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SUMMARY:Partner Bar Launch: The New Sydney Hotel
DESCRIPTION:Partner Bar Launch: The New Sydney Hotel\nThe New Sydney in Hobart is proudly the latest Partner Bar to join the Scotch Malt Whisky Society! \nWe’re super excited to partner with The New Syd\, so much so that we’re having a little launch to properly celebrate this\, and you’re invited. There’s no cost\, there’s just casks by the dram\, some food to go around\, and the camaraderie of our State Manager Tom Rofe. Come welcome The New Sydney into the Society family with a big whisky hug on Wednesday 1 Sept from 5pm onwards. \nSociety members will get a free dram\, some food\, and a good time around other members to gather and say hello. Not a member yet? Come along\, see what it’s all about\, join up with a super special membership offer on the night! \nWednesday 1 Sept\nThe New Sydney Hotel\n87 Bathurst St\nHobart\, TAS\, 7000\nTickets: FREE
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/partner-bar-launch-the-new-sydney-hotel/
LOCATION:New Sydney Hotel\, 87 Bathurst St\, Hobart\, TAS\, 7000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220622T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220622T203000
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SUMMARY:July Outturn Preview At The Captain's Balcony
DESCRIPTION:We’re back for another Outturn preview in Sydney!\nExplore a bespoke hand-selected lineup of delicious casks from the July Outturn at our Sydney Partner Bar\, The Captain’s Balcony. All whiskies and spirits are served with a selection of canapés from the kitchen. All whiskies tasted are exclusively from the upcoming Outturn\, so this is your chance to get in early on the action. Seating is limited and open to members and non-members. Arriving early? The full kitchen menu is open for service prior to and after the event.\n  \n\nThe selected upcoming Outturn casks will also be behind the bar\, giving guests the opportunity to further sample upcoming releases by the dram and half-dram. Members will also be able to place orders in advance on certain bottles (strictly limited pre-order availability). \n\nTickets 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 there for the second instalment of our Outturn previews at The Captain’s Balcony. \n\n\n\nPurchase Your Tickets Here
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/july-outturn-preview-captains-balcony/
LOCATION:The Captain’s Balcony\, 46 Erskine Street\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Scotch Malt Whisky Society":MAILTO:info@smws.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220831T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220831T203000
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SUMMARY:September Outturn Preview At The Captain's Balcony
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special Global Gathering September Outturn preview at The Captain’s Balcony!\n  \nCome 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! \nNational 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. \n  \n  \nAll 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. \nAn 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! \n  \nTickets 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! \n  \nPurchase Your Tickets Here
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/captains-balcony-september-outturn-preview/
LOCATION:The Captain’s Balcony\, 46 Erskine Street\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Global Gathering,Tasting Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20221008T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20221008T203000
DTSTAMP:20260616T031434
CREATED:20220913T031649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220913T031649Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20221012T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20221012T213000
DTSTAMP:20260616T031434
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SUMMARY:The Captain's Balcony 20th Anniversary Casks Preview
DESCRIPTION:Sail down to The Captain’s Balcony for a very special Outturn preview!\nOur 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. \nAs 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). \nSeating 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. \nPurchase Your Tickets Here
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/captains-balcony-20th-anniversary-preview/
LOCATION:The Captain’s Balcony\, 46 Erskine Street\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:20th Anniversary,Tasting Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Scotch Malt Whisky Society":MAILTO:info@smws.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20221016T153000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20221016T183000
DTSTAMP:20260616T031434
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SUMMARY:20th Anniversary of Australia Branch: Perth
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. \n\n\n\nIn 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.\n\nAt 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!\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen? Sunday 16th October 2022 — 3:30pm arrival for a 4pm start.\nWhere? Terrarium\, 99 St Georges Terrace Perth WA 6000 (Howard St entrance)\, Perth WA 6000\n\n\n\n\n\nCome 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.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/20th-anniversary-perth/
LOCATION:Terrarium\, 99 St Georges Terrace\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:20th Anniversary,Tasting Events,Whisky Party
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20221126T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20221126T160000
DTSTAMP:20260616T031434
CREATED:20221024T230044Z
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SUMMARY:AHOY CAPTAIN! End of Year SMWS Party
DESCRIPTION:LET’S SEE 2022 OFF WITH A BANG!\nWhat 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. \nWe’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. \n  \nWhat does your ticket include?\n– 6 x Society drams\n– Beer or cocktail on arrival\n– All food\n– Extra drams and drinks can be purchased on the day \n  \nWhen? Saturday 26th November 2022 — 12:30pm arrival for a 1pm start.\nWhere? The Captain’s Balcony\, 46 Erskine St\, Sydney NSW 2000.\n  \nThis event is open to members and non-members. Members are welcome to bring guests at member prices.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/2022-sydney-xmas-party/
LOCATION:The Captain’s Balcony\, 46 Erskine Street\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events,Whisky Party
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221214T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221214T210000
DTSTAMP:20260616T031434
CREATED:20221205T001029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221207T010032Z
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SUMMARY:Odds & Ends
DESCRIPTION:Our final Melbourne Whisky Room tasting of the year\n\nIt’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. \nWe’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. \nJoin 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. \nWednesday 14 December\, 6:30pm arrival for a 7pm start. Tickets are available to members only and includes a light supper. \n\n\nWhen? Wednesday 14th of December 2022 — 6:30pm arrival for a 7:00pm start.\nWhere? The Melbourne Whisky Room (above Whisky & Alement)\, 270 Russell St\, Melbourne\, VIC 3000\n  \nTickets are on sale now!
