The Scotch Malt Whisky Society Australia

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.

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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.

Ho Ho Ho & a Bottle of Whisky!
2022-12-17 13:00 - 17:30 (Australia/Hobart) | Parliament House Gardens, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia
Whisky on the lawn to see out the year!
Yet another stunning year for The Scotch Malt Whisky Society is coming to an end, so it’s time to flop down on a tartan blanket at Parliament House lawns and whittle away the afternoon with great drams and fine company. Join Tasmanian State Manager Tom Rofe to see the year out with The Scotch Malt Whisky Society.
As soon as you arrive after 1pm, the drams will be flowing. Bring your own blanket or chair (unless you are happy to flop down on the Tassie grass). Spot prize for the best tartan blanket, the best tasting note on the day, and the most festive attire!
What does your ticket include?

Six Society drams,
A light lunch,
Plus a stunning SMWS-branded spirit glass to take home!

When? Saturday, 17th December, 1pm — party starts on arrival!
Where? Parliament House Gardens, Hobart TAS 7000.

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

Odds & Ends
2022-12-14 18:30 - 21:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Melbourne Whisky Room, Upstairs, 270 Russell Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Our final Melbourne Whisky Room tasting of the year

It’s that time of year when your resident whisky Santa and ambassador about town brings the ‘Odds & Ends’ for one last member masterclass of the year at Whisky & Alement.
We’ve had a cracking year of flavour at the SMWS and we’re neck-deep in planning for next year, but there were a few casks that definitely sparked our interest above others, or perhaps flew under the radar completely this year. Some oddities, some flavour rarities, some casks that our ambassador fell in love with completely.
Join us for one more festive bash at Melbourne Whisky Room next week for a very limited, very intimate, cosy tasting of goodies from deep within the warehouse at SMWS.
Wednesday 14 December, 6:30pm arrival for a 7pm start. Tickets are available to members only and includes a light supper.

When? Wednesday 14th of December 2022 — 6:30pm arrival for a 7:00pm start.
Where? The Melbourne Whisky Room (above Whisky & Alement), 270 Russell St, Melbourne, VIC 3000

Tickets are on sale now!

So Scrumdiddlyumptious — An Afternoon of Whisky and Chocolate
2022-12-11 14:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Mrs J. Rabbits Speakeasy, 23 Logan Road, Woolloongabba, Queensland, 4102, Australia
Congratulations! Looks like you’re on someone’s ‘good‘ list.
You’re invited to indulge in a summer afternoon savouring Scrumdiddlyumptious single cask, cask strength Society whiskies and gourmet chocolates. The maestro Krsna of BASIK Chocolates returns to share with us the alchemy of expertly paired fine whisky with his extraordinary creations. All this in the magic environs of our local Partner Bar Mrs J Rabbits. What a way to start the summer holiday season!
This is a lavishly decadent experience that you will absolutely not want to miss! Your ticket includes:

A welcome drink on arrival;
Five SMWS malts;
Cheese boards; and
Expertly crafted, handmade chocolates from BASIK Chocolates.

When? Sunday, 11th of December 2022 — 2:00pm arrival for a 2:30pm start.
Where? Mrs J Rabbit’s Speakeasy (At Electric Avenue), 23 Logan Rd, Woolloongabba QLD 4102.

This event is open to members and non-members. Members are welcome to bring guests at member pricing.

Onwards & Upwards: A Melbourne Christmas Tale
2022-12-10 16:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Starward Distillery, 50 Bertie St, Port Melbourne, VIC, 3207, Australia
The return to Starward!
What a year it’s been; from the much-anticipated return of the Whisky Champs, a third collaboration with Chocolate mad scientist Krsna, and of course our incredible 20th-anniversary experiences — 2022 has been a stellar year for SMWS Australia. We think that deserves an extra-special party to celebrate, and what better venue is there to do so than Starward Distillery in Port Melbourne?
Join us for a Saturday evening of whisky, refreshments and brilliant company amongst new and old friends! Your ticket includes a series of SMWS malts (+ some special Starward releases) and some delicious food to keep you going. See out 2022 with local State Ambassador Alex Moores and National Director/Ambassador Matt Bailey the SMWS way: amongst like-minded flavour enthusiasts with exceptional drams.

