The Scotch Malt Whisky Society Australia

20th Anniversary of Australia Branch: Hobart
2022-10-08 18:00 - 20:30 (Australia/Hobart) | New Sydney Hotel, 87 Bathurst St, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia
2002: Andre Tammes & John Rourke started something in Australia that would forever change the landscape of whisky appreciation forever.
They brought the world’s leading whisky club, The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, to Australia. They toured around the country with a bag of whisky and gauged interest to see whether or not Australians would truly want these rare and delicious malts.
The resounding answer was a yes! So, the plan was hatched to start the branch and bring the full Society experience to Australia.
Come join in at Tasmania’s premier Partner Bar, the New Sydney Hotel, as we celebrate the 20th year of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society being Down Under in ‘Straya. To mark the special occasion, we have three incredible Aussie exclusive bottlings for the anniversary which will feature in the line-up!
Enjoy a two-course meal as your Tasmanian State Ambassador, Tom Rofe, and special guest Victorian State Ambassador, Alex Moores (who is a proud Tasmanian, by the way), lead you and your friends through a five-dram SMWS line-up that is not to be missed.

When? Saturday 8th of October 2022 — 6:00pm arrival for a 6:30pm start.
Where? New Sydney Hotel, 87 Bathurst St, Hobart, TAS 7000

This event is open to all members, friends, guests and non-members! Please keep in mind that if you do not specify any allergies, then we cannot guarantee that they will be accommodated for on the night.

20th Anniversary of Australia Branch: Melbourne
2022-10-01 18:30 - 22:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Old Melbourne Gaol, 377 Russell St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
2002: Andre Tammes & John Rourke started something in Australia that would forever change the landscape of whisky appreciation forever.
They brought the world’s leading whisky club, The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, to Australia. They toured around the country with a bag of whisky and gauged interest to see whether or not Australians would truly want these rare and delicious malts.
The resounding answer was a yes! So, the plan was hatched to start the branch and bring the full Society experience to Australia.
In 2012 we celebrated our 10th anniversary of the branch, and in 2017, our 15th anniversary. Fast forward to 2022 and we’ve hit our 20-year milestone, and you guessed it, we have some rather special 20th-anniversary casks and experiences to share yet again.
At this celebration on the 1st of October, we’ll be taking over the whole Old Melbourne Gaol and your ticket entitles you to:

All drinks
All food
A special Society cocktail specially crafted for the experience
+ more to be announced…

Come join the most vibrant whisky community in Australia with a special launch of these 20th-anniversary casks and let’s raise a dram to the whisky club that started it all, The SMWS. Bookings essential. Tickets go on sale Friday 26 August 2022 at midday AEST.

When? Saturday 1 October 2022 — 6:30pm arrival for a 7pm start.
Where? Old Melbourne Gaol, 377 Russell St, Melbourne VIC 3000.

This event is open to all members, friends, guests and non-members!

20th Anniversary Of Australia Branch: Brisbane
2022-09-30 18:30 - 21:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | The Brisbane Club, 241 Adelaide Street, Brisbane, QLD, 4000, Australia
EXTRA TICKETS RELEASED!
SMWS Australia Turns 20!
2002: Andre Tammes & John Rourke started something in Australia that would forever change the landscape of whisky appreciation forever.
They brought the world’s leading whisky club, The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, to Australia. They toured around the country with a bag of whisky and gauged interest to see whether or not Australians would truly want these rare and delicious malts.
The resounding answer was a yes! So, the plan was hatched to start the branch and bring the full Society experience to Australia.

Join us at Brisbane’s premier private club for an intimate and festive evening where spirits will be high (and in glass) to toast the last 20 years of The SMWS Australia branch’s existence. This will be an exclusive event not to be missed and will see your State Ambassador, Scott Mansfield, discussing the branch’s history and evolution.
Each ticket includes a lavish dinner and five drams of Society whisky — including the soon-to-be-announced 20th-anniversary casks — plus a welcome dram.

When? Friday 30th September 2022 — 6:30pm arrival for a 7pm start.
Where? The Brisbane Club, 241 Adelaide Street, Brisbane QLD 4000

Members are welcome to bring guests at member-ticket pricing. Non-members are also welcome to attend. We will also be selling a dinner-only ticket for those who do not wish to taste the whisky but still attend.

