The Scotch Malt Whisky Society Australia

Supernormal Whisky Lunch
2019-11-02 12:30 - 16:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Supernormal, 180 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Single cask whisky, delicious lunch, all on a breezy Saturday afternoon at Supernormal Melbourne!
Always changing up the experience of where and how single cask whisky can be enjoyed, join us at Supernormal for an afternoon of pan-Asian cuisine, delicious new single casks, and incredible flavour experimentation on the day. Supernormal is an inspired interpretation of our favourite Asian eating experiences. Influenced by the cuisine and restaurants of Tokyo, Shanghai, Seoul and Hong Kong, classic dishes are revisited and some new favourites born.
Saturday 2nd November, 12pm for 12:30pm start.
Supernormal is located at 180 Flinders Lane, Melbourne.

ARDC x SMWS: Vaults Pop-Up Bar
2019-10-17 16:00 - 2019-10-19 23:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Archie Rose, 85 Dunning Ave, Rosebery, NSW, 2018, Australia
You loved it in 2018, now we’re back for 2019!
Back in May 2018, the Scotch Malt Whisky Society proudly stacked the backbar at Archie Rose Mezzanine Partner Bar with a full array of new, old, and dearly-departed gems from the history of the Society. It was loved so much that we’re back for 2019 for three nights of malty good times where the bar at Archie Rose upstairs is ours!
Come along between Thursday to Saturday 17-19th October and order a few Society bottlings by the dram! On each night will be:

A full list of new and old Society whiskies and spirits to enjoy by the dram
A limited-edition Society cocktail that will change each night and be served until run out
Member giveaways, merch, and other surprises to be announced shortly…

Thursday, Friday, Saturday 17-19 Oct, 4pm onwards. Free entry, but be aware Archie Rose reaches venue capacity early in the warmer months!

The Gathering: Sydney
2019-09-27 19:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Royal Automobile Club, 89 Macquarie Street, SYDNEY, NSW, 2000, Australia
What is the Gathering?
It’s a global Society evening being hosted in as many cities and towns around the world as possible with the idea harking back to the Scottish meaning of the word ‘Gathering’: a bringing together of people who shared common ancestry, lands, and a leader. A gathering was more than just a family reunion, it was also a celebration. It’s the perfect term to describe a coming together of those whose passion and commonality is whisky. We have some special casks just landed for the Gathering events, one cask of which is strictly a by-the-dram only serve. This particular cask has been shared with all SMWS branches worldwide for a truly global club gathering all enjoying the same amazing celebratory dram just for this occasion. And it’s from distillery 33!
The Gathering Sydney is coming to to Sydney as a full hosted masterclass in the iconic Royal Automobile Club Macquarie Room, for a full festive evening of special casks, special presentation from our national ambassador, and light supper provided.
Friday 27th September, 6.30pm for a 7:00pm start.
Don’t miss this one…

The Gathering: Adelaide
2019-09-27 18:30 - 20:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Rob Roy Hotel, 106 Halifax Street, Adelaide, South Australia, 5000, Australia
What is the Gathering?
It’s a global Society evening being hosted in as many cities and towns around the world as possible with the idea harking back to the Scottish meaning of the word ‘Gathering’: a bringing together of people who shared common ancestry, lands, and a leader. A gathering was more than just a family reunion, it was also a celebration. It’s the perfect term to describe a coming together of those whose passion and commonality is whisky. We have some special casks just landed for the Gathering events, one cask of which is strictly a by-the-dram only serve. This particular cask has been shared with all SMWS branches worldwide for a truly global club gathering all enjoying the same amazing celebratory dram just for this occasion. And it’s from Distillery 33!
Join Jenny Forrest, your SA Manager, where she’ll be experimenting with different water sources, whisky colouring, flavour experimentation and perception training for an entertaining evening of water, colour, whisky and magic. Welcome dram, gathering special casks, and more.
Friday 27th September, 6pm for a 6:30pm start. Light supper included.
Don’t miss this one…

