Sydney Winter Whisky Dinner— SMWS x Franz Scheurer x Izy.Aki
2024-07-29 18:30 - 21:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Izy.Aki, Cadmans Cottage Stairs 106B George Street, The Rocks, NSW, 2000, Australia
As Society Sydney Winter Whisky Dinners go — and we’ve had over a dozen now! — this is surely one of the most enticing ever.
The undisputed master of matching food to whisky, Franz Scheurer, returns once more for us, and this time he’s teaming up with the incredible Darren Templeman at Izy.Aki.
Come and experience what “1+1=3” is all about! Darren’s culinary CV has few peers, and his fresh take on Japanese Kappo Omakase dining has made Izy.Aki one of Sydney’s tastiest destinations. There are precious few restaurants where one of the best chefs in the country personally serves and explains the dishes to you, and the opportunity to pair his stunning creativity and hospitality with Society whiskies, together with Franz’s magical touch, is a mouthwatering prospect.
Being a true izakaya-style venue, this will be an intimate dinner with room for just 24 diners as we take over the restaurant for the night. 5x Society whiskies paired with 5x carefully paired dishes, curated to match (plus a welcome drink). If you’ve never been to a Franz Scheurer whisky dinner and you’re wondering what all the fuss is about, book your seat quickly!

When? Monday, 29th of June 2024 — 6:30pm arrival and start.
Where? Izy.Aki, Cadmans Cottage Stairs 106B George Street, The Rocks NSW 2000.

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

Please advise of any dietary requirements when booking. While substitutions and adjustments can happily be accommodated, please note that as a whisky-matching dinner, the menu and the dishes have been specifically prepared to combine with the whiskies for a “1+1=3” experience. Substituted dishes may not achieve quite the same match.

TICKETS ON SALE THURSDAY 13th, MIDDAY AEST.

Boilermaker Spectacle — Fox Friday x SMWS
2024-07-28 13:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Perth) | Fox Friday Perth, 84/88 Goodwood Pde, Burswood, WA, 6100., Australia
A boilermaker, a hauf an’ hauf, whatever you want to call it, the marriage of beer and whisky is a marvellous flavour exercise, and we’re ready to go to the next level with Fox Friday Brewery!
Celebrate boilermaker month with the SMWS in July with a five-dram boilermaker line-up with the passionate brew legends from Fox Friday Brewery. For those who are unaware, a boilermaker is a pairing of whisky and beer; this can be used to create contrasting or complementing flavours, and really enhance one’s flavour experience when done correctly.
Hosted by your local Ambassador David Stucken and James McMerrin from Fox Friday, guests will be treated to 5x single-cask, cask-strength whiskies from the Society, carefully paired with 5x brews from Fox Friday (with a resulting flavour that will tantalise the senses), a welcome drink on arrival, and a light lunch to keep you going throughout the tasting.

When? Sunday, 28th of July 2024 — 12:30pm arrival for a 1:00pm start.

Where? Fox Friday, 84/88 Goodwood Pde., Burswood WA 6100.

Members are welcome to bring guests at member prices. Non-members are also welcome to attend. The venue is wheelchair accessible.

The Festival Casks (At Long Last) Land in Lonnie!
2024-07-20 18:30 - 21:00 (Australia/Hobart) | Alida at Penny Royal, 1 Bridge Rd, Launceston, Tasmania, 7250, Australia
Don’t think we forgot about you, Launceston! Are you ready to experience the 2024 Rare Release festival bottlings?
Every year, the Scotch Whisky calendar has several dates to look forward to, but none are so coveted or anticipated as the Scotch Whisky Festivals — from Fèis Ìle on Islay to the Spirit of Speyside! As always, the SMWS is bringing you several Scotch Whisky Festival releases available to try not that long after those in the UK get to try them — an absolute treat!
Your local SMWS Ambassador Mr Tom Rofe has organised a stylish and tasty festivals dinner at Alida in Penny Royal for members and friends where you will enjoy 6x of the 2024 Rare Release festival bottlings, a welcome drink, and a two-course dinner (main and dessert). Plus, there’ll be bonus takeaway dram prizes to be won on the night! Soak up the fèis spirit amongst passionate friends and fellow members whilst you enjoy some tasty drams and a hearty meal.

When? Saturday, 20th of July 2024 — 6:30pm arrival for a 6:45pm start.

Where? Alida Restaurant at Penny Royal, 1 Bridge Rd, Launceston TAS 7250.

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

A Traditional Scottish Winter Fare
2024-07-19 18:30 - 21:30 (Australia/Sydney) | The Fraternity Club, 11 Bourke St, Fairy Meadow, NSW, 2519, Australia
A winter whisky buffet not to be missed upstairs at the beloved Frat Club!

What better way to celebrate winter than with some of the Society’s finest drams and a buffet of some of your favourite Scottish culinary delights? Join Wollongong Society Ambassador Fred Apolloni for a flavour odyssey to warm the heart and delight the senses with 5x tasty Society malts enjoyed around a full winter buffet of traditional Scottish food.

