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SUMMARY:A Wollongong Summer Delight
DESCRIPTION:Dear Wollongong members\, we invite you back to the Frat Club for our summer whisky dinner gathering!\n  \nJoin 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. \nThis 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. \n  \nWhen? Friday the 7th of November\, 6:00pm arrival for a 6:30pm start.\nWhere? Upstairs at the Frat Club; 11 Bourke St\, Fairy Meadow NSW 2519.\n  \nTickets are available for both members and non-members. Members may purchase member tickets on behalf of guests.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/a-wollongong-summer-delight/
LOCATION:The Fraternity Club\, 11 Bourke St\, Fairy Meadow\, NSW\, 2519\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dinners,Global Gathering,Tasting Events,Whisky Dinner
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251122T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251122T170000
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SUMMARY:Sydney End of Year Whisky Bash 2025!
DESCRIPTION:Sydney — what a festive end-of-year Christmas party Andrew Derbidge has prepared for you all!\n  \nJoin 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. \n\nThe full offering of the afternoon includes:\n\nA welcome OCD Whisky Highball \n5x SMWS to taste at your leisure (redeemable with your tokens)\nFlowing food including homemade pizzas & charcuterie boards\nThe opportunity to embark on a flight of 3x10ml Otter Craft Distilling drams (redeemable with your tokens)\nDistillery tours with Eduard Otter\n\n  \nWhen? Saturday the 22nd of November\, 2:00pm arrival and start for a 5pm finish.\nWhere? Bar 26; unit 2/26 – 30 Halloran St\, Lilyfield NSW 2040.\n  \nPlease 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. \nMembers may purchase non-member tickets for guests\, non-members may also attend.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/sydney-end-of-year-whisky-bash-2025/
LOCATION:Bar 26\, Unit 2\, 26 Halloran St\, Lilyfield\, NSW\, 2040\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events,Whisky Party
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251129T160000
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SUMMARY:A Summer Whisky BBQ Gathering
DESCRIPTION: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!\nJoin 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.\n\nDelightful 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.\n\n\n\n\nWhen? Saturday the 29th of November\, 12:30pm arrival and start\, 4pm finish.\nWhere? John Knight Memorial Park; Townsend Place\, Belconnen ACT.\n  \n\nThis event is open to members and non-members alike. Members are welcome to purchase tickets for guests at member rates.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/a-summer-whisky-bbq-gathering/
LOCATION:John Knight Memorial Park\, Townsend Place\, Belconnen\, ACT\, 2617\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events,Whisky Lunch,Whisky Party
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CREATED:20251024T005348Z
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SUMMARY:Lonnie's End of Year Festive Bash!
DESCRIPTION:Launceston — are you ready for some festive drams at the (very) newly opened Martini’s Cocktail Lounge!\nJoin 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! \nGrab 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. \n  \nWhen? Sunday the 30th of November\, 1:00pm arrival and start.\nWhere? Martini’s Cocktail Lounge; 33 Kingsway\, Launceston\, TAS 7250.\n  \nMembers are welcome to purchase member tickets for guests. Non-members are also welcome.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/lonnies-end-of-year-festive-bash/
LOCATION:Martini’s Cocktail Lounge\, 33 Kingsway\, Launceston\, TAS\, 7250\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events,Whisky Party
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251206T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251206T163000
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SUMMARY:Melbourne's Society Christmas Party!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a casual afternoon in the heart of the CBD to see out 2025 with drams\, snacks\, and great mates!\n  \nAnother 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! \nCome 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!). \n\nWhen? Saturday the 6th of December\, 1:00pm arrival and start\, 4:30pm conclusion.\nWhere? Cosentino Melbourne; 460 Collins Street\, Melbourne VIC 3000.\n  \nDress code is smart casual\, though members are encourage to dress festively should they wish to. \n  \nMembers are welcome to bring guests at member rates. Non-members are also welcome. \n 
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/melbournes-society-christmas-party/
LOCATION:Cosentino\, 460 Collins Street\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events,Whisky Party
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20251206T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20251206T170000
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SUMMARY:STEP Into the Festive Season!