The Adelaide Gathering
2022-09-30 18:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Adelaide) | Seven Stars Hotel, 187 Angas St, Adelaide, South Australia, 5000, Australia
Adelaide — it’s time for the Global Gathering!
It’s time to gather with single malt whisky lovers once again. Milder weather is starting to roll in, so gather your friends for some fabulous drams and fine food at the Seven Stars Hotel. Join Alan and I for an enjoyable evening where we’ll share curious tales from distilleries where mysterious, ancient crafts are melded with a little magic to create some flavoursome whiskies. Fun, flavour and sharing the passion are at the core of our September Gathering. So come down, bring your friends, and join us! Global Gathering is here!
Tickets include a series of five curated Society malts (including the Gathering cask) + an extra welcome dram and delicious two-course dinner.

When: Friday the 30th of September, 6pm arrival for a 6:30pm start
Where: The Seven Stars Hotel, 187 Angas Street, Adelaide, SA 5000

This event is open to both members and non-members, friends of members are welcome to attend at member-pricing.

Supping Club: Brisbane Whisky Whisky 2022
2022-09-24 12:00 - 18:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Fish Lane, Fish Lane, South Brisbane, Queensland, 4101, Australia
Join us at Whisky Whisky in Brisbane for some great drams!
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society is proud to be an exhibitor at the Supping Club’s Whisky Whisky 2022 expo! We’ll be joining a host of 30+ brands below the train tracks of South Brisbane’s Fish Lane to serve up some of our delicious and full-flavoured single cask, cask-strength drams! If you’re in the area, come down and say hi to The SMWS team, we’d love to see you!
Join us on Saturday the 24th of September at Fish Lane, South Brisbane between two sessions: 12:30pm – 3pm and 4pm – 6:30pm. Members can expect some exclusive member-only pours, whilst non-members will find some enticing offers available ONLY at Whisky Whisky!
Tickets include: all 80+ pours on offer, one dream-dram token valid for your choice of one premium pour, a Pan-Asian-inspired lunchbox from the venue partner Hello Please, and a Whisky Whisky-branded Glencairn glass for you to keep.
Grab your tickets from the Supping Club website below and we’ll see you there!

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Society Sunday Lunch at Matilda 159
2022-09-11 12:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Matilda 159, Matilda, 159 Domain Road, Melbourne, VIC, 3141, Australia
The flavour journey continues
The journey of food and whisky flavour combinations continues as we work with the Scott Pickett Group to prepare a Sunday lunch of exquisite food and expertly matched drams. Join your State Ambassador, Alex Moores, who has a passion for all things flavour, for the second in a series of long lunches as we celebrate Global Gathering month this September! These experiences highlight pairings between single cask Society whisky and the dining experience of Matilda 159 in a private dining setting exclusive to members + guests of the SMWS. No non-member tickets will be available for this special experience.
What can you expect from such a grandiose occasion? A four-course luncheon expertly prepared by the team at Matilda 159 with five complementing Society drams to complete the experience (there will be a separate ticket on offer for guests/partners wanting to enjoy only the lunch aspect of the experience).

When? Sunday the 11th of September, 12:00pm arrival for a 12:30pm start.
Where? Matilda, 159 Domain Road Melbourne VIC 3141

This event is exclusively available to members and guests/partners of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society — no non-members tickets will be available. Strictly 45 settings.

The Oak Barrel Sydney Whisky Fair 2022
2022-09-09 - 2022-09-10 | The Oak Barrel, 152 Elizabeth St, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
The Oak Barrel Whisky Fair is back!
After a two-year hiatus, the Sydney Whisky Fair returns to The Oak Barrel’s Sydney CBD location with over 200 exhibitors including The Scotch Malt Whisky Society; we’ll be taking over the main stage with our Society tasting lounge and serving some special members-only pours, and running some special offers for non-members, too! Held over three sessions across the 9th and 10th of September, this celebration of small batch, single cask, rare, interesting and new release expressions from around the world is definitely not to be missed!
Tickets include: entry to the event, access to over 100 samples during the day (strict RSA practices will be observed), a commemorative glass to take home and a food voucher to be redeemed on the day. This year there will also be dozens of old and rare whiskies being poured at cost price.
Grab your tickets from The Oak Barrel website now and come say hi to The SMWS team!

Purchase Your Tickets Here

September Outturn Preview At The Captain's Balcony
2022-08-31 19:00 - 20:30 (Australia/Sydney) | The Captain’s Balcony, 46 Erskine Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Join us for a special Global Gathering September Outturn preview at The Captain’s Balcony!

