A Wollongong Summer Delight
2025-11-07 18:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Sydney) | The Fraternity Club, 11 Bourke St, Fairy Meadow, NSW, 2519, Australia
Dear Wollongong members, we invite you back to the Frat Club for our summer whisky dinner gathering!

Join State Ambassador Fred Apolloni and SMWS Brand Advocate Manager (and Wollongong local) Lachlan Watt for a whisky seafood dinner on Friday, the 7th of November! Guests will enjoy a multi-course, lavish seafood dinner carefully curated by the Fraternity Club’s chef in the upstairs dining area, alongside six SMWS drams encompassing both recently and upcoming released bottlings.
This is an opportunity to meet and mingle with Lachlan Watt from SMWS HQ, hear about his plentiful whisky stories, and gain insight into the club and the newly released bottlings. Join us for our final Wollongong event of 2025 before the Christmas break.

When? Friday the 7th of November, 6:00pm arrival for a 6:30pm start.
Where? Upstairs at the Frat Club; 11 Bourke St, Fairy Meadow NSW 2519.

Tickets are available for both members and non-members. Members may purchase member tickets on behalf of guests.

Sydney End of Year Whisky Bash 2025!
2025-11-22 14:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Bar 26, Unit 2, 26 Halloran St, Lilyfield, NSW, 2040, Australia
Sydney — what a festive end-of-year Christmas party Andrew Derbidge has prepared for you all!

Join us on Saturday, 22 of November at Bar 26 for a seriously incredible afternoon of whisky, food, tours, and fun! Our passionate friends at NSW Partner Bar Bar 26 (the cellar door of Otter Craft Distilling) have been kind enough to lend us their venue for the afternoon so we can host you all with incredible whisky, food, and even tours of the distillery! Each ticket holder will receive six tokens which can be redeemed for SMWS drams and OCD whisky flights.

The full offering of the afternoon includes:

A welcome OCD Whisky Highball
5x SMWS to taste at your leisure (redeemable with your tokens)
Flowing food including homemade pizzas & charcuterie boards
The opportunity to embark on a flight of 3x10ml Otter Craft Distilling drams (redeemable with your tokens)
Distillery tours with Eduard Otter

When? Saturday the 22nd of November, 2:00pm arrival and start for a 5pm finish.
Where? Bar 26; unit 2/26 – 30 Halloran St, Lilyfield NSW 2040.

Please note that the official event will end at 5pm, the bar will then be open to the public. Guests are welcome to stay for as long as they wish and purchase further drinks from the bar.
Members may purchase non-member tickets for guests, non-members may also attend.

A Summer Whisky BBQ Gathering
2025-11-29 12:30 - 16:00 (Australia/Sydney) | John Knight Memorial Park, Townsend Place, Belconnen, ACT, 2617, Australia
Hey Canberra — it’s been a while, hey? But we’re back to close off 2025 with a perfect afternoon of summer drams and tasty BBQ hosted by none other than Drew McKinnie himself!
Join the ACT Society cadre by the Belconnen Lakeside for a mouthwatering afternoon affair. Let us set the scene, shining sun glistening off the water, green grass, the wafts of gourmet BBQ meat flavours make their way to you, cooked by Society member Don Burningham. Of course, there’ll be six SMWS drams present for you to taste at your leisure throughout the afternoon, including this year’s Gathering Cask — 95.105 Into the carpenter’s kitchen — selected by our branch’s Marketing Manager Adam Ioannidis. Plus, a slew of refreshing mixers for you to mix with your whisky should you wish, or simply just to have as a cooling alternative between drams.

Delightful drams, cool breezes, refreshing company and festivities — a Saturday afternoon in a glorious setting! Join us as we farewell 2025 with good flavour and even better friends.

When? Saturday the 29th of November, 12:30pm arrival and start, 4pm finish.
Where? John Knight Memorial Park; Townsend Place, Belconnen ACT.

This event is open to members and non-members alike. Members are welcome to purchase tickets for guests at member rates.

Lonnie's End of Year Festive Bash!
2025-11-30 13:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Hobart) | Martini’s Cocktail Lounge, 33 Kingsway, Launceston, TAS, 7250, Australia
Launceston — are you ready for some festive drams at the (very) newly opened Martini’s Cocktail Lounge!
Join Tom Rofe and a line-up of tasty Society drams on Sunday, November 30; an afternoon of fun and camaraderie amongst friends new and old at Martini’s Cocktail Lounge — the newly opened (well, at least, newly opened by the time the event takes place) cocktail lounge in Lonnie! This is a casual dramming get together with charcuterie, whiskies (including an absolutely delightful 25-year-old from the demolished Distillery 38!), and a house-made Old Fashioned on arrival!
Grab your mates and book in today to avoid missing out on the fun as we farewell 2025, who knows, there might even be some prizes to be won and some 2026 Society whiskies making a surprise appearance…. Formalities end at 3pm, at which guests are welcome to hang around and purchase drinks from the bar.

When? Sunday the 30th of November, 1:00pm arrival and start.
Where? Martini’s Cocktail Lounge; 33 Kingsway, Launceston, TAS 7250.