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/odds-ends/
LOCATION:Melbourne Whisky Room\, Upstairs\, 270 Russell Street\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230224T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230224T210000
DTSTAMP:20260616T031434
CREATED:20230131T210018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T015914Z
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SUMMARY:March Outturn Preview
DESCRIPTION:Outturn previews are back at The Captain’s Balcony!\n  \nSail 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. \nWhat’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. \n  \nWhen? Friday the 24th of February\, 7:00pm arrival for a 7:00pm start \nWhere? The Captain’s Balcony\, 46 Erskine St\, Sydney NSW 2000 \n  \nThis event is ticketed by The Captain’s Balcony — grab yours via Eventbrite here. \n  \nPURCHASE TICKETS
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/march-outturn-preview/
LOCATION:The Captain’s Balcony\, 46 Erskine Street\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230519T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230519T210000
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SUMMARY:The Whisky Champs Preview ‘Blind Tasting’ at The Captain's Balcony
DESCRIPTION: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’.\nHosted 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. \nWhat’s on taste? Well\, that can only be a secret\, but rest assured there will be previously unseen SMWS whiskies in the mix.  \nWhat 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*. \nSeating 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. \nNote: 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. \nThis is strictly an 18+ event. \n*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. \nFind out more about the AMWTC at https://www.amwtc-smws.com \n  \nPlease note that this event is hosted by The Captain’s Balcony; tickets are available via Eventbrite here.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/blind-tasting-captains-balcony/
LOCATION:The Captain’s Balcony\, 46 Erskine Street\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events
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SUMMARY:A Night on Islay: A Deep Dive into Distillery 53 SECOND NIGHT
DESCRIPTION:Due to high demand — we’ll be hosting a second Distillery 53 evening on Tuesday\, June 13.\nMr Consistent. The big 53. The most versatile peated malt on earth. Welcome to a proper distillery deep-dive on Islay.\nAs 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. \nJoin 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! \n \n\nWhen? Tuesday 13th of June 2023 — 6:30pm arrival for a 7:00pm start.\nWhere? Upstairs at Whisky & Alement\, 270 Russell St\, Melbourne\, VIC 3000.\n  \nTake 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. \n  \nTickets will go on sale on Tuesday\, May 30\, at midday AEST.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/a-night-on-islay-part-two/
LOCATION:Whisky & Alement\, 270 Russell St\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events
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SUMMARY:A Night on Islay: A Deep Dive into Distillery 53
DESCRIPTION:Mr Consistent. The big 53. The most versatile peated malt on earth. Welcome to a proper distillery deep-dive on Islay.\nAs 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. \nJoin 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! \n \n  \nWhen? Thursday 15th of June 2023 — 6:30pm arrival for a 7:00pm start.\nWhere? Upstairs at Whisky & Alement\, 270 Russell St\, Melbourne\, VIC 3000.\n  \nTake 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.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/a-night-on-islay/
LOCATION:Whisky & Alement\, 270 Russell St\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230712T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230712T210000
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SUMMARY:Mid-Winter Drams: Best of 2023
DESCRIPTION:Experience the best SMWS drams of the year (so far) with the radiant personality of your local State Ambassador\, David Stucken.\n  \nJoin us in July for a delightful Wednesday evening at local Partner Bar\, Terrarium\, as we indulge in five hearty and full-flavoured Society drams celebrating some of the best releases of 2023 so far. Hosted in Terrarium’s newly completed private tasting hall downstairs\, come along and experience the finest of what The SMWS has to offer\, from the explosive fruit bombs to the subtle salty\, coastal drams. \nOur WA State Ambassador & Partner Bar extraordinaire\, David Stucken\, has had the unique opportunity to taste through a LOT of 2023 releases so far\, and has personally picked out some gems and goodies that have flown under the radar to share with you. Never-before-seen on the bar\, this ‘best of’ promises to showcase some marvellous casks\, wild tales\, and fun flavours you’ve never before experienced. \nTickets include five SMWS drams\, a light dinner\, and a refreshing highball on arrival. Discover new flavours and new friends. Guests are welcome to enjoy a drink upstairs at the bar if they arrive early. \n\nWhen? Wednesday 12th July 2023 — 6:00pm arrival for a 6:30pm start.\nWhere? Terrarium — 99 St Georges Terrace (Howards St Entrance)\, Perth WA 6000.\n  \nMembers are welcome to bring guests at member pricing. Non-members are also welcome to attend.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/mid-winter-drams-perth/
LOCATION:Terrarium\, 99 St Georges Terrace\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230713T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230713T210000
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SUMMARY:AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE!
