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SUMMARY:Lonnie Christmas Collective!
DESCRIPTION:Let’s send-off 2024 with good company and fine drams at Launceston’s beloved Barrel Collective!\n  \nSettle into the comfortable surrounds and welcoming atmosphere of The Barrel Collective with your Tassie SMWS Ambassador Tom Rofe pouring 5x absolutely delightful Society drams for you to enjoy on a lovely Saturday afternoon. Tom has put together this leisurely weekend arvo for you to enjoy with fellow flavour enthusiasts as we’ll have the entire Barrel Collective to ourselves for a couple of hours. Enjoy a curated range of SMWS drams at your own pace + a craft beer and some light snacks as we farewell another cracking-good year of single-cask\, cask-strength whisky and spirits. \nFollowing the official event proceedings\, guests are welcome to purchase further beverages from The Barrel Collective’s bar when they officially open to the public at 2pm. \n  \nWhen? Saturday\, 7th of December 2024 — 12:00pm arrival and start.\nWhere? Nomy Bar & Kitchen\, 91 George St\, Launceston Tasmania 7250.\n  \nMembers are encourage to bring guests at member prices; non-members are also welcome to attend. All non-member tickets automatically include a 12-month SMWS Australia membership.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/lonnie-christmas-collective/
LOCATION:Nomy Bar & Kitchen\, 91 George St\, Launceston\, TAS\, 7250\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events,Whisky Party
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SUMMARY:Santa's Society Secret at Savile Row
DESCRIPTION:‘Tis the season for good cheer\, and what better way to celebrate than to raise a glass (or five) of single-cask Society whisky?\nCome join your Queensland State Ambassador\, Scott Mansfield\, and usher in the festive season with a selection of the finest drams and light refreshments. Enjoy a welcome drink and 5x SMWS whiskies to taste through at your own pace in this cocktail-style whisky party where you’ll get to mingle with friends new and old at the incredible Savile Row bar; plus\, we’ll have some tasty Japanese snacks from Bird’s Nest to break up the cask-strength delights. \nThere’s even a rumour going around that a certain white-bearded fellow may be leaving a few early presents for every guest…so make sure you stay on the ‘good list‘. Good company\, good cheer\, and spectacular whisky at our latest beloved Brisbane Partner bar — come raise a glass as we farewell 2024! \n  \nWhen? Sunday\, 1 December 2024 — 2:00pm arrival and start.\nWhere? Savile Row (behind the orange door)\, 667 Ann St\, Fortitude Valley Brisbane 3006.\n  \nMembers are welcome to bring guests at member prices. Non-members are also encouraged to attend.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/santas-society-secret-at-savile-row/
LOCATION:Savile Row\, 667 Ann St\, Fortitude Valley\, Brisbane\, 4006\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events,Whisky Party
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SUMMARY:Splendid Springtime Dramming Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Spring is setting in and the sun is shining over the Royal Canberra Golf Course — won’t you join us for a splendid Society gathering?\nDaylight saving\, spring weather\, longer days\, lovely sunsets\, splendid company? All ticked. Join State Ambassador Drew McKinnie at the Royal Canberra Golf Course on the 24th of October for a relaxed and convivial evening featuring a wide range of whisky flavour profiles and tasty canapés and charcuterie to keep you cheerful and exploring. \nIn past years we’ve mentioned a STEPS format tasting — this means multiple stands with several types of whisky where you can pick and choose what you like to taste at your own pace. No need to rush\, this will be an evening of leisure and good times with fellow Society friends old and new. \nYour whisky passport will allow your taste buds and olfactory senses to take you to new dramming destinations with 8x SMWS bottlings on pour for you to taste through! Plus\, 5x different canapés to be enjoyed throughout the evening and plenty of charcuterie to snack on. Shake off the winter chills and bask in the warmth of the spring evening in joyful company. \n  \nWhen? Thursday\, 24 October 2024 — 6:30pm arrival and start.\nWhere? Royal Canberra Golf Course\, 71 Bentham St\, Yarralumla ACT 2600.\n  \nMembers are welcome to bring guests at member prices. Non-members are also encouraged to come along and see what the Society is all about. \nPlease note that the RCGC has a strict dress code: Smart Casual or Business. \nNo denim\, jeans\, shorts\, or cargo pants.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/splendid-springtime-dramming-canberra/