Plus, there will be a special surprise for members on the night…

A strictly limited dining event; join your fellow Society comrades for a mid-year feast to discuss and taste through new releases and rare malts from the Society’s stable.

When? Friday the 19th of July, 6:30pm for a 7:00pm start.
Where? Upstairs at The Fraternity Club, 11 Bourke St, Fairy Meadow, 2519.

Members are welcome to bring guests at member prices; non-members are also welcome to attend.

Let The Festivals Begin, Tassie!
2024-06-29 18:30 - 21:30 (Australia/Hobart) | New Sydney Hotel, 87 Bathurst St, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia
The Scotch Whisky Festivals are here, and Tassie, you’re in for a real treat!
Every year, the Scotch Whisky calendar has several dates to look forward to, but none are so coveted or anticipated as the Scotch Whisky Festivals — from Fèis Ìle on Islay to the Spirit of Speyside! As always, the SMWS is bringing you several Scotch Whisky Festival releases available to try at the same time as those in the UK — an absolute treat!
Your local SMWS Ambassador Mr Tom Rofe has organised a classic festivals dinner at our Partner Bar the New Sydney Hotel in Hobart for members and friends where you will enjoy 6x of the 2024 Rare Release festival bottlings, a welcome drink, and two-course dinner. Soak up the fèis spirit amongst passionate friends and fellow members whilst you enjoy some tasty drams and a hearty meal.

When? Saturday, 29th of June 2024 — 6:30pm arrival for a 6:45pm start.
Where? New Sydney Hotel, 87 Bathurst St, Hobart TAS 7000.

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

Scotch & Sherry: An SMWS Documentary Private Viewing
2024-06-26 18:30 - 21:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Backlot Studios, 165 Bank St, South Melbourne, VIC, 3205, Australia
Introducing our Sherry & Scotch SMWS Documentary!
Get ready to immerse yourself in the world of sherry cask maturation, as Richard and Euan from The Scotch Malt Whisky Society set off on a journey from the oak forests of Galicia to the vineyards and bodegas of Andalucia in the upcoming documentary “Scotch & Sherry: A Flavour Odyssey”.
The SMWS are trailblazing sherry casks this year after a concerted effort to increase the amount of good sherried whisky in our lives! To celebrate, we’ve filmed a 37-minute documentary about it featuring Euan Campbell, Richard Goslan and other special guests. Get deep into the details of sherry casks over in Jerez, Spain, and learn all about the usage of these casks in whisky. Be the first in Australia to watch this film on the big screen with fellow members.
We’ve organised a takeover of the private cinema at The Backlot Studios in South Melbourne, where we’ll sip a welcome drink and enjoy 3x sherried Society whiskies whilst watching the documentary. Plus, we’ll be hosting a Q&A where we’ll hear answers directly from Euan on the night!

When? Wednesday, 26th of June 2024 — 6:30pm arrival, 7pm start.
Where? The Backlot Studios, 165 Bank St, South Melbourne, VIC 3205.

This event is exclusive to members and guests of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, and tickets are strictly limited.

ON SALE NOW!
If you have questions for Euan, you can submit them here by the 8th of June.

Malt Dining Festivals Dinner
2024-06-22 18:00 - 20:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Malt Dining, 28 Market St, Brisbane, Queensland, 4000, Australia
Happy Fèis — the festival casks touchdown in Brisbane!
Every year, the Scotch Whisky calendar has several dates to look forward to, but none are so coveted or anticipated as the Scotch Whisky Festivals — from Fèis Ìle on Islay to the Spirit of Speyside! As always, the SMWS is bringing you several Scotch Whisky Festival releases available to try at the same time as those in the UK — an absolute treat!
Your local SMWS Ambassador Scott Mansfield has prepared a treat with our friends at Malt Dining — a private dinner expertly prepared by the kitchen to complement 6x of the 2024 Rare Release festival bottlings (plus a welcome drink), all served in the venue’s gorgeous Cellar private dining space. Soak up the fèis spirit amongst passionate friends and fellow members whilst you enjoy some tasty drams and a hearty meal.

When? Saturday, 22nd of June 2024 — 6:00pm arrival and start.
Where? Malt Dining (Attic Room), 28 Market St, 4000 Brisbane.

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

The Islay Festivals Come to Sydney
2024-06-22 14:00 - 18:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Royal Automobile Club, 89 Macquarie Street, SYDNEY, NSW, 2000, Australia
Once a year, the biggest celebration of music & whisky comes together across Scotland to celebrate the magic of each region making whisky. We’re bringing that festival to Australia for one big Saturday afternoon in the city with the official 2024 Festival bottlings flown in direct from Scotland!
Skip the lines of the brisk cold Scotland Spring and enjoy Australia’s Fèis festival in the warm surrounds of the Royal Automobile Club of Australia; enjoy live music whilst sampling the actual Scotch Whisky Festival (celebrating the Islay festivals (Fèis Ìle), Spirit of Speyside, Campbeltown, Highlands, and Lowlands!) exclusives from the world’s leading whisky club, and available to members on the day in this bona fide whisky festival!
Experience a stunning array of 2024 Rare Releases, including a 25yo Islay bottling that we know you’re all going to enjoy, plus micro-masterclasses hosted every 60 minutes by one of our expert ambassadors. If you’re after something a bit different, the incredible Whisky & Alement team will be setting up shop for a special Historic Islay pop-up bar where you can purchase additional drams from past Fèis Ìle releases and other rare Islay bottlings from their own archive.