DESCRIPTION:A classic ‘STEPS’ tasting format at beloved Brisbane Partner Bar Savile Row to farewell  2025!\nBrissie\, 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! \n7x 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. \n\nWhen? Saturday the 6th of December\, 2:00pm arrival and start.\nWhere? Savile Row; 667 Ann Street\, Brisbane Queensland 4006.\n  \n\nTickets are available for both members and non-members. Members may purchase member tickets on behalf of guests.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/step-into-the-festive-season/
LOCATION:Savile Row\, 667 Ann St\, Fortitude Valley\, Brisbane\, 4006\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events,Whisky Party
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20251220T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20251220T190000
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SUMMARY:Festive Drams on the Lawn in Hobart
DESCRIPTION:Drams on the lawn plus a Battery Point Distillery tour?! Grab your tickets now\, Hobart!\nIt’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! \nGrab 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… \n  \nWhen? Saturday the 20th of December\, 4:00pm arrival and start.\nWhere? Battery Point Distillery; 20 Runnymede St\, Battery Point TAS 7004.\n  \nMembers are welcome to purchase member tickets for guests. Non-members are also welcome. \n 
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/festive-drams-on-the-lawn-in-hobart/
LOCATION:Battery Point Distillery\, 20 Runnymede St\, Battery Point\, Tasmania\, 7004\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events,Whisky Party
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251221T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251221T180000
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SUMMARY:Festive Perth Whisky Sundowner
DESCRIPTION:It’s a full-venue takeover of Terrarium for our end of year WA Christmas party!\nGet 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. \nThis 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! \nFancy 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! \n\nWhen? Sunday the 21st of December\, 3:00pm arrival for 3:20pm start; 6pm conclusion.\nWhere? Terrarium Bar; 99 St Georges Terrace (Howards St Entrance)\, Perth WA 6000.\n  \nMembers are welcome to purchase tickets for non-members and member rates. Non-members are also welcome to attend.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/festive-perth-whisky-sundowner/
LOCATION:Terrarium\, 99 St Georges Terrace\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events,Whisky Party
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260123T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260123T210000
DTSTAMP:20260619T034045
CREATED:20251127T010813Z
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SUMMARY:ROBBIE BURNS SUPPER: A Celebration of His Life
DESCRIPTION:By popular demand\, the Society’s formal Burns Supper is back\, celebrating the life and times of Scotland’s national poet\, Robert Burns.\n\nFollowing 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.\n\nThe event is a formal sit-down dinner affair\, featuring a four-course meal alongside 5x matched SMWS malts\, and a welcome drink.\n\nWhen? Friday 23rd January 2026 — 6:00pm arrival for a 6:30pm start.\nWhere? The Royal Automobile Club of Australia (ISC Room); 89 Macquarie St\, Sydney NSW 2000.\n  \nMembers are welcome to bring guests at member rates. Non-members are also welcome to attend. \n\n  \nOn sale now!
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/robbie-burns-supper-sydney-2026/
LOCATION:Royal Automobile Club\, 89 Macquarie Street\, SYDNEY\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dinners,Whisky Dinner
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20260125T203000
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SUMMARY:Burns Night at the New Syd!
DESCRIPTION: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.\n  \nJanuary 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. \nIf 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. \n  \nWhen? Sunday the 25th of January\, 5:45pm arrival for a 6pm start.\nWhere? New Sydney Hotel; 87 Bathurst St\, Hobart TAS 7000.\n  \nMembers are welcome to purchase member tickets for guests. Non-members are also welcome. \n  \n*you don’t actually have to wear tartan or a kilt\, but you’re of course welcome to!
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/burns-night-at-the-new-syd/
LOCATION:New Sydney Hotel\, 87 Bathurst St\, Hobart\, TAS\, 7000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dinners,Tasting Events,Whisky Dinner
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260125T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260125T213000
DTSTAMP:20260619T034045
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SUMMARY:Burns Supper at the Mailman
DESCRIPTION:Haggis\, neeps & tatties await at The Mailman for a traditional Scottish Burns Supper this January — with a summer twist!\n\nJoin 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.\n\nWe’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.\n\nWhen? Sunday the 25th of January\, 7:00pm arrival and start.\n\n\n\nWhere? The Mailman; 2-6 Bluebell Street\, Alexandra Hills QLD 4161.\n  \n\nTickets are available for both members and non-members. Members may purchase member tickets on behalf of guests.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/burns-supper-at-the-mailman/
LOCATION:The Mailman\, 2 Bluebell Street\, Alexandra Hills\, QLD\, 4161\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dinners,Tasting Events,Whisky Dinner
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SUMMARY:A Very Sherried Adelaide Dinner