LOCATION:Royal Canberra Golf Club\, 71 Bentham St\, Yarralumla\, ACT\, 2600\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events,Whisky Party
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T031054Z
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SUMMARY:Whisky Whisky Brisbane 2024
DESCRIPTION:SMWS Australia is proud to announce that we’ll once again be pouring some tasty drams at Whisky Whisky in Brisbane this year!\nJoin us on Saturday the 19th of October down Fish Lane for the third annual Whisky Whisky festival hosted by the Supping Club. 100+ whiskies\, exclusive dream drams\, and of course the finest single-cask\, cask-strength expressions from the world’s leading whisky club — The Scotch Malt Whisky Society. We’ll be exhibiting with a selection of curated bottlings including some real special pours for members. \nGuests can attend one of two sessions (or both\, if they wish). \nSession 1: 1pm – 3:30pm\nSession 2: 4:30pm – 7pm \nWhat’s included in your ticket?\n\n\n\n\n\nA wristband that unlocks all 100+ pours from all whisky partners at the event.\nA dream-dram token for your choice of one premium pour.\nA delicious lunch from Hello Please.\nA Whisky Whisky branded glass for you to keep!\n\n  \nTickets are on sale now from the Supping Club’s website.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/whisky-whisky-brisbane-2024/
LOCATION:Whisky Whisky Festival\, Fish Lane\, South Brisbane\, Queensland\, 4101\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Pop-Up Bar,Tasting Events,Whisky Fair,Whisky Party
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SUMMARY:Savile Row Partner Bar Launch!
DESCRIPTION:Cat’s out of the bag! Introducing Savile Row in Brisbane as our latest SMWS Partner Bar — and we’re hosting an incredible Gathering tasting to celebrate its launch!\nIf you’ve ever been to Savile Row in Fortitude Valley\, then you’ll know what an absolute arthouse the venue is; a stately and luxe setting with appealing furnishings and gorgeous hardware (not to mention the incredible chandelier suspended on the ceiling). We are so excited to have them on board as a Partner Bar and host this incredible tasting experience. \nAfter the initial welcome drink\, we will be tasting through 5x tasty single-cask\, cask-strength Society whiskies (including the 2024 Aussie Gathering bottling Cask 59.86 The beneficence of bees) and enjoying some tasty Japanese snacks provided by Bird’s Nest across the road. This will be a hybrid presentation/cocktail-style event with 6pm – 7pm acting as a formal tasting before some more relaxed mingling can take place (with additional drinks being able to be purchased from the bar). \n \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen? Friday\, 18 October 2024 — 5:45pm arrival and 6pm start.\nWhere? Savile Row (behind the orange door)\, 667 Ann St\, Fortitude Valley Brisbane 3006.\n  \nMembers are welcome to bring guests at member prices. Non-members are also welcome to attend.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/savile-row-partner-bar-launch/
LOCATION:Savile Row\, 667 Ann St\, Fortitude Valley\, Brisbane\, 4006\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Global Gathering,Tasting Events,Whisky Party
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240914T143000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240914T183000
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SUMMARY:Global Gathering 2024: Sydney Whisky Party
DESCRIPTION:Gear up for the 2024 Global Gathering in Sydney!\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 incredible whisky party for our NSW members! \nThis year\, we’re celebrating at NSW Partner Bar The Captain’s Balcony in Crows Nest\, where we have exclusive access to the upstairs room for a token-based whisky party complete with food and a cash bar downstairs if you feel like additional beverages or meals. Join the friendly faces of our Sydney SMWS team for an afternoon of tasting through 9x different Society drams (including the 2024 Gathering bottling) at your own pace! \nWe’ll break halfway through the afternoon for a little bit of discussion about the Gathering bottling and food (each guest will receive their own small plate)\, before returning for some more drams and hearty camaraderie. \n \n  \nWhen? Saturday\, 14th of September 2024 — 2:30pm arrival and 3pm start.\nWhere? The Captain’s Balcony Crows Nest\, 116 Willoughby Rd\, Crows Nest NSW 2065.\n  \nMembers are welcome to bring guests at member prices; non-members are also welcome to attend at a special price that includes one-year of membership!