Come down to Sydney Partner Bar The Captain’s Balcony for the monthly SMWS Outturn preview tasting featuring a magnificent, hand-selected lineup of delicious casks from September Outturn served with a selection of canapés from the kitchen!
National Director and Brand Ambassador, Matt Bailey, will be making a special appearance and joining the local Sydney SMWS host to present this special Global Gathering preview tasting.

All whiskies tasted are exclusively from the upcoming outturn, which have not yet been released to members. Seating is limited and open to members and non-members. Keep an eye on The Captain’s Balcony social pages for more information on which whiskies will be available to taste closer to the event date. Arriving early? The full kitchen menu is open for service prior to and after the event.
An extended selection of SMWS whiskies will also be available on the evening from prior and upcoming monthly outturns served by the dram and half-dram (plus flash your membership card for a members discount). Pop by for a try-before-you-buy opportunity!

Tickets are $69. This event is hosted by The Captain’s Balcony, so you can purchase your tickets directly from Eventbrite using the link below! We can’t wait to see you at The Captain’s Balcony for this exciting and exclusive first look at September Outturn!

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BASIK X SMWS Chocolate Masterclass Pairings in Melbourne
2022-08-27 18:30 - 21:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Melbourne Whisky Room, Upstairs, 270 Russell Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
The mad scientist of chocolate returns!
After many requests from our 2021 virtual collaboration, The SMWS has once again teamed up with Krsna Rajalingam from BASIK Chocolates to deliver an enticing and unique flavour experience that will delight and treat the senses! We hand-picked five of our delicious single cask whiskies and let Krsna work his magic — the results, we can confirm, are unlike anything you’ve experienced before!
In addition to August’s virtual tasting pack, Krsna will be flying down to share his chocolate expertise and guest present in person in Melbourne on Saturday the 27th of August alongside our Branch Director and National Ambassador Matt Bailey. This very exclusive and unmissable tasting experience will take you through five single-cask whiskies expertly paired with five unique BASIK Chocolate bonbons (each guest will receive two of each) that were hand-crafted by Krsna himself specifically for their paired casks; it doesn’t get much better than this!

When? Saturday the 27th of August, 6:30pm arrival for a 7:00pm start
Where? The Melbourne Whisky Room, 270 Russell St, Melbourne, VIC 3000

This event is open exclusively to members and guests of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society. Limited seating is available, so be sure to get in quick so as not to miss out on this incredible experience.
Tickets will go on sale on Wednesday the 3rd of August at midday AEST; seats are extremely limited so get in quick!

BASIK X SMWS Chocolate Masterclass Pairings in Sydney
2022-08-26 18:30 - 21:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Royal Automobile Club, 89 Macquarie Street, SYDNEY, NSW, 2000, Australia
The mad scientist of chocolate returns!
After many requests from our 2021 virtual collaboration, The SMWS has once again teamed up with Krsna Rajalingam from BASIK Chocolates to deliver an enticing and unique flavour experience that will delight and treat the senses! We hand-picked five of our delicious single-cask whiskies and let Krsna work his magic — the results, we can confirm, are unlike anything you’ve experienced before!
In addition to August’s virtual tasting pack, Krsna will be flying down to share his chocolate expertise and guest present in person in Sydney on Friday the 26th of August alongside our Branch Director and National Ambassador Matt Bailey. This very exclusive and unmissable tasting experience will take you through five single-cask whiskies expertly paired with five unique BASIK Chocolate bonbons (each guest will receive two of each) that were hand-crafted by Krsna himself specifically for their paired casks; it doesn’t get much better than this!

When? Friday the 26th of August, 6:30pm arrival for a 7:00pm start
Where? Royal Automobile Club, ISC Room, 89 Macquarie St, Sydney, NSW 2000

This event is open to both members and non-members, guests of members are welcome to come at member-pricing.

Winter Dinner, Winter Drams
2022-08-19 19:00 - 21:30 (Australia/Sydney) | The Fraternity Club, 11 Bourke St, Fairy Meadow, NSW, 2519, Australia
Winter feast in the Gong!
Rug up and bring your winter coats down to The Sunken Lounge at The Fraternity Club for an incredible four-course meal accompanying fine Society malts and camaraderie! A range of SMWS whiskies are to be enjoyed whilst Wollongong Ambassador Fred Apolloni shares his whisky knowledge, wisdom and tales with members and friends.
Enjoy a relaxed and social evening with friends and like-minded folk enjoying delectable single-cask malts and a hearty winter feast! Enjoy five drams and four courses prepared by The Fraternity Club kitchen as you relax in the Sunken Lounge.