The Gathering: Canberra
2019-09-26 18:30 - 20:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Hippo Co, 1/17 Garema Pl, Canberra, ACT, 2601, Australia
What is the Gathering?
It’s a global Society evening being hosted in as many cities and towns around the world as possible with the idea harking back to the Scottish meaning of the word ‘Gathering’: a bringing together of people who shared common ancestry, lands, and a leader. A gathering was more than just a family reunion, it was also a celebration. It’s the perfect term to describe a coming together of those whose passion and commonality is whisky. We have some special casks just landed for the Gathering events, one of which is strictly a by-the-dram only serve. This particular cask has been shared with all SMWS branches worldwide for a truly global club gathering all enjoying the same amazing celebratory dram just for this occasion. And it’s from Distillery 33!
The Gathering Canberra is being held at our Partner Bar, Hippo Co, for a special night of cheese, whisky, chat, and learn a few things along the way for this fun night of malts and magic. Come gather with us and share a few drams of some special casks. One night only for Canberra: 26th September, 6pm for a 6:30pm start.
Don’t miss this one…

The Gathering: Melbourne
2019-09-26 18:30 - 20:30 (Australia/Sydney) | The Kelvin Club, 14-30 Melbourne Pl, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000, Australia
Due to overwhelming demand, extra tickets just added! Please note change of venue.
What is the Gathering?
It’s a global Society evening being hosted in as many cities and towns around the world as possible with the idea harking back to the Scottish meaning of the word ‘Gathering’: a bringing together of people who shared common ancestry, lands, and a leader. A gathering was more than just a family reunion, it was also a celebration. It’s the perfect term to describe a coming together of those whose passion and commonality is whisky. We have some special casks just landed for the Gathering events, one cask of which is strictly a by-the-dram only serve. This particular cask has been shared with all SMWS branches worldwide for a truly global club gathering all enjoying the same amazing celebratory dram just for this occasion. And it’s from Distillery 33!
One night only at the historic Kelvin Club in Melbourne CBD. Included in the ticket are cheeses, meats, welcome dram, Gathering casks and more.
Thursday 26th September, 6pm for a 6:30pm start.
Don’t miss this one…

One of a kind: Bruichladdich Rarities Night
2019-09-21 18:30 - 21:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Royal Automobile Club, 89 Macquarie Street, SYDNEY, NSW, 2000, Australia
SOLD OUT!
Distillery focus nights are a personal favourite, even more so when I’ve had the opportunity to tour and get hands-on with the distillery and the people that make it, so to present what is possibly the rarest Bruichladdich night ever hosted in Australia is a real treat.
This one-off night at the Royal Automobile Club Pioneer’s Lounge is our SMWS Bruichladdich focus night. A special evening for just 20 x guests surrounded by the history of the RAC in Sydney city discovering the rarities of an era at Bruichladdich distillery that are long gone. Included with each ticket:

Our own private lounge at the club
A welcome dram on arrival
6 x ultra-rare tastings of Bruichladdich, including 2 x SMWS single casks and a selection of casks from the 80’s and 90’s
A full spread of cheeses and charcuterie

Come with me on a journey through the Mark Reynier & Jim McEwan era of this Islay distillery, and earlier again, tasting some of the rarest and most sought-after Islay single malts on earth. Tickets strictly limited to only 20 seats, first in best dressed. 6pm arrival for 6:30pm start.
Cheers!
Matt Bailey, National Ambassador, SMWS Australia

Single Cask Rum Gathering: Brix Distillery
2019-09-19 18:30 - 20:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Brix Distillery, 350 Bourke Street, Surry Hills, NSW, 2010, Australia
What could be better than drinking rare and exciting new rums, inside a new working rum distillery?!
Join me for this event in our Gathering Series for an evening of new rums, rare rums, and never-before tasted rums from both the SMWS and Brix Distillery, Surry Hills, Sydney. At Brix, they believe that rum needs to grow up a bit. From the bar to the backyard, modern craft rums in Australia are starting to be noticed. At the SMWS, we’re continuing to bottle some of the most unique and intriguing single cask, cask strength rums from around the world. On the night:

A welcome white rum cocktail expertly created by the bar team at Brix
A taste of a never-before seen WIP from Brix Distillery
5 x single cask, cask strength rums from the SMWS, including the debut of rare code R13!
Light supper and cheese boards provided.
Co-hosted by Matt Bailey, SMWS National Ambassador, and Shane ‘Captain Shano’ Casey, Head Distiller.

