The Scotch Malt Whisky Society Australia

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.

New Flavour Profiles Showcase in Brisbane!
2026-05-28 18:30 - 21:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Common Vice, 2/75 Welsby St, New Farm, Queensland, 4005, Australia
Taste all 8 drams and write your own tasting notes this May at Common Vice as the new Flavour Profiles land in Brissie!
The time has arrived. 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 Common Vice on May 28 for a flavour-fuelled dinner where you’ll get to taste all eight of the new flavour profiles + write your own tasting notes. Eight drams, three-course dinner, and the chance to get acquainted with the new profiles live and in-person.
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 28th of May 2026, 6:30pm arrival for a 7:00pm start.
Where? Common Vice; 2/75 Welsby St, New Farm QLD 4005

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

Lonnie gets the new Flavour Profiles
2026-05-29 17:30 - 21:00 (Australia/Hobart) | 1808 Lounge, 186-188 Charles St, Launceston, TAS, 7250, Australia
Boom! The new Flavour Profiles are landing in Lonnie this coming May — taste all 8 new profiles and create 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 1808 Lounge Bar in Lonnie for an evening of flavour where you’ll have the opportunity to taste a Society dram from each of the eight new profiles, and write your own notes! Drams will be accompanied by generous shared plates — plenty of food to go around.
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? Friday the 29th of May 2026, 5:45pm arrival for a 6:00pm start.
Where? 1808 Lounge; 186-188 Charles St, Launceston TAS 7250.

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

New Flavour Profiles in Hobart!
2026-05-30 17:30 - 21:00 (Australia/Hobart) | Hope & Anchor, 65 Macquarie Street, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia
We told you it wouldn’t be much longer. The new Flavour Profiles are coming to Hobart in May — taste all 8 new profiles 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 the coastal delight that is Hope & Anchor pub for an evening of flavour where you’ll have the opportunity to taste a Society dram from each of the eight new profiles, and write your own notes! Drams will be accompanied by generous shared grazing plates — there’ll be plenty of food to go around.
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? Saturday the 30th of May 2026, 5:45pm arrival for a 6:00pm start.
Where? Hope & Anchor; 65 Macquarie Street, Hobart TAS 7000.

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

At the Chef's Table: Franz Scheurer x Lennox Hastie
2026-06-02 18:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Gildas, 46-48 Albion St, Surry Hills, NSW, 2010, Australia
Franz Scheurer, the internationally-acclaimed maestro of matching food to whisky, returns for yet another SMWS Whisky Dinner, this time teaming up with none other than Lennox Hastie of both Firedoor and Gildas fame (as well as the Netflix series, Chef’s Table).
Gildas, Lennox’s second restaurant in Sydney, opened in 2022 and earned a Chef’s Hat in its first year. Basque-inspired cuisine from his time in Spain, it was awarded Two Hats for 2026. Franz and Lennox — two mates in the kitchen from way back — have worked to put a sensational menu together, combining Lennox’s exceptional cooking, Franz’s knack for the match, and curation of our full-flavoured Society whiskies.
Some members will be familiar with the remarkable flavour pairings that await as they are true pairings, adopting Franz’s 1+1=3 principle. Four Society whiskies, a welcome drink, and paired courses await at this fine-dining experience for the flavour explorer. Limited seats available.

When? Tuesday, June 2, 6:00pm arrival and start.
Where? Gildas; 46-48 Albion St, Surry Hills NSW 2010.

Please note that this is a members-only event.
Unfortunately, due to the nature of the event (a fixed pairing experience), dietaries cannot be taken into account.

