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SUMMARY:Gathering '25 — Hobart Boilermakers on the Bus!
DESCRIPTION:Hobart\, we’re coming in strong this October with an afternoon of boilermakers and burgers at Battery Point’s iconic Preachers!\nThe SMWS Gathering has always been a time of coming together\, a time to embrace the shared love and passion for good whisky amongst friends new and old. This year\, we’re celebrating Gathering month in October across the country and Cask 95.105 Into the carpenter’s kitchen — our Australian Gathering bottle selected specially by our branch’s Marketing Manager Adam Ioannidis exclusively for our members across the country. \nTo complement our incredible HTMC-matured exclusive whisky\, your local Ambassador Tom Rofe has organised an afternoon of flavour at Preachers — 5x SMWS whiskies (including the Gathering bottle 95.105)\, 4x beers (paired with 4x of the whiskies)\, a welcome dram\, and the classic Preachers burger and fries combo all enjoyed on the bus. The perfect Sunday afternoon enjoyed with Society friends — don’t miss out on this exceptional gathering of flavour! \n\nWhen? Sunday the 26th of October\, 12:00pm arrival and start.\nWhere? Preachers; 5 Knopwood St\, Hobart TAS 7000.\n  \nThis event is open to members and non-members alike — non-member tickets will include an SMWS membership at a special rate. Members are welcome to purchase tickets for guests at member rates. Please note that the formal proceedings will end at 2pm\, at which point guests are invited to stay and enjoy the hospitality of the venue.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/gathering-25-hobart/
LOCATION:Preachers\, 5 Knopwood St\, Hobart\, Tasmania\, TAS\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Global Gathering,Tasting Events,Whisky Lunch
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SUMMARY:The Grand Tour of Speyside: Launceston Edition
DESCRIPTION:The Grand Tour of Speyside continues around Australia\, next stop — Launceston\, Tassie!\nHot on the heels of our Hobart Speyside stop\, Keeper of The Quaich and SMWS Australia Chairman Andrew Derbidge brings his Grand Tour of Speyside to Launceston! This 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. \nWe’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 six diverse whiskies from six very unique Speyside distilleries encompassing different flavour profiles\, cask types\, and age statements. \nThe experience includes a two-course dinner at scenic Allida Restaurant at Penny Royal\, 6x incredible single-cask\, cask-strength Speyside malts hand-selected by Andrew\, entertainment\, education\, giveaways\, and a presentation like no other from our very own SMWS Australia Chairman\, Andrew Derbidge. \n  \nWhen? Friday\, 30th of August 2024 — 6:30pm arrival and 6:45pm start.\nWhere? Alida Restaurant at Penny Royal\, 1 Bridge Rd\, Launceston 7250.\n  \nThis is an exclusive tasting experience and thus tickets are very limited. If you’re interested\, we advise you book in ASAP to avoid disappointment. \nMembers are welcome bring guests at member prices; non-members are also welcome to attend.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/grand-tour-speyside-launceston/
LOCATION:Alida at Penny Royal\, 1 Bridge Rd\, Launceston\, Tasmania\, 7250\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dinners,Tasting Events,Whisky Dinner
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SUMMARY:The Grand Tour of Speyside: Hobart Edition
DESCRIPTION:The Grand Tour of Speyside continues around Australia\, next stop — Hobart\, Tassie!\nJoin Keeper of The Quaich and SMWS Australia Chairman 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. \nWe’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 six diverse whiskies from six very unique Speyside distilleries encompassing different flavour profiles\, cask types\, and age statements. \nThe experience includes a two-course dinner at the beloved SMWS Partner Bar — the New Sydney Hotel — 6x incredible single-cask\, cask-strength Speyside malts hand-selected by Andrew\, entertainment\, education\, giveaways\, and a presentation like no other from our very own SMWS Australia Chairman\, Andrew Derbidge. \n  \nWhen? Thursday\, 29th of August 2024 — 6:30pm arrival and 6:45pm start.\nWhere? New Sydney Hotel\, 87 Bathurst St\, Hobart 7000.\n  \nThis is an exclusive tasting experience and thus tickets are very limited. If you’re interested\, we advise you book in ASAP to avoid disappointment. \nMembers are welcome bring guests at member prices; non-members are also welcome to attend.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/grand-tour-speyside-hobart/
LOCATION:New Sydney Hotel\, 87 Bathurst St\, Hobart\, TAS\, 7000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dinners,Tasting Events,Whisky Dinner
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SUMMARY:20th Anniversary of Australia Branch: Hobart
DESCRIPTION:2002: Andre Tammes & John Rourke started something in Australia that would forever change the landscape of whisky appreciation forever.\nThey 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. \nThe resounding answer was a yes! So\, the plan was hatched to start the branch and bring the full Society experience to Australia. \nCome 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! \nEnjoy 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. \n  \nWhen? Saturday 8th of October 2022 — 6:00pm arrival for a 6:30pm start.\nWhere? New Sydney Hotel\, 87 Bathurst St\, Hobart\, TAS 7000\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis 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.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/20th-anniversary-hobart/
LOCATION:New Sydney Hotel\, 87 Bathurst St\, Hobart\, TAS\, 7000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:20th Anniversary,Dinners,Tasting Events,Whisky Dinner
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SUMMARY:The Gathering: Hobart
DESCRIPTION:Hobart\, let’s gather!\nTassie members and friends\, it’s been way too long between drams.\nThe Gathering is back for 2020 and we’re bringing a bag of great whisky to Hobart to share around with food and friends at Institut Polaire! Join us at 6:30pm\, Friday 2 Oct\, at the delightfully modern Institut Polaire. 1/7 Murray St Hobart for a shared feast of great whisky\, great friends\, and hosted whisky tasting by our Tasmanian Society ambassador\, Tom Rofe. \nMembers and guests and non-members all welcome at one great price.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/the-gathering-hobart/
LOCATION:Institut Polaire\, 1/7 Murray Street\, Hobart\, TAS\, 7000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events
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