATION:National Press Club of Australia\, 16 National Circuit\, Barton\, ACT\, 2600\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Whisky Party
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20211211T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20211211T170000
DTSTAMP:20260616T045319
CREATED:20211023T095625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211211T012458Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas in the Park Hobart
DESCRIPTION:Tassie\, let’s see 2021 out with a bang!\nJoin your TAS State Manager Tom Rofe at the Parliament House Gardens just next to the Salamanca and share some drams\, food\, bottle kills\, and the camaraderie of the world’s greatest whisky club! Bring a picnic rug\, we’ll look after the rest. \nEach ticket includes light food\, all whisky\, and a proper Tassie whisky bash to see the year out. Meet with members\, raise a toast\, and let’s get together for a dram. \nSaturday 11 December\, 2pm onwards.  \n 
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/christmas-in-the-park-hobart/
LOCATION:Parliament House Gardens\, Hobart\, TAS\, 7000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Whisky Party
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220909
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220911
DTSTAMP:20260616T045319
CREATED:20220805T052503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220825T054057Z
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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/Brisbane:20220924T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220924T183000
DTSTAMP:20260616T045319
CREATED:20220805T060401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220906T032440Z
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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/Adelaide:20220930T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20220930T210000
DTSTAMP:20260616T045319
CREATED:20220816T023647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220926T215040Z
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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/Melbourne:20221001T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221001T220000
DTSTAMP:20260616T045319
CREATED:20220822T004035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220826T030610Z
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SUMMARY:20th Anniversary of Australia Branch: Melbourne
DESCRIPTION:2002: Andre Tammes & John Rourke started something in Australia that would forever change the landscape of whisky appreciation forever.\nThey brought the world’s leading whisky club\, The Scotch Malt Whisky Society\, to Australia. They toured around the country with a bag of whisky and gauged interest to see whether or not Australians would truly want these rare and delicious malts. \nThe resounding answer was a yes! So\, the plan was hatched to start the branch and bring the full Society experience to Australia. \nIn 2012 we celebrated our 10th anniversary of the branch\, and in 2017\, our 15th anniversary. Fast forward to 2022 and we’ve hit our 20-year milestone\, and you guessed it\, we have some rather special 20th-anniversary casks and experiences to share yet again. \nAt this celebration on the 1st of October\, we’ll be taking over the whole Old Melbourne Gaol and your ticket entitles you to: \n\nAll drinks\nAll food\nA special Society cocktail specially crafted for the experience\n+ more to be announced…\n\nCome join the most vibrant whisky community in Australia with a special launch of these 20th-anniversary casks and let’s raise a dram to the whisky club that started it all\, The SMWS. Bookings essential. Tickets go on sale Friday 26 August 2022 at midday AEST. \n \n  \nWhen? Saturday 1 October 2022 — 6:30pm arrival for a 7pm start.\nWhere? Old Melbourne Gaol\, 377 Russell St\, Melbourne VIC 3000.\n  \nThis event is open to all members\, friends\, guests and non-members!
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/20th-anniversary-melbourne/
LOCATION:Old Melbourne Gaol\, 377 Russell St\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events,Whisky Party
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20221016T153000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20221016T183000
DTSTAMP:20260616T045319
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SUMMARY:20th Anniversary of Australia Branch: Perth
DESCRIPTION:2002: Andre Tammes & John Rourke started something in Australia that would forever change the landscape of whisky appreciation forever.\nThey brought the world’s leading whisky club\, The Scotch Malt Whisky Society\, to Australia. They toured around the country with a bag of whisky and gauged interest to see whether or not Australians would truly want these rare and delicious malts. \nThe resounding answer was a yes! So\, the plan was hatched to start the branch and bring the full Society experience to Australia. \n\n\n\nIn 2012 we celebrated our 10th anniversary of the branch\, and in 2017\, our 15th anniversary. Fast forward to 2022 and we’ve hit our 20-year milestone\, and you guessed it\, we have some rather special 20th-anniversary casks and experiences to share yet again.\n\nAt this celebration on the 16th of October\, we’ll be taking over our latest Partner Bar\, Terrarium\, in Perth. Drinks\, food\, a special Society cocktail expertly crafted for the experience + so much more to be announced!\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen? Sunday 16th October 2022 — 3:30pm arrival for a 4pm start.\nWhere? Terrarium\, 99 St Georges Terrace Perth WA 6000 (Howard St entrance)\, Perth WA 6000\n\n\n\n\n\nCome join the most vibrant whisky community in Australia with a special launch of these 20th-anniversary casks and let’s raise a dram to the whisky club that started it all\, The SMWS. Bookings are essential.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/20th-anniversary-perth/