An Evening with Ardbeg and Dr Bill Lumsden
2026-06-06 19:00 - 21:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Royal Automobile Club, 89 Macquarie Street, SYDNEY, NSW, 2000, Australia
Join us for a very special and exclusive SMWS x Ardbeg celebration: an intimate evening with Dr Bill Lumsden, the Director of Whisky Creation at Ardbeg.
Ardbeg Day is a special day in the malt whisky calendar when whisky lovers from across the world gather to celebrate Islay’s most iconic distillery. Though Ardbeg Day falls on May 30th this year, some belated celebrations are taking place in Sydney on Saturday June 6th. Notwithstanding the official celebration earlier in the day, we have something EXCEPTIONALLY SPECIAL in store for our members later that evening…
We’ll be joined by none other than Dr Bill Lumsden himself, direct from Islay for this intimate, members-only evening. No other evening worldwide will showcase this level of detail to the story and spirit of this incredible Islay distillery, with a lineup to be truly in awe of. Our friends at Ardbeg are bringing an inimitable selection to the table (nothing younger than 18 years old!), while we’ll be pulling out some legendary selections from Distillery 33 that we locked away in the archive vault many years ago for just an occasion like this.
Expect old and remarkable whisky to be shared with stories direct from Scotland, brought to you for one night only in Sydney. Do not miss this moment to connect with your fellow members and one of the rarer Society distillery codes in play.
It’s an intimate audience with one of the truly great whisky personalities, experts, entertainers, and whisky makers of our time, presented by the world’s leading whisky club, in the surrounds of the Royal Automobile Club of Australia. It’s a match made in heaven!
Due to the strictly limited nature of the spirit being poured, and the ethos of this experience, this is strictly an SMWS members-only event on a first-come, first-served basis.

When? Saturday the 6th of June 2026, 7:00pm arrival.
Where? The Royal Automobile Club of Australia; 89 Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000.
What? A cocktail on arrival, 6x Ardbeg whiskies (including historical Code 33 Society releases), and a light supper.

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RACA Dress Code:
Members and guests must wear business or smart casual attire.
What clothing is not acceptable?
Shorts, T-shirts, flip-flops, and informal headwear are not permitted.
Are jeans allowed?
Yes, jeans are allowed as long as they are clean, unstained, and not torn.
What is the minimum dress requirement for gentlemen?
Gentlemen must wear a collared dress shirt, long trousers, and covered footwear.
What is the dress expectation for ladies?
Ladies should wear attire appropriate to the occasion, such as slacks with a suitable top or a conservative dress.

Adelaide's New Flavour Profile Dinner
2026-06-17 18:30 - 22:00 (Australia/Adelaide) | Seven Stars Hotel, 187 Angas St, Adelaide, South Australia, 5000, Australia
Adelaide — it’s time to gather in person and enjoy all eight new Flavour Profiles at Seven Stars Hotel this coming June with your new local Ambassador, Nirmal Menon!
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 familiar Seven Stars Hotel on Wednesday, June 17, for a two-course dinner alongside eight Society drams — one from each of the new profiles — where you’ll be able to also write your own tasting notes! An opportunity to get up close and personal with each of the new profiles and really find your own flavour.
In tandem, we’ll also be exploring 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 17th of June 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.

This will also be the first tasting hosted by the new South Australian Ambassador Nirmal Menon — come along and show your support for your fellow long-term Society member turned Ambassador!

Melbourne's New Flavour Profile Luncheon
2026-06-20 13:00 - 16:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | The Kelvin Club, 14-30 Melbourne Pl, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000, Australia
You’ve seen them online, you might have tasted them at a Partner Bar, but now it’s time to gather in person and enjoy all eight new Flavour Profiles over a classic lunch at the Kelvin Club this June!
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 Kelvin Club on Saturday, June 20, for a beautiful luncheon where you’ll have the opportunity to taste a Society dram from each of the new profiles, and write your own notes! An opportunity to get up close and personal with each of the new profiles and really find your own, all in the stately surrounds of the Kelvin Club with fellow Society members.
In tandem, we’ll also be exploring 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? Saturday the 20th of June 2026, 1:00pm arrival for a 1:30pm start.
Where? Kelvin Club; 14-30 Melbourne Pl, 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.

Sydney's Foray Into the New Flavour Profiles
2026-07-02 18:30 - 21:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Royal Automobile Club, 89 Macquarie Street, SYDNEY, NSW, 2000, Australia
Sydney — it’s time to gather in person and enjoy all eight new Flavour Profiles at the RACA this coming July with Andrew Derbidge!
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 Automobile Club of Australia on Thursday, July 2, for a classic RACA evening where you’ll have the opportunity to taste a Society dram from each of the new profiles, and write your own notes! An opportunity to get up close and personal with each of the new profiles and really find your own, all in the familiar surrounds of the RACA with fellow Society members.
In tandem, we’ll also be exploring 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 2nd of July 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.