Members are welcome to purchase member tickets for guests. Non-members are also welcome.

Melbourne's Society Christmas Party!
2025-12-06 13:00 - 16:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Cosentino, 460 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000, Australia
Join us for a casual afternoon in the heart of the CBD to see out 2025 with drams, snacks, and great mates!

Another year of cask-strength flavour comes to a close, and what a year it’s been; whether you attended one of our fantastic Melbourne tastings this year or just joined us for our online virtual, we invite you to join us at Cosentino’s Melbourne showroom on December 6 to enjoy 8x different Society drams at your leisure with a generous array of charcuterie and canapés curated by none other than your SMWS State Ambassador, Mr Alex Moores himself!
Come on down and join Alex and the SMWS Australia team for an afternoon of fun and casual relaxation; the perfect opportunity to bring some friends along and see off the year. Please note the event will conclude at 4:30pm, giving you the opportunity to extend your evening to a local restaurant or bar in the Melbourne CBD (like Whisky & Alement!).

When? Saturday the 6th of December, 1:00pm arrival and start, 4:30pm conclusion.
Where? Cosentino Melbourne; 460 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000.

Dress code is smart casual, though members are encourage to dress festively should they wish to.

Members are welcome to bring guests at member rates. Non-members are also welcome.

STEP Into the Festive Season!
2025-12-06 14:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Savile Row, 667 Ann St, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, 4006, Australia
A classic ‘STEPS’ tasting format at beloved Brisbane Partner Bar Savile Row to farewell 2025!
Brissie, what a year it’s been! We’ve had some spectacular events, and can you believe that they’re only going to get better in 2026? But for now, join us for our farewell tasting at Savile Row with a classic ‘STEPS’ whisky tasting event. What is STEPS? Essentially, it’s just a free-roam tasting event where you’ll be able to taste 7x different Society whiskies at your own pace with plenty of Snacks in-between. A social and flavour-driven afternoon with new November/December Outturn releases on pour!
7x drams, a welcome beer, and tasty snacks from Bird’s Nest — this is going to be one fantastic afternoon! Plus, the Savile Row bar will be open all afternoon for any extra drinks anyone is interested in purchasing. Once the event ends, guests are encouraged to hang around and enjoy the hospitality of Brisbane’s favourite Society Partner Bar.

When? Saturday the 6th of December, 2:00pm arrival and start.
Where? Savile Row; 667 Ann Street, Brisbane Queensland 4006.

Tickets are available for both members and non-members. Members may purchase member tickets on behalf of guests.

Festive Drams on the Lawn in Hobart
2025-12-20 16:00 - 19:00 (Australia/Hobart) | Battery Point Distillery, 20 Runnymede St, Battery Point, Tasmania, 7004, Australia
Drams on the lawn plus a Battery Point Distillery tour?! Grab your tickets now, Hobart!
It’s been a while since we’ve enjoyed drams in the park, and this year we’re teaming up with the lovely folks at Battery Point Distillery to bring you an afternoon of flavour and camaraderie! Guests will meet at Battery Point Distillery at 4pm for a guided tour and tasting flight, before strolling over to Princes Park nearby to enjoy five SMWS drams (including a 25-year-old Premium bottling from a demolished distillery) and charcuterie on the lawn with local Ambassador and personality Mr Tom Rofe!
Grab your mates and book in today to avoid missing out on the fun as we farewell 2025, who knows, there might even be some prizes to be won…

When? Saturday the 20th of December, 4:00pm arrival and start.
Where? Battery Point Distillery; 20 Runnymede St, Battery Point TAS 7004.

Members are welcome to purchase member tickets for guests. Non-members are also welcome.

Festive Perth Whisky Sundowner
2025-12-21 15:00 - 18:00 (Australia/Perth) | Terrarium, 99 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
It’s a full-venue takeover of Terrarium for our end of year WA Christmas party!
Get on down to Perth Partner Bar Terrarium for an afternoon of social delights and flavoursome reveries. Local Ambassador Xander Stucken has crafted a fabulous line-up of 6x Society drams + a J.G Thomson Highball on arrival alongside charcuterie and cheeses.
This is a casual, free-roam event spanning the entire top floor of Terrarium (including that gorgeous balcony!), taste through the whiskies at your own pace, catch up with friends new and old, and learn about some of the recent releases coming out of our massive November/December bumper Outturn!
Fancy something a bit extra? The Terrarium cash bar will be open for any extra delights you might be craving. Bring your friends, family, neighbours, and revel in our final Society tasting for 2025 — we can’t wait to welcome you into 2026!

When? Sunday the 21st of December, 3:00pm arrival for 3:20pm start; 6pm conclusion.
Where? Terrarium Bar; 99 St Georges Terrace (Howards St Entrance), Perth WA 6000.

Members are welcome to purchase tickets for non-members and member rates. Non-members are also welcome to attend.

ROBBIE BURNS SUPPER: A Celebration of His Life
2026-01-23 18:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Royal Automobile Club, 89 Macquarie Street, SYDNEY, NSW, 2000, Australia
By popular demand, the Society’s formal Burns Supper is back, celebrating the life and times of Scotland’s national poet, Robert Burns.