LOCATION:Terrarium\, 99 St Georges Terrace\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:20th Anniversary,Tasting Events,Whisky Party
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20221028T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20221028T220000
DTSTAMP:20260616T045319
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SUMMARY:20th Anniversary of Australia Branch: Sydney
DESCRIPTION:2002: Andre Tammes & John Rourke started something in Australia that would forever change the landscape of whisky appreciation forever.\nThey brought the world’s leading whisky club\, The Scotch Malt Whisky Society\, to Australia. They toured around the country with a bag of whisky and gauged interest to see whether or not Australians would truly want these rare and delicious malts. \nThe resounding answer was a yes! So\, the plan was hatched to start the branch and bring the full Society experience to Australia. \nIn 2012 we celebrated our 10th anniversary of the branch\, and in 2017\, our 15th anniversary. Fast forward to 2022 and we’ve hit our 20-year milestone\, and you guessed it\, we have some rather special 20th-anniversary casks and experiences to share yet again. \nAt this celebration on the 28th of October\, we’ll be taking over the whole Quayside room at the Museum of Contemporary Art\, Sydney\, overlooking the harbour. \nYour ticket includes: \n\nAll drinks\nAll food\n+ more to be announced…\n\n \n\nWhen? Friday 28th October 2022 — 6:30pm arrival for a 7pm start.\nWhere? Quayside Room (Level 6) Museum of Contemporary Art\, 140 George Street\, The Rocks\, Sydney NSW 2000\n\n  \nCome join the most vibrant whisky community in Australia with a special launch of these 20th-anniversary casks and let’s raise a dram to the whisky club that started it all\, The SMWS. Bookings essential. \n  \nTickets will go on sale on Friday the 16th of September\, at midday AEST.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/20th-anniversary-sydney/
LOCATION:Museum of Contemporary Art\, 140 George Street\, The Rocks\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:20th Anniversary,Tasting Events,Whisky Party
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20221125T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20221125T210000
DTSTAMP:20260616T045319
CREATED:20221103T231058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221122T031347Z
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SUMMARY:Triple Christmas Treat
DESCRIPTION:Wollongong\, let’s get festive!\nIt’s that time of year again when the weather warms up\, the drams are poured\, and the beer is flowing. Join your State Ambassador Fred Apolloni and National Ambassador/Director Matt Bailey for an unforgettable evening of storytelling\, new casks from the SMWS\, and fresh beer from the keg (courtesy of Principle Brewing)\, all served up with a full dinner from M2 Kitchen.\n\nAn event not to be missed to round out 2022 in a way that only the Illawarra knows how to do best. Come celebrate amongst good friends and Society comrades with amazing beer\, mouth-watering food and exceptional drams.\n\n\nWhen? Friday 25th November 2022 — 6:00pm arrival for a 6:30pm start.\n\nWhere? M2 Kitchen\, 1/354 Keira St\, Wollongong NSW 2500 \n  \nThis event is open to members and non-members. Members are welcome to bring guests at member pricing. We will also be offering a dinner only ticket for those who just wish to enjoy the dinner.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/triple-christmas-treat/
LOCATION:M2 Kitchen\, 1/354 Keira St\, Wollongong\, NSW\, 2500\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dinners,Whisky Dinner,Whisky Party
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20221126T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20221126T160000
DTSTAMP:20260616T045319
CREATED:20221024T230044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221105T065415Z
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SUMMARY:AHOY CAPTAIN! End of Year SMWS Party
DESCRIPTION:LET’S SEE 2022 OFF WITH A BANG!\nWhat a year. 2022. A year of colour\, flavour\, and getting back into the swing of it with The Society. Our massive end-of-year Xmas party is back and we’re doing a full venue takeover of our terrific Partner Bar The Captain’s Balcony\, right in town. \nWe’ll have access to all three levels — there will be music\, food\, whisky\, and of course\, good times with friends! See the year out in style with what will be our final formal event of the year. \n  \nWhat does your ticket include?\n– 6 x Society drams\n– Beer or cocktail on arrival\n– All food\n– Extra drams and drinks can be purchased on the day \n  \nWhen? Saturday 26th November 2022 — 12:30pm arrival for a 1pm start.\nWhere? The Captain’s Balcony\, 46 Erskine St\, Sydney NSW 2000.\n  \nThis event is open to members and non-members. Members are welcome to bring guests at member prices.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/2022-sydney-xmas-party/
LOCATION:The Captain’s Balcony\, 46 Erskine Street\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events,Whisky Party
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221210T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221210T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T045319
CREATED:20221110T050831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221115T011355Z