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/global-gathering-sydney-2024/
LOCATION:The Captain’s Balcony Crows Nest\, 116 Willoughby Road\, Crows Nest\, NSW\, 2065\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Global Gathering,Tasting Events,Whisky Party
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SUMMARY:The Islay Festivals Come to Sydney
DESCRIPTION:Once a year\, the biggest celebration of music & whisky comes together across Scotland to celebrate the magic of each region making whisky. We’re bringing that festival to Australia for one big Saturday afternoon in the city with the official 2024 Festival bottlings flown in direct from Scotland!\nSkip the lines of the brisk cold Scotland Spring and enjoy Australia’s Fèis festival in the warm surrounds of the Royal Automobile Club of Australia; enjoy live music whilst sampling the actual Scotch Whisky Festival (celebrating the Islay festivals (Fèis Ìle)\, Spirit of Speyside\, Campbeltown\, Highlands\, and Lowlands!) exclusives from the world’s leading whisky club\, and available to members on the day in this bona fide whisky festival! \nExperience a stunning array of 2024 Rare Releases\, including a 25yo Islay bottling that we know you’re all going to enjoy\, plus micro-masterclasses hosted every 60 minutes by one of our expert ambassadors. If you’re after something a bit different\, the incredible Whisky & Alement team will be setting up shop for a special Historic Islay pop-up bar where you can purchase additional drams from past Fèis Ìle releases and other rare Islay bottlings from their own archive. \n \n  \nThis is a cocktail-style festival event with food\, whisky\, music\, and great company\, all in the regal surrounds of the Royal Automobile Club of Australia’s Queens room; a local Fèis experience like you’ve never known! \nThere’s nowhere else to celebrate the 2024 Scotch Whisky Festival releases in Australia so close to the actual festivals in the UK. Come and celebrate the regions of Scotch whisky with new and rare single-cask\, cask-strength whiskies\, and micro-masterclasses along the way. \nWhat to expect on the day:\n– A full festival featuring all 12 of the 2024 Whisky Festival rare releases from the SMWS (as well as a range of single-cask\, cask-strength SMWS malts). These include releases from ALL of the whisky regions\, not just Islay!\n– Micro-masterclasses every hour.\n– Historic Islay bar by Whisky & Alement serving past Fèis releases and rare Islay drams (available as additional purchases on the day).\n– Branded SMWS glass to take home with you.\n– Competitions on the day to win a bottle worth $499 + other prizes.\n– Live music\, cold beer\, food and more…\n\nWhen? Saturday\, 22nd of June 2024 — 2:00pm until 6pm.\nWhere? Royal Automobile Club of Australia\, Victoria Ballroom and Pioneers’ Room\, 89 Macquarie Street\, Sydney NSW 2000\, Australia.\n \n  \nAll are welcome: members\, friends\, partners\, non-members\, and those looking to discover the world’s leading whisky club\, the SMWS\, for the first time. \nCome and celebrate Scotland’s most renowned whisky festival at the same time they are in Scotland\, but live in Sydney\, Australia! \nTickets are ON SALE NOW! Members and non-members are welcome to join.\nNon-members will receive a $30 voucher valid for all SMWS membership types upon purchasing a ticket.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/official-scotch-whisky-festivals-sydney-2024/
LOCATION:Royal Automobile Club\, 89 Macquarie Street\, SYDNEY\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Festival Tasting,Tasting Events,Whisky Fair,Whisky Party
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SUMMARY:The Islay Festivals Come to Melbourne
DESCRIPTION:Once a year\, the biggest celebration of music & whisky comes together across Scotland to celebrate the magic of each region making whisky. We’re bringing that festival to Australia for one big Saturday afternoon in the city with the official Scotch Whisky Festival bottlings flown in direct from Scotland!\nSkip the lines of the brisk cold Scotland Spring and enjoy Australia’s Fèis festival in the warm surrounds of the Kelvin Club; enjoy live music whilst sampling the actual Scotch Whisky Festival exclusives (celebrating the Islay festivals\, Spirit of Speyside\, Campbeltown\, Highlands\, and Lowlands!) from the world’s leading whisky club\, and available to members on the day in this bona fide whisky festival! \nExperience a stunning array of 2024 Rare Releases\, including a 25yo Islay bottling that we know you’re all going to enjoy\, plus micro-masterclasses hosted every 60 minutes by one of our expert ambassadors. If you’re after something a bit different\, the incredible Whisky & Alement team will be setting up shop for a special Historic Islay pop-up bar where you can purchase additional drams