The Scotch Malt Whisky Society Australia

The Australian Malt Whisky Tasting Championship 2023
2023-06-24 18:30 - 23:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Art Gallery of NSW, Art Gallery Rd, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
UPDATE: AMWTC 2023 has officially SOLD OUT
Taste whisky, win huge prizes!
Can you tell the difference between a Bruichladdich and a Balvenie? How about between a Starward and a Springbank? If so, test, tempt, and delight your senses at the biggest whisky competition in Australia as the Australian Malt Whisky Tasting Championship is back for a huge, fun night in 2023. Unlike any other competition on earth, this momentous event will see someone crowned the Australian Malt Whisky Tasting Champion based on their sensory prowess.
On the night, you sit down in front of eight whiskies, we give you the answers, and then you pick out which one is which within 30 minutes. Easy enough! Then we party into the night with the SMWS single cask bar and more…
On the night:

Major prizes to be won by the three top tasters on the night
The opportunity to be crowned the Whisky Champion of Australia
A special SMWS single cask bar with new single cask releases on taste
A cocktail bar and stories range selection from The Balvenie
Prizes from the Society, BenRiach, and The Oak Barrel
All food and drinks provided

Will you take home the trophy? The glory? Who will be crowned the Australian Malt Whisky Tasting Champion? The perfect mix of skill and luck – the Whisky Champs are back for 2023!
SATURDAY 24 JUNE 2023
The Art Gallery of NSW, Art Gallery Rd, Sydney, NSW Australia

We’re also proud to announce we’ve partnered with Humanitix for this year’s Whisky Champs, with 100% of booking fees going to children’s charities.
PLEASE NOTE THAT TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FROM HUMANITIX HERE.

A Night on Islay: A Deep Dive into Distillery 53
2023-06-15 18:30 - 21:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Whisky & Alement, 270 Russell St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Mr Consistent. The big 53. The most versatile peated malt on earth. Welcome to a proper distillery deep-dive on Islay.
As we recently passed the 400+ cask milestone for Distillery 53 at The SMWS, we thought it was high time we properly explore the versatility and brilliance of this incredible code and plunge into a distillery ‘deep dive’ to showcase what we’re bottling. From a never-before-seen richly sherried 8yo, some Festival rarities, and a Vaults Collection bottling, the incredible output of this peated spirit is always surprising, and consistently good.
Join your VIC state manager Alex Moores for a fragrant, floral, peated and smoky walk through the most bottled code in The Society’s livery, the marvellous Distillery 53!

When? Thursday 15th of June 2023 — 6:30pm arrival for a 7:00pm start.
Where? Upstairs at Whisky & Alement, 270 Russell St, Melbourne, VIC 3000.

Take note these smaller-format events sell out very quickly, so act fast. Members are welcome to bring guests at member prices, non-members are also welcome to attend.

A Night on Islay: A Deep Dive into Distillery 53 SECOND NIGHT
2023-06-13 18:30 - 21:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Whisky & Alement, 270 Russell St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Due to high demand — we’ll be hosting a second Distillery 53 evening on Tuesday, June 13.
Mr Consistent. The big 53. The most versatile peated malt on earth. Welcome to a proper distillery deep-dive on Islay.
As we recently passed the 400+ cask milestone for Distillery 53 at The SMWS, we thought it was high time we properly explore the versatility and brilliance of this incredible code and plunge into a distillery ‘deep dive’ to showcase what we’re bottling. From a never-before-seen richly sherried 8yo, some Festival rarities, and a Vaults Collection bottling, the incredible output of this peated spirit is always surprising, and consistently good.
Join your National Ambassador Matt Bailey for a fragrant, floral, peated and smoky walk through the most bottled code in The Society’s livery, the marvellous Distillery 53!

When? Tuesday 13th of June 2023 — 6:30pm arrival for a 7:00pm start.
Where? Upstairs at Whisky & Alement, 270 Russell St, Melbourne, VIC 3000.

Take note these smaller-format events sell out very quickly, so act fast. Members are welcome to bring guests at member prices, non-members are also welcome to attend.

Tickets will go on sale on Tuesday, May 30, at midday AEST.