This promises to be a rollicking rum adventure that is well overdue for the Society! See you there!
19th September 2019, 6pm cocktails for 6:30pm start. First in, best dressed! The Gathering awaits.

Vaults 1682
2019-09-14 17:30 - 23:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Bentley Restaurant, 27 O'Connell St, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Rewind 330 odd years. The year is 1682. The location? The Vaults in Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland.
It’s an important turning point for The Vaults, a point in history in fact, when The Vaults were established as a prominent wine cellar. It’s a site that exists even as far back as the 13th century! Fast forward to 1983 and a man named Pip Hills started The Scotch Malt Whisky Society in these very vaults. Then look to 2002 when John Rourke and Andre Tammes started the Australian chapter of the SMWS out of their love of single cask whisky. Come 2019, we’re now taking a moment to celebrate that history with one of the most special experiences we’ve ever hosted.
Take a trip back in time with the Society in what is our oldest and rarest whisky experience in Australia ever. Our National Ambassador has raided some of the rarest ‘paper label’ casks from the Society’s history, deep within the dusty cabinets of our founding director’s stash, and we relish the opportunity to create this one-off evening in Sydney.
On the night:

We’ll have our own private dining room at the award-winning Bentley Restaurant in Sydney
We’ll be tasting, enjoying and vigorously discussing 10 x drams from the Society’s ‘paper label’ vintage era
We’ll enjoy a full 4-course dinner in between sets of drams at the remarkable Bentley Restaurant
Everyone attending will leave with their own commemorative historical menu from the night
There will be a full presentation from the SMWS team

SMWS x Blasta Brewing Boilermakers - Perth
2019-08-30 18:30 - 20:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Blasta Brewing Company, 84-88 Goodwood Parade, Burswood, Western Australia, 6100, Australia
Our August Outturn is all about boilermakers, so let’s get together at award-winning Blasta Brewing Company for some perfect pairings between craft beer and single cask whisky.
Those magical moments where two or more flavours come together and either complement or contrast while enjoying the company of both our illustrious State Manager Jason Davies and other members, guests, whisky and beer lovers. So come down to Blasta Brewing Company on the 30th of August for an evening of new single cask whiskies, tasty craft beer, and a light supper. Whisky boilermakers like no other on earth.
6.00pm for a 6.30pm start – all welcome!

Winter Festival Feast - Melbourne
2019-08-17 16:00 - 18:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Starward Distillery, 50 Bertie St, Port Melbourne, VIC, 3207, Australia
It’s summer in Scotland, which means it’s festival time where all the limited festival bottlings get released and shared around with members. Speyside Festival, Campbeltown Malts Festival, and of course Feis Ile, the festival of malts and music in Islay.
Your ambassador Matt Bailey has arrived back from Scotland with a bag full of goodies and festival bottlings to share around.
Come join us down at Starward Distillery, to celebrate festival fever by tasting through a broad selection of festival bottlings in a masterclass hosted by your national ambassador, some supper, and winter warming drams you’ve not seen yet.
Included in the ticket: a fully hosted festival masterclass, 6 x Society pours including some proper rarities and tasty new casks, afternoon tea. A cash bar for beers / extra serves will be available on the night.
Cheers!

Winter Festival Feast - Sydney
2019-08-01 18:30 - 21:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Shirt Bar Barangaroo, 7a/100 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo, New South Wales, 2000, Australia
It’s summer in Scotland, which means it’s festival time where all the limited festival bottlings get released and shared around with members. Speyside Festival, Campbeltown Malts Festival, and of course Feis Ile, the festival of malts and music in Islay.
Your ambassador Matt Bailey has arrived back from Scotland with a bag full of goodies and festival bottlings to share around.
Come join us down at Shirt Bar in Barangaroo, a proud partner bar of the SMWS, to celebrate festival fever by tasting through a broad selection of festival bottlings in a STEPS-style social event, some supper, and winter warming drams you’ve not seen yet.
Included in the ticket: 6 x Society pours, your Society Whisky Passport menu, all food. A cash bar for beers / extra serves will be available on the night.
Cheers!