This is a cocktail-style festival event with food, whisky, music, and great company, all in the regal surrounds of the Royal Automobile Club of Australia’s Queens room; a local Fèis experience like you’ve never known!
There’s nowhere else to celebrate the 2024 Scotch Whisky Festival releases in Australia so close to the actual festivals in the UK. Come and celebrate the regions of Scotch whisky with new and rare single-cask, cask-strength whiskies, and micro-masterclasses along the way.
What to expect on the day:
– A full festival featuring all 12 of the 2024 Whisky Festival rare releases from the SMWS (as well as a range of single-cask, cask-strength SMWS malts). These include releases from ALL of the whisky regions, not just Islay!
– Micro-masterclasses every hour.
– Historic Islay bar by Whisky & Alement serving past Fèis releases and rare Islay drams (available as additional purchases on the day).
– Branded SMWS glass to take home with you.
– Competitions on the day to win a bottle worth $499 + other prizes.
– Live music, cold beer, food and more…

When? Saturday, 22nd of June 2024 — 2:00pm until 6pm.
Where? Royal Automobile Club of Australia, Victoria Ballroom and Pioneers’ Room, 89 Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia.

All are welcome: members, friends, partners, non-members, and those looking to discover the world’s leading whisky club, the SMWS, for the first time.
Come and celebrate Scotland’s most renowned whisky festival at the same time they are in Scotland, but live in Sydney, Australia!
Tickets are ON SALE NOW! Members and non-members are welcome to join.
Non-members will receive a $30 voucher valid for all SMWS membership types upon purchasing a ticket.

Sweet, Sweet Festival Casks
2024-06-22 14:00 - 17:30 (Australia/Adelaide) | Spier & Wright, U1/151 King William Road, Unley, South Australia, 5061, Australia
Desserts & festival drams! Are you ready for the sweet rare release(s)?
The Scotch whisky season is upon us! The most anticipated time in the Scotch calendar and Mr Cody Banks, your local South Australian SMWS Ambassador, has prepped quite the tasting experience leveraging May’s dessert theme and June’s fèis spirit! We invite you to join us at our latest Partner Bar in Adelaide, Spier & Wright, where we’ll team up with local treat-makers Landoughs for some whisky and doughnut pairings!
Each ticket includes 6x SMWS Rare Release festival drams, an array of local doughnuts from Landoughs, savoury grazing plates, and a welcome drink. A true flavour explosion and one not to miss as we celebrate Desserts & Drams month, Scotland’s Scotch whisky festivals, and the launch of our latest Adelaide Partner Bar, Spier & Wright!

When? Saturday, 22nd of June 2024 — 2:00pm arrival and start.
Where? Spier & Wright, 151 King William Road, Unley SA 5061.

Members are welcome to bring guests at member prices; non-members are also welcome to attend.

A Night of Festival Drams in Perth
2024-06-20 18:00 (Australia/Perth) | Terrarium, 99 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
The Scotch Whisky Festivals are upon us and we’re bringing that fèis spirit to Australia’s West Coast for our 2024 Flavour Hunters Festival!
Perth Partner Bar Terrarium will be host to another year of wondrous festival cask tastings as guests embrace the spirit of Speyside, the peat of Islay, the coastal salt of Campbeltown, the rich boldness of the Highlands, and the gentle whispers of the Lowlands. The Scotch Whisky Festivals are some of the most renowned and anticipated dates in the whisky calendar, celebrating each of the five Scotch Whisky regions. Six 2024 SMWS Rare Release festival bottlings will be on pour as you’re guided through them by your local Ambassador David Stucken.
Embrace the flavour hunter spirit with six exciting and exclusive Rare Releases, light supper, and a welcome drink hosted by David Stucken; a festival masterclass for the ages. This will be the only opportunity to try the official Scotch Whisky Festival bottlings in WA at the same time as they’re tasted in the UK; book in your tickets ASAP to avoid missing out on one of the most exciting dates in the whisky calendar!

When? Thursday, 20th of June 2024 — 6:00pm arrival for a 6:30pm 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.