Following multiple requests from last year’s attendees, we’ll be incorporating some more traditional elements of a Burns Supper this year, including live music, a full Toast to the Lassies, and the Lassie’s response. And, of course, we’ll be piping in the Haggis, and hearing the Ode by our local Scot, Anthony Cowie. Plus, other humorous poetry from Burns and beyond, all hosted by our Branch Director Matt Bailey.

The event is a formal sit-down dinner affair, featuring a four-course meal alongside 5x matched SMWS malts, and a welcome drink.

When? Friday 23rd January 2026 — 6:00pm arrival for a 6:30pm start.
Where? The Royal Automobile Club of Australia (ISC Room); 89 Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000.

Members are welcome to bring guests at member rates. Non-members are also welcome to attend.

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Burns Night at the New Syd!
2026-01-25 17:30 - 20:30 (Australia/Hobart) | New Sydney Hotel, 87 Bathurst St, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia
Time to bust out the kilt (or some tartan) and join us at the New Sydney Hotel to kick-off 2026 with an evening celebrating the great Scottish Poet, Robbie Burns.

January 25th, 2026, come on down to the New Sydney Hotel for a traditional Robbie Burns Supper hosted by Tom Rofe, who has presented quite the immersive evening for you all! Expect a Whisky highball on arrival at 5:45 before a 6pm start where a traditional Scottish three-course meal will be served: Cullen Skink for entree, Haggis with neeps & tatties and whisky sauce for main, and Cranachan for dessert. The haggis will be addressed, and there will be a piper to welcome the haggis into the room. All of this, alongside 5x full-flavoured, panel-approved SMWS drams.
If you’ve never experienced a traditional Robbie Burns Supper, this is certainly one not to miss! If you have, then you’ll be glad to see its return at the New Sydney Hotel this coming January.

When? Sunday the 25th of January, 5:45pm arrival for a 6pm start.
Where? New Sydney Hotel; 87 Bathurst St, Hobart TAS 7000.

Members are welcome to purchase member tickets for guests. Non-members are also welcome.

*you don’t actually have to wear tartan or a kilt, but you’re of course welcome to!

Burns Supper at the Mailman
2026-01-25 19:00 - 21:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | The Mailman, 2 Bluebell Street, Alexandra Hills, QLD, 4161, Australia
Haggis, neeps & tatties await at The Mailman for a traditional Scottish Burns Supper this January — with a summer twist!

Join your local SMWS Ambassador and personality Scott Mansfield at the Mailman Café once more for a uniquely Queensland take on the classic Burns Supper — a whisky dinner with a summer twist. We’ll honour the Bard Robbie Burns himself with readings of some of the bard’s most-loved poems, including a traditional Address to the Haggis.

We’ll be teaming up once again with Chef Myles Hartley, who will be creating modern interpretations of Scottish favourites, reimagined for warm-weather indulgence, and paired with 5x curated SMWS malts (including a black-label bottling). Expect great flavours, vibrant flavours, good company, and a lively celebration of Rabbie Burns — this is Scottish tradition served sunny-side up! Kilts and tartan welcome but not required.

When? Sunday the 25th of January, 7:00pm arrival and start.

Where? The Mailman; 2-6 Bluebell Street, Alexandra Hills QLD 4161.

Tickets are available for both members and non-members. Members may purchase member tickets on behalf of guests.

A Very Sherried Adelaide Dinner
2026-02-03 18:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Adelaide) | Seven Stars Hotel, 187 Angas St, Adelaide, South Australia, 5000, Australia
We’re back, Adelaide! Join us in discovering the rich, indulgent world of sherried whisky at this curated and exclusive Adelaide dinner.

Following an injury, your State Ambassador Lily Arnott has been working tirelessly to present to you a proper welcome back to Society events — and what better way to welcome you all back than with much-loved sherried Society drams!

Join fellow whisky enthusiasts for an evening exploring drams shaped by the depths of legendary sherry casks in the gorgeous Seven Stars Hotel courtyard (some older Adelaide members will remember this venue from several years back), where you will enjoy 5x SMWS drams matured in sherry casks, a welcome dram, and a three-course meal.

From velvety dried-fruit sweetness to bold, spiced finishes, you’ll journey through a curated line-up of exceptional Society casks celebrating the influence of sherry on single malt whisky. Set in the heart of Adelaide, this intimate experience is perfect for both seasoned aficionados and the sherry-curious.

Raise a glass, savour every sip, and immerse yourself in the stories behind these unforgettable casks.

When? Tuesday the 3rd of February, 6:00pm arrival for a 6:30pm start.

Where? Seven Stars Hotel (Courtyard); 186/187 Angas St, Adelaide SA 5000.

Members are welcome to purchase member tickets for guests. Non-members are also welcome.