A Very Whisky Christmas in July - Brisbane
2019-07-26 19:30 - 22:00 (Australia/Sydney) | The Brisbane Club, 241 Adelaide Street, Brisbane, QLD, 4000, Australia
Brisbane rejoice! A full whisky dinner for our Christmas in July awaits.
Who says you can’t be festive in the middle of the year? Deck your drams with boughs of holly, warm yourself and your friends up with a full selection of single cask panel-approved whiskies, a sumptuous Christmas dinner crafted by The Brisbane Club, and the conviviality of fellow members and whisky-lovers for one night in winter.
Seats are strictly limited so book in now! 7.00pm for a 7.30pm start. All welcome!
Scott Mansfield, QLD Manager
mansfield@smws.com.au

Winter Whisky Dinner - Wollongong
2019-07-26 18:30 - 22:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Novotel Northbeach Hotel, 2-14 Cliff Road, North Wollongong, NSW, 2500, Australia
‘Tis the season for warming up with a delicious dram. Join me for a winter whisky tasting followed by dinner back in our traditional home at Novotel Northbeach Hotel. A full-flavoured and diverse selection of rare and special single cask single malts will be on the table for you to enjoy, concluding with the customary abundance of fine fare curated by the Executive Chef.
Dinner-only tickets are available for designated drivers and a cash bar for those who prefer grape to grain. So gather your friends and family and come along for an evening of divine indulgence, fun and good company. All welcome!
Hope to see you there.
Slainte,
Fred Apolloni
Wollongong Manager

The wonderful world of whisky words - Adelaide
2019-07-26 18:30 - 20:30 (Australia/Adelaide) | Rob Roy Hotel, 106 Halifax Street, Adelaide, South Australia, 5000, Australia
Words may capture the names of things, emotions and even the sights, sounds and flavours that surround us. Words give us a way of sharing experiences with others. For whisky lovers like us, the words in the Tasting Notes in each month’s Outturn provide a guide to what our expert SMWS Tasting Panel believes are the flavours in each whisky. Fabulous stuff, but, sometimes… maybe we could do better … or differently with an Aussie twist. Here’s your chance.
So it’s over to you – release your inner poet! Bring your nose, bring your palate, your sense of fun and prepare to be creative. Unleash your whisky flair to create our own South Australian tasting notes and encourage others to uncover the special characteristics of SMWS whiskies. Take up the challenge, take up your pen and feel free to bring some friends to share the fun on this informal evening. We’ll bring the inspirational drams and provide delicious food at our Partner Bar, the Rob Roy.
All welcome – the more the merrier! Hope to see you there.
Jenny Forrest, SA Manager
forrest@smws.com.au

An Evening with Glenfarclas - Sydney
2019-07-03 19:00 - 21:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Royal Automobile Club, 89 Macquarie Street, SYDNEY, NSW, 2000, Australia
We are absolutely delighted to present a Society Distillery Feature night, focussing on Glenfarclas Distillery where the Society’s roots began with Cask No. 1.1. Join us for a fun and memorable evening with whisky legend and Society friend, Ian McWilliam, Glenfarclas’ Marketing Executive and Keeper of the Quaich. With over two decades of experience at the distillery, Ian has overseen each part of the production process at Glenfarclas, having started in the warehouse, then worked up through mashing, brewing, to distilling, and also as assistant distillery manager before switching to global sales.
Ian will present a wonderful account and virtual tour of the distillery – one of the very last in Scotland to still be privately owned by a family – and will showcase a range of Glenfarclas expressions. We’ll then dovetail these with a number of very special Society bottlings of Glenfarclas, including a unique SMWS release being flown in especially for this event and which will be a July Outturn pre-release just for the benefit of SMWS members and their guests. A delicious light supper is included. 6.30pm for a 7.00pm start.
Tickets are limited and on a first-come first-served basis – we hope to see you there!
Andrew Derbidge
SMWS Cellarmaster, NSW Manager, and Glenfarclas tragic.