RACA Dress Code:
Members and guests must wear business or smart casual attire.
What clothing is not acceptable?
Shorts, T-shirts, flip-flops, and informal headwear are not permitted.
Are jeans allowed?
Yes, jeans are allowed as long as they are clean, unstained, and not torn.
What is the minimum dress requirement for gentlemen?
Gentlemen must wear a collared dress shirt, long trousers, and covered footwear.
What is the dress expectation for ladies?
Ladies should wear attire appropriate to the occasion, such as slacks with a suitable top or a conservative dress.

Peat Plants II at the Launceston Club
2026-07-17 19:00 - 21:30 (Australia/Hobart) | the Launceston Club, 61 Tamar Street, Launceston, TAS, 7250, Australia
The finest peated whisky celebrating Scotland’s West Coast peated character, live at the Launceston Club for one evening.

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 and friends at the prestigious and stately Launceston Club this coming July for an exclusive tasting in their private dining room. Members will be able to try the four whiskies alongside a custom two-course menu prepared by the kitchen.

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 two-course meal

When? Friday the 17th of July, 7:00pm arrival for a 7:30pm start.
Where? The Launceston Club; 61 Tamar Street, Launceston TAS 7250.

Members are welcome to purchase member tickets for guests. Please note the club employs a strict dress code: Long-sleeved collared shirt & dress trousers. Jacket & tie not necessary, but encouraged.

The Spirit of Five in Perth: Guess the Region
2026-07-30 18:30 - 21:00 (Australia/Perth) | Terrarium, 99 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
Every year, the five Scotch Whisky regions celebrate the spirit of their own flavours. The Society is uniquely positioned to be able to celebrate all five regions at once; but as Scotch Whisky evolves, we at the SMWS have to ask: do the regions really matter? There’s only one way to find out!
Your Perth Society Ambassador David Stucken has decreed this tasting shall be a blind tasting for a bit of fun — do the regions really matter? Well, try and guess which dram is from each region on July 30 downstairs at Terrarium. Grazing plates, six drams (your welcome dram will be our five-region blend to prepare your palates) and an evening of fun. You’ll also be some of the first people in the country to taste the 2026 SMWS Festivals bottlings…
You’ll be provided with a standard A5 tasting booklet with ABV, casking, Outturn, and distillation date…but nothing else. See how well you know the traditional region flavours, and you may just be surprised! No experience required; at the end of the day it’s just a fun and cosy SMWS tasting like any other; great drams and great people.

When? Thursday, July 30; 6:30pm arrival for a 7pm start.
Where? Terrarium Bar; 99 St Georges Terrace (Howards St Entrance), Perth WA 6000.
What? 6x SMWS 2026 Festivals Creators Collection drams (five single casks + a welcome five-region blend) and grazing plates.

Members are welcome to purchase member-rate tickets for guests, non-members are also welcome to attend.

Festivals: The Spirit of Five in Sydney
2026-08-01 13:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Royal Automobile Club, 89 Macquarie Street, SYDNEY, NSW, 2000, Australia
Our beloved SMWS mini-festival returns for another year at the RACA where 18 different SMWS Festival Creators Collection bottlings will be tasted and enjoyed in an open format: welcome to Festivals season!
Every year, the five Scotch Whisky regions celebrate the spirit of their own flavours. The Society is uniquely positioned to be able to celebrate all five regions at once; but as Scotch Whisky evolves, we at the Society have to ask: do the regions really matter? There’s only one way to find out! Join as at The Royal Automobile Club of Australia on Saturday the 1st of August for a full afternoon of festival fun!
We will have a spacious and elegant private room with several stands throughout, each with whiskies from their own regions for you to try at your leisure, along with plentiful roaming canapés. What’s on pour? We don’t want to give too much away just yet, but we can ensure you we’ll have:

1x five region blend (an evolution of last year’s incredibly popular Wandering Alchemy)
1x Campbeltown malt
2x Lowland malts
4x Speyside malts
4x Highland malts
6x Islay malts

Plus, the return of the Whisky & Alement rare Islay bar with co-owner Julian White serving some classic and rare whisky from Fèis Ìle experiences of the past, plus some other rare goodies. Drams additional at extra cost on the day.
This will be a fantastic opportunity to try all of the 2026 SMWS Festival malts before you buy, with a renewed focus on regionality; we’re sure some of these will challenge what you know about conventional region characteristics.
Bring some friends along and experience the joy of the Scotch Whisky regions during this afternoon of flavour fun!