The Islay Festivals Come to Melbourne
2024-06-08 14:00 - 18:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | The Kelvin Club, 14-30 Melbourne Pl, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000, Australia
Once a year, the biggest celebration of music & whisky comes together across Scotland to celebrate the magic of each region making whisky. We’re bringing that festival to Australia for one big Saturday afternoon in the city with the official Scotch Whisky Festival bottlings flown in direct from Scotland!
Skip the lines of the brisk cold Scotland Spring and enjoy Australia’s Fèis festival in the warm surrounds of the Kelvin Club; enjoy live music whilst sampling the actual Scotch Whisky Festival exclusives (celebrating the Islay festivals, Spirit of Speyside, Campbeltown, Highlands, and Lowlands!) from the world’s leading whisky club, and available to members on the day in this bona fide whisky festival!
Experience a stunning array of 2024 Rare Releases, including a 25yo Islay bottling that we know you’re all going to enjoy, plus micro-masterclasses hosted every 60 minutes by one of our expert ambassadors. If you’re after something a bit different, the incredible Whisky & Alement team will be setting up shop for a special Historic Islay pop-up bar where you can purchase additional drams from past Fèis Ìle releases and other rare Islay bottlings from their own archive.

This is a cocktail-style festival event with food, whisky, music, and great company, all in the heart of the city at the Kelvin Club; a local Islay festival like you’ve never known! All drams are included with your ticket (except the Whisky & Alement Historic Fèis Ìle pop-up drams).
There’s nowhere else to celebrate the 2024 Scotch Whisky Festival releases in Australia so close to the actual festivals in the UK. Come and celebrate the regions of Scotch whisky with new and rare single-cask, cask-strength whiskies, and micro-masterclasses along the way.
What to expect on the day:
– A full festival featuring all 12 of the 2024 Whisky Festival rare releases from the SMWS (as well as a range of single-cask, cask-strength SMWS malts). These include releases from ALL of the whisky regions, not just Islay!
– Micro-masterclasses downstairs every hour.
– Historic Islay bar by Whisky & Alement serving past Fèis releases and rare Islay drams (available as additional purchases on the day).
– Branded SMWS glass to take home with you.
– Billiards competition (the great Islay pool competition).
– Live music, cold beer, food and more…

When? Saturday, 8th of June 2024 — 2:00pm until 6pm.
Where? The Kelvin Club, 14-30 Melbourne Pl, Melbourne VIC 3000.

All are welcome: members, friends, partners, non-members, and those looking to discover the world’s leading whisky club, the SMWS, for the first time.
Come and celebrate Scotland’s most renowned whisky festival at the same time they are in Scotland, but live in Melbourne, Australia!
Tickets are ON SALE NOW! Members and non-members are welcome to join.
Non-members will receive a $30 voucher valid for all SMWS membership types upon purchasing a ticket.

Please note that the venue has stairs and is not wheelchair accessible.

Coffee & Whisky: Perfect Pairings
2024-05-30 18:30 - 21:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | St Ali Coffee, 12-18 Yarra Pl, South Melbourne, Victoria, 3205., Australia
Single-origin coffee, with single malt drams — a collaboration of pure flavour exclusively for members.
We’re always pushing flavour boundaries here at SMWS, and this May we’re going to new frontiers! We’ve teamed up with St Ali Coffee in South Melbourne to bring you a whisky and coffee pairing to treat your palates and delight your senses.
Our VIC State Ambassador, Alex Moores, has worked closely with the St Ali team to pair 5x SMWS cask-strength drams with 5x of their distinct single-origin releases. Plus, each ticket will also include a welcome drink and assorted grazing plates. This is an exclusive members-only experience (members are welcome to bring guests); no non-members.

When? Thursday, 30th of May 2024 — 6:30pm arrival and start.
Where? St Ali Coffee, 12-18 Yarra Pl, South Melbourne VIC 3205.

Spots are limited, so be sure to book in ASAP. This is a members-only flavour experience.
Looking to come along but aren’t a member? Join up here and then grab your ticket!

Whisky & Wagyu at Bar 26
2024-05-23 18:30 - 20:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Bar 26, Unit 2, 26 Halloran St, Lilyfield, NSW, 2040, Australia
Bar 26 x SMWS are proud to present a lavish evening of fine wagyu and tasty drams at our newest Partner Bar!
Tickets are on sale now for our inaugural tasting experience with Otter Craft Distilling’s Bar 26 — the Society’s latest NSW Partner Bar. Indulge with a carefully prepared and curated five-course degustation of Japanese wagyu paired with 5x SMWS drams, plus an OCD whisky cocktail on arrival.

This is an exclusive whisky dinner experience hosted by Bar 26 in collaboration with SMWS Australia, tickets are strictly limited and available via Bar 26’s website.

When? Thursday, 23rd of May 2024 — 6:30pm arrival and start.
Where? Bar 26, Unit 2, 26 Halloran St, Lilyfield NSW 2040.

Please note that this event is hosted and ticketed by Bar 26; more info is available on their website.
Bookings can be made by emailing the bar directly. Limited to 25 spots.