Sublime Sherried Malt Soirée - Canberra
2019-06-27 18:30 - 20:30 (Australia/Sydney) | The Deck at Regatta Point, Barrine Drive, Parkes, ACT, 2600, Australia
Join us for an incredible tasting of Society cask strength drams versus a commercial classic, all with an exploration of differing sherry styles that have lent their influence to the flavour profile of the spirit.
Whisky = water plus barley plus yeast, with distillers’ skill and careful maturation in wood. The wood matters, as does its previous uses.
With an explosion of wood conditioned ‘expressions’ in the retail market, it is worthwhile recalling the traditional whisky styles and the ‘classics’ of flavour, many of which are based on maturation in sherry casks. Sherry is often seen as the ‘forgotten apertif’, not exactly fashionable, yet delightful in its own right.
Come along and explore with us on this flavour adventure. We will have light nibbles, friendly faces, new chums, those starting their whisky journey and aficionados too, all at the stunning Deck at Regatta Point. Bring friends along for a flavour discovery and enjoy Canberra’s wonderful autumn water views. Plus I have been test driving some delicious sherries for inclusion in the evening. Plenty of room and hospitality with fun and smiles guaranteed.
Look forward to seeing you there for an unforgettable evening.
Drew McKinnie, ACT Manager
mckinnie@smws.com.au

Whisky & Blues - Fremantle
2019-06-21 18:30 - 21:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Duke of George, 135 George Street, East Fremantle, Western Australia, 6158, Australia
Indulge your senses at Fremantle’s best new live music venue, The Duke of George.
We’ll take you through six Society whiskies, while you’re entertained by the soulful, guitar-driven jams of Karl Morgan, fresh from his latest trip to Nashville. As always, we’ll also be serving up some amazing finger food throughout the night. Bring your music-loving and whisky-loving friends – all welcome.
Good drams and good tunes – there’s no better way to wind down on a Friday evening!
Slainte!
Jason Davies, WA Manager
davies@smws.com.au | 0423 161 630

Drams with the Ambassador: Welcome The Grumpy Piper Launceston!
2019-06-14 17:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Sydney) | The Grumpy Piper, 17 Paterson Street, Launceston, TAS, 7250, Australia
This Friday, our national ambassador, Matt Bailey, will be offering up a couple of complementary drams from recent releases, plus some finger food, at our latest Partner Bar, The Grumpy Piper, in Launceston.
This Friday, 14th June 2019, The Grumpy Piper, Launceston, 5pm onwards.

Dark Mofo Single Casks - Hobart
2019-06-13 18:00 - 20:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Lark Distillery Cellar Door, 14 Davey Street, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia
DARK MOFO SINGLE CASKS
In the darkness of night, in the middle of winter, in our esteemed and long-running Partner Bar, Lark Distillery Cellar Door, let’s gather around a full lineup of new single cask, cask strength, panel-approved Society offerings during Dark Mofo 2019. Distilleries with dark histories, dark finishes, dark casks, dark warehouses. Embrace the darkness this winter at Lark with the SMWS.
A full Society dramming session of Society casks, something rare from Lark, and complete with some light supper, exploring all the colours of the whisky rainbow and discoveries in flavour for the darkest night of the year. Join national ambassador Matt Bailey on Thursday 13th June 2019, 6pm for a 6:30pm start, Lark Cellar Door. All welcome.

Winter Whisky Dinner - Melbourne
2019-06-06 19:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Sydney) | P.J. O’Brien’s Irish Pub, 12-16/3 Southgate Ave, Southbank, Victoria, 3006, Australia
The pairing of whisky with food has always been a classic combination, and a treat for all your senses. In the month of June, with the arrival of winter and the mercury falling, the Society is celebrating the perfect match of great food and a good warming dram. Bold whiskies deserve bold pairings and by showcasing an unrivalled variety of flavours, the Society single cask drams offer plenty inspiration to bring the whisky and culinary worlds together.
So where else to enjoy this experience than at one of our member-favourite venues: P.J. O’Brien’s. The chef at PJ’s is crafting a special menu for us for this occasion, so don’t miss out. Seats are limited as always. Fantastic food, magnificent malts, great craic and a whole lot of fun. All welcome.
Hope to see you there!
Slainte,
Owen Smythe, Vic Manager
smythe@smws.com.au