When? Friday the 19th of August, 6:30pm for a 7pm start.
Where? The Sunken Lounge, The Fraternity Club, 11 Bourke St, Fairy Meadow, 2519

Tickets are available for members and non-members; if you’re looking to come along just to enjoy the company and food then we have dinner-only tickets available at a reduced price!

An Evening With The Master in Melbourne
2022-08-11 18:30 - 21:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | The Kelvin Club, 14-30 Melbourne Pl, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000, Australia
An unforgettable whisky masterclass with our Global Ambassador…
John McCheyne, the Global Ambassador for The SMWS, is making his maiden voyage to Australia all the way from Scotland, for a rare appearance in August. Join us for this once-in-a-lifetime evening of storytelling, whisky, and a selection of Society casks hand-picked by John that you’ve never tasted before.

Expect a line-up of delicious, curated Society casks and some light refreshments as you sit back and enjoy the tales and charisma of our Global Ambassador; this will be a masterclass like you’ve never experienced before.

When? Thursday the 11th of August, 6:30pm arrival for a 7:00pm start
Where? The Kelvin Club, 14-30 Melbourne Pl, Melbourne VIC 3000

Members are welcome to bring guests at member pricing, non-members are also welcome to attend.
A traditional masterclass and evening of wild adventures and Society history like no other. Come meet John, raise a glass, and share in the convivial nature of the club.

An Evening With The Master in Sydney
2022-08-10 18:30 - 21:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Royal Automobile Club, 89 Macquarie Street, SYDNEY, NSW, 2000, Australia
A whisky masterclass like you’ve never experienced before…
John McCheyne, the Global Ambassador for The SMWS, is making his maiden voyage to Australia all the way from Scotland, for a rare appearance in August. Join us for this once-in-a-lifetime evening of storytelling, whisky, and a selection of Society casks hand-picked by John that you’ve never tasted before.

Expect a line-up of delicious, curated Society casks and some light refreshments as you sit back and enjoy the tales and charisma of our Global Ambassador; this will be a masterclass like you’ve never experienced before.

When? Wednesday the 10th of August, 6:30pm arrival for a 7:00pm start
Where? The Royal Automobile Club of Australia, 89 Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000
This event is now sold out – to be waitlisted in case of cancellations, please contact us on info@smws.com.au or 02 9974 3046.
Members are welcome to bring guests at member pricing, non-members are also welcome to attend.
A traditional masterclass and evening of wild adventures and Society history like no other. Come meet John, raise a glass, and share in the convivial nature of the club.

Exquisite & Unconventional: Vincent
2022-07-28 18:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Vincent, 48 Macquarie St, Barton, ACT, 2600, Australia
An evening of fine delicacies and exquisite flavours
Vincent, in Barton, has long been renowned as a flavour adventure, offering exquisite fusions of European, Asian and modern Australian cuisines, and superb wines. This tasting celebrates the best chef’s selection, exquisite and unconventional, ideal for Canberra’s Winter atmosphere and cuisine, with stellar SMWS drams. Non-whisky drinking partners are also welcome; a superb wine list awaits. This is a special flavour adventure! High on class and flavours, in intimate surroundings.

What can you expect from this impressive evening? Each ticket will include a six-course, fine-dining experience paired with six remarkable Society malts. Non-whisky-drinking guests will have a generous wine list to choose from (on a cash-bar basis).

When? Thursday the 28th of July, 6pm arrival for a 6:30pm commencement.
Where? Vincent Restaurant, 48 Macquarie St, Barton ACT 2600

Members are welcome to bring guests at member-ticket pricing. Non-members are also welcome to attend and there are dinner-only tickets available with drink options on a cash-bar basis.

August Outturn Preview At The Captain's Balcony
2022-07-27 19:00 - 20:30 (Australia/Sydney) | The Captain’s Balcony, 46 Erskine Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
August Outturn Preview Tasting!

Come down to Sydney Partner Bar The Captain’s Balcony for the monthly SMWS Outturn preview tasting featuring a magnificent, hand-selected lineup of delicious casks from August Outturn served with a selection of canapés from the kitchen.

All whiskies tasted are exclusively from the upcoming August Outturn which are unreleased to members. Seating is limited and open to members and non-members. The specific whiskies will be announced via social media closer to the event date. Arriving early? The full kitchen menu is open for service prior to and after the event.