Whisky & Beer with Dr Chuck Hahn and the Malt Shovel Brewery
2024-05-09 17:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Sydney) | The Malt Shovel Brewery, 99 Pyrmont Bridge Road, Camperdown, NSW, 2050, Australia
Join us for a tantalising evening as we return to the Malt Shovel Brewery, the home of James Squire beers, and also the home of two previous (and now legendary) SMWS Beer & Whisky evenings from years past!
We will again be joined by the wonderful Dr Chuck Hahn (who will be coming out of retirement for this event), and hear his wisdom on all things to do with brewing, beer, malt, and the connection to whisky. We’ll be matching four SMWS whiskies with four beers from the James Squire and/or Hahn portfolio, together with food matches to…pizza!
It is difficult to imagine a single person having a greater impact on Australia’s beer scene than the New York-born Dr Chuck Hahn. No other brewer in Australia has had quite the tour de force on the shape of Australian beer quite like Chuck has.
Brewing and educating audiences on beer and how to taste and appreciate it for 30+ years in Australia, if you’ve ever had any Hahn, Kosciuszko, Little Creatures, Steinlager, or James Squire before, you’ve tasted something that Chuck has had a hand in crafting.
After 50+ years in brewing, Dr Hahn has been formally retired but is coming out of retirement for the SMWS and this one special night at his old stomping ground, the Malt Shovel Brewery in Camperdown. Along with Andrew Derbidge, Chuck will be pairing up single-cask whiskies and special local beers for an evening of boilermakers, brewing and pizza not to be forgotten
Our evening will begin with welcome drinks and casual tours of the brewery from 5pm onwards, and we’ll be pouring the drams from 6pm to allow enough time for folks to make it to the venue…so don’t fret if you can’t get off work early!

When? Thursday, 9th of May 2024 — 5:00pm arrival, 6pm start.
Where? The Malt Shovel Brewery, 99 Pyrmont Bridge Road, Camperdown NSW 2050.

Please note that owing to the nature of the evening and the facilities at the brewery (which is not set up for food catering), it will unfortunately prove difficult to accommodate dietary requests or alternatives. Those with preferences/intolerances may wish to avail themselves of a quick bite prior to the event.
Given the limited number of places for this event, it is strictly for members, and guests of members.
Want to come along but not a Member?
Join up here — then grab your ticket!

Malts & Mutinies: Maritime Tales
2024-05-01 18:00 - 21:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | National Press Club of Australia, 16 National Circuit, Barton, ACT, 2600, Australia
Yarrh! There are so many salty stories to be told and mysteries to explore — all in stellar company with marvellous malts!
On the 1st of May, our ACT members will take a detour into previously uncharted waters, and explore epic whiskies with epic tales and tasty canapés. Local Ambassador Drew McKinnie will be hoisting the figurative sails and hosting members at the National Press Club of Australia for the first Canberra experience of the year.
Join us for an absorbing and enthralling tasting — you will learn some amazing things and come away with some fun facts of both maritime and whisky persuasion. Each ticket includes 5x delicious SMWS drams, a welcome drink, and canapés by the Press Club kitchen.

When? Wednesday, 1st of May 2024 — 6:00pm arrival for a 6pm start.
Where? National Press Club of Australia, 16 National Circuit, Barton ACT 2600.

Seats are limited, so book in ASAP to avoid missing out. Members are welcome to bring guests at member prices. Non-members are also welcome to attend.

Live Blues Soirée In the Basement
2024-04-28 16:00 - 18:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Beneath Driver Lane, 3, Driver Ln, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000, Australia
Live blues, Society drams, and an exclusive booking at Beneath Driver Lane!
Music & Malts month is back again for another year this April, and we’re teaming up with the fine folk at Beneath Driver Lane to bring you an afternoon of live blues and great drams. We’ll have the entire venue to ourselves with several drams on pour, grazing plates to snack on, and a cash bar for any refreshing beverages you might be feeling.
Plus, we’ll be joined by Melbourne blues heavyweight Andy McGarvie who will be providing soul-stimulating tunes throughout the event. The ticket includes 5x SMWS drams of your choice (a stamp-based system will be in place), a welcome drink, and shared grazing plates.

When? Sunday, 28th of April 2024 — 4:00pm arrival and start.
Where? Beneath Driver Lane, Shop/3 Driver Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000.

Members are welcome to bring guests at member prices. Non-members are also welcome to attend.
*Beneath Driver Lane’s Basement Barrel Society members can purchase the non-member tickets at a special discount using the code provided by BDL.

Drams Along The River Torrens
2024-04-06 13:30 - 16:00 (Australia/Adelaide) | Victoria
Imagine a scenic cruise along the River Torrens with fine SMWS drams in hand…well, you won’t have to imagine it for much longer!
Join us on Saturday the 6th of April for a delightful afternoon cruising in style with Popeye River Cruises. Local South Australian SMWS Ambassador Cody Banks has organised a two-hour cruise down the River Torrens and ensured you’ll have 6x cask-strength SMWS drams to enjoy along with some tasty food and a welcome drink. You will be all set for a fantastic voyage amongst whisky enthusiasts, friends and comrades, new and old, local and afar.
Each ticket includes 6x SMWS drams, some food, and a welcome drink, plus the two-hour private boat ride along the River Torrens. This is an opportunity to enjoy our brilliant cask-strength, single-cask whiskies in a unique environment amongst good company. Book your tickets now to avoid missing out!