Diptych Special Launch Event: MELBOURNE
2026-02-10 18:00 - 20:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Whisky & Alement, 270 Russell St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Alex Moores proudly presents: Creator’s Collection DIPTYCH – the only VIC launch event for this special duo celebrating over 60 years of combined sherried maturation from this prolific distillery 96.
Renowned for their sherry casks, their rich and sumptuous spirit, their ‘Ode’ to the valley or embers. We’ve been lucky to secure a small portion of this latest Creator’s Collection: Diptych, a duo of 30 year old single casks both with a unique maturation story. Truly a work of liquid beauty in two parts, this tasting will feature this latest Creator’s Collection duo, along with 4 other whiskies of incredible calibre on the night.
This collection brings together two single casks from the same distillery, both distilled in 1994 and matured for 28 years in ex-Oloroso sherry butts before being additionally matured into first fill ex-Pedro Ximinez casks, one American oak, one Spanish oak. A truly remarkable side-by-side to be had featuring over 60 years of sherried maturation from the SMWS.
Each ticket includes 6x whiskies, and grazing plates, hosted upstairs at Whisky & Alement; a perfect session for anyone who enjoys their whisky with serious presence.

When? Tuesday the 10th February 2026, 6pm arrival for a 6:30pm start.
Where? Whisky & Alement (upstairs); 270 Russell St, Melbourne VIC 3000.
What? 6 x whiskies, including the coveted Creator’s Collection, along with 4 other sherried delights to celebrate February Outturn.
Tickets: go on sale Monday 19th January at midday AEDT. Tickets for this event are extremely limited.

Members are welcome to bring guests at member pricing. Non-members are also welcome to attend. Please note Whisky & Alement have stair-only access to the event space for any wheelchair users. This event is strictly 18+ and SMWS encourages responsible service of alcohol at every event we host.
This is one of an upcoming series of flavour deep-dives. Stay tuned to your inbox for the announcement on the whole series leading up from now to June.

SMWS x OCD Present: A French Inspired Matching Journey
2026-02-24 18:00 - 21:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Bar 26, Unit 2, 26 Halloran St, Lilyfield, NSW, 2040, Australia
Five-Course French Dinner in collaboration with our incredible Sydney Partner Bar — Bar 26 (Otter Craft Distilling).
Join Andrew Derbidge and fellow flavour enthusiasts for an evening of classical French cuisine and rare whisky, curated for depth, balance, and narrative — from aperitif through to dessert; a paired evening featuring three curated SMWS Bottles, two French-influenced OCD Bottlings & a welcome cocktail.

Your Ticket Includes:

A welcome cocktail
5x course French-inspired Dinner matched with 3x SMWS & 2x OCD Whiskeys
Guided and hosted by SMWS Legend (as well as Branch Chairman and NSW Ambassador) Andrew Derbidge.

Price: $175 per person
Date & Time: Tuesday, February 24th, 6pm – 9.30pm
Location: Otter Craft Distilling/Bar 26; Unit 2/26-30 Halloran St, Lilyfield NSW 2040
Please note this event is hosted and ticketed by Otter Craft Distilling; limited tickets are available exclusively through OCD’s website here.
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Sydney: HEAVY HITTERS!
2026-03-05 18:30 - 21:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Royal Automobile Club, 89 Macquarie Street, SYDNEY, NSW, 2000, Australia
THE HEAVY HITTERS!
There’s a lot of whisky out there, but not all distilleries could be called ‘heavy hitters‘…

HEAVY HITTERS. Come along to our next Sydney Society experience where we’ll be going back-to-basics and get stuck into the heavy hitters! No nonsense, cask-strength whisky from some of Scotland’s most admired and respected distilleries. Join our Chairman, Andrew Derbidge, as he takes you through some of his favourite drams from our latest shipment…some of which won’t see wider releases for a while…
What’s on the menu? How about some very special Society single casks from Glen Grant, Glenfarclas, Glenlivet, Bowmore, and Laphroaig?! Big whiskies, big flavours, big fun!
Big whiskies, big flavours, big fun! A light, canape supper will be served during the event. Members are reminded that the Royal Automobile Club of Australia has a dress code; please ensure you’re suitably attired.

When? Thursday 5th March 2026 — 6:30pm arrival for a 7pm start.
Where? The Royal Automobile Club of Australia (ISC Room); 89 Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000.

Members are welcome to bring guests at member rates. Non-members are also welcome to attend.

Flavour Deep Dive: Juicy, Oak & Vanilla
2026-03-10 18:30 - 21:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Whisky & Alement, 270 Russell St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Are you a big fan of tropical, vanilla-driven malts? This tasting is for you!
The first of Alex’s flavour-profile-driven tastings upstairs at Whisky & Alement showcasing some of our existing 12 flavour profiles — and, as you may have guessed, this tasting will be concentrating on the middle blue profile — Juicy, Oak & Vanilla! Before we welcome in the new eight Flavour Profiles, it’s working taking a closer look at some of the flavours that have made the last years of the Society so special. Alex will be dissecting what makes a distinctively “Juicy, Oak & Vanilla” cask across five unique bottlings.
Five drams, a welcome drink, charcuterie, and Alex’s signature banter and nerdy passion that you absolutely will not get anywhere else!

When? Tuesday the 10th of March 2026, 6:30pm arrival for a 7:00pm start.
Where? Whisky & Alement (upstairs); 270 Russell St, Melbourne VIC 3000.