from past Fèis Ìle releases and other rare Islay bottlings from their own archive. \n \n  \nThis is a cocktail-style festival event with food\, whisky\, music\, and great company\, all in the heart of the city at the Kelvin Club; a local Islay festival like you’ve never known! All drams are included with your ticket (except the Whisky & Alement Historic Fèis Ìle pop-up drams). \nThere’s nowhere else to celebrate the 2024 Scotch Whisky Festival releases in Australia so close to the actual festivals in the UK. Come and celebrate the regions of Scotch whisky with new and rare single-cask\, cask-strength whiskies\, and micro-masterclasses along the way. \nWhat to expect on the day:\n– A full festival featuring all 12 of the 2024 Whisky Festival rare releases from the SMWS (as well as a range of single-cask\, cask-strength SMWS malts). These include releases from ALL of the whisky regions\, not just Islay!\n– Micro-masterclasses downstairs every hour.\n– Historic Islay bar by Whisky & Alement serving past Fèis releases and rare Islay drams (available as additional purchases on the day).\n– Branded SMWS glass to take home with you.\n– Billiards competition (the great Islay pool competition).\n– Live music\, cold beer\, food and more…\n\nWhen? Saturday\, 8th of June 2024 — 2:00pm until 6pm.\nWhere? The Kelvin Club\, 14-30 Melbourne Pl\, Melbourne VIC 3000.\n  \nAll are welcome: members\, friends\, partners\, non-members\, and those looking to discover the world’s leading whisky club\, the SMWS\, for the first time. \nCome and celebrate Scotland’s most renowned whisky festival at the same time they are in Scotland\, but live in Melbourne\, Australia! \nTickets are ON SALE NOW! Members and non-members are welcome to join.\nNon-members will receive a $30 voucher valid for all SMWS membership types upon purchasing a ticket. \n  \nPlease note that the venue has stairs and is not wheelchair accessible.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/scotch-whisky-festivals-2024-melbourne/
LOCATION:The Kelvin Club\, 14-30 Melbourne Pl\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Festival Tasting,Tasting Events,Whisky Party
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SUMMARY:Live Blues Soirée In the Basement
DESCRIPTION:Live blues\, Society drams\, and an exclusive booking at Beneath Driver Lane!\nMusic & Malts month is back again for another year this April\, and we’re teaming up with the fine folk at Beneath Driver Lane to bring you an afternoon of live blues and great drams. We’ll have the entire venue to ourselves with several drams on pour\, grazing plates to snack on\, and a cash bar for any refreshing beverages you might be feeling. \nPlus\, we’ll be joined by Melbourne blues heavyweight Andy McGarvie who will be providing soul-stimulating tunes throughout the event. The ticket includes 5x SMWS drams of your choice (a stamp-based system will be in place)\, a welcome drink\, and shared grazing plates. \n  \nWhen? Sunday\, 28th of April 2024 — 4:00pm arrival and start.\nWhere? Beneath Driver Lane\, Shop/3 Driver Ln\, Melbourne VIC 3000.\n  \nMembers are welcome to bring guests at member prices. Non-members are also welcome to attend. \n*Beneath Driver Lane’s Basement Barrel Society members can purchase the non-member tickets at a special discount using the code provided by BDL.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/live-blues-soiree/
LOCATION:Beneath Driver Lane\, 3\, Driver Ln\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events,Whisky Party
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240405T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240405T213000
DTSTAMP:20260616T063914
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SUMMARY:Dolly's Drams: Whisky & Donuts
DESCRIPTION:March is all about unusual pairings\, and we’re proud to announce a special collaboration between the Scotch Malt Whisky Society and Dolly’s Donuts in Sydney!\nTo launch our first full SMWS event at the new Captain’s Balcony Partner Bar in Crows Nest\, we’re pairing up 6x SMWS whiskies with our friends at Dolly’s Donuts who’ll be bringing all the sweet treats and tasty goodies; six donuts\, six single-cask\, cask-strength drams\, all in the surrounds of the sumptuous new Captain’s Balcony on Willoughby Rd\, Crows Nest. \nThis evening promises to be a full-flavoured\, fun jaunt of whisky and donut pairings like no other on Earth. All members are welcome + guests of members at member rates. Bring a friend and have a big Friday at our newest Sydney Partner Bar! \n  \nWhen? Friday\, 5th of April 2024 — 6:00pm arrival for a 6:30pm start.\nWhere? The Captain’s Balcony (Crows Nest)\, 116 Willoughby Road\, Crows Nest NSW 2065.\n  \nNon-members are welcome with special membership offers on the night for first-timers to SMWS events. \n  \nTickets are on sale NOW!