When? Saturday, 6th of April 2024 — 1:30pm arrival for a 2:00pm departure.
What? Lounders Boatshed Cafe, 1018 Victoria Drive, Adelaide SA 5000.

Members are welcome to bring guests at member prices. Non-members are also welcome to attend. Limited spots are available.

Please note that due to the nature of the event, there is unfortunately no wheelchair access available.

Dolly's Drams: Whisky & Donuts
2024-04-05 18:00 - 21:30 (Australia/Sydney) | The Captain’s Balcony Crows Nest, 116 Willoughby Road, Crows Nest, NSW, 2065, Australia
March is all about unusual pairings, and we’re proud to announce a special collaboration between the Scotch Malt Whisky Society and Dolly’s Donuts in Sydney!
To launch our first full SMWS event at the new Captain’s Balcony Partner Bar in Crows Nest, we’re pairing up 6x SMWS whiskies with our friends at Dolly’s Donuts who’ll be bringing all the sweet treats and tasty goodies; six donuts, six single-cask, cask-strength drams, all in the surrounds of the sumptuous new Captain’s Balcony on Willoughby Rd, Crows Nest.
This evening promises to be a full-flavoured, fun jaunt of whisky and donut pairings like no other on Earth. All members are welcome + guests of members at member rates. Bring a friend and have a big Friday at our newest Sydney Partner Bar!

When? Friday, 5th of April 2024 — 6:00pm arrival for a 6:30pm start.
Where? The Captain’s Balcony (Crows Nest), 116 Willoughby Road, Crows Nest NSW 2065.

Non-members are welcome with special membership offers on the night for first-timers to SMWS events.

Tickets are on sale NOW!

An Easter Gathering in the 'Gong
2024-03-22 18:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Sydney) | The Fraternity Club, 11 Bourke St, Fairy Meadow, NSW, 2519, Australia
It’s back to the Frat Club for a Society feast with Matt Bailey!

Join your fellow Society members and comrades at the Fraternity club this coming March for a festive dinner with some new and remarkable whiskies from the SMWS catalogue! Your local Ambassador Fred Apolloni, will be joined by National Director Matt Bailey for an unforgettable tasting! Guests will enjoy five SMWS malts, a two-course dinner, and a welcome drink all in the familiar surrounds of the Frat Club.
Don’t miss this golden opportunity to share some drams with Matt Bailey and your fellow Illawarra Society members at Wollongong’s first tasting of 2024.

When? Friday the 22nd of March, 6:00pm for a 6:30pm start.
Where? The Sunken Lounge, The Fraternity Club, 11 Bourke St, Fairy Meadow, 2519.

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

Unusual Pairings in Perth
2024-03-21 18:00 - 19:30 (Australia/Perth) | Terrarium, 99 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
March Outturn is all about unusual pairings. Whisky paired with things you otherwise wouldn’t have considered. Pairings that will shock, delight, surprise, and take you on a new or even absurd flavour journey.
After some serious hype and two sold out tastings in Melbourne,, we’re bringing the pairings in food like no other to the West Coast. Each of the five whiskies we taste will pair with a food that we’ve carefully selected to match up, maybe in ways you might not have considered…
We promise this will be a rollercoaster of incredible eye-opening pairings; new single-cask whiskies, and surprising foods to tantalise your senses. Join us on Thursday, March 21st for this wild ride, and see how far down the flavour rabbit hole we can go!

When? Thursday, 21st of March 2024 — 6:00pm arrival for a 6:30pm start.
Where? Terrarium Bar, 99 St Georges Terrace (Howards St Entrance), Perth WA 6000.

Please note that whilst every effort will be made to cater for dietary requirements, we cannot make any guarantees given the wide gamut of flavours on taste. This is a members-only experience, exclusive to members of the SMWS. No non-member tickets are available. Members are welcome, however, to book up to one extra ticket for a guest.

Unusual Pairings in Melbourne: Round Two
2024-03-06 18:30 - 21:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Whisky & Alement, 270 Russell St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Due to overwhelming demand and after a staggering sell-out time…our unusual pairings tasting is getting an encore session!
March Outturn is all about unusual pairings. Whisky paired with things you otherwise wouldn’t have considered. Pairings that will shock, delight, surprise, and take you on a new or even absurd flavour journey.
For this tasting masterclass at W&A, we’re bringing the pairings in food like no other. Each of the five whiskies we taste will pair with a food that we’ve carefully selected to match up, maybe in ways you might not have considered…
We promise this will be a rollercoaster of incredible eye-opening pairings; new single-cask whiskies, and surprising foods to tantalise your senses. Join us on Wednesday, March 6th for this wild ride, and see how far down the flavour rabbit hole we can go!

When? Wednesday, 6th of March 2024 — 6:30pm arrival for a 7:00pm start.
Where? Upstairs at Whisky & Alement, 270 Russell St, Melbourne, VIC 3000.

Please note that whilst every effort will be made to cater for dietary requirements, we cannot make any guarantees given the wide gamut of flavours on taste. This is a members-only experience, exclusive to members of the SMWS. No non-member tickets are available. Members are welcome, however, to book up to one extra ticket for a guest.