Dramocracy Dinner - Brisbane
2019-05-10 19:00 - 22:00 (Australia/Sydney) | The Brisbane Club, 241 Adelaide Street, Brisbane, QLD, 4000, Australia
Life is full of choices… In the SMWS, we elect to pick the best single cask single malt whiskies. This May 10th, we’ve partnered with our friends at The Brisbane Club to offer a four course dinner expertly paired with our superb spirits for the very finest of dining experiences! Incredible fine dining matched by master chefs with rare cask spirits in perfect harmony. This is dramocracy in action. Now that’s the ticket. Cask your preference here.
All welcome to come along and enjoy an evening of fun, fine spirits and incredible cuisine. Wine and soft drinks available on a cash bar basis. 7pm for 7.30pm start.
Hope to see you there!
Scott Mansfield, QLD Manager
mansfield@smws.com.au

Decoding the Casks: An evening with the Ambassador
2019-05-09 18:30 - 21:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Melbourne Whisky Room, Upstairs, 270 Russell Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Join SMWS National Ambassador, Matt Bailey, for a one-night only limited event for members of ‘decoding the casks’ at the SMWS. New codes, old codes, and demystifying some numbers along the way. He’ll be sharing around a full lineup of new Society offerings, perhaps even from codes you might not have seen before, and a bit of ‘malternative’ education in a proper Melbourne Masterclass.
Join us on Thursday 9th May, 6pm arrival dram for a 6:30pm start, at the Melbourne Whisky Room, upstairs 270 Russell St, Melbourne. Places strictly limited.

Old School: A Whisky Masterclass - Sydney
2019-05-03 18:30 - 21:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Royal Automobile Club, 89 Macquarie Street, SYDNEY, NSW, 2000, Australia
Old School: A whisky masterclass with Andrew Derbidge
In the last few years we’ve strived to present new and innovative whisky events. In fact, at the risk of blowing our own trumpet, the Society has led the way in Australia with how whisky tastings are presented. The category never stands still, and we’ve explored and curated all manner of whisky tasting events in recent years that have involved food pairings, beer pairings, dessert pairings, coffee pairings, music pairings, restaurants, pubs, breweries, distilleries, and even cruises on the water!
But what about a good ol’ fashioned tasting event? What if we did things……old school ?
Join the Society’s Cellarmaster and veteran, Andrew Derbidge, who’ll present the ultimate old school whisky masterclass in his inimitable style: A presentation of some delicious, old school whiskies; tales & stories from Scotland; some fun history and education about whisky and the distilleries being explored on the night; and a detailed culinary and visual tour of each whisky as we carefully analyse and assess the spirit. If you’ve ever wanted to improve your tasting skills and general knowledge about whisky and its appreciation, this is an event you’ll get plenty out of. And did we mention delicious, cask-strength, single malt, single cask whiskies?
If you’re a long-term whisky drinker and you remember how tastings were presented 15 years ago, or if you’re newer to whisky and want to experience a masterclass done right, Old School will be right up your alley: A selection of old school whiskies, presented by an old school host, and delivered old school style.
All whiskies, supper, and entertainment included in the ticket. Friday 3rd May 2019, Royal Automobile Club, 89 Macquarie St, Sydney. Members, partners and guests of members welcome at member rates. Non-members also welcome.

Whisky: from the beginning - Perth
2019-04-09 18:30 - 20:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Bar Lafayette, Brookfield Place, 125 St Georges Terrace, Perth, Western Australia, 6000, Australia
Let’s take it back to the start. What is whisky? How is it made? What can differ between distilleries?
Join me at our amazing Perth Partner Bar, Bar Lafayette, and I’ll take you through all of the above (and more!), including everything you need to know about The Scotch Malt Whisky Society.
While this event is primarily aimed at new and future members, it will still be a great night out for our stalwarts! You’ll be treated to five of the latest Society cask strength offerings, plus a welcome dram and, as always, some fantastic food from Bar Lafayette. Who knows – even the most experienced member might learn something new!
6.00 for 6.30pm start. Get your friends together and come along – all welcome!
Jason Davies, WA Manager
davies@smws.com.au | 0423 161 630

Single Cask Dessert Pairings: A Special Collaboration in Sydney
2019-04-05 18:00 - 20:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Lotus The Galeries, The Galeries, level 1/500 George St, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Delectable desserts expertly paired with Society single casks…
The Society would like to proudly announce a special collaboration between Lotus Dining in the Galeries Sydney in a pairing unlike any done before. For one night only, we’ll be taking over the private dining room overlooking the city at Lotus and collaborating closely with their dessert Chef extraordinaire, Pierrick Nicol, and pairing up Society single casks with some of the most delectable desserts crafted around each cask. One of the casks we’ll be trying will be the first and only appearance in Sydney as a special offering to be revealed on the night. Tickets strictly limited and on a first-come, first-serve basis. Members, guests of members, and non-members welcome. Don’t miss out.