Queensland Festivals Indulgence
2023-06-11 14:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | The Tailors, 16 Logan Road, Woolloongabba, Queensland, 4102, Australia
The festival casks touch down in the North!

The Scotch Whisky festivals are some of the most anticipated Scotch events in the world — taking place every May with each of the five unique Scotch whisky regions celebrating in their own way, and multiple distilleries releasing special bottlings in commemoration. The Scotch Malt Whisky Society is proud to be releasing its own festival bottlings once again for 2023, and you’ll be able to drink them at the same time as they will be in Scotland!
Join your local State Ambassador Scott Mansfield as he guides you through six of our exclusive and rare 2023 festival casks. Accompanied by a scrumptious cheese and charcuterie board, and welcome beer, sit back and be regaled, entertained, and taken on a flavour journey through the five Scotch whisky regions as we celebrate the whisky festivals.

When? Sunday 11th June 2023 — 2:00pm arrival for a 2:30pm start.
Where? The Tailors, 16A Logan Rd, Woolloongabba QLD 4102.

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

Festival Malts for Wintery Nights
2023-05-31 18:00 - 20:30 (Australia/Sydney) | National Press Club of Australia, 16 National Circuit, Barton, ACT, 2600, Australia
Prepare yourself for a wintery festivals tasting at the National Press Club!
The Scotch Whisky festivals are some of the most anticipated Scotch events in the world — taking place every May with each of the five unique Scotch whisky regions celebrating in their own way, and multiple distilleries releasing special bottlings in commemoration. The Scotch Malt Whisky Society is proud to be releasing its own festival bottlings once again for 2023, and you’ll be able to drink them at the same time as they will be in Scotland!
Whilst our Scottish cousins dash outdoors during the Fèis Ìle festival, grasping every skerrick of sunshine from windswept beaches and celebrating madly in tiny noisy convivial bars reeking of peat smoke — we Canberrans are bracing for the onslaught of winter! What better place to take refuge from icy winds and sleeting cloudscapes than the National Press Club in Barton, where we will warm you all with brilliant Festival malts.
Delicious charcuterie and light dessert accompaniments will complement your palate as you enjoy five of the ten hand-selected festival malts (a mixture of single casks and Rare Release small batch single malts). Your local State Ambassador Drew McKinnie will be present to guide you through the delicious festival bottlings, with a cheerful crowd of friends to share the enjoyment.

When? Wednesday 31st May 2023 — 6:00pm arrival for a 6:30pm start.
Where? The National Press Club, 16 National Circuit, Barton ACT 2600.

Members and non-members are welcome at one amazing price.

Adelaide Fèis Fling
2023-05-27 12:30 - 15:30 (Australia/Adelaide) | NOLA, NOLA - 28 Vardon Ave, Adelaide, South Australia, 5000, Australia
Join the Scotch Malt Whisky Society as we celebrate the annual Scotch Whisky Festivals in Scotland with a Fèis Ìle Fling!
The Scotch Whisky festivals are some of the most anticipated Scotch events in the world — taking place every May with each of the five unique Scotch Whisky regions celebrating in their own way and multiple distilleries putting out special releases in commemoration. The Scotch Malt Whisky Society is proud to be bottling their own festival bottlings once again for 2023, and you’ll be able to drink them at the same time as Scotland will!
Immerse yourself in the spirit of Scotland with a selection of exceptional SMWS single-cask whiskies, each one embodying the distinct flavours of the regions they’re from. We will guide you through a curated selection of five rare and unique festival drams that are exclusive to The Society. To complement the whiskies, we’ve arranged a great lunch at local whisky haunt, NOLA. Indulge in delicious local cuisine while mingling with fellow whisky enthusiasts and sharing in the joy of Scotland’s most celebrated whisky festival. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the best of Fèis Ìle with The Scotch Malt Whisky Society.

When? Saturday 27th May 2023 — 12:30pm arrival for a 1:00pm start.
Where? NOLA — 28 Vardon Ave, Adelaide 5000.