When? Saturday, 10th of December 2022 — 4:00pm arrival for a 4:30pm start.
Where? Starward Distillery, 50 Bertie St, Port Melbourne VIC 3207.

This event is open to members and non-members. Members are welcome to bring guests at member pricing.

TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW.

Fabulous Festive Farewell In Adelaide
2022-12-01 18:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Adelaide) | Seven Stars Hotel, 187 Angas St, Adelaide, South Australia, 5000, Australia
As another year comes to a close, we invite you and your whisky-loving friends to share some wonderful drams during an evening of convivial conversation and laughs.
For the final tasting of 2022, we’ve chosen a Thursday evening in the courtyard and function space of the Seven Stars Hotel where we’ll let you in on some of the more interesting tales from the world of whisky and The Society. You never know when you could be the first to hear the latest news. No evening of enjoying six single-cask, cask-strength whiskies would be complete without a delicious supper spread curated by the kitchen team at the Seven Stars.
Begin your festive season by experiencing some of the latest special single malts from The SMWS — you can sort your Christmas shopping and choose a new favourite dram to add sparkle to your days in a single evening with SA State Ambassadors Jenny and Alan Forrest, as well as special guest SMWS Australia Ambassador and Director Matt Bailey, and other whisky lovers! What more could you ask of the festive season?

When? Thursday 1st December 2022 — 6:00pm arrival for a 6:30pm start.
Where? The Seven Stars Hotel, 187 Angas Street, Adelaide

This event is open to members and non-members. Members are welcome to bring guests at member pricing.

AHOY CAPTAIN! End of Year SMWS Party
2022-11-26 12:30 - 16:00 (Australia/Sydney) | The Captain’s Balcony, 46 Erskine Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
LET’S SEE 2022 OFF WITH A BANG!
What a year. 2022. A year of colour, flavour, and getting back into the swing of it with The Society. Our massive end-of-year Xmas party is back and we’re doing a full venue takeover of our terrific Partner Bar The Captain’s Balcony, right in town.
We’ll have access to all three levels — there will be music, food, whisky, and of course, good times with friends! See the year out in style with what will be our final formal event of the year.

What does your ticket include?
– 6 x Society drams
– Beer or cocktail on arrival
– All food
– Extra drams and drinks can be purchased on the day

When? Saturday 26th November 2022 — 12:30pm arrival for a 1pm start.
Where? The Captain’s Balcony, 46 Erskine St, Sydney NSW 2000.

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

Triple Christmas Treat
2022-11-25 18:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Sydney) | M2 Kitchen, 1/354 Keira St, Wollongong, NSW, 2500, Australia
Wollongong, let’s get festive!
It’s that time of year again when the weather warms up, the drams are poured, and the beer is flowing. Join your State Ambassador Fred Apolloni and National Ambassador/Director Matt Bailey for an unforgettable evening of storytelling, new casks from the SMWS, and fresh beer from the keg (courtesy of Principle Brewing), all served up with a full dinner from M2 Kitchen.

An event not to be missed to round out 2022 in a way that only the Illawarra knows how to do best. Come celebrate amongst good friends and Society comrades with amazing beer, mouth-watering food and exceptional drams.

When? Friday 25th November 2022 — 6:00pm arrival for a 6:30pm start.

Where? M2 Kitchen, 1/354 Keira St, Wollongong NSW 2500

This event is open to members and non-members. Members are welcome to bring guests at member pricing. We will also be offering a dinner only ticket for those who just wish to enjoy the dinner.