Members are welcome to bring guests at member prices. Non-members are also welcome to attend and learn more about the Society.

Diptych Sherried Fiesta at Terrarium
2026-03-12 18:30 - 21:00 (Australia/Perth) | Terrarium, 99 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
An evening of sherried delight as we launch two 30-year-old Creators Collection bottlings…
Sherry and Scotch whisky have been entwined since the 16th century; sherried whisky still captivates and enchants us all to this day. To kick-off 2026 for our WA members, we have pulled together an experience concentrating on sherry cask releases, old and young, extra matured and full maturation, bodega casks and seasoned to get the full breadth of the category, all alongside some fantastic Spanish potato canapes.
On pour, we’ll have Cask 96.41 The ‘Iberian’ and Cask 96.42 The ‘American’ — our two new Diptych Creators Collection releases showcasing one of the most highly-revered Highland distilleries specialising in sherry maturation… Plus, three more sherried Society drams, a welcome dram of Glendronach 12-year-old, and a glass of PX sherry to finish…what a night this will be!

When? Thursday the 12th of March 2026, 6:30pm arrival for a 7:00pm start.
Where? Terrarium Bar; 99 St Georges Terrace (Howards St Entrance), Perth WA 6000.

Members are welcome to purchase tickets for non-members and member rates. Non-members are also welcome to attend.

An Afternoon with the Winter Series
2026-03-21 14:00 - 18:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Common Vice, 2/75 Welsby St, New Farm, Queensland, 4005, Australia
S.M.W.S — the limited Winter Series bottlings have (finally) arrived!
A Saturday afternoon of drams, brews, snacks, and incredible storytelling as we launch our latest special bottlings: the ‘Winter Series’, encompassing four distinct Society releases that have been bottled to celebrate Halloween, Christmas, the New Year, and Burns Night…we’re a little late for all of these but that’s just one of the quirks of our incredible liquid maturing in the UK!
Guests will be treated to a beer on arrival, plus generous platters of snacks to go around with the four Winter Series bottlings (yes, that includes the 11-year-old sherried malt from Distillery 29), plus two other bottlings (one of which is long sold out!) on pour.
That’s six Society drams, beer on arrival, and a light lunch, all in the private dining room of one of our favourite local venues — Common Vice!

When? Saturday the 21st of March, 2:00pm arrival for a 2:30pm start.
Where? Common Vice; 2/75 Welsby St, New Farm QLD 4005.

Members are welcome to purchase tickets for non-members and member rates. Non-members are also welcome to attend.

STEP Into the Winter Series in Canberra
2026-03-26 18:30 - 21:30 (Australia/Sydney) | National Press Club of Australia, 16 National Circuit, Barton, ACT, 2600, Australia
A return to the Press Club as we celebrate Society drams and the special Winter Series releases with Drew McKinnie and co…
It’s time to reunite and enjoy a sociable soiree at the National Press Club, with a classic STEPS tasting to delight your senses, featuring the special Winter Series drams and canapés.
What is STEPS? In a nutshell, a free-roam, cocktail-style format where you can taste through a number of whiskies at your own pace; in this case, there will be 7x new or upcoming Society whiskies on pour (including the four Winter Series special releases) that guests will be able to enjoy alongside canapés through the afternoon.
Conviviality, community and friendship are the dominant theme, reuniting with whisky friends to savour sensational stylish drams. Bring along new friends and guests, and a broad sense of humour!

When? Thursday the 26th of March 2026, 6:30pm arrival and start.
Where? National Press Club of Australia; 16 National Circuit, Barton ACT 2600.

Members are welcome to purchase tickets for non-members and member rates. Non-members are also welcome to attend.

Peat Plants II Preview at the New Syd
2026-04-11 18:00 - 21:30 (Australia/Hobart) | New Sydney Hotel, 87 Bathurst St, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia
Peat Plants II is coming soon…but you get a special sneak peek, Tassie!

As some of you may know, Peat Plants, two years ago now, was the first ever Creators Collection to be bottled and released. Now, we’re excited to bring you the second Peat Plants — PEAT PLANTS II! A series of four releases across our new ‘Bold & Peaty’ and ‘Smoky & Fruity’ Flavour Profiles.
“This collection celebrates the powerful and medicinal nature of West Coast peat. We have selected a variety of expressions from Islay along with some similarly robust whisky from the Isle of Mull. These phenol-packed casks cover a spectrum from deeply tropical fruit and smoke through to intense carbolic character. There’s so much flavour diversity to be found in this collection, in both spirit style and cask type. A real celebration of peat.” — Euan Campbell, Head of Whisky Creation.
We are absolutely delighted to be able to present these four whiskies (alongside two welcome drams) to our members at the New Sydney hotel in April ahead of its National release in Outturn. Members will be able to try the four whiskies alongside a custom three-course menu, specially prepared by the kitchen to match these drams.

Your ticket includes:

6x drams — a welcome dram of J.G Thomson, a peated Heresy release, and all Peat Plants II bottlings:

53.516 Smouldering delights — 35-year-old
29.294 A bed of moss and smoke — 26-year-old
42.89 Engulfed by smoke — 19-year-old
3.358 Ethereal drift — 21-year-old

A curated three-course meal
The opportunity to be the first in the country to try and order these rare whiskies.