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

Hobart Fèis Extravaganza
2023-05-20 18:00 - 21:30 (Australia/Hobart) | New Sydney Hotel, 87 Bathurst St, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia
It’s the most fabulous time of the year — Scotch Whisky Festivals season!
The Scotch Whisky festivals are some of the most anticipated Scotch events in the world — taking place every May with each of the five unique Scotch whisky regions celebrating in their own way, and multiple distilleries releasing out special bottlings in commemoration. The Scotch Malt Whisky Society is proud to be releasing their own festival bottlings once again for 2023, and you’ll be able to drink them at the same time as they will be in Scotland!
Join us at Tassie Partner Bar the New Sydney Hotel for a two-course dinner accompanied by six stunning SMWS festival drams, one from each region of Scotland, spanning different flavour profiles. Hosted by your State Ambassador Tom Rofe, you’ll be guided through each delicious festival cask and be regaled with tales of the Whisky Festivals.

When? Saturday 20th May 2023 — 6:00pm arrival for a 6:30pm start.
Where? New Sydney Hotel — 87 Bathurst Street, Hobart TAS 7000.

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

Perth Festival Drams
2023-05-20 18:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Perth) | Terrarium, 99 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
The SMWS festival casks touch down on the West Coast!
The Scotch Whisky festivals are some of the most anticipated Scotch events in the world — taking place every May with each of the five unique Scotch Whisky regions celebrating in their own way and multiple distilleries putting out special releases in commemoration. The Scotch Malt Whisky Society is proud to be bottling their own festival bottlings once again for 2023, and you’ll be able to drink them at the same time as Scotland will!
Join your local State Ambassador Xander Stucken in Terrarium’s newly opened downstairs tasting room for an incredible evening of exquisite festival malts and Fèis spirit. Each ticket includes five SMWS festival drams, a welcome drink and sharing plates.

When? Saturday 20th May 2023 — 6:00pm arrival for a 6:30pm start.
Where? Terrarium — 99 St Georges Terrace (Howards St Entrance), Perth WA 6000.

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

Fèis Ìle at the Kelvin Club
2023-05-20 18:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | The Kelvin Club, 14-30 Melbourne Pl, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000, Australia
Melbourne — Fèis is upon us!
The Scotch Whisky festivals are some of the most anticipated Scotch events in the world — taking place every May with each of the five unique Scotch Whisky regions celebrating in their own way and multiple distilleries putting out special releases in commemoration (Fèis Ìle on Islay being the largest and most anticipated). The Scotch Malt Whisky Society is proud to be bottling their own festival bottlings once again for 2023, and you’ll be able to drink them at the same time as Scotland will!
Join us at the Kelvin Club in the CBD for a wondrous festive bash as we indulge in five of the unique SMWS festival drams with State Ambassador Alex Moores guiding each guest through the explosive flavours within each rare release. Each ticket includes five SMWS festival drams, a welcome dram and a light supper prepared by the Kelvin Club kitchen.

When? Saturday 20th May 2023 — 6:00pm arrival for a 6:30pm 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.

The Whisky Champs Preview ‘Blind Tasting’ at The Captain's Balcony
2023-05-19 19:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Sydney) | The Captain’s Balcony, 46 Erskine Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
It is the Australian Malt Whisky Tasting Championship season and as an official Scotch Malt Whisky Society Partner Bar, The Captain’s Balcony in Sydney is putting on an extra special AMWTC Preview ‘Blind Tasting’.
Hosted by National Director and Brand Ambassador Matt Bailey, and local Sydney Ambassador, Matt Wooler, here is your chance to trial your skills and practice for the 2023 AMWTC. One individual will be crowned the winner and will take home a ticket valued at $249 to the coming AMWTC event on the 24th of June 2023 at the Art Gallery of NSW.
What’s on taste? Well, that can only be a secret, but rest assured there will be previously unseen SMWS whiskies in the mix.
What if I already have purchased a ticket to the 2023 Champs? If you’re lucky enough to win on the night, then you can gift your free ticket to a friend or partner and share the love*.
Seating is limited and open to members and non-members. All whiskies and spirits are served with a selection of canapés from the kitchen. Arriving early? The full kitchen menu is open for service prior to and after the event.
Note: If you are purchasing tickets to be part of a group please ensure these details are made available 24hrs prior to the event as seating is allocated.
This is strictly an 18+ event.
*One person on the evening will win a ticket valued at $249 to the coming Australian Malt Whisky Tasting Championships 2023 by just guessing the right whiskies on the night. The winning ticket cannot be exchanged for cash or credit.
Find out more about the AMWTC at https://www.amwtc-smws.com

Please note that this event is hosted by The Captain’s Balcony; tickets are available via Eventbrite here.