Whisky Abbey Festival 2022
2022-11-12 11:00 - 2022-11-13 18:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Abbotsford Convent, 1 St Heliers St, Abbotsford, Vic, 3067, Australia
Join us at Whisky Abbey this year in Abbotsford, Melbourne, for two days of extraordinary whisky!
Whisky Abbey is back for its second year and The SMWS is proud to once again be pouring some incredible drams from our line-up of cask-strength, single-cask whiskies! There will be over 600 whiskies on pour from local, international and independent brands/bottlers — your ticket allows you access to the show, where you can purchase 15ml pours from each stand.
Running over two days — Saturday the 12th of November and Sunday the 13th of November — Whisky Abbey is going to be an exciting show that you won’t want to miss! Stop by The Society table for some extra special members-only pours and, if you’re not a member yet, we’ll be running some exciting membership deals exclusive to Whisky Abbey!

Grab your tickets from their site today and we’ll see you at the show!

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20 Years Not Out!
2022-11-05 18:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Hobart) | The Caledonian Wine Vaults, 124 George Street, Launceston, Tasmania, 7250, Australia
20 Years Not Out!
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society has been alive and kicking in ‘Stralya for the last 20 years!! There have been many drams that have gone through the country! Join the SMWS at The Caledonian for a night of stunning drams to celebrate these last 20 years!
From new world whisky to 20-year-old Scottish gems! Tasmanian State Ambassador Tom Rofe can’t wait to share these stunning casks with Northern Folk!
Two-course meal provided and five drams — please advise of any dietary restrictions, otherwise they may not be able to be catered for on the night.

When? Saturday 5th November 2022 — 6:00pm arrival for a 6:30pm start.
Where? The Caledonian Wine Vaults, 124 George Street, Launceston, TAS.

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

20th Anniversary of Australia Branch: Sydney
2022-10-28 18:30 - 22:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Museum of Contemporary Art, 140 George Street, The Rocks, NSW, 2000, Australia
2002: Andre Tammes & John Rourke started something in Australia that would forever change the landscape of whisky appreciation forever.
They brought the world’s leading whisky club, The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, to Australia. They toured around the country with a bag of whisky and gauged interest to see whether or not Australians would truly want these rare and delicious malts.
The resounding answer was a yes! So, the plan was hatched to start the branch and bring the full Society experience to Australia.
In 2012 we celebrated our 10th anniversary of the branch, and in 2017, our 15th anniversary. Fast forward to 2022 and we’ve hit our 20-year milestone, and you guessed it, we have some rather special 20th-anniversary casks and experiences to share yet again.
At this celebration on the 28th of October, we’ll be taking over the whole Quayside room at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney, overlooking the harbour.
Your ticket includes:

All drinks
All food
+ more to be announced…

When? Friday 28th October 2022 — 6:30pm arrival for a 7pm start.
Where? Quayside Room (Level 6) Museum of Contemporary Art, 140 George Street, The Rocks, Sydney NSW 2000

Come join the most vibrant whisky community in Australia with a special launch of these 20th-anniversary casks and let’s raise a dram to the whisky club that started it all, The SMWS. Bookings essential.

Tickets will go on sale on Friday the 16th of September, at midday AEST.

20th Anniversary of Australia Branch: Then And Now
2022-10-22 12:30 - 16:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Chancery Lane, 430 Little Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
A lavish feast to celebrate our branch’s Anniversary
Your State Managers for Victoria (that’s correct, plural) invite members to a very special event celebrating the history of the SMWS in Victoria, as part of our Australia-wide 20th Anniversary Celebrations.
As your current State Ambassador, I have recruited the help of some familiar faces to take guests on a journey from the first-ever meeting of Australian (and Victorian) members overseen by Chris Barnes, through the tenure of the estimable Owen Smythe, to the end of a two-decade period for the antipodean branch of the Society.
Each presenter will talk about the Society under their stewardship over a wonderful meal prepared by the team at Chancery Lane, and showcase not just the 20th Anniversary bottlings, but some other much loved historical releases.