When? Saturday the 11th of April, 6:00pm arrival for a 6:30pm start.
Where? New Sydney Hotel; 87 Bathurst St, Hobart TAS 7000.

Members will have a one-week exclusivity period on tickets; be sure to grab yours before they sell out!

Members are welcome to purchase member tickets for guests. Non-members are also welcome.

Creators Collection Preview — Fortified: Adeventures in Australian Wine Casks
2026-04-14 18:30 - 21:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Whisky & Alement, 270 Russell St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
A Creators Collection that hits close to home — join us for the country’s first look at the upcoming Fortified Creators Collection…
At the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, we’ve never been shy about experimenting with cask maturation. Over the years, we’ve explored just about every cask type imaginable – and discovered time and again how a great whisky can be shaped by an exceptional cask.
With Fortified: Adventures in Australian wine casks, we’ve taken that question to our own backyard — exploring the impact of casks that once held fortified Chardonnay, tawny wine, and muscat. The result? A new flavour experience, built on the same taste for adventure that defines everything we do.
It’s whisky with a twist. Familiar spirit, unexpected flavour… And you’ll taste it straight away — layer upon layer of unexpected texture, sweetness and spice. What’s more, our Director Matt Bailey had a hand in sourcing these ex-fortified casks!
Join local Ambassador Alex Moores upstairs at Whisky & Alement for an exclusive preview of these three Creators Collection bottlings:

5.142 Drenched in fruit salad goo — 22-years-old
70.65 Wonder from down under — 17-years-old
9.311 How do you like these apples? — 21-years-old

Your ticket also includes another three Society malts alongside a light supper.

When? Tuesday the 14th of April 2026, 6:30pm arrival for a 7:00pm start.
Where? Whisky & Alement (upstairs); 270 Russell St, Melbourne VIC 3000.

This event is exclusively available to members and guests of members.

Wollongong Dramming: New Flavour Profile Launch
2026-04-17 18:30 - 21:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Centro Bar & Restaurant, 28 Stewart Street, Wollongong, NSW, 2500, Australia
Wollongong, be the first in the country to try the new eight Flavour Profiles alongside a three-course dinner.
The time is finally here. For almost a decade, the Society’s 12 flavour profiles have influenced the way our members interact with our spirit. Now we see a shift from 12 to 8, a simplification of flavour to further inform and assist how you interact with society spirit.
Join us in Wollongong in April as your local ambassador Fred Apolloni guides you through these new eight flavour profiles over a curated three course of dinner at Centro Bar and Restaurant. Guests will be treated to eight drams, one of each of the new profiles, and learn about why the changes made, whilst discovering first-hand what they are.
In tandem, this will also be an opportunity to view the newly-designed ‘Signature’ range of Society bottles. These will be replacing ‘Core’ bottlings with some minor, yet crucial, design changes.
Your ticket includes eight SMWS drams, one of each of the new flavour profiles, and a three course dinner, alongside fellow society members, and friends. Don’t miss this opportunity to be some of the first people in the country to try all eight new flavour profiles, and learn more about these flavour changes.

When? Friday, April 17. 6:30pm arrival for a 7pm start.
Where? Centro Bar & Restaurant; 28 Stewart Street, Wollongong 2500.

Members are welcome to bring guests along at member prices. Non-members are also encourages to come.

Live at Addicted to Audio Melbourne!
2026-04-23 18:30 - 21:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Addicted To Audio, 453 Church St, Richmond, VIC, 3121, Australia
We’re back with our good friends at Addicted to Audio in Melbourne for another round of Music & Malts — but with a twist!
You asked, we listened, and here we are. For our third collaboration event with the hi-fi giants, we’ll be putting a larger emphasis on the systems themselves, playing more of what you want to hear across three distinct spaces (with two different whiskies being poured in each room). Generous canapés and six drams are included in your ticket.
For those new to this format, Addicted to Audio are a high-end audio space and store in Richmond whose love for music and high-fidelity audio rivals our passion for full-flavoured, cask-strength whisky. We split up into groups and roam between each of their dedicated listening rooms enjoying drams and exquisite audio systems. When checking out with your ticket, you’ll be asked if you would like to include a song request, which might be played in one of the rooms.

When? Thursday the 23rd of April 2026, 6:30pm arrival for a 7:00pm start.
Where? Addicted to Audio; 453 Church St, Richmond VIC 3121.

Members are welcome to bring guests at member prices; non-members are also welcome to attend.

New Flavours Profiles in Perth!
2026-05-07 18:30 - 21:00 (Australia/Perth) | Terrarium, 99 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
Sound the alarm! The new Flavour Profiles are landing at Terrarium this coming May — taste all 8 drams and write your own tasting notes!
The time is finally here. For almost a decade, the Society’s 12 flavour profiles have influenced the way our members interact with our spirit. Now we see a shift from 12 to 8, a simplification of flavour to further inform and assist how you interact with society spirit. A flavour evolution!
Join us at Terrarium on the terrace (weather pending) for an evening of flavour where you’ll have the opportunity to taste a Society dram from each of the new profiles, and write your own notes! Drams will be accompanied by signature Terrarium kitchen delights (more than usual for this one!).
In tandem, this will also be an opportunity to view the newly-designed ‘Signature’ range of Society bottles. These will be replacing ‘Core’ bottlings with some minor, yet crucial, design changes as you’ll see. We’re really excited to be bringing these evolved flavours to you!

