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SUMMARY:Sydney Festival Tasting
DESCRIPTION:A grand Whisky festivals tasting experience not to be missed!\nThe Scotch Whisky festivals are some of the most anticipated Scotch events in the world — taking place every May with each of the five unique Scotch whisky regions celebrating in their own way\, and multiple distilleries releasing out special bottlings in commemoration. The Scotch Malt Whisky Society is proud to be releasing their own festival bottlings once again for 2023\, and you’ll be able to drink them at the same time as they will be in Scotland! \n\n\n\nJoin State Ambassador and National Chairman Andrew Derbidge for our annual festivals tasting where we’ll unveil and taste the Society’s very special festival bottlings. Speyside\, Highlands\, Lowlands\, Campbelltown\, Islay…we’ll make our way around Scotland and try all the diverse and delicious flavours held within the Rare Releases. Tickets include five of the exclusive SMWS festival drams\, a welcome drink\, and a light supper.\n\n\n\n  \nWhen? Friday 12th May 2023 — 6:30pm arrival for a 7:00pm 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 pricing. Non-members are also welcome to attend.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/sydney-festival-tasting-23/
LOCATION:Royal Automobile Club\, 89 Macquarie Street\, SYDNEY\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Festival Tasting,Tasting Events
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SUMMARY:Festive Soirée In Lonnie
DESCRIPTION:It’s the most fabulous time of the year — Scotch Whisky Festivals season!\nThe Scotch Whisky festivals are some of the most anticipated Scotch events in the world — taking place every May with each of the five unique Scotch Whisky regions celebrating in their own way and multiple distilleries putting out special releases in commemoration. The Scotch Malt Whisky Society is proud to be bottling their own festival bottlings once again for 2023\, and you’ll be able to drink them at the same time as Scotland will! And\, for the first time ever\, Launceston will play host to the first Festival tasting of the year in Tassie. \nJoin us at the Brisbane Street Bistro for a two-course dinner accompanied by five stunning SMWS festival drams\, one from each region of Scotland\, spanning different flavour profiles. \n  \nWhen? Saturday 13th May 2023 — 6:00pm arrival for a 6:30pm start.\nWhere? Brisbane Street Bistro — 24 Brisbane St\, Launceston TAS 7250.\n  \nMembers are welcome to bring guests at member pricing. Non-members are also welcome to attend.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/festive-soiree-in-lonnie/
LOCATION:Brisbane Street Bistro\, 24 Brisbane St\, Launceston\, TAS\, 7250\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Festival Tasting
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SUMMARY:The Whisky Champs Preview ‘Blind Tasting’ at The Captain's Balcony
DESCRIPTION:It is the Australian Malt Whisky Tasting Championship season and as an official Scotch Malt Whisky Society Partner Bar\, The Captain’s Balcony in Sydney is putting on an extra special AMWTC Preview ‘Blind Tasting’.\nHosted by National Director and Brand Ambassador Matt Bailey\, and local Sydney Ambassador\, Matt Wooler\, here is your chance to trial your skills and practice for the 2023 AMWTC. One individual will be crowned the winner and will take home a ticket valued at $249 to the coming AMWTC event on the 24th of June 2023 at the Art Gallery of NSW. \nWhat’s on taste? Well\, that can only be a secret\, but rest assured there will be previously unseen SMWS whiskies in the mix.  \nWhat if I already have purchased a ticket to the 2023 Champs? If you’re lucky enough to win on the night\, then you can gift your free ticket to a friend or partner and share the love*. \nSeating is limited and open to members and non-members. All whiskies and spirits are served with a selection of canapés from the kitchen. Arriving early? The full kitchen menu is open for service prior to and after the event. \nNote: If you are purchasing tickets to be part of a group please ensure these details are made available 24hrs prior to the event as seating is allocated. \nThis is strictly an 18+ event. \n*One person on the evening will win a ticket valued at $249 to the coming Australian Malt Whisky Tasting Championships 2023 by just guessing the right whiskies on the night. The winning ticket cannot be exchanged for cash or credit. \nFind out more about the AMWTC at https://www.amwtc-smws.com \n  \nPlease note that this event is hosted by The Captain’s Balcony; tickets are available via Eventbrite here.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/blind-tasting-captains-balcony/
LOCATION:The Captain’s Balcony\, 46 Erskine Street\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events
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SUMMARY:Fèis Ìle at the Kelvin Club
DESCRIPTION:Melbourne — Fèis is upon us!\nThe Scotch Whisky festivals are some of the most anticipated Scotch events in the world — taking place every May with each of the five unique Scotch Whisky regions celebrating in their own way and multiple distilleries putting out special releases in commemoration (Fèis Ìle on Islay being the largest and most anticipated). The Scotch Malt Whisky Society is proud to be bottling their own festival bottlings once again for 2023\, and you’ll be able to drink them at the same time as Scotland will! \nJoin us at the Kelvin Club in the CBD for a wondrous festive bash as we indulge in five of the unique SMWS festival drams with State Ambassador Alex Moores guiding each guest through the explosive flavours within each rare release. Each ticket includes five SMWS festival drams\, a welcome dram and a light supper prepared by the Kelvin Club kitchen. \n  \nWhen? Saturday 20th May 2023 — 6:00pm arrival for a 6:30pm start.\nWhere? The Kelvin Club — 14-30 Melbourne Pl\, Melbourne VIC 3000.\n  \nMembers are welcome to bring guests at member pricing. Non-members are also welcome to attend.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/feis-ile-at-the-kelvin-club/
LOCATION:The Kelvin Club\, 14-30 Melbourne Pl\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dinners,Festival Tasting,Tasting Events
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SUMMARY:Perth Festival Drams