DESCRIPTION:Yeehaw! The SMWS has been busy beavering away on some new American releases\, and we’re here to share them around.\nThere’s a lot happening in the US of A. You only have to open the news to know that\, but what you might not know is that American whiskey is changing. The diversity of flavour coming out from the land of the free has been evolving\, and growing\, and The Society has been at the forefront of working with American distilleries in selecting and bottling some of these amazing single casks. \nThis will be the first Australian appearance of some of the newest codes to join The SMWS\, including a new prefix CW for ‘Corn whiskey’. Way more than just Bourbon now\, we’ll be exploring the diversity of style across American whiskey for one night only at W&A with Bourbons\, ryes\, corn whiskies\, and American single malts bottled by The SMWS! Each ticket includes five drams\, a welcome drink\, and American BBQ on the night. Hosted by SMWS branch director Matt Bailey. Seats are strictly limited and will sell out fast! \n  \nWhen? Thursday 13th of July 2023 — 6:30pm arrival for a 7:00pm start.\nWhere? Upstairs at Whisky & Alement\, 270 Russell St\, Melbourne\, VIC 3000.\n  \nMembers are welcome to bring guests at member pricing. Non-members are also welcome to attend.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/american-independence/
LOCATION:Whisky & Alement\, 270 Russell St\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events,Whisky Dinner
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230914T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230914T210000
DTSTAMP:20260616T031434
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SUMMARY:The Gathering: Melbourne — Beat the Panel
DESCRIPTION:The Gathering is BACK! And Alex Moores has something special in store for Melbourne members.\n  \nAhead of our large-format Global Gathering tasting at the Kelvin Club (Thursday\, September 28)\, VIC State Ambassador Alex Moores will be hosting an intimate Gathering tasting upstairs at Whisky & Alement on the 14th. This cosy and special tasting will give guests the opportunity to ‘challenge the panel’ and see if they can pick flavours and aromas in a blind tasting\, format — much similar to what Alex himself experienced when he selected the 2023 Aussie Gathering cask. \nThis is a small-format blind tasting experience — each ticket includes 6x SMWS drams (including the Aus Gathering cask)\, charcuterie\, and a welcome drink. \n  \nWhen? Thursday 14th of September 2023 — 6:30pm arrival for a 7:00pm start.\nWhere? Upstairs at Whisky & Alement\, 270 Russell St\, Melbourne\, VIC 3000.\n  \nMembers are welcome to bring guests at member pricing. Non-members are also welcome to attend. \nPlease note that these events sell out rather quickly\, you do not want to sleep on this. \n  \nTickets are on sale NOW!