Tickets are $69. This event is hosted by The Captain’s Balcony, so you can purchase your tickets directly from Eventbrite using the link below! We can’t wait to see you at The Captain’s Balcony for this exciting and exclusive first-look at August Outturn.

Also available on the evening to taste is a fantastic selection of SMWS whiskies from both prior and upcoming monthly Outturns. Served by the dram or half-dram, pop by for a try before you buy opportunity — don’t forget to show your SMWS membership card for members-only discounts.

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A Grand Orkney Adventure
2022-07-21 18:30 - 21:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Melbourne Whisky Room, Upstairs, 270 Russell Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
The Great Orkney Adventure awaits!
Whisky & beer writer Michael Jackson once called distillery ‘4’ the ‘greatest malt whisky on earth’. We’re inclined to agree! The distinctive Orkney aroma will fill the room back at Melbourne Whisky Room for a deep-dive into this iconic Orkney distillery for one night only. We’ll taste through a selection of vintage, current, and upcoming rarities from the SMWS, along with some surprises along the way.
Strictly limited to just 22 seats, this promises to be the most diverse vertical distillery deep-dive in town.

When? Thursday the 21st of July, 6:30pm arrival for a 7pm start.
Where? The Melbourne Whisky Room (above Whisky & Alement), 270 Russell Street, Melbourne 3000.

Tickets on sale Wednesday the 29th of June at midday AEST.
Members Only.

Let’s Get Spiritual! (RESCHEDULED: TBC)
2022-07-11 18:00 - 20:30 (Australia/Hobart) | Gold Bar, Suite 3, Ground Floor/11 Morrison St, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia
Rescheduled: TBC
It’s time to raise some spirits!
If you’re itching for a night of supreme flavour exploration then you’re in luck because this July we’re bringing the best of The Society’s spirits to Gold Bar in Hobart! Join State Ambassador Tom Rofe for five-dram tasting of Society spirits. John Lee Hooker once sang “one bourbon, one scotch and one beer” — we’re going a bit further with one bourbon, one scotch whisky, one rum, one gin and one American single malt all paired with an adjoining cocktail — slung by local legend Ian Reed.

That’s five different spirits and five different cocktails for an incredible price — an incredible night perfect for the middle of winter!

When? Monday the 11th of July, 6pm arrival for a 6:30pm start.
Where? Gold Bar 3/11 Morrison Street Hobart TAS 7000 Australia.

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

Winter Warmers: Dinner and Whisky
2022-07-08 18:00 - 20:30 (Australia/Adelaide) | Seven Stars Hotel, 187 Angas St, Adelaide, South Australia, 5000, Australia
It’s time to throw off the winter chill!
Join us for another evening with five stunning cask strength, single-cask whiskies from the SMWS cellars. To accompany our wonderful drams, enjoy a delicious meal of local produce carefully curated for us by the team of chefs at the Seven Stars. We promise you great whisky, great food and great camaraderie with other whisky lovers.
Hear some of the stories, myths and magic that have unfolded over time as we explore five bottlings of fine malts. As it’s said, we never let the truth get in the way of a good story — we certainly can guarantee that! Please make your choices from the menu selection when making your booking for the event.
Each ticket includes five incredible single cask, cask-strength malts and a two-course dinner (please note that there will be a vegetarian option available on the evening).
When? Friday the 8th of July, 6pm arrival for a 6:30pm start
Where? Seven Stars Hotel Courtyard Function Room, 187 Angas Street, Adelaide SA 5000
Members are welcome to bring guests at member-ticket pricing. Non members are also welcome to attend.

Challenge The Panel (POSTPONED)
2022-06-26 13:00 - 15:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Mrs J. Rabbits Speakeasy, 23 Logan Road, Woolloongabba, Queensland, 4102, Australia
Please note that this event has been postponed until further notice.
Time to refine those palates!
We’re firing up the Queensland tasting panel again and you’re invited! Here’s your opportunity to name and create your own tasting notes and win some great prizes in the process. Let your creative juices flow. Poetry or prose; wild, wacky and wonderful, this is a lot of fun. Who wouldn’t be inspired by the finest single cask, cask strength malts. Who’s up for a game of guess the distillery code? Great company, whisky and prizes. What better way to warm up on on a winter’s day.
What’s on offer? Five stunning Society drams, charcuterie boards and a welcome beer!