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/dollys-drams-whisky-donuts/
LOCATION:The Captain’s Balcony Crows Nest\, 116 Willoughby Road\, Crows Nest\, NSW\, 2065\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events,Whisky Party
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240210T143000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240210T170000
DTSTAMP:20260616T063914
CREATED:20231222T020701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T065235Z
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SUMMARY:Brisbane Bowls And Cracking Casks
DESCRIPTION:Brisbane\, are you ready for full-flavoured casks at the bowls club?\nFlock down to Merthyr Bowls Club in New Farm for an afternoon of sun\, flavour\, and lawn bowls! Your local Ambassador Scott Mansfield has teed up a cracking-good day with plenty of delicious SMWS malts and tasty BBQ to keep you going all arvo. \nSoak up the sun and try your hand at lawn bowls\, or just watch from the side and enjoy a nice dram overlooking the scenic Brisbane River. Each ticket includes 5x SMWS drams\, a welcome drink\, and plenty of tasty BBQ and sides for an early dinner/late lunch! \n  \nWhen? Saturday 10th of February 2024 — 2:30pm arrival and start.\n\n\nWhere? Merthyr Bowls Club — 60 Oxlade Drive\, New Farm\, 4005.\n\n  \nMembers are welcome to bring guests at member prices. Non-members are also welcome to attend.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/brisbane-bowls-and-cracking-casks/
LOCATION:Merthyr Bowls Club\, 60 Oxlade Dr\, New Farm\, QLD\, 4005\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events,Whisky Party
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20231227T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20231227T210000
DTSTAMP:20260616T063914
CREATED:20231128T222601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T222601Z
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SUMMARY:The Society's Terrarium BBQ!
DESCRIPTION:It’s the most wonderful time of the year…who doesn’t love BBQ and cask-strength drams?\n  \nFlock to Terrarium’s rooftop and bask in the setting sun with our WA Society Christmas party! A festive gathering and the most exciting experience of the year. Several different drams to choose from\, beer on arrival\, and your local State Ambassador Xander Stucken cooking up a feast on the barbecue — what’s not to love? This isn’t any ordinary tasting — guests will be in for a fun\, laid-back social affair amongst friends and members in the leisurely time between Boxing Day and NYD. \nEach ticket guarantees you dinner\, a welcome beer (from local legends Nowhereman Brewing) and 5x tokens to redeem on 5x drams of your choosing (with the rest of the bottlings being available to purchase by the dram on the day). \n  \nWhen? Wednesday 27th of December 2023 — 5:00pm arrival and start.\n\n\n\nWhere? Terrarium — 99 St Georges Terrace (Howards St Entrance)\, Perth WA 6000.\nPictured: Xander getting the balcony ready for an epic Christmas party.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/the-societys-terrarium-bbq/
LOCATION:Terrarium\, 99 St Georges Terrace\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dinners,Tasting Events,Whisky Party
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20231216T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20231216T170000
DTSTAMP:20260616T063914
CREATED:20231117T055025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231117T055025Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas Cheer in Adelaide!