Shimmering Shiny Sherried Shenanigans
2024-02-29 18:30 - 21:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Royal Automobile Club, 89 Macquarie Street, SYDNEY, NSW, 2000, Australia
Join us for a small, intimate tasting night as we explore a special selection of Society whiskies that have been matured in ex-sherry casks.
Butts, hogsheads, American oak, Spanish oak, 1st fills, refills, and finishes….each of the whiskies we’ll be tasting (including a 30yo Vaults Collection bottling!) has been matured in a cask that previously held either Oloroso or Pedro Ximenez sherry.
From some distillery names commonly associated with sherry cask maturation to a few that you may not even have heard of, we’ll explore the unique aromas and flavours that sherry casks impart to Scotch whisky in this exclusive and intimate masterclass. Five drams, light supper, and a welcome drink.

When? Thursday 29th February 2024 — 6:30pm arrival for a 7pm start.
Where? The Royal Automobile Club of Australia (Pioneer Room), 89 Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000.

This is a members-only event and is limited to just 28 attendees, so get in quick!
Please note that this event is sold out — if you would like to join the waitlist, contact us at info@smws.com.au or call our office on 02 9974 3046, and we’ll let you know if any places become available.

Unusual Pairings in Melbourne
2024-02-28 18:30 - 21:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Whisky & Alement, 270 Russell St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
March Outturn is all about unusual pairings. Whisky paired with things you otherwise wouldn’t have considered. Pairings that will shock, delight, surprise, and take you on a new or even absurd flavour journey.
Our first tasting masterclass back at W&A for 2024, we’re bringing the pairings in food like no other. Each of the five whiskies we taste will pair with a food that we’ve carefully selected to match up, maybe in ways you might not have considered…
We promise this will be a rollercoaster of incredible eye-opening pairings; new single-cask whiskies, and surprising foods to tantalise your senses. Join us on Wednesday, February 28th for this wild ride, and see how far down the flavour rabbit hole we can go!

When? Wednesday, 28th of February 2024 — 6:30pm arrival for a 7:00pm start.
Where? Upstairs at Whisky & Alement, 270 Russell St, Melbourne, VIC 3000.

Please note that whilst every effort will be made to cater for dietary requirements, we cannot make any guarantees given the wide gamut of flavours on taste. This is a members-only experience, exclusive to members of the SMWS. No non-member tickets are available. Members are welcome, however, to book up to one extra ticket for a guest.

Lock, Stock and Five Brilliant Drams
2024-02-25 12:00 - 18:00 (Australia/Perth) | Hot Shots Shooting, Jules Steiner Memorial Dr, Whiteman, Western Australia, 6068, Australia
Lock, stock and two smoking barrels…and tasty drams!
What an exciting experience your local ambassador has planned for you! Mr. David Stucken has devised an unforgettable afternoon over at Hot Shots Shooting Range! Clay pigeon shooting, lunch, and of course, some absolutely delightful SMWS drams to cap off the arvo. Guests will meet at Perth Partner Bar Terrarium at 12pm SHARP and pile onto a coach bus where they will head to Hot Shots and proceed with some rounds of clay pigeon shooting, followed by an outdoor lunch, drams and transport back to Terrarium at 6pm — a brilliant day!
Tickets are strictly limited due to the nature of this event — so we highly recommend booking in ASAP to secure your spot.

When? Sunday 25th February 2024 — 12:00pm sharp (6pm finish time).
Where? Hot Shots Shooting, Jules Steiner Memorial Dr, Whiteman WA 6068. (Meet at Terrarium Bar).

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

Single Cask Cocktails: A special collaboration with Starward x SMWS
2024-02-23 18:30 - 21:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Starward Distillery, 50 Bertie St, Port Melbourne, VIC, 3207, Australia
We love collaborating with flavour-makers at SMWS, and we promise to blow some sensory minds during this one-off, limited-seating event in collaboration with Starward.
The amazing Starward bar team are concocting some single-cask, single-batched cocktails to be tasted alongside some SMWS single-cask offerings from a range of distilleries in this special evening at the distillery. Come and experience their new bar, their incredible hospitality, and discover how flavour can be bent, moulded, and shaped into new forms that will leave you amazed.
Society single casks, Starward hand-pulls you’ll never see outside of this event, and more…
Hosted by our Branch Director Matt Bailey, this is a special and experimental evening of flavour pairings like no other. Light supper, all cocktails, and all drams included with each ticket.

When? Friday the 23rd of February, 6:30pm arrival drink, 7:00pm start.
Where? Starward Distillery, 50 Bertie St, Port Melbourne, 3207.

Members are welcome to bring 1x guest at member prices. No non-members tickets are available.

Tickets are on sale Wednesday, January 3rd, midday AEDT.