When? Sunday the 26th of June, 1:00pm arrival for a 1:30pm start.
Where? Mrs J Rabbit’s Speakeasy (At Electric Avenue). 23 Logan Rd, Woolloongabba QLD 4102

Members are welcome to bring guests at member-ticket pricing. Non-members are also welcome to attend.
All guests may be required to show proof of Covid-19 vaccination status, and/or any medical exemptions that may apply.

July Outturn Preview At The Captain's Balcony
2022-06-22 19:00 - 20:30 (Australia/Sydney) | The Captain’s Balcony, 46 Erskine Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
We’re back for another Outturn preview in Sydney!
Explore a bespoke hand-selected lineup of delicious casks from the July Outturn at our Sydney Partner Bar, The Captain’s Balcony. All whiskies and spirits are served with a selection of canapés from the kitchen. All whiskies tasted are exclusively from the upcoming Outturn, so this is your chance to get in early on the action. Seating is limited and open to members and non-members. Arriving early? The full kitchen menu is open for service prior to and after the event.

The selected upcoming Outturn casks will also be behind the bar, giving guests the opportunity to further sample upcoming releases by the dram and half-dram. Members will also be able to place orders in advance on certain bottles (strictly limited pre-order availability).

Tickets are $79. This event is hosted by The Captain’s Balcony, so you can purchase your tickets directly from Eventbrite using the link below! We can’t wait to see you there for the second instalment of our Outturn previews at The Captain’s Balcony.

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Heresy History!
2022-06-16 18:30 - 21:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Melbourne Whisky Room, Upstairs, 270 Russell Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
A blended journey
The Society is renowned for our award-winning and full-flavoured single cask whisky, but did you know the Society also has a rich history of blending, vatting, and creating flavours to explore the spectrum of what whisky can do? Our Spirits Manager Euan Campbell has been honing his skills as a blender and has created some of the most revered blended malts in Scotch whisky.

We’ve dug deep into our archive, and will be previewing two new creations, to create a special one-off evening of Heresy History with the SMWS. A taste of where it all began, some rare one-offs you’ve never seen, and a preview of what’s to come…
This special trip through heresy history will be the first official event to reopen the Melbourne Whisky Room upstairs from Partner Bar superstars, Whisky & Alement.

Expect a series of Society blended malt drams and a light supper. Come join the festivities for the first of our new monthly features upstairs!

When? Thursday the 16th of June, 6:30pm.
Where? The Melbourne Whisky Room (above Whisky & Alement), 270 Russell Street, Melbourne 3000.

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

Festive Casks & Fabulous Beers
2022-05-29 14:00 - 16:30 (Australia/Perth) | The Seasonal Brewing Co., 175 Guildford Rd, Maylands, Western Australia, 6051, Australia
Welcome back Perth!
Perth, we’re back! Festival season is back for 2022 and the activities are erupting back into form across Scotland. We’re bringing that festival spirit, figuratively AND literally, into Australia. Join us at The Seasonal Brewing Co. in Maylands for a Sunday afternoon of festival whiskies, fresh craft beer and a proper feed of shared platters. Hosted by the stylish and effervescent David Stucken, this is one event you will not want to miss!
Included with each ticket is six drams — one of each festival cask — a selection of local brews from The Seasonal Brewing Co. and a variety of shared food plates.
When? Sunday the 29th of May, 2:00pm arrival for a 2:30pm start.
Where? The Seasonal Brewing Co., 175 Guildford Rd, Maylands WA 6051.

Members, guests and non-members are also welcome to attend.
All guests may be required to show proof of Covid-19 vaccination status, and/or any medical exemptions that may apply.

Festival Frivolity: The Canberra Festival Casks Preview Experience
2022-05-28 13:00 - 15:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Hippo Co, 1/17 Garema Pl, Canberra, ACT, 2601, Australia
The Scottish Festivals come to the capital!
Saturday afternoon in Garema Place, Canberra City — autumn leaves, brisk winds, warm whiskies, warmer company. A light convivial afternoon relaxing upstairs in our Partner Bar Hippo Co. Festival drams to celebrate the good things in life and light charcuterie and antipasto to be enjoyed. Before the festival casks land, enjoy this opportunity to taste all six by the dram at this special preview event hosted by none other than State Ambassador Drew McKinnie.