When? Saturday the 22nd of October, 12:15pm arrival for a 12:30pm start.
Where? Chancery Lane, 430 Little Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

This event is exclusively available to members of The Society only, partners and guests are welcome to attend. Guests are asked to adhere to a smart casual dress code, or fancy dress.

20th Anniversary of Australia Branch: Perth
2022-10-16 15:30 - 18:30 (Australia/Perth) | Terrarium, 99 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
2002: Andre Tammes & John Rourke started something in Australia that would forever change the landscape of whisky appreciation forever.
They brought the world’s leading whisky club, The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, to Australia. They toured around the country with a bag of whisky and gauged interest to see whether or not Australians would truly want these rare and delicious malts.
The resounding answer was a yes! So, the plan was hatched to start the branch and bring the full Society experience to Australia.

In 2012 we celebrated our 10th anniversary of the branch, and in 2017, our 15th anniversary. Fast forward to 2022 and we’ve hit our 20-year milestone, and you guessed it, we have some rather special 20th-anniversary casks and experiences to share yet again.

At this celebration on the 16th of October, we’ll be taking over our latest Partner Bar, Terrarium, in Perth. Drinks, food, a special Society cocktail expertly crafted for the experience + so much more to be announced!

When? Sunday 16th October 2022 — 3:30pm arrival for a 4pm start.
Where? Terrarium, 99 St Georges Terrace Perth WA 6000 (Howard St entrance), Perth WA 6000

Come join the most vibrant whisky community in Australia with a special launch of these 20th-anniversary casks and let’s raise a dram to the whisky club that started it all, The SMWS. Bookings are essential.

A Rare Sherried Affair
2022-10-13 18:30 - 21:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Melbourne Whisky Room, Upstairs, 270 Russell Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
The Big M.
A distillery that needs almost no introduction. The jewel of Speyside. The most renowned distillery in perhaps all of Scotland.
In every discussion about Scotch whisky as a whole, the ‘Big M’ distillery comes up in conversation at least once. It can divide, unite, and create a charm that no other distillery seems to capture. Either way you look at it, there’s a certain charm to distillery 24. Its recent expansion, the Easter Elchies House, the chewy richness of spirit and narrow cuts off the still: there’s a lot to explore with this powerhouse distillery.
Come explore these great whiskies with the SMWS as well as some other incredible sherried offerings: a mixture of current single cask Society casks, including an upcoming Vaults Collection 24.

When? Thursday 13th of October 2022 — 6:30pm arrival for a 7:00pm start.
Where? The Melbourne Whisky Room, 270 Russell St, Melbourne, VIC 3000

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

The Captain's Balcony 20th Anniversary Casks Preview
2022-10-12 19:00 - 21:30 (Australia/Sydney) | The Captain’s Balcony, 46 Erskine Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Sail down to The Captain’s Balcony for a very special Outturn preview!
Our latest Sydney Partner Bar, The Captain’s Balcony, is hosting another of their popular Outturn preview tastings in October with a very exciting line-up including the 20th-anniversary casks, a bottle of Cask 73.85 Anzac biscuits & cricket bats (the 15th-anniversary bottling) + a yet-to-be-announced October Outturn cask.
As a special treat, there will be an opportunity to pre-order the 20th-anniversary casks on the night. All drams will be served with a selection of canapés from the kitchen; guests may also order meals from the kitchen on the night. The Captain’s Balcony also houses an extensive selection of SMWS drams available by the dram and half-dram for members and non-members to sample (members receive discounts on all SMWS drams).
Seating is limited and open to members and non-members. This is a very rare opportunity to sample the 20th-anniversary casks before they’re released and learn about the history of The SMWS in Australia. Tickets are $79. This event is hosted by The Captain’s Balcony, so you can purchase your tickets directly from Eventbrite using the link below! We can’t wait to see you at The Captain’s Balcony for this exciting and exclusive look at the 20th Anniversary Casks.
Purchase Your Tickets Here

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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