DESCRIPTION:The SMWS festival casks touch down on the West Coast!\nThe Scotch Whisky festivals are some of the most anticipated Scotch events in the world — taking place every May with each of the five unique Scotch Whisky regions celebrating in their own way and multiple distilleries putting out special releases in commemoration. The Scotch Malt Whisky Society is proud to be bottling their own festival bottlings once again for 2023\, and you’ll be able to drink them at the same time as Scotland will! \nJoin your local State Ambassador Xander Stucken in Terrarium’s newly opened downstairs tasting room for an incredible evening of exquisite festival malts and Fèis spirit. Each ticket includes five SMWS festival drams\, a welcome drink and sharing plates. \n  \nWhen? Saturday 20th May 2023 — 6:00pm arrival for a 6:30pm start.\nWhere? Terrarium — 99 St Georges Terrace (Howards St Entrance)\, Perth WA 6000.\n  \nMembers are welcome to bring guests at member pricing. Non-members are also welcome to attend.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/perth-festival-drams/
LOCATION:Terrarium\, 99 St Georges Terrace\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Festival Tasting,Tasting Events
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SUMMARY:Hobart Fèis Extravaganza
DESCRIPTION:It’s the most fabulous time of the year — Scotch Whisky Festivals season!\nThe Scotch Whisky festivals are some of the most anticipated Scotch events in the world — taking place every May with each of the five unique Scotch whisky regions celebrating in their own way\, and multiple distilleries releasing out special bottlings in commemoration. The Scotch Malt Whisky Society is proud to be releasing their own festival bottlings once again for 2023\, and you’ll be able to drink them at the same time as they will be in Scotland! \nJoin us at Tassie Partner Bar the New Sydney Hotel for a two-course dinner accompanied by six stunning SMWS festival drams\, one from each region of Scotland\, spanning different flavour profiles. Hosted by your State Ambassador Tom Rofe\, you’ll be guided through each delicious festival cask and be regaled with tales of the Whisky Festivals. \n  \nWhen? Saturday 20th May 2023 — 6:00pm arrival for a 6:30pm start.\nWhere? New Sydney Hotel — 87 Bathurst Street\, Hobart TAS 7000.\n  \nMembers are welcome to bring guests at member pricing. Non-members are also welcome to attend.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/hobart-feis-extravaganza/
LOCATION:New Sydney Hotel\, 87 Bathurst St\, Hobart\, TAS\, 7000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Festival Tasting,Tasting Events,Whisky Dinner
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SUMMARY:Adelaide Fèis Fling
DESCRIPTION:Join the Scotch Malt Whisky Society as we celebrate the annual Scotch Whisky Festivals in Scotland with a Fèis Ìle Fling!\nThe Scotch Whisky festivals are some of the most anticipated Scotch events in the world — taking place every May with each of the five unique Scotch Whisky regions celebrating in their own way and multiple distilleries putting out special releases in commemoration. The Scotch Malt Whisky Society is proud to be bottling their own festival bottlings once again for 2023\, and you’ll be able to drink them at the same time as Scotland will! \nImmerse yourself in the spirit of Scotland with a selection of exceptional SMWS single-cask whiskies\, each one embodying the distinct flavours of the regions they’re from. We will guide you through a curated selection of five rare and unique festival drams that are exclusive to The Society. To complement the whiskies\, we’ve arranged a great lunch at local whisky haunt\, NOLA. Indulge in delicious local cuisine while mingling with fellow whisky enthusiasts and sharing in the joy of Scotland’s most celebrated whisky festival. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the best of Fèis Ìle with The Scotch Malt Whisky Society. \n  \nWhen? Saturday 27th May 2023 — 12:30pm arrival for a 1:00pm start.\nWhere? NOLA — 28 Vardon Ave\, Adelaide 5000.\n  \nMembers are welcome to bring guests at member pricing. Non-members are also welcome to attend.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/adelaide-feis-fling/
LOCATION:NOLA\, NOLA - 28 Vardon Ave\, Adelaide\, South Australia\, 5000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Festival Tasting,Tasting Events,Whisky Lunch
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SUMMARY:Festival Malts for Wintery Nights
DESCRIPTION:Prepare yourself for a wintery festivals tasting at the National Press Club!\nThe Scotch Whisky festivals are some of the most anticipated Scotch events in the world — taking place every May with each of the five unique Scotch whisky regions celebrating in their own way\, and multiple distilleries releasing special bottlings in commemoration. The Scotch Malt Whisky Society is proud to be releasing its own festival bottlings once again for 2023\, and you’ll be able to drink them at the same time as they will be in Scotland! \nWhilst our Scottish cousins dash outdoors during the Fèis Ìle festival\, grasping every skerrick of sunshine from windswept beaches and celebrating madly in tiny noisy convivial bars reeking of peat smoke — we Canberrans are bracing for the onslaught of winter! What better place to take refuge from icy winds and sleeting cloudscapes than the National Press Club in Barton\, where we will warm you all with brilliant Festival malts. \nDelicious charcuterie and light dessert accompaniments will complement your palate as you enjoy five of the ten hand-selected festival malts (a mixture of single casks and Rare Release small batch single malts). Your local State Ambassador Drew McKinnie will be present to guide you through the delicious festival bottlings\, with a cheerful crowd of friends to share the enjoyment. \n  \nWhen? Wednesday 31st May 2023 — 6:00pm arrival for a 6:30pm start.\nWhere? The National Press Club\, 16 National Circuit\, Barton ACT 2600.\n  \nMembers and non-members are welcome at one amazing price.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/festival-malts-wintery-nights/
LOCATION:National Press Club of Australia\, 16 National Circuit\, Barton\, ACT\, 2600\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Festival Tasting,Tasting Events
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