DESCRIPTION:Three-cheers to end-of-year drams!\n  \nLet’s get into the dramming spirit this Christmas with some top-notch SMWS drams and delicious craft ales at Spier & Wright! Your local State Ambassador Cody Banks has organised a lovely afternoon of boilermaker pairings and good times with 5x SMWS drams and 2x craft ales of your choosing. Plus\, there’ll be several pizzas laid out for guests to enjoy with their beverages. \nJoin us on Saturday the 16th of December to see 2023 out in style with Society comrades\, a good feed\, and delicious flavours. \n  \nWhen? Saturday 16th of December 2023 — 2:00pm arrival and start.\nWhere? Spier & Wright Whisky Merchants\, U1/151 King William Road\, Unley\, SA 5061.\n  \nMembers are welcome to bring guests at member prices. Non-members are also welcome to attend.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/christmas-cheer-in-adelaide/
LOCATION:Spier & Wright\, U1/151 King William Road\, Unley\, South Australia\, 5061\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events,Whisky Lunch,Whisky Party
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20231216T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20231216T170000
DTSTAMP:20260616T063914
CREATED:20231117T052026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231212T022203Z
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SUMMARY:Hobart Boilermaker Christmas Crawl
DESCRIPTION:Who’s ready for a Society boilermaker bar crawl?\nJoin in for the Hobart SMWS Christmas Party\, as we crawl our way through three great boilermakers! We’ll be hitting up Overland Brewery and Distillery\, Deep South Brewery and finishing at the New Sydney Hotel for the final three drams. \nNathan\, Head Distiller of Overland\, will greet us and give us a tour of the distillery and brewery\, before an Overland boilermaker with an SMWS dram. Phase two will see guests take a nice stroll down to Deep South Brewery\, where we will be taken on a Deep South tour\, before another boilermaker and delicious pizza for lunch. \nTo end a perfect afternoon\, we will be finishing up in the outdoor courtyard of the premier Tasmanian Partner Bar\, New Sydney Hotel\, to indulge in the last boilermaker and three Society drams which you can enjoy at your own leisure. An exquisite pilgrimage led by your local State Ambassador Tom Rofe with 5x Society drams\, three beer pairings\, and lunch. \n  \nWhen? Saturday 16th of December 2023 — 12:30pm arrival and start.\nWhere?\n– Starting at Overland Brewery and Distillery (284 Argyle St\, North Hobart\, Tasmania 7000)\n– Deep South Brewery (220 Argyle Street\, North Hobart\, Tasmania\, 7000)\n– New Sydney Hotel (87 Bathurst Street\, Hobart\, Tasmania\, 7000)\n  \nMembers are welcome to bring guests at member prices. Non-members are also welcome to attend.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/hobart-boilermaker-christmas-crawl/
LOCATION:Multiple Venues
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events,Whisky Party
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231209T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231209T170000
DTSTAMP:20260616T063914
CREATED:20231026T170029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231126T221303Z
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SUMMARY:Bowls\, Burgers\, Whisky! Sydney Xmas Party
DESCRIPTION:Lawn bowls! Burgers! Whisky! Beer! The official whisky Xmas party for Sydney is LOCKED and LOADED.\nWe’ve seen rose gardens\, we’ve seen club lounges\, we’ve seen partner bars…for 2023 we’re going bowling! Join your SMWS team at The Greens in North Sydney for our official 2023 Christmas party with drams\, barefoot bowling\, burgers\, and good times to see the year out. How’s your lawn bowling skills? It doesn’t really matter\, because we’ll be enjoying some exceptional drams via our classic token-based system\, with plenty of tasty food to go around. \nCome on down to The Greens and celebrate the 2023 finale with us and fellow Society members. The lawn bowls might be new\, but one thing will remain the same: Matt Wooler’s Hawaiian shirts and fedora. You don’t want to miss this! \n  \nWhen? Saturday 9th of December 2023 — 1:00pm arrival and start.\n\n\n\nWhere? The Greens\, 50 Ridge St\, North Sydney NSW 2060.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMembers are welcome to bring guests at member prices.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/sydney-xmas-party-23/
LOCATION:The Greens\, 50 Ridge St\, North Sydney\, NSW\, 2060\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events,Whisky Party
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231201T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231201T210000
DTSTAMP:20260616T063914
CREATED:20231023T223101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T001724Z
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SUMMARY:A Christmas Treat in the Gong!