When: Saturday, 1st of August, 1:00pm arrival and start
Where: The Royal Automobile Club of Australia; 9 Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000.
What: 18 new SMWS Festival Creators Collection bottlings to taste at your leisures over the course of the afternoon, and roaming canapés. Additional drams from the Whisky & Alement Pop-Up Bar will also be available to purchase on the day.

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RACA Dress Code:
Members and guests must wear business or smart casual attire.
What clothing is not acceptable?
Shorts, T-shirts, flip-flops, and informal headwear are not permitted.
Are jeans allowed?
Yes, jeans are allowed as long as they are clean, unstained, and not torn.
What is the minimum dress requirement for gentlemen?
Gentlemen must wear a collared dress shirt, long trousers, and covered footwear.
What is the dress expectation for ladies?
Ladies should wear attire appropriate to the occasion, such as slacks with a suitable top or a conservative dress.

Hobart: The Spirit of Five Meets the Mediterranean
2026-08-21 18:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Hobart) | Restaurant Maria, Brooke St Pier, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia
Every year, the five Scotch Whisky regions celebrate the spirit of their own flavours. The Society is uniquely positioned to be able to celebrate all five regions at once; but as Scotch Whisky evolves, we at the SMWS have to ask: do the regions really matter? There’s only one way to find out!
This year in Hobart, your Ambassador Tom Rofe has gone all out for the Festivals, adding a luxurious and expertly-crafted Mediterranean twist; we’ve teamed up with Restaurant Maria on the Brooke St Pier to deliver a premium five-course meal paired with five of the 2026 SMWS Festival Creators Collection bottlings — one from each region, with an additional five-region blend to welcome you to the evening.
Make no mistake, this is not your average SMWS tasting; a beautiful and luxuriously paired dinner where the liquid gold of the Scotch Whisky regions meet the delight of the Mediterranean’s culinary prowess.

When? Friday, August 21; 5:50pm arrival for a 6pm start.
Where? Restaurant Maria; Brooke St Pier, Hobart 7000
What? 6x SMWS 2026 Festivals Creators Collection drams (five paired + a welcome dram) and a five-course mediterranean dinner.

Members are welcome to purchase member-rate tickets for guests, non-members are also welcome to attend.

Launceston: The Spirit of Five Dinner
2026-08-22 17:30 - 20:30 (Australia/Hobart) | Brisbane Street Bistro, 24 Brisbane St, Launceston, TAS, 7250, Australia
Every year, the five Scotch Whisky regions celebrate the spirit of their own flavours. The Society is uniquely positioned to be able to celebrate all five regions at once; but as Scotch Whisky evolves, we at the SMWS have to ask: do the regions really matter? There’s only one way to find out!
This year in Launceston, your Ambassador Tom Rofe brings you back to the Brisbane Street Bistro for a brilliant three-course meal alongside a selection of six of our incredible 2026 Festival Creators Collection malts. A premium three-course meal with five of the 2026 SMWS Festival Creators Collection bottlings — one from each region, with an additional five-region blend to welcome you to the evening.
Celebrate this year’s Scotch Whisky Festivals in gracious style alongside your fellow Lonnie SMWS members, soak in the flavours of Scotland and what makes each region unique, or, maybe be surprised at something you weren’t quite expecting…

When? Saturday, August 22; 5:45pm arrival for a 6pm start.
Where? Brisbane Street Bistro; 24 Brisbane Street, Launceston TAS 7250.
What? 6x SMWS 2026 Festivals Creators Collection drams (five single casks + a welcome dram) and a three-course dinner.

Members are welcome to purchase member-rate tickets for guests, non-members are also welcome to attend.
