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SUMMARY:Exploring Elgin: A Look into the Modern Cult of Distillery 35
DESCRIPTION:An extensive Distillery vertical with one of the most diverse spirits in the industry.\nWhisky from Distillery 35\, located in the town of Elgin\, has enticed and bewildered us over the past few decades\, building a cult following within the Society. This distillery produces a highly versatile spirit that adapts well to a variety of cask types and maturation lengths\, which is why we see Distillery 35 represented across such a broad range of our flavour profiles. \nJoin SMWS Australia’s National Ambassador\, Lachlan Watt\, for a flavour-packed deep dive into Distillery 35 upstairs at Melbourne Partner Bar Whisky & Alement\, and discover why members get so damn excited for this incredible spirit! Your ticket includes 6x SMWS 35 drams + a welcome dram on arrival\, and light snacks. Limited seats to go around — jump in quick to avoid missing out! \n  \nWhen? Tuesday\, 4 March 2025 — 6:30pm arrival for a 7:00pm start.\nWhere? Whisky & Alement Upstairs — 270 Russell Street\, Melbourne VIC 3000.\n  \nMembers are welcome to bring guests at member prices. Non-members are also welcome to attend. \n  \nTickets go on sale Monday\, February 10\, midday AEDT.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/look-into-modern-cult-distillery-35/
LOCATION:Whisky & Alement\, 270 Russell St\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Glenfarclas' Ian McWilliam
DESCRIPTION:Returning to Australia for the first time since 2019\, our good friend and colleague\, Mr Ian McWilliam\, Marketing Executive at Glenfarclas Distillery\, is back in the country as part of a promotional tour through Australasia.\nAccordingly\, we felt it appropriate to once more enjoy… an evening with Glenfarclas! It is\, after all\, Distillery No 1. Ian is a legend of the industry\, he’s a Keeper of the Quaich\, and has worked at Glenfarclas for over 34 years! He’s seen and done it all — initially starting in the warehouse\, then moving into production as a brewer\, then a distiller\, and then working as the Distillery Manager before moving into sales and looking after 30 countries as one of the distillery’s two international Brand Ambassadors. \nHe’s done pretty much everything you can do in the industry\, and has incredible insights into not just the whisky\, but the amazing history and stories behind it all. Join us as we celebrate this incredible distillery — one of the last independent distilleries in Scotland\, still in family hands after 185 years — and enjoy some wonderful Speyside drams (both SMWS and commercial/OB Glenfarclas) while hearing Ian’s wisdom. A light canapé supper will be served during the evening. \n  \nWhen? Friday 7th March 2025 — 6:30pm arrival for a 7:00pm start.\nWhere? The Royal Automobile Club of Australia\, 89 Macquarie St\, Sydney NSW 2000.\n  \nMembers are welcome to bring guests at member prices. Non-members are encouraged to attend.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/evening-glenfarclas-ian-mcwilliam/
LOCATION:Royal Automobile Club\, 89 Macquarie Street\, SYDNEY\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Japanese Distillery Launch: Private Omakase Experience Night 1
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an intimate omakase dinner as we introduce Distillery 159 and 160 from Japan!\nIn 2008\, Japanese whisky exploded onto the global market (after many years of limited success)\, despite having only 80 years of production behind it. Since then\, we have seen an exponential growth in both distilleries and consumption of Japanese whisky. The Scotch Malt Whisky Society got on the lift early doors\, with the first single cask released in 2002\, cask 116.1 Coconut peapods and tropical hothouses. Since then\, the Society’s releases have expanded to include highly sought-after casks from distilleries 119\, 120\, 124\, 130\, 131 and 132. \nWith the rise of new distilleries since 2008\, the chance to share these exciting new whiskies with the Society has grown. We are delighted to invite you to an intimate dinner at Besuto Omakase\, where we will explore two of the newest Japanese distilleries to join the Scotch Malt Whisky Society — Cask 159.1 and Cask 160.1 — along with a special surprise from the past! Our very own Lachlan Watt\, and Joel Best from Besuto Omakase will take you on a journey through a series of 8x courses\, 4x Japanese whiskies\, and a custom highball on arrival. \nThis event will take place over two sessions (one session per person limit). This will also be an opportunity to order Cask 159.1 and Cask 160.1 before they’re released to the public (limited bottlings available for pre-order). \n\nWhen? Wednesday 19th March 2025\nSession 1: 5pm\nSession 2: 8:15pm\nGuests are welcome to arrive early and enjoy drams at the bar prior to or after their booked session. \nWhere? Bar Besuto\, 3 Underwood St\, Sydney NSW 2000.\n  \nThis is a members-only event. Due to the extremely limited availability of seats\, unfortunately it will not be possible to bring guests to these events. One session per member. Due to the nature of the event\, one week cancellation notice is required. \nPlease note that this is for the first evening of sessions — Wednesday\, 19th of March. \nFor the Thursday 20th sessions\, please click here.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/japanese-distillery-launch-private-omakase-experience-19/