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/gathering-melbourne-beat-the-panel/
LOCATION:Whisky & Alement\, 270 Russell St\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Global Gathering,Tasting Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230921T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230921T213000
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SUMMARY:Illuminating the Flavours of Scotch with Cocktails by Whisky & Alement
DESCRIPTION:Come down to Melbourne Partner Bar Whisky & Alement for an exciting journey through the flavours of single malt Scotch whisky!\nThis event will include a taste of four exclusive SMWS whiskies paired with four original cocktails by award-winning Whisky & Alement Bar Manager Lachlan Watt\, each cocktail inspired by the flavours of the whiskies.  \nWe’ll explore the character of each whisky and learn how to identify and describe complex flavours in this unique sensory experience. Included in your ticket price are four cocktail samples and four whisky samples based around SMWS flavour notes\, plus edible sensory items to help you decode each whisky’s secrets. \nThese are some of the best whiskies in the world that you won’t find at other bars\, paired with unique modern cocktails from one of the city’s best bartenders. \n  \nTime and date: Thursday\, September 21st\, at 7:00pm. \nLocation: Whisky & Alement — 270 Russell Street\, Melbourne. \n  \nPlease note that this event is hosted by Whisky & Alement\, tickets can be purchased from their Eventbrite page here.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/whisky-alement-smws-cocktails/
LOCATION:Whisky & Alement\, 270 Russell St\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231010T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231010T210000
DTSTAMP:20260616T031435
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SUMMARY:SMWS Vs. Heartwood
DESCRIPTION:An independent cask strength battle for the ages!\nTasmania’s leading independent bottler goes head-to-head in this epic face-off: come join whisky legends Tim Duckett & Matt Bailey butting heads\, live\, at Whisky & Alement for one night only. \nHeartwood\, founded by Tim Duckett in 1999\, is Tasmania’s leading independent bottler who’s well known for his irreverent approach\, bashing casks with a paddle\, and borrowing some inspiration for naming whiskies from the SMWS — of which he’s been a member since day dot in Australia. \nSMWS\, the world’s leading whisky club\, is celebrating 40 years this year\, so you know we’ll be bringing some heavy hitters to the lineup to battle against Heartwood. Expect to see Tim & Matt battle it out with plenty of banter added into the mix. The casks selected by both Heartwood & SMWS for this event are a mixture of historical releases\, special releases\, and new goodies coming through the pipeline. \nDon’t miss this rare one-off evening hosted by the SMWS at Melbourne’s leading whisky bar\, Whisky & Alement. Light supper/charcuterie is included. \n  \nWhen? Tuesday 10th of October 2023 — 6:30pm arrival for a sharp 7:00pm start.\nWhere? Upstairs at Whisky & Alement\, 270 Russell St\, Melbourne\, VIC 3000.\n  \nMembers welcome to bring guests at member prices. \n  \nTickets are on sale now!
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/smws-vs-heartwood/
LOCATION:Whisky & Alement\, 270 Russell St\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231026T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231026T210000
DTSTAMP:20260616T031435
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SUMMARY:SMWS Japan 30th Anniversary Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating 30 Years of SMWS Japan Branch!\n\n\nIn 2022\, the Australia branch celebrated 20 years of SMWS\, and this year we’re celebrating 40 years globally\, but in between all that\, it’s also the 30th birthday of SMWS Japan this year! Founded in 1993\, SMWS Japan’s 30th birthday is this year\, so we’re hosting a very special one-off birthday celebration tasting. We’ve secured one bottle of each of the three birthday celebratory releases\, and we’re sharing them around with you\, along with some other surprises and goodies on the night. \nThese super rare releases were exclusive to SMWS Japan\, so we’re very lucky to be the only other country on Earth to share these with members. On the night\, we’ll start with a Society highball\, then taste through the SMWS Japan exclusives\, plus other special SMWS casks that complement the lineup\, along with a traditional Japanese supper. Places for this event are strictly limited and are first in best dressed\, this event is available for members only. Come celebrate SMWS Japan on Thursday 26 October\, 7pm start. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen? Thursday 26th of October 2023 — 6:30pm arrival for a 7:00pm start.\nWhere? Upstairs at Whisky & Alement\, 270 Russell St\, Melbourne\, VIC 3000.\n\n\n\n\n\nMembers welcome to bring guests at member rates. No non-member tickets will be available for this event.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/smws-japan-30-years-tasting/
LOCATION:Whisky & Alement\, 270 Russell St\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events,Whisky Party
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20231115T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20231115T203000
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SUMMARY:A Wondrous Masterclass
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate a wondrous masterclass exploring top-tier Society whisky in our huge November Outturn!\nWho doesn’t love exploring new and incredible cask flavours? Join us at Perth Partner Bar Terrarium for an invigorating flavour-fuelled masterclass with five of the upcoming drams in our huge November Outturn bumper issue. Join National State Ambassador Matt Bailey and local State Ambassador Xander Stucken who will take you through the flavours of each dram as you enjoy shared grazing tables amongst good company in Terrarium’s private tasting space. \nEach ticket includes a highball on arrival\, shared grazing plates\, and 5x SMWS drams. Celebrate the release of our much-beloved festive Outturn issue with a Partner Bar tasting amongst like-minded flavour enthusiasts. \n  \nWhen? Wednesday the 15th of November\, 6:00pm arrival and start\nWhere? Terrarium — 99 St Georges Terrace (Howards St Entrance)\, Perth WA 6000.\n  \nMembers are welcome to bring guests at member prices. Non-members are also welcome to attend.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/a-wondrous-masterclass/
LOCATION:Terrarium\, 99 St Georges Terrace\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events,Whisky Party
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231115T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231115T210000
DTSTAMP:20260616T031435
CREATED:20231027T041117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T023857Z
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SUMMARY:Melbourne November Outturn Preview
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the release of our giant November Outturn with a preview tasting at Whisky & Alement!\nNovember Outturn is on the horizon! Our absolute beast of a festive bumper issue that has over 40 casks to discover (plus so many other special goodies)! That’s a lot of casks to get through\, so why not join us at Whisky & Alement before release day (Friday 17th) and sample some of Matt’s top picks? We’ll discover six new single-cask\, cask-strength Society drams and learn about the spirit and distilleries in a classic tasting format. \nEnjoy six distinctively different drams you won’t have tasted before across a range of flavour profiles alongside a welcome drink and charcuterie prepared by the W&A team. \n  \nWhen? Wednesday 15th of November 2023 — 6:30pm arrival for a 7:00pm start.\nWhere? Upstairs at Whisky & Alement\, 270 Russell St\, Melbourne\, VIC 3000.\n  \nMembers welcome to bring guests at member prices.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/melbourne-november-outturn-preview/
LOCATION:Whisky & Alement\, 270 Russell St\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20231227T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20231227T210000
DTSTAMP:20260616T031435
CREATED:20231128T222601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T222601Z
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SUMMARY:The Society's Terrarium BBQ!