Festive Soirée In Lonnie
2023-05-13 18:00 - 21:30 (Australia/Hobart) | Brisbane Street Bistro, 24 Brisbane St, Launceston, TAS, 7250, Australia
It’s the most fabulous time of the year — Scotch Whisky Festivals season!
The Scotch Whisky festivals are some of the most anticipated Scotch events in the world — taking place every May with each of the five unique Scotch Whisky regions celebrating in their own way and multiple distilleries putting out special releases in commemoration. The Scotch Malt Whisky Society is proud to be bottling their own festival bottlings once again for 2023, and you’ll be able to drink them at the same time as Scotland will! And, for the first time ever, Launceston will play host to the first Festival tasting of the year in Tassie.
Join us at the Brisbane Street Bistro for a two-course dinner accompanied by five stunning SMWS festival drams, one from each region of Scotland, spanning different flavour profiles.

When? Saturday 13th May 2023 — 6:00pm arrival for a 6:30pm start.
Where? Brisbane Street Bistro — 24 Brisbane St, Launceston TAS 7250.

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

Sydney Festival Tasting
2023-05-12 18:30 - 21:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Royal Automobile Club, 89 Macquarie Street, SYDNEY, NSW, 2000, Australia
A grand Whisky festivals tasting experience not to be missed!
The Scotch Whisky festivals are some of the most anticipated Scotch events in the world — taking place every May with each of the five unique Scotch whisky regions celebrating in their own way, and multiple distilleries releasing out special bottlings in commemoration. The Scotch Malt Whisky Society is proud to be releasing their own festival bottlings once again for 2023, and you’ll be able to drink them at the same time as they will be in Scotland!

Join State Ambassador and National Chairman Andrew Derbidge for our annual festivals tasting where we’ll unveil and taste the Society’s very special festival bottlings. Speyside, Highlands, Lowlands, Campbelltown, Islay…we’ll make our way around Scotland and try all the diverse and delicious flavours held within the Rare Releases. Tickets include five of the exclusive SMWS festival drams, a welcome drink, and a light supper.

When? Friday 12th May 2023 — 6:30pm arrival for a 7:00pm start.
Where? The Royal Automobile Club of Australia ISC Room, 89 Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000.

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

Whisky Blues
2023-04-29 12:30 - 16:00 (Australia/Adelaide) | Shotgun Willie’s, 22 Gilbert Pl, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia
Join The Scotch Malt Whisky Society for an unforgettable afternoon of music & whisky at our whisky blues tasting experience!

In celebration of April’s Music & Malts theme, we’re hosting an afternoon of whisky and musical enjoyment! Sip on some fine single-cask, cask-strength whisky while enjoying the soulful sounds of live blues guitarist, Cal Williams Jnr. Our expert SA Ambassador Cody Banks will guide you through a curated selection of rare and unique drams, each with its own distinctive character and flavour profile. And what’s a whisky event without some delicious food?
Indulge in a hearty lunch of soulful-inspired blues cooking, perfectly paired with our exquisite whiskies. Don’t miss this opportunity to indulge your senses and experience the perfect pairing of whisky and blues in one unforgettable event.

When? Saturday 29th April 2023 — 12:30pm arrival for a 1:00pm start.
Where? Shotgun Willie’s. 22 Gilbert Pl, Adelaide SA 5000

Members and non-members are welcome. Guests of members are welcome to attend at member prices.