Single Brew Flavour Experiment: A boilermaker night in Melbourne
2019-04-04 18:30 - 21:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Fixation Brewery, 414 Smith St, Collingwood, VIC, 3066, Australia
Join us for an intense exploration into big flavours of IPA’s and Cask Strength Whisky pairing.

Fixation Brewery opened a dedicated space called the ‘Incubator’ for one single style of beer and has since received numerous Industry awards in a short space of time, their focus on hops and unique flavour profiles matches perfectly with the vision of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society.

There will be some super fresh beers never seen before and a classic or two presented on the night by the team from Fixation.

Limited Seats $89 per head members $129 non-members.

Light snacks provided on the night to complement.

Fixation Brewery, 414 Smith St, Collingwood VIC 3066

A Saturday Sundowner: Challenge the Panel - Brisbane
2019-03-30 16:00 - 18:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Newstead Brewing Co, 85 Doggett St, Newstead, QLD, 4006, Australia
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society is bringing a twist on that great Queensland tradition of enjoying a few Saturday sundowners. The Society sources casks, singular and rare, from distilleries all around the world. These whiskies are carefully selected by our expert panel who name and provide tasting notes unique for each cask. Think of Cask 73.104 “Happy Hobnobbing Moments” or Cask 123.26 “Blossom Falling Onto Sponge Cake”. Fabulous stuff, but, sometimes… maybe we could do better … or differently with an Aussie twist. Here’s your chance. It’s time to challenge the panel!
So how does it work and what’s on offer? We’ll be presenting and showcasing five of our latest whiskies – some off the latest Outturn, and some that have never before been seen or released in Australia. As the whiskies are presented, each table forms a team. Each team gets to have their say on what the cask should be called and what the tasting notes should really be. Bring your nose, bring your palate and be prepared to be creative. We’ll bring the inspirational drams. Each whisky is a new round, the best names and tasting notes will score the highest points. At the end of the tasting, the winning table (with the highest aggregate score) takes home the prizes and the glory.
It’s surprisingly easy, it’s fun, it’s informal, and – best of all – you’ll enjoy some incredible whiskies along the way. And, for those new to the Society or new to the world of whisky, we’ll cover off a few of the basics – so come along and feel free to bring a friend or two.
There will be a light supper and Newstead beers and ales to cleanse the palate. All welcome!

Whisky Myths - Adelaide
2019-03-29 18:30 - 20:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Rob Roy Hotel, 106 Halifax Street, Adelaide, South Australia, 5000, Australia
Have you ever wondered about the mythology of whisky myths? How do celestial beings get their share of whisky? Is this only a myth? Are terroir and regional descriptions appropriate or even relevant? Blends vs malts – a low budget B grade horror movie from the 1950’s or a new diet craze? Does it matter?
We give you a chance to share a few myths or even myth-takes while enjoying some fabulous Society single cask drams at the next tasting at our SMWS Partner Bar, the Rob Roy. This promises to be a fun evening exploring whisky myths and magic. Will we create some of own myths? Or will it all be one big myth-take? Whether a whisky novice or nerd, book now for yourself, partner, friends and work colleagues for an experience to remember.
6.00pm for 6.30pm. Delicious light supper included.
Hope to see you there!
Jenny Forrest, SA Manager
forrest@smws.com.au

SMWS x Bulli Boilermakers - Wollongong
2019-03-23 14:30 - 17:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Bull & Bear, 2A Victoria St, Wollongong, NSW, 2500, Australia
Wollongong members: we’re back with a bang!
In yet another ambitious afternoon we’re pairing up 5 x single casks from the Society with 4 x local and honest beers from local brewing newcomers Bulli Brewing! Come join your state manager Fred Apolloni for some whisky, beer, food and good times at Bull & Bear on the 23rd March – 2.15 for 2:30pm.
All welcome, it promises to be an entertaining afternoon featuring never-before seen Society casks and beer fresh from the brewery.
Slainté!