DESCRIPTION:We’re back\, Adelaide! Join us in discovering the rich\, indulgent world of sherried whisky at this curated and exclusive Adelaide dinner.\n\nFollowing 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!\n\nJoin 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.\n\nFrom 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.\n\nRaise a glass\, savour every sip\, and immerse yourself in the stories behind these unforgettable casks.\n\nWhen? Tuesday the 3rd of February\, 6:00pm arrival for a 6:30pm start.\n\n\n\n\nWhere? Seven Stars Hotel (Courtyard); 186/187 Angas St\, Adelaide SA 5000. \n  \nMembers are welcome to purchase member tickets for guests. Non-members are also welcome. \n\n 
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/a-very-sherried-adelaide-dinner/
LOCATION:Seven Stars Hotel\, 187 Angas St\, Adelaide\, South Australia\, 5000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dinners,Tasting Events,Whisky Dinner
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260210T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260210T203000
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SUMMARY:Diptych Special Launch Event: MELBOURNE
DESCRIPTION: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.\nRenowned 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. \nThis 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. \nEach ticket includes 6x whiskies\, and grazing plates\, hosted upstairs at Whisky & Alement; a perfect session for anyone who enjoys their whisky with serious presence. \n  \nWhen? Tuesday the 10th February 2026\, 6pm arrival for a 6:30pm start.\nWhere? Whisky & Alement (upstairs); 270 Russell St\, Melbourne VIC 3000.\nWhat? 6 x whiskies\, including the coveted Creator’s Collection\, along with 4 other sherried delights to celebrate February Outturn.\nTickets: go on sale Monday 19th January at midday AEDT. Tickets for this event are extremely limited.\n  \nMembers 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. \nThis 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.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/diptych-special-launch-event-melbourne/
LOCATION:Whisky & Alement\, 270 Russell St\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260224T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260224T213000
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SUMMARY:SMWS x OCD Present: A French Inspired Matching Journey
DESCRIPTION:Five-Course French Dinner in collaboration with our incredible Sydney Partner Bar — Bar 26 (Otter Craft Distilling).\nJoin 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. \n\nYour Ticket Includes:\n\nA welcome cocktail\n5x course French-inspired Dinner matched with 3x SMWS & 2x OCD Whiskeys\nGuided and hosted by SMWS Legend (as well as Branch Chairman and NSW Ambassador) Andrew Derbidge.\n\n  \nPrice: $175 per person\nDate & Time: Tuesday\, February 24th\, 6pm – 9.30pm\nLocation: Otter Craft Distilling/Bar 26; Unit 2/26-30 Halloran St\, Lilyfield NSW 2040\nPlease note this event is hosted and ticketed by Otter Craft Distilling; limited tickets are available exclusively through OCD’s website here. \nPurchase Tickets
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/smws-x-ocd-present-a-french-inspired-matching-journey/
LOCATION:Bar 26\, Unit 2\, 26 Halloran St\, Lilyfield\, NSW\, 2040\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dinners,Tasting Events,Whisky Dinner
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260305T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260305T210000
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SUMMARY:Sydney: HEAVY HITTERS!
DESCRIPTION:THE HEAVY HITTERS!\nThere’s a lot of whisky out there\, but not all distilleries could be called ‘heavy hitters‘… \n\n\nHEAVY 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… \nWhat’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! \nBig 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. \n\n\nWhen? Thursday 5th March 2026 — 6:30pm arrival for a 7pm start.\nWhere? The Royal Automobile Club of Australia (ISC Room); 89 Macquarie St\, Sydney NSW 2000.\n  \nMembers are welcome to bring guests at member rates. Non-members are also welcome to attend.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/sydney-heavy-hitters/
LOCATION:Royal Automobile Club\, 89 Macquarie Street\, SYDNEY\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260310T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260310T210000
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SUMMARY:Flavour Deep Dive: Juicy\, Oak & Vanilla
DESCRIPTION:Are you a big fan of tropical\, vanilla-driven malts? This tasting is for you!\nThe 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. \nFive drams\, a welcome drink\, charcuterie\, and Alex’s signature banter and nerdy passion that you absolutely will not get anywhere else! \n\nWhen? Tuesday the 10th of March 2026\, 6:30pm arrival for a 7:00pm start.\nWhere? Whisky & Alement (upstairs); 270 Russell St\, Melbourne VIC 3000.\n  \nMembers are welcome to bring guests at member prices. Non-members are also welcome to attend and learn more about the Society.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/flavour-deep-dive-juicy-oak-vanilla/
LOCATION:Whisky & Alement\, 270 Russell St\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260312T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260312T210000
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SUMMARY:Diptych Sherried Fiesta at Terrarium
DESCRIPTION:An evening of sherried delight as we launch two 30-year-old Creators Collection bottlings…\nSherry 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. \nOn 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! \n\nWhen? Thursday the 12th of March 2026\, 6:30pm arrival for a 7:00pm start.\nWhere? Terrarium Bar; 99 St Georges Terrace (Howards St Entrance)\, Perth WA 6000.\n  \nMembers are welcome to purchase tickets for non-members and member rates. Non-members are also welcome to attend. \n 
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/diptych-sherried-fiesta-terrarium/
LOCATION:Terrarium\, 99 St Georges Terrace\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events
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