Sydney Whisky Dinner — Franz Scheurer x Jose Silva
2023-04-26 19:00 - 21:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Bibo, 7 Bay Street, Double Bay, NSW, 2028, Australia
The Maestro is back once more!
Australia’s undisputed king of matching food to whisky, Franz Scheurer, will once again weave his magic with Society malts, this time collaborating with acclaimed chef, Jose Silva, at Bibo in Double Bay.
Jose was Head Chef at the iconic 3-hatted Guillaume at Bennelong for 12 years before opening Bibo in 2016. Bibo mixes traditional Portuguese cuisine with classic French cooking techniques, making for stunning flavours, textures, and visuals. Guests will receive a cocktail on arrival (created by Franz) before embarking on an incredible five-course menu, with Franz and Jose matching each dish to a different Society malt.
Please note this is a curated whisky dinner with specific dishes prepared and matched to each Society whisky. Whilst the kitchen will endeavour to accommodate dietary requirements/requests, please appreciate that the substituted dish may not achieve the same “1+1=3” effect that Franz creates.
Seats will be limited in the restaurant’s private dining room; book quickly to avoid disappointment.

When? Wednesday 26th April 2023 — 7:00pm arrival for a 7:30pm start.
Where? Bibo, 7 Bay St, Double Bay NSW 2028.

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

Tickets are on sale now

Addicted to Audio & Malts
2023-04-19 18:30 - 21:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Addicted To Audio, 453 Church St, Richmond, VIC, 3121, Australia
In a first-ever Society experience, we’re proudly partnering up with high-end audio specialists, Addicted to Audio, to present a pairing of Music & Malts like no other.

What whisky pairs with which LP? Which digital soundscape works with which flavour profile? Which host sipiphany will create an auditory experience with their personal story as to how they chose that album with that whisky? More importantly, what does a Society dram sound like when paired with a one-million-dollar hi-fi system?

Sounds and tastes like you’ve never experienced before, in a welcoming showroom to discover and learn about whisky pairings in ways you’ve never tasted before. Join SMWS hosts Matt, Alex & Adam on an auditory journey into the unknown, the beautiful, and the wild. Each ticket includes 6x drams, light charcuterie & cheese, and access to all three listening spaces on rotation with each host.

When? Wednesday 19th April 2023 — 6:30pm arrival for a 7:00pm start.
Where? Addicted to Audio, 453 Church St, Richmond 3121.

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

MMMM: Magnificent Malts & Music Masterclass
2023-04-06 18:30 - 21:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Royal Automobile Club, 89 Macquarie Street, SYDNEY, NSW, 2000, Australia
Join us for a very special evening with some very special malts as we explore some of The Society’s oldest whiskies and match them with music!
This small, intimate event will be an opportunity to try some of the Society’s older and more expensive whiskies by the dram. In fact, we’ve picked out a 23yo, a 29yo, two 30yo, a 31yo, and a 33yo from our Premium and Vaults Collection ranges to be savoured and enjoyed — three of which are yet to be released in Australia!
We’ll be joined on the night by the fabulous Casey Golden trio, who’ll be playing live music sporadically throughout the evening and matching a specific piece of music to each featured malt. A light supper will round out the evening. This will be a smaller event and seats are limited. Get in fast!

When? Thursday 6th April 2023 — 6:30pm arrival for a 7pm start.
Where? The Royal Automobile Club of Australia, 89 Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000.

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

A Masterclass in Cask with Matt Bailey, National Ambassador
2023-04-02 15:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Adelaide) | Prohibition Liquor Co., 22 Gilbert St, Adelaide, South Australia, 5000, Australia
Adelaide, let’s get back into the swing of things!
For our first proper members’ outing of the year, we’re proudly hosting a special afternoon of spirits, flavour exploration, and learnings and entertainment from our National Ambassador, Matt Bailey.
Come on a journey into new spirits, incredible malts, great food and local discovery as we delve into a proper masterclass of whisky and explore what’s happening across the world with casks hand-picked by Mr Bailey himself. Five single-cask, cask-strength Society drams, a welcome drink and a light supper will be included in your ticket.

When? Sunday, 2nd of April 2023 — 3:00pm arrival and start.
Where? Prohibition Liquor Co, 22 Gilbert St, Adelaide, SA 5000.

Members welcome to bring friends at member rates, non-members are also welcome. Tickets are strictly limited, so act fast.