DESCRIPTION:Whisky\, wine and dinner pairings — are you ready to celebrate another brilliant year?\nA glorious dinner awaits you at the M2 kitchen! Join your State Ambassador Fred Apolloni for a specially-curated dinner that pairs our unique single-cask\, cask-strength Society drams\, some excellent wines\, and food. A multi-course sensory experience complemented by cask exploration and storytelling from Mr Apolloni.\n\nThis is an event not to be missed\, a stunning way to round out 2023. Come and celebrate amongst good friends and Society comrades with delicious wine\, mouth-watering food and exceptional Society drams.\n\n\nWhen? Friday\, December 1st 2023 — 6:00pm arrival for a 6:30pm start.\n\nWhere? M2 Kitchen\, 1/354 Keira St\, Wollongong NSW 2500\n\nMembers are welcome to bring guests at member pricing. Non-members are also welcome to attend.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/christmas-treat-gong/
LOCATION:M2 Kitchen\, 1/354 Keira St\, Wollongong\, NSW\, 2500\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dinners,Whisky Dinner,Whisky Party
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231125T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231125T153000
DTSTAMP:20260616T063914
CREATED:20231103T014855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T042906Z
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SUMMARY:Bottles & Bowls: Melbourne Xmas Party
DESCRIPTION:Sun’s out\, DRAMS OUT!\nOur last big event of the year is upon us! Join your National Ambassador Matt Bailey and State Ambassador Alex Moores for a day of relaxed drinks in the sun (we hope) at the Princes Park Carlton Bowls Club. Your ticket includes six Society drams of your choice\, with tokens available so you can select from a diverse range of bottles we have released over the last year. A light lunch will also be provided.\n\nThere will also be a range of beers and wines available for direct purchase from the Bowls Club. There is no obligation to bowl\, but it is a lot of fun\, so those who intend to do so can kick off their shoes and form a friendly competition with other members. We have several lanes reserved exclusively for us\, so there will be plenty of opportunities to show off your skills.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen? Saturday 25th of November 2023 — 12:00pm arrival and start.\nWhere? Princes Park Carlton Bowls Club\, 109 Bowen Crescent\, Carlton North VIC 3045.\n  \n\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/bottles-bowls-melbourne-xmas-party/
LOCATION:Princes Park Carlton Bowls Club\, 109 Bowen Crescent\, Carlton North\, Victoria\, 3054\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events,Whisky Party
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20231115T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20231115T203000
DTSTAMP:20260616T063914
CREATED:20231009T025733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T043006Z
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SUMMARY:A Wondrous Masterclass
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate a wondrous masterclass exploring top-tier Society whisky in our huge November Outturn!\nWho doesn’t love exploring new and incredible cask flavours? Join us at Perth Partner Bar Terrarium for an invigorating flavour-fuelled masterclass with five of the upcoming drams in our huge November Outturn bumper issue. Join National State Ambassador Matt Bailey and local State Ambassador Xander Stucken who will take you through the flavours of each dram as you enjoy shared grazing tables amongst good company in Terrarium’s private tasting space. \nEach ticket includes a highball on arrival\, shared grazing plates\, and 5x SMWS drams. Celebrate the release of our much-beloved festive Outturn issue with a Partner Bar tasting amongst like-minded flavour enthusiasts. \n  \nWhen? Wednesday the 15th of November\, 6:00pm arrival and start\nWhere? Terrarium — 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/a-wondrous-masterclass/
LOCATION:Terrarium\, 99 St Georges Terrace\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events,Whisky Party
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231111T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231112T170000
DTSTAMP:20260616T063914
CREATED:20231019T052955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T052955Z
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SUMMARY:Whisky Abbey 2023
DESCRIPTION:Whisky Abbey returns for 2023 — and you can bet The SMWS will be there serving up some brilliant single-cask\, cask-strength drams!\n  \nCasa De Vinos’ Whisky Abbey returns to the Abbotsford Convent for the third year with over 50 exhibitors and 700+ whiskies to choose from over two exciting days! The Scotch Malt Whisky Society will have a stand with a very generous selection of single-cask\, cask-strength malts on pour\, PLUS\, Matt Bailey will be running an in-depth masterclass on wood innovation and the Society’s cask policy on the Saturday. \nFor those of you who are new to Whisky Abbey\, a ticket will give you access to the festival\, and a specially-branded tasting glass for you to keep — all whiskies are available to purchase by the 15ml pour at each stand at attractive prices. The beautiful Abbotsford Convent is also home to some lush lawns where you can enjoy your drams. There will also be food trucks on site serving up some delicious food to keep you going. \n  \nYou can purchase your tickets directly from the Whisky Abbey website here — we’ll see you there!