Brisbane Bowls And Cracking Casks
2024-02-10 14:30 - 17:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Merthyr Bowls Club, 60 Oxlade Dr, New Farm, QLD, 4005, Australia
Brisbane, are you ready for full-flavoured casks at the bowls club?
Flock down to Merthyr Bowls Club in New Farm for an afternoon of sun, flavour, and lawn bowls! Your local Ambassador Scott Mansfield has teed up a cracking-good day with plenty of delicious SMWS malts and tasty BBQ to keep you going all arvo.
Soak up the sun and try your hand at lawn bowls, or just watch from the side and enjoy a nice dram overlooking the scenic Brisbane River. Each ticket includes 5x SMWS drams, a welcome drink, and plenty of tasty BBQ and sides for an early dinner/late lunch!

When? Saturday 10th of February 2024 — 2:30pm arrival and start.

Where? Merthyr Bowls Club — 60 Oxlade Drive, New Farm, 4005.

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

An SMWS Burns Night — Haggis & Drams
2024-01-25 18:30 - 21:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Royal Automobile Club, 89 Macquarie Street, SYDNEY, NSW, 2000, Australia
Prepare yourself for an evening of spectacular single-cask malts, haggis, and traditional Scottish pipes.

The time has once again come around when we get to celebrate the birthday of Scotland’s greatest poet and romantic, Robert Burns.
Join us for our first 2024 Society event in Sydney at the RACA’s ISC room. A night of haggis, pipers, poetry and of course, solid cask-strength whisky. Mr Anthony Cowie will be on-site to address the haggis in what will be a traditional tribute to Robbie Burns hosted by your NSW State Ambassador Andrew Derbidge.
A welcome drink, five single-cask SMWS drams, a dinner of fresh Scottish produce, some poetry, and piping, all in the surrounds of the stunning and stately Royal Automobile Club.

When? Thursday 25th January 2024 — 6:30pm arrival for a 7pm start.
Where? The Royal Automobile Club of Australia (ISC Room), 89 Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000.

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

The Society's Terrarium BBQ!
2023-12-27 17:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Perth) | Terrarium, 99 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…who doesn’t love BBQ and cask-strength drams?

Flock to Terrarium’s rooftop and bask in the setting sun with our WA Society Christmas party! A festive gathering and the most exciting experience of the year. Several different drams to choose from, beer on arrival, and your local State Ambassador Xander Stucken cooking up a feast on the barbecue — what’s not to love? This isn’t any ordinary tasting — guests will be in for a fun, laid-back social affair amongst friends and members in the leisurely time between Boxing Day and NYD.
Each ticket guarantees you dinner, a welcome beer (from local legends Nowhereman Brewing) and 5x tokens to redeem on 5x drams of your choosing (with the rest of the bottlings being available to purchase by the dram on the day).

When? Wednesday 27th of December 2023 — 5:00pm arrival and start.

Where? Terrarium — 99 St Georges Terrace (Howards St Entrance), Perth WA 6000.
Pictured: Xander getting the balcony ready for an epic Christmas party.

Christmas Cheer in Adelaide!
2023-12-16 14:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Adelaide) | Spier & Wright, U1/151 King William Road, Unley, South Australia, 5061, Australia
Three-cheers to end-of-year drams!

Let’s get into the dramming spirit this Christmas with some top-notch SMWS drams and delicious craft ales at Spier & Wright! Your local State Ambassador Cody Banks has organised a lovely afternoon of boilermaker pairings and good times with 5x SMWS drams and 2x craft ales of your choosing. Plus, there’ll be several pizzas laid out for guests to enjoy with their beverages.
Join us on Saturday the 16th of December to see 2023 out in style with Society comrades, a good feed, and delicious flavours.

When? Saturday 16th of December 2023 — 2:00pm arrival and start.
Where? Spier & Wright Whisky Merchants, U1/151 King William Road, Unley, SA 5061.

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

Hobart Boilermaker Christmas Crawl
2023-12-16 12:30 - 17:00 (Australia/Hobart) | Multiple Venues
Who’s ready for a Society boilermaker bar crawl?
Join in for the Hobart SMWS Christmas Party, as we crawl our way through three great boilermakers! We’ll be hitting up Overland Brewery and Distillery, Deep South Brewery and finishing at the New Sydney Hotel for the final three drams.
Nathan, Head Distiller of Overland, will greet us and give us a tour of the distillery and brewery, before an Overland boilermaker with an SMWS dram. Phase two will see guests take a nice stroll down to Deep South Brewery, where we will be taken on a Deep South tour, before another boilermaker and delicious pizza for lunch.
To end a perfect afternoon, we will be finishing up in the outdoor courtyard of the premier Tasmanian Partner Bar, New Sydney Hotel, to indulge in the last boilermaker and three Society drams which you can enjoy at your own leisure. An exquisite pilgrimage led by your local State Ambassador Tom Rofe with 5x Society drams, three beer pairings, and lunch.

When? Saturday 16th of December 2023 — 12:30pm arrival and start.
Where?
– Starting at Overland Brewery and Distillery (284 Argyle St, North Hobart, Tasmania 7000)
– Deep South Brewery (220 Argyle Street, North Hobart, Tasmania, 7000)
– New Sydney Hotel (87 Bathurst Street, Hobart, Tasmania, 7000)

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