Love Is In The Air — A Society Masterclass With Matt Bailey
2023-03-29 18:30 - 21:30 (Australia/Sydney) | National Press Club of Australia, 16 National Circuit, Barton, ACT, 2600, Australia
Some folks say “absence makes the heart grow fonder”
The tides have turned and the winds are changing — The Scotch Malt Whisky Society is celebrating its 40th anniversary and Canberra will be home to the first sit-down masterclass of the year with our National Director Matt Bailey. Join us at The National Press Club as Matt and your local Ambassador Drew McKinnie guide you through a formal seated whisky-tasting experience as some rare, new and delicious drams are explored. Here we celebrate our reunion with old friends, and the discovery of new friends, our wonderful partners, our love of exceptional drams and good times.
Guests can expect six unique single-cask, cask-strength Society drams along with grazing platters and canapés, all presented by National Branch Director Matt Bailey. This event will be replacing the initial ‘STEPS’ format for a more intimate and tailored tasting experience.

When? Wednesday 29th March 2023 — 6:15pm arrival for a 6:30pm start.
Where? National Press Club of Australia, 16 National Circuit, Barton ACT 2600.

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

Drop the Sherry Bomb
2023-03-26 16:30 - 20:00 (Australia/Perth) | Terrarium, 99 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
It’s time to share the sherry!
Join us at Partner Bar Terrarium in Perth for a sherry-fuelled Society night! Take a trip to Jerez, Spain, the home of some of the best sherry bodega’s in the world (and the place where The Society sources their Sherry casks from) with Perth State Ambassador Alexander Stucken. Your senses will be awakened to the sweet nectar that is single cask, cask strength sherry-matured malt — a decadent eruption of flavours.

Five pours of sherry-matured SMWS whisky, a light dinner and a lovely glass of Pedro Ximénez to finish the night off.

When? Sunday 26th of March 2023 — 4:30pm arrival for a 5:00pm start.
Where? Terrarium, 99 St Georges Tce, Via Howard St, Perth.

Members are welcome to bring guests and member prices, non-members are also welcome to attend.

April Outturn Preview
2023-03-24 19:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Sydney) | The Captain’s Balcony, 46 Erskine Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Sail on down to Sydney Partner Bar The Captain’s Balcony for the April Outturn preview tasting. Join Ambassador Matt Wooler for an exploration of full-flavoured whisky as he guides you through five delicious drams from the upcoming April Outturn. This is an exclusive opportunity for members to try some of the upcoming casks before they’re released, as well as a great chance for newcomers to see what The SMWS is all about.
What’s on offer? Five delicious single-cask, cask-strength SMWS drams, light refreshments, and a welcome drink, all presented upstairs at The Captain’s Balcony. Members will also be able to pre-order certain bottles before they’re released (limited quantities available). As an SMWS Parter Bar, there will also be more casks to try from April Outturn (as well as many prior releases) on the bar after the event.

When? Friday the 24th of March, 7:00pm arrival for a 7:00pm sharp start
Where? The Captain’s Balcony, 46 Erskine St, Sydney NSW 2000

This event is ticketed by The Captain’s Balcony — grab yours via Eventbrite here.

PURCHASE TICKETS

An Autumn Treat
2023-03-24 18:30 - 21:00 (Australia/Sydney) | The Fraternity Club, 11 Bourke St, Fairy Meadow, NSW, 2519, Australia
Treat yourself The Society way!
Join us in The Sunken Lounge at The Fraternity Club for a relaxing and wholesome Friday evening celebrating good drams, fine food and excellent camaraderie. Your local SMWS Ambassador, Fred Apolloni, will be providing cask insight, Society anecdotes and all-around excellent times to guarantee an exquisite evening in the ‘gong!
Each ticket entitles you to a welcome drink, five delicious single-cask, cask-strength drams, and four courses prepared by the club’s kitchen.

When? Friday the 24th of March, 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!

Gabba Tropical Drampour
2023-03-19 14:00 - 16:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Canvas Club, 16B Logan Road, Woolloongabba, QLD, 4102, Australia
Another sweltering Sunday calls for the cool embrace of…well, whisky of course!
Who said there’s only one way to drink our drams? Join us at the Canvas Club on a lovely Sunday afternoon as we savour fine cask-strength, single-cask whisky and rum served in surprising ways. Queensland Ambassador Scott Mansfield will be in high spirits serving some nuggets of wisdom, cask insight and cheerful banter as we kick things off with our first Queensland tasting of 2023.
What can guests expect? Five delicious single-cask, cask-strength Society drams with a delicious mixture of whisky and rum, a welcome drink and light refreshments. Join us as a tropical drampour starts to play.