LOCATION:Bar Besuto\, 3 Underwood St\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Japanese Distillery Launch: Private Omakase Experience Night 2
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an intimate omakase dinner as we introduce Distillery 159 and 160 from Japan!\nIn 2008\, Japanese whisky exploded onto the global market (after many years of limited success)\, despite having only 80 years of production behind it. Since then\, we have seen an exponential growth in both distilleries and consumption of Japanese whisky. The Scotch Malt Whisky Society got on the lift early doors\, with the first single cask released in 2002\, cask 116.1 Coconut peapods and tropical hothouses. Since then\, the Society’s releases have expanded to include highly sought-after casks from distilleries 119\, 120\, 124\, 130\, 131 and 132. \nWith the rise of new distilleries since 2008\, the chance to share these exciting new whiskies with the Society has grown. We are delighted to invite you to an intimate dinner at Besuto Omakase\, where we will explore two of the newest Japanese distilleries to join the Scotch Malt Whisky Society — Cask 159.1 and Cask 160.1 — along with a special surprise from the past! Our very own Lachlan Watt\, and Joel Best from Besuto Omakase will take you on a journey through a series of 8x courses\, 4x Japanese whiskies\, and a custom highball on arrival. \nThis event will take place over two sessions (one session per person limit). This will also be an opportunity to order Cask 159.1 and Cask 160.1 before they’re released to the public (limited bottlings available for pre-order). \n\nWhen? Thursday 20th March 2025\nSession 1: 5pm\nSession 2: 8:15pm\nGuests are welcome to arrive early and enjoy drams at the bar prior to or after their booked session. \nWhere? Bar Besuto\, 3 Underwood St\, Sydney NSW 2000.\n  \nThis is a members-only event. Due to the extremely limited availability of seats\, unfortunately it will not be possible to bring guests to these events. One session per member. Due to the nature of the event\, one week cancellation notice is required. \nPlease note that this is for the second evening of sessions — Thursday\, 20th of March. \nFor the Wednesday 19th sessions\, please click here.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/japanese-distillery-launch-private-omakase-experience-night-20/
LOCATION:Bar Besuto\, 3 Underwood St\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Passion and Artistry: Paired Whisky Dinner in Canberra
DESCRIPTION:An elegant evening of paired drams and fine food as we return to Vincent Restaurant.\n  \nCBR SMWS Ambassador Drew McKinnie has prepared quite the evening for guests this coming March as the Society returns to the stylish and upbeat modern wine bar that is Vincent for an evening of charming tasting plates inspired by the delightful Society whiskies they’re paired with. Featuring a stunning array of Society bottlings from across our extensive range\, guests will enjoy a multi-course paired arrangement that will leave you satisfied and content\, all whilst surrounded by the incredible Society members and friends that make this club so fantastic. \nPlus\, our National Brand Ambassador Lachlan Watt will be flying over to CBR to co-host with Drew — an evening not to be missed! \nYour ticket includes 5x Society drams paired with 6x custom-made dishes served in the private dining space of Vincent\, plus a welcome drink on arrival. \n  \nWhen? Wednesday 26th of March 2025 — 6:30pm arrival for a 6:45pm start.\nWhere? Vincent Restaurant\, 3/48 Macquarie St\, Barton ACT  2600.\n  \nMembers are welcome to bring guests at member prices. Non-members are encouraged to attend. \nPlease note that due to the nature of this event\, ticket sales will be closing on the 20th of March.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/passion-and-artistry-canberra/
LOCATION:Vincent\, 48 Macquarie St\, Barton\, ACT\, 2600\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dinners,Tasting Events,Whisky Dinner
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SUMMARY:Autumnal Society Dinner in the 'Gong
DESCRIPTION:It’s back to the Frat Club for a Society feast with Mr Fred Apolloni!\n  \nJoin your fellow Society members and comrades at the Fraternity club this coming March for an Autumnal dinner with some new and remarkable whiskies from the Society’s catalogue! Your local Ambassador Fred Apolloni will be leading the charge on another memorable tasting! Guests will enjoy five SMWS malts (including a 32-year-old Vaults Collection)\, a two-course dinner\, and a welcome drink all in the familiar surrounds of the cosy Frat Club. \nDon’t miss this golden opportunity to share some new and exciting Society drams with your fellow Illawarra Society members at Wollongong’s inaugural tasting of 2025. \n  \nWhen? Friday the 28th of March\, 6:30pm for a 7:00pm start.\nWhere? Upstairs at The Fraternity Club\, 11 Bourke St\, Fairy Meadow\, 2519.\n  \nMembers are welcome to bring guests at member pricing. Non-members are also welcome to attend.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/autumnal-society-dinner-in-the-gong/
LOCATION:The Fraternity Club\, 11 Bourke St\, Fairy Meadow\, NSW\, 2519\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dinners,Tasting Events,Whisky Dinner
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