When? Thursday the 7th of May 2026, 6:30pm arrival for a 7:00pm start.
Where? Terrarium Bar; 99 St Georges Terrace (Howards St Entrance), Perth WA 6000.

Members are welcome to bring guests at member prices. Non-members are also welcome to attend and learn more about the Society.
Please note that the whiskies on pour for this event will be unreleased whiskies not featured in April Outturn.

Flavour Deep Dive: Peat!
2026-05-12 18:30 - 21:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Whisky & Alement, 270 Russell St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
The one you’ve been waiting for — Flavour Profile deep dive for peat, an in-depth look at different styles across several regions, all presented by VIC SMWS Ambassador Alex Moores.

Six peated drams plus a welcome beer and shared cheese/charcuterie boards await each ticket holder upstairs at Whisky & Alement on Tuesday, 12th of May. A journey exploring the many styles and regions of peat, and the legacy SMWS peated flavour profiles. From the young, ex-bourbon peat bombs of Islay, to the fruity, drier coastal smokes, and beyond Scotland. This event has already seen lots of interest from members; “when are tickets going on sale for the peat event?”, “have the tickets gone on sale, yet?” — well, now they’re here.
Grab yours on the 24th of March, midday AEDT, and experience the hearty and diverse flavours of peat. Please remember that this is a seated whisky tasting, please be mindful and respectful of other guests attending to learn about the whiskies.

When? Tuesday the 12th of May 2026, 6:30pm arrival for a 7:00pm start.
Where? Whisky & Alement (upstairs); 270 Russell St, Melbourne VIC 3000.

Members are welcome to purchase member tickets for guests. Non-members are also welcome.

The Grand Tour of Scotland in Sydney
2026-05-15 18:30 - 21:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Royal Automobile Club, 89 Macquarie Street, SYDNEY, NSW, 2000, Australia
Join us for a wonderful, entertaining and tasty evening of whisky discovery and appreciation as we explore a wide and diverse range of very special single malts from all corners of the land — in fact, it’s The Grand Tour of Scotland!
We’ll embark on a virtual tour around Scotland, visiting five of the whisky regions and enjoying a fantastic line up of sensational single-cask, cask-strength, single malts — each one chosen to represent its region and a unique Scotch style or flavour profile. In between each dram, we’ll discuss and learn a bit about Scotch whisky; its history, traditions, how it’s made, and how the Scots make so many different-tasting styles of whisky from just three, simple ingredients.
Your host for the evening is the Society’s Chairman, Andrew Derbidge; one of the country’s most knowledgeable and entertaining presenters with over 25 years in the industry. He’s personally picked out five Society malt whiskies, including casks from our latest shipment to feature for this event. This event will appeal to all lovers of Scotch whisky — from beginners to experts, there’ll be something for everyone; some delicious spirit; a wee bit of education; and a lot of laughs.
Your ticket includes a welcome drink, 5x curated Society drams, and a light supper at the Royal Automobile Club of Australia.

When? Friday the 15th of May 2026, 6:30pm arrival for a 7:00pm start.
Where? RACA; 89 Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000.

Members are welcome to bring guests at member prices. Non-members are also welcome to attend and learn more about the Society. If you’re just beginning your whisky journey, this is the perfect event to attend.

The Grand Tour of Scotland in Melbourne
2026-05-25 19:00 - 21:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | P.J. O’Brien’s Irish Pub, 12-16/3 Southgate Ave, Southbank, Victoria, 3006, Australia
Join us for a wonderful, entertaining and tasty evening of whisky discovery and appreciation as we explore a wide and diverse range of very special single malts from all corners of the land — in fact, it’s The Grand Tour of Scotland!
We’ll embark on a virtual tour around Scotland, visiting five of the whisky regions and enjoying a fantastic line up of sensational single-cask, cask-strength, single malts — each one chosen to represent its region and a unique Scotch style or flavour profile. In between each dram, we’ll discuss and learn a bit about Scotch whisky; its history, traditions, how it’s made, and how the Scots make so many different-tasting styles of whisky from just three, simple ingredients.
Your host for the evening is the Society’s Chairman, Andrew Derbidge; one of the country’s most knowledgeable and entertaining presenters with over 25 years in the industry. He’s personally picked out five Society malt whiskies, including casks from our latest shipment to feature for this event. This event will appeal to all lovers of Scotch whisky — from beginners to experts, there’ll be something for everyone; some delicious spirit; a wee bit of education; and a lot of laughs.
Your ticket includes a welcome drink, 5x curated Society drams, and a two-course dinner, all whilst enjoying the warm hospitality of P.J O’Brien’s private space.