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/whisky-abbey-2023/
LOCATION:Abbotsford Convent\, 1 St Heliers St\, Abbotsford\, Vic\, 3067\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events,Whisky Fair,Whisky Party
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231026T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231026T210000
DTSTAMP:20260616T063914
CREATED:20230927T054339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231020T032328Z
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SUMMARY:SMWS Japan 30th Anniversary Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating 30 Years of SMWS Japan Branch!\n\n\nIn 2022\, the Australia branch celebrated 20 years of SMWS\, and this year we’re celebrating 40 years globally\, but in between all that\, it’s also the 30th birthday of SMWS Japan this year! Founded in 1993\, SMWS Japan’s 30th birthday is this year\, so we’re hosting a very special one-off birthday celebration tasting. We’ve secured one bottle of each of the three birthday celebratory releases\, and we’re sharing them around with you\, along with some other surprises and goodies on the night. \nThese super rare releases were exclusive to SMWS Japan\, so we’re very lucky to be the only other country on Earth to share these with members. On the night\, we’ll start with a Society highball\, then taste through the SMWS Japan exclusives\, plus other special SMWS casks that complement the lineup\, along with a traditional Japanese supper. Places for this event are strictly limited and are first in best dressed\, this event is available for members only. Come celebrate SMWS Japan on Thursday 26 October\, 7pm start. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen? Thursday 26th of October 2023 — 6:30pm arrival for a 7:00pm start.\nWhere? Upstairs at Whisky & Alement\, 270 Russell St\, Melbourne\, VIC 3000.\n\n\n\n\n\nMembers welcome to bring guests at member rates. No non-member tickets will be available for this event.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/smws-japan-30-years-tasting/
LOCATION:Whisky & Alement\, 270 Russell St\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events,Whisky Party
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230804T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230804T213000
DTSTAMP:20260616T063914
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SUMMARY:Maverick Launch Party — Melbourne
DESCRIPTION:MAVERICK\, YOU ARE CLEARED FOR LAUNCH!\n2023 marks the 40th anniversary of our beloved club\, The Scotch Malt Whisky Society — 40 years of doing things differently\, sharing the unparalleled flavours of single-cask\, cask-strength whisky with folks from all over the world. We have lots of exciting releases and experiences planned around our 40th-anniversary\, but next month in Melbourne we’re going to be launching the Maverick bottling — our 12-year-old single malt ‘Heresy’ cask that was bottled to celebrate our 40th anniversary. \nJoin us on Friday\, the 4th of August\, at No Vacancy Café and Gallery for an evening of charcuterie and Maverick malt as we launch this historic bottling. Each guest will receive a 30ml dram of the Maverick malt\, as well as 2x of a specially crafted cocktail prepared by Whisky & Alement Bar Manager Lachlan Watt featuring the Maverick malt. We will also have a cash bar available with select Society casks on pour for $10 a dram. \nAdditionally\, every ticket will include a $30 voucher to use towards the purchase of the Maverick bottling when it is released in August Outturn. \n\nWhen? Friday the 4th of August\, 6:30pm start.\nWhere? No Vacancy Gallery\, 34-40 Jane Bell Ln\, Melbourne VIC 3000.\n  \nPlease note this is a cocktail-style evening\, there will be limited seating available. \n  \nTickets are on sale now!
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/maverick-launch-party-melbourne/
LOCATION:No Vacancy\, 34-40 Jane Bell Ln\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events,Whisky Party
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230624T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230624T233000
DTSTAMP:20260616T063914
CREATED:20230330T034937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230614T034414Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20230429T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20230429T160000
DTSTAMP:20260616T063914
CREATED:20230330T021026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T055741Z
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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: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/Perth:20221227T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20221227T190000
DTSTAMP:20260616T063914
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/Hobart:20221217T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20221217T173000
DTSTAMP:20260616T063914
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/Brisbane:20221211T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20221211T170000
DTSTAMP:20260616T063914
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/Melbourne:20221210T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221210T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T063914
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/Sydney:20221126T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20221126T160000
DTSTAMP:20260616T063914
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/Sydney:20221125T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20221125T210000
DTSTAMP:20260616T063914
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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