What’s included in your ticket? A dram of all six SMWS festival casks, a cocktail on arrival, charcuterie and antipasto share plates to go around AND a refreshing beer or cider to cap it all off.
When? Saturday the 28th of May, 1:00pm arrival for a 1:15pm start.
Where? Hippo Co. 1/17 Garema Pl, Canberra ACT 2601

Members are welcome to bring guests at member-ticket pricing. Non-members are also welcome to attend.
All guests may be required to show proof of Covid-19 vaccination status, and/or any medical exemptions that may apply.
Bookings are now closed – to be waitlisted, or in case of cancellations, email us at info@smws.com.au or call us on 02 9974 3046.

Scotland In Brisbane: Festival Casks Preview
2022-05-27 18:30 - 21:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | The Brisbane Club, 241 Adelaide Street, Brisbane, QLD, 4000, Australia
All six festival casks at one extraordinary tasting!
It’s one of the most exciting times of the year — The Scottish Whisky Festivals month! To celebrate, The Scotch Malt Whisky Society is hosting a unique and exciting preview tasting of ALL SIX Society festival casks — that’s right, spanning all the Scottish regions, these casks have been matured to bring out the very best of their respective regions.
Guided by Queensland Ambassador, Scott Mansfield, members and friends can savour and take their time with each cask within the regal surrounds of The Brisbane Club. The Scottish Festivals casks will not be arriving in Australia until later in the year, so this is a truly special opportunity to experience them by the dram before they land.
Included with each ticket is six drams — one of each festival cask — a welcome dram on arrival and a full dinner.
When? Friday the 27th of May, 6:30pm arrival for a 7:00pm start.
Where? Brisbane Club, 241 Adelaide Street, Brisbane 4000.

Members are welcome to bring guests at member-ticket pricing. Non-members are also welcome to attend.
Bookings are now closed – to be waitlisted, or in case of cancellations, email us at info@smws.com.au or call us on 02 9974 3046.

June Outturn Preview At The Captain's Balcony
2022-05-25 19:00 - 20:30 (Australia/Sydney) | The Captain’s Balcony, 46 Erskine Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Join us for an official Outturn Preview at Sydney’s newest Partner Bar — The Captain’s Balcony!
Launching Captain’s Balcony as an official Partner Bar, this will be the first of a commitment to ongoing Sydney based monthly SMWS Outturn preview tastings. Explore a bespoke hand-selected lineup of delicious casks from the Outturn to be released in the following weeks. All whiskies and spirits are served with a selection of canapés from the kitchen. Seating is limited and open to members and non-members. Arriving early? The full kitchen menu is open for service prior to and after the event.
The selected upcoming Outturn casks will also be behind the bar, giving guests the opportunity to further sample upcoming releases by the dram and half-dram. Members will also be able to place orders in advance on certain bottles (pending availability).
Tickets are $69 — you can purchase your tickets directly from Eventbrite using the link below! We can’t wait to see you there in what will be the first of many incredible experiences at The Captain’s Balcony.
Purchase Your Tickets Here

Melbourne Festival Casks Dinner
2022-05-21 18:00 - 20:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | The Kelvin Club, 14-30 Melbourne Pl, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000, Australia
It’s the most wonderful time of the year — Festival Casks preview tasting & dinner!
Whisky lovers in Scotland have to wait an entire year to attend all of the industry’s festivals that are dotted throughout the calendar, i.e. the Feis Ile Islay Festival, the Speyside Festival, the Campbeltown Festival, the Highlands Festival, and so on.
In Melbourne, we’ll be combining all of those festivals into one special evening where we’ll be tasting ALL SIX of the Society’s 2022 Festival Casks. These casks won’t be landing in the country until later in the year, so join Melbourne Ambassador Alex Moores on May 21st for an exclusive sneak peek at these incredible whiskies that have been specially selected to honour the six Scotch whisky festivals.
Included with your ticket are six drams — one of each festival cask — and a three-course meal.
When? Saturday the 21st of May, 6pm arrival for a 6:30pm start
Where? The Kelvin Club, 14-30 Melbourne Place, Melbourne VIC 3000
Members are welcome to bring guests at member-ticket pricing. Non-members are also welcome.
All guests may be required to show proof of Covid-19 vaccination status, and/or any medical exemptions that may apply.