When? Monday the 25th of May 2026, 7:00pm arrival for a 7:30pm start.
Where? P.J O’Brien’s; Located on the ground floor of Southgate centre (G14-15, 16/3 Southgate Ave), Southbank VIC 3006.

Members are welcome to bring guests at member prices. Non-members are also welcome to attend and learn more about the Society. If you’re just beginning your whisky journey, this is the perfect event to attend.

The Grand Tour of Scotland in Adelaide
2026-05-26 18:30 - 21:00 (Australia/Adelaide) | Seven Stars Hotel, 187 Angas St, Adelaide, South Australia, 5000, Australia
Join us for a wonderful, entertaining and tasty evening of whisky discovery and appreciation as we explore a wide and diverse range of very special single malts from all corners of the land — in fact, it’s The Grand Tour of Scotland!
We’ll embark on a virtual tour around Scotland, visiting five of the whisky regions and enjoying a fantastic line up of sensational single-cask, cask-strength, single malts — each one chosen to represent its region and a unique Scotch style or flavour profile. In between each dram, we’ll discuss and learn a bit about Scotch whisky; its history, traditions, how it’s made, and how the Scots make so many different-tasting styles of whisky from just three, simple ingredients.
Your host for the evening is the Society’s Chairman, Andrew Derbidge; one of the country’s most knowledgeable and entertaining presenters with over 25 years in the industry. He’s personally picked out five Society malt whiskies, including casks from our latest shipment to feature for this event. This event will appeal to all lovers of Scotch whisky — from beginners to experts, there’ll be something for everyone; some delicious spirit; a wee bit of education; and a lot of laughs.
Your ticket includes a welcome drink, 5x curated Society drams, and a two-course dinner in the Seven Stars Hotel’s private dining room.

When? Tuesday the 26th of May 2026, 6:30pm arrival for a 7:00pm start.
Where? Seven Stars Hotel; 186/187 Angas St, Adelaide SA 5000.

Members are welcome to bring guests at member prices. Non-members are also welcome to attend and learn more about the Society. If you’re just beginning your whisky journey, this is the perfect event to attend.

New Flavour Profiles Live in Canberra
2026-05-27 18:00 - 21:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Royal Canberra Golf Club, 71 Bentham St, Yarralumla, ACT, 2600, Australia
It’s eight shades of autumn this coming May with a first-hand, in-person look at the brand new eight Flavour Profiles from The Scotch Malt Whisky Society!
The time is finally here. For almost a decade, the Society’s 12 flavour profiles have influenced the way our members interact with our spirit. Now we see a shift from 12 to 8, a simplification of flavour to further inform and assist how you interact with society spirit. A flavour evolution!
Join us at the Royal Canberra Gold Club for an evening of pure flavour discovery, where you’ll have the opportunity to taste a Society dram from each of the new profiles, and write your own notes! Drams will be accompanied by a melange of tasty canapés and charcuterie with your lively State Ambassador Drew McKinnie leading the charge.
In tandem, this will also be an opportunity to view the newly-designed ‘Signature’ range of Society bottles. These will be replacing ‘Core’ bottlings with some minor, yet crucial, design changes as you’ll see. We’re really excited to be bringing these evolved flavours to you!
When? Wednesday the 27th of May 2026, 6:00pm arrival for a 6:30pm start.
Where? Royal Canberra Golf Club; 71 Bentham St, Yarralumla ACT 2600.

Members are welcome to bring guests at member prices. Non-members are also welcome to attend and learn more about the Society.

Please note that there is a strict dress code that will need to be adhered to for this venue:
No jeans. Collared shirts required.

The Grand Tour of Scotland in Perth
2026-05-27 18:30 - 22:00 (Australia/Perth) | Terrarium, 99 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
Join us for a wonderful, entertaining and tasty evening of whisky discovery and appreciation as we explore a wide and diverse range of very special single malts from all corners of the land — in fact, it’s The Grand Tour of Scotland!
We’ll embark on a virtual tour around Scotland, visiting five of the whisky regions and enjoying a fantastic line up of sensational single-cask, cask-strength, single malts — each one chosen to represent its region and a unique Scotch style or flavour profile. In between each dram, we’ll discuss and learn a bit about Scotch whisky; its history, traditions, how it’s made, and how the Scots make so many different-tasting styles of whisky from just three, simple ingredients.
Your host for the evening is the Society’s Chairman, Andrew Derbidge; one of the country’s most knowledgeable and entertaining presenters with over 25 years in the industry. He’s personally picked out five Society malt whiskies, including casks from our latest shipment to feature for this event. This event will appeal to all lovers of Scotch whisky — from beginners to experts, there’ll be something for everyone; some delicious spirit; a wee bit of education; and a lot of laughs.
Your ticket includes a welcome drink, 5x curated Society drams, and shared plates at Terrarium Bar.

When? Wednesday the 27th of May 2026, 6:30pm arrival for a 7:00pm start.
Where? Terrarium Bar; 99 St Georges Terrace (Howards St Entrance), Perth WA 6000.

Members are welcome to bring guests at member prices. Non-members are also welcome to attend and learn more about the Society. If you’re just beginning your whisky journey, this is the perfect event to attend.