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SUMMARY:Onwards & Upwards: A Melbourne Christmas Tale
DESCRIPTION:The return to Starward!\nWhat a year it’s been; from the much-anticipated return of the Whisky Champs\, a third collaboration with Chocolate mad scientist Krsna\, and of course our incredible 20th-anniversary experiences — 2022 has been a stellar year for SMWS Australia. We think that deserves an extra-special party to celebrate\, and what better venue is there to do so than Starward Distillery in Port Melbourne? \nJoin us for a Saturday evening of whisky\, refreshments and brilliant company amongst new and old friends! Your ticket includes a series of SMWS malts (+ some special Starward releases) and some delicious food to keep you going. See out 2022 with local State Ambassador Alex Moores and National Director/Ambassador Matt Bailey the SMWS way: amongst like-minded flavour enthusiasts with exceptional drams. \n  \nWhen? Saturday\, 10th of December 2022 — 4:00pm arrival for a 4:30pm start.\nWhere? Starward Distillery\, 50 Bertie St\, Port Melbourne VIC 3207.\n  \nThis event is open to members and non-members. Members are welcome to bring guests at member pricing. \n  \nTICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/onwards-upwards-melbourne/
LOCATION:Starward Distillery\, 50 Bertie St\, Port Melbourne\, VIC\, 3207\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events,Whisky Party
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20221211T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20221211T170000
DTSTAMP:20260616T045319
CREATED:20221110T051042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221115T041821Z
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SUMMARY:So Scrumdiddlyumptious — An Afternoon of Whisky and Chocolate
DESCRIPTION:Congratulations! Looks like you’re on someone’s ‘good‘ list.\nYou’re invited to indulge in a summer afternoon savouring Scrumdiddlyumptious single cask\, cask strength Society whiskies and gourmet chocolates. The maestro Krsna of BASIK Chocolates returns to share with us the alchemy of expertly paired fine whisky with his extraordinary creations. All this in the magic environs of our local Partner Bar Mrs J Rabbits. What a way to start the summer holiday season! \nThis is a lavishly decadent experience that you will absolutely not want to miss! Your ticket includes: \n\nA welcome drink on arrival;\nFive SMWS malts;\nCheese boards; and\nExpertly crafted\, handmade chocolates from BASIK Chocolates.\n\n  \nWhen? Sunday\, 11th of December 2022 — 2:00pm arrival for a 2:30pm start.\nWhere? Mrs J Rabbit’s Speakeasy (At Electric Avenue)\, 23 Logan Rd\, Woolloongabba QLD 4102.\n  \nThis event is open to members and non-members. Members are welcome to bring guests at member pricing.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/whisky-chocolate-christmas/
LOCATION:Mrs J. Rabbits Speakeasy\, 23 Logan Road\, Woolloongabba\, Queensland\, 4102\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events,Whisky Party
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20221217T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20221217T173000
DTSTAMP:20260616T045319
CREATED:20221109T053607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221215T233833Z
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SUMMARY:Ho Ho Ho & a Bottle of Whisky!
DESCRIPTION:Whisky on the lawn to see out the year!\nYet another stunning year for The Scotch Malt Whisky Society is coming to an end\, so it’s time to flop down on a tartan blanket at Parliament House lawns and whittle away the afternoon with great drams and fine company. Join Tasmanian State Manager Tom Rofe to see the year out with The Scotch Malt Whisky Society. \nAs soon as you arrive after 1pm\, the drams will be flowing. Bring your own blanket or chair (unless you are happy to flop down on the Tassie grass). Spot prize for the best tartan blanket\, the best tasting note on the day\, and the most festive attire! \nWhat does your ticket include? \n\nSix Society drams\,\nA light lunch\,\nPlus a stunning SMWS-branded spirit glass to take home!\n\n  \nWhen? Saturday\, 17th December\, 1pm — party starts on arrival!\nWhere? Parliament House Gardens\, Hobart TAS 7000.\n  \nThis event is open to all members and non-members; members are welcome to bring guests along at member prices.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/ho-ho-ho-bottle-whisky/
LOCATION:Parliament House Gardens\, Hobart\, TAS\, 7000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events,Whisky Lunch,Whisky Party
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20221227T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20221227T190000
DTSTAMP:20260616T045319
CREATED:20221109T010234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221109T010234Z
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SUMMARY:Perth Christmas Break Tasting
DESCRIPTION:The full Society experience to round out the year!\nJoin us at Partner Bar Terrarium to celebrate the end of a brilliant 2022 and the ushering in of 2023! We’ll be serving single-cask\, cask-strength Society malts\, canapés and refreshing aperitifs throughout the event. Perth State Ambassador David Stucken will be hosting members and friends for this final WA event of the year! \nCome down at 4pm for an afternoon aperitif with refreshing highballs & delicious bites on offer\, before adjourning inside to experience a series of delicious SMWS malts! Celebrate The Society way this Christmas break among fellow flavour enthusiasts and exceptional single cask whisky. \n  \nWhen? Tuesday 27th December 2022 — 4:00pm arrival for a 5:00pm start.\nWhere? Terrarium\, 99 St Georges Tce\, Via Howard St\, Perth.\n  \nThis event is open to all members and non-members; members are welcome to bring guests along at member prices.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/perth-christmas-break-tasting/