Scotland In Hobart: Whisky Festivals Tasting
2022-05-14 18:00 - 20:30 (Australia/Hobart) | New Sydney Hotel, 87 Bathurst St, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia
A night to remember — one club, 6 AMAZING casks!
Join the Scotch Malt Whisky Society as we crack open all six festival casks — Islay, Speyside, Campbelltown, Highlands, and the Lowlands — on Saturday the 14th of May for a VERY special preview event. Yep, all SIX festival casks will be available to try before they land in the country, so this event is not to be missed!
These six whiskies will be enjoyed by the entire SMWS club world over; Tasmanian Ambassador Tom Rofe and Country Director Matt Bailey will be teaming up to present these phenomenal casks at the Tasmanian premier Partner Bar, New Sydney Hotel, for THE tasting experience of the year — the Scottish Whisky Festivals tasting.
So what does the night hold in store? Six drams, one of each festival cask, and a two-course meal — main and dessert + a Society highball on arrival.

When? Saturday the 14th of May, 6pm arrival for a 6:30pm start
Where? New Sydney Hotel, 87 Bathurst St, Hobart TAS 7000

Members are welcome to bring guests at member-ticket pricing. Non-members are also welcome.
All guests may be required to show proof of Covid-19 vaccination status, and/or any medical exemptions that may apply.

The Scottish Whisky Festivals Come To Sydney
2022-05-13 18:30 - 21:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Royal Automobile Club, 89 Macquarie Street, SYDNEY, NSW, 2000, Australia
The ultimate Scottish Whisky Festivals preview
Whisky lovers in Scotland have to wait an entire year to attend all of the industry’s festivals that are dotted throughout the calendar, i.e. the Feis Ile Islay Festival, the Speyside Festival, the Campbeltown Festival, the Highlands Festival, and so on.

For one special night in Sydney, we’ll be combining all of those festivals into one evening, and we’ll be tasting ALL SIX of the Society’s 2022 Festival Casks. These casks won’t be landing in the country until later in the year, so join Cellarmaster Andrew Derbidge on May 13th for a sneak peek at these incredible whiskies that have been specially selected to honour the six Scotch whisky festivals.

Guests will enjoy seven drams — one of each festival cask — with an additional welcome dram on arrival.

When? Friday the 13th of May, 6:30pm arrival for a 7:00pm start.
Where? Royal Automobile Club, Macquarie Room, 89 Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW 2000.

Members are welcome to bring guests at member-ticket pricing. Non-members are also welcome to attend.
All guests will be required to show proof of Covid-19 vaccination status, and/or any medical exemptions that may apply.

Scotland in Adelaide: The Festival Casks Experience
2022-05-06 18:00 - 20:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Gilbert St Hotel, 88 Gilbert St, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia
Whisky Festivals at the Gilbert St Hotel
It’s that time of the year again when members and friends gather to celebrate the Scottish Whisky Festivals, and Adelaide is no exception with an exclusive preview of ALL SIX Society festival casks at the Gilbert St Hotel. From Islay all the way to the Lowlands, experience The Society’s 2022 whisky festival casks in an intimate and relaxing setting with SA Ambassador Jenny Forrest guiding you through each dram.

A delightful supper will be provided after the third dram to replenish the senses before continuing on with the final three drams. These casks won’t be landing in the country until later in the year, so join us on May 6th for a sneak peek at these incredible whiskies that have been specially selected to honour the six Scotch whisky festivals.

Guests will enjoy six drams — one of each festival cask — and a supper.

When? Friday the 6th of May, 6:00pm arrival for a 6:30pm start.
Where? Gilbert Street Hotel, 88 Gilbert St, Adelaide, 5000.

Members are welcome to bring guests at member-ticket pricing. Non-members are also welcome.
All guests may be required to show proof of Covid-19 vaccination status, and/or any medical exemptions that may apply.

Drams & Blues In The Basement
2022-04-28 18:00 - 20:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Beneath Driver Lane, 3, Driver Ln, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000, Australia
Malts & Blues
Music & Malts season continues as we host a cracking evening of killer Society drams paired with live blues in the heart of Melbourne! We have secured a local blues band to play 2 x 45-minute sets live on stage as guests sit back and enjoy Society drams amongst the candle-light ambience and soul-pounding blues within Beneath Driver Lane. We encourage all guests to savour, explore and enjoy our Society drams to the live music and discover the differences you may experience compared to drinking with a recording.
Guests will enjoy a welcome cocktail + five Society drams with the option to purchase additional drams from the bar. Guests are welcome to stay after the event has concluded.
When? Thursday the 28th of April, 6pm arrival for a 6:30pm start
Where? Beneath Driver Lane, 3, Driver Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000
Members are welcome to bring guests at member prices. Non-members are also welcome.
All guests will be required to show proof of Covid-19 vaccination status, and/or any medical exemptions that may apply.