When? Sunday 19th March 2023 — 2:00pm arrival for a 2:30pm start.
Where? Canvas Club, 16B Logan Road, Woolloongabba 4102.

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

Thinking Differently: The New Wave in Whisky
2023-03-16 18:30 - 21:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Whisky & Alement, 270 Russell St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
The new wave in whisky is upon us!
New codes, new expressions, flavours previously unexplored and casks never-before-seen combine to explore the new world, the mavericks, the trailblazers, the magic makers…
Join us for an in-depth journey on what’s happening in the real world of whisky production and Society innovation with some new Society expressions, barrel samples, and other oddities going on around the world. Five unique Society drams, a welcome drink, and dinner are all included in the ticket price. This promises to be a dazzling evening where flavour truly will come alive.

When? Thursday 16th of March 2023 — 6:30pm arrival for a 7:00pm start.
Where? Whisky & Alement (upstairs), 270 Russell St, Melbourne, VIC 3000.

This event is strictly for SMWS members only given the scarcity and rarities of what might be on offer. Members are welcome to bring guests.

Tickets are on sale now!

Whisky 101...And 102...And 103
2023-03-10 18:30 - 21:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Royal Automobile Club, 89 Macquarie Street, SYDNEY, NSW, 2000, Australia
Are you ready to go beyond the basics?

Want to think differently about your whisky? Would you like to lift your game and become a Dram Whisperer? Our March event is a play on Whisky 101 and will be an in-depth look at the fundamentals of whisky: ingredients, production, maturation, and the like. We’ll then go up a gear and also look at Whisky 102 and 103…exploring some of the little-known facts and secrets that the brands and industry don’t want you to know about!
If you’ve joined the Society recently or haven’t been to an event for a while, this is definitely an evening not to miss. And, needless to say, we’ll be featuring a fantastic selection of five Society malts to savour and enjoy presented by SMWS Chairman and Keeper of the Quaich Andrew Derbidge.

When? Friday 10th March 2023 — 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 pricing. Non-members are also welcome to attend.

March Outturn Preview
2023-02-24 19:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Sydney) | The Captain’s Balcony, 46 Erskine Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Outturn previews are back at The Captain’s Balcony!

Sail on down to Sydney Partner Bar The Captain’s Balcony for the first Outturn preview tasting of 2023. Join Ambassador Matt Wooler for an exploration of full-flavoured whisky as he guides you through five delicious drams from the upcoming March Outturn. This is an exclusive opportunity for members to try some of the upcoming casks before they’re released, as well as a great chance for newcomers to see what The SMWS is all about.
What’s on offer? Five delicious single-cask, cask-strength SMWS drams, light refreshments, and a welcome drink all presented upstairs at The Captain’s Balcony. Members will also be able to pre-order certain bottles before they’re released. As an SMWS Parter Bar, there will also be more casks to try from March Outturn (and many prior releases) on the bar after the event.

When? Friday the 24th of February, 7:00pm arrival for a 7:00pm start
Where? The Captain’s Balcony, 46 Erskine St, Sydney NSW 2000

This event is ticketed by The Captain’s Balcony — grab yours via Eventbrite here.

PURCHASE TICKETS

Peat-Za!
2023-02-12 16:30 - 19:30 (Australia/Perth) | Terrarium, 99 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
Peat and Pizza!!

Come down to Perth Partner Bar Terrarium for a flavour explosion celebrating two great flavours — peated SMWS malt, and pizza from Alfred’s Pizzeria! We’ve teamed up with local pizza legends Alfred’s Pizzeria for a sensational whisky dinner — this is going to be one to remember.
Each ticket includes five Society single cask, cask strength peated drams, a welcome drink and a pizza of your choice (please select when purchasing your ticket). This is going to be a fun and casual Society dinner to round out the week.

When? Sunday 12th of February 2023 — 4:30pm arrival for a 5:00pm start.
Where? Terrarium, 99 St Georges Tce, Via Howard St, Perth.