LOCATION:Terrarium\, 99 St Georges Terrace\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events,Whisky Party
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230329T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230329T213000
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SUMMARY:Love Is In The Air — A Society Masterclass With Matt Bailey
DESCRIPTION:Some folks say “absence makes the heart grow fonder”\nThe tides have turned and the winds are changing — The Scotch Malt Whisky Society is celebrating its 40th anniversary and Canberra will be home to the first sit-down masterclass of the year with our National Director Matt Bailey. Join us at The National Press Club as Matt and your local Ambassador Drew McKinnie guide you through a formal seated whisky-tasting experience as some rare\, new and delicious drams are explored. Here we celebrate our reunion with old friends\, and the discovery of new friends\, our wonderful partners\, our love of exceptional drams and good times. \nGuests can expect six unique single-cask\, cask-strength Society drams along with grazing platters and canapés\, all presented by National Branch Director Matt Bailey. This event will be replacing the initial ‘STEPS’ format for a more intimate and tailored tasting experience. \n  \nWhen? Wednesday 29th March 2023 — 6:15pm arrival for a 6:30pm start.\nWhere? National Press Club of Australia\, 16 National Circuit\, Barton ACT 2600.\n  \nMembers are welcome to bring guests at member prices. Non-members are also welcome to attend.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/joyful-drams-and-reunions/
LOCATION:National Press Club of Australia\, 16 National Circuit\, Barton\, ACT\, 2600\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events,Whisky Party
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20230429T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20230429T160000
DTSTAMP:20260616T045319
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SUMMARY:Whisky Blues
DESCRIPTION:Join The Scotch Malt Whisky Society for an unforgettable afternoon of music & whisky at our whisky blues tasting experience!\n  \nIn celebration of April’s Music & Malts theme\, we’re hosting an afternoon of whisky and musical enjoyment! Sip on some fine single-cask\, cask-strength whisky while enjoying the soulful sounds of live blues guitarist\, Cal Williams Jnr. Our expert SA Ambassador Cody Banks will guide you through a curated selection of rare and unique drams\, each with its own distinctive character and flavour profile. And what’s a whisky event without some delicious food? \nIndulge in a hearty lunch of soulful-inspired blues cooking\, perfectly paired with our exquisite whiskies. Don’t miss this opportunity to indulge your senses and experience the perfect pairing of whisky and blues in one unforgettable event. \n  \nWhen? Saturday 29th April 2023 — 12:30pm arrival for a 1:00pm start.\nWhere? Shotgun Willie’s. 22 Gilbert Pl\, Adelaide SA 5000\n  \nMembers and non-members are welcome. Guests of members are welcome to attend at member prices.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/whisky-blues/
LOCATION:Shotgun Willie’s\, 22 Gilbert Pl\, Adelaide\, SA\, 5000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events,Whisky Lunch,Whisky Party
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230624T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230624T233000
DTSTAMP:20260616T045319
CREATED:20230330T034937Z
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SUMMARY:The Australian Malt Whisky Tasting Championship 2023
DESCRIPTION:UPDATE: AMWTC 2023 has officially SOLD OUT\nTaste whisky\, win huge prizes!\nCan you tell the difference between a Bruichladdich and a Balvenie? How about between a Starward and a Springbank? If so\, test\, tempt\, and delight your senses at the biggest whisky competition in Australia as the Australian Malt Whisky Tasting Championship is back for a huge\, fun night in 2023. Unlike any other competition on earth\, this momentous event will see someone crowned the Australian Malt Whisky Tasting Champion based on their sensory prowess.\nOn the night\, you sit down in front of eight whiskies\, we give you the answers\, and then you pick out which one is which within 30 minutes. Easy enough! Then we party into the night with the SMWS single cask bar and more… \nOn the night: \n\nMajor prizes to be won by the three top tasters on the night\nThe opportunity to be crowned the Whisky Champion of Australia\nA special SMWS single cask bar with new single cask releases on taste\nA cocktail bar and stories range selection from The Balvenie\nPrizes from the Society\, BenRiach\, and The Oak Barrel\nAll food and drinks provided\n\n  \nWill you take home the trophy? The glory? Who will be crowned the Australian Malt Whisky Tasting Champion? The perfect mix of skill and luck – the Whisky Champs are back for 2023! \nSATURDAY 24 JUNE 2023 \nThe Art Gallery of NSW\, Art Gallery Rd\, Sydney\, NSW Australia \n  \nWe’re also proud to announce we’ve partnered with Humanitix for this year’s Whisky Champs\, with 100% of booking fees going to children’s charities. \nPLEASE NOTE THAT TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FROM HUMANITIX HERE.\n 
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/amwtc-2023/
LOCATION:Art Gallery of NSW\, Art Gallery Rd\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Whisky Party
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