Members are welcome to bring guests and member prices, non-members are also welcome to attend.

The Chairman's Grand Tour Of Speyside
2023-02-11 18:30 - 21:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | The Kelvin Club, 14-30 Melbourne Pl, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000, Australia
The Grand Tour of Speyside hits the road!
The newest inductee to the Keepers of the Quaich is proudly hosting his first SMWS event for the year, in Melbourne!
Join Andrew Derbidge for what will easily be one of the most focused, detailed, and informative whisky masterclasses ever presented in Australia as we embark on a grand tour of Speyside and the River Spey.
We’ll explore the region in depth, looking not just at distilleries, but at the region’s geography, history, people, science, and place in the whisky industry. We’ll also present a wee Speyside travel guide (where to stay, wine, and dine!), and, of course, we’ll be exploring and tasting five diverse whiskies from five very unique Speyside distilleries encompassing five different flavour profiles; four different cask types; and age statement releases including an 8yo, 9yo, 12yo, 16yo, and 29yo. How’s that for a spread?
On the night we’ll enjoy a light supper, whisky, entertainment, education, giveaways, and a presentation like no other.
A classic evening in the lovely surrounds of the Kelvin Club with our Chairman and NSW State Ambassador at large, Andrew Derbidge.

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

Members, partners and guests at one great rate. Non-members are also welcome.

Robbie Burns Whisky Supper — Sydney
2023-01-25 18:30 - 22:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Royal Automobile Club, 89 Macquarie Street, SYDNEY, NSW, 2000, Australia
Whisky, pipes, haggis, neeps & tatties!
It’s that time of year again when we get to celebrate the birthday of Scotland’s greatest poet and romantic, Robert Burns.
Join us for our first official SMWS event in Sydney for 2023 as we head into a year celebrating 40 years of the SMWS changing the whisky landscape forever. A night of haggis, pipers, poetry and of course, whisky.
Five single-cask, single-malt whisky serves, a dinner of fresh Scottish produce, some poetry, and piping, all in the surrounds of the stunning Royal Automobile Club, 89 Macquarie St, Sydney.

When? Wednesday 25th January 2023 — 6:30pm arrival for a 7pm start.
Where? The Royal Automobile Club of Australia, 89 Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000.

Members are welcome to bring guests at member rates — non-members also welcome.

Beersky! Summer Boilermakers
2023-01-19 18:30 - 21:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Whisky & Alement, 270 Russell St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
SMWS is proud to kick off our year of flavour and 40 years of maverick attitude with our first monthly experience back at Whisky & Alement!
Proudly collaborating with a brewery that is very near and dear to the Whisky & Alement team, we’ll be taking the ‘alement’ to new pairing heights and quenching our thirst with incredible beers, new single casks, and a light supper.

Boilermakers are at the heart of barley and we’re excited to kick off the year with this collaboration. Join us on Thursday, 19 Jan, for our first event of 2023! Tickets are for SMWS members only. Members are welcome to bring partners/guests at our great member rate.

When? Thursday 19th of January 2023 — 6:30pm arrival for a 7:00pm start.
Where? Whisky & Alement (upstairs), 270 Russell St, Melbourne, VIC 3000

No non-member tickets will be on offer.

Perth Christmas Break Tasting
2022-12-27 16:00 - 19:00 (Australia/Perth) | Terrarium, 99 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
The full Society experience to round out the year!
Join us at Partner Bar Terrarium to celebrate the end of a brilliant 2022 and the ushering in of 2023! We’ll be serving single-cask, cask-strength Society malts, canapés and refreshing aperitifs throughout the event. Perth State Ambassador David Stucken will be hosting members and friends for this final WA event of the year!
Come down at 4pm for an afternoon aperitif with refreshing highballs & delicious bites on offer, before adjourning inside to experience a series of delicious SMWS malts! Celebrate The Society way this Christmas break among fellow flavour enthusiasts and exceptional single cask whisky.

When? Tuesday 27th December 2022 — 4:00pm arrival for a 5:00pm start.
Where? Terrarium, 99 St Georges Tce, Via Howard St, Perth.

This event is open to all members and non-members; members are welcome to bring guests along at member prices.