DESCRIPTION:It’s the most wonderful time of the year…who doesn’t love BBQ and cask-strength drams?\n  \nFlock to Terrarium’s rooftop and bask in the setting sun with our WA Society Christmas party! A festive gathering and the most exciting experience of the year. Several different drams to choose from\, beer on arrival\, and your local State Ambassador Xander Stucken cooking up a feast on the barbecue — what’s not to love? This isn’t any ordinary tasting — guests will be in for a fun\, laid-back social affair amongst friends and members in the leisurely time between Boxing Day and NYD. \nEach ticket guarantees you dinner\, a welcome beer (from local legends Nowhereman Brewing) and 5x tokens to redeem on 5x drams of your choosing (with the rest of the bottlings being available to purchase by the dram on the day). \n  \nWhen? Wednesday 27th of December 2023 — 5:00pm arrival and start.\n\n\n\nWhere? Terrarium — 99 St Georges Terrace (Howards St Entrance)\, Perth WA 6000.\nPictured: Xander getting the balcony ready for an epic Christmas party.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/the-societys-terrarium-bbq/
LOCATION:Terrarium\, 99 St Georges Terrace\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dinners,Tasting Events,Whisky Party
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240228T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240228T210000
DTSTAMP:20260616T031435
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SUMMARY:Unusual Pairings in Melbourne
DESCRIPTION:March Outturn is all about unusual pairings. Whisky paired with things you otherwise wouldn’t have considered. Pairings that will shock\, delight\, surprise\, and take you on a new or even absurd flavour journey.\nOur first tasting masterclass back at W&A for 2024\, we’re bringing the pairings in food like no other. Each of the five whiskies we taste will pair with a food that we’ve carefully selected to match up\, maybe in ways you might not have considered… \nWe promise this will be a rollercoaster of incredible eye-opening pairings; new single-cask whiskies\, and surprising foods to tantalise your senses. Join us on Wednesday\, February 28th for this wild ride\, and see how far down the flavour rabbit hole we can go! \n  \nWhen? Wednesday\, 28th of February 2024 — 6:30pm arrival for a 7:00pm start.\nWhere? Upstairs at Whisky & Alement\, 270 Russell St\, Melbourne\, VIC 3000.\n  \nPlease note that whilst every effort will be made to cater for dietary requirements\, we cannot make any guarantees given the wide gamut of flavours on taste. This is a members-only experience\, exclusive to members of the SMWS. No non-member tickets are available. Members are welcome\, however\, to book up to one extra ticket for a guest.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/unusual-pairings-in-melbourne/
LOCATION:Whisky & Alement\, 270 Russell St\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dinners,Tasting Events,Whisky Dinner
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240321T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240321T193000
DTSTAMP:20260616T031435
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T033924Z
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SUMMARY:Unusual Pairings in Perth
DESCRIPTION:March Outturn is all about unusual pairings. Whisky paired with things you otherwise wouldn’t have considered. Pairings that will shock\, delight\, surprise\, and take you on a new or even absurd flavour journey.\nAfter some serious hype and two sold out tastings in Melbourne\,\, we’re bringing the pairings in food like no other to the West Coast. Each of the five whiskies we taste will pair with a food that we’ve carefully selected to match up\, maybe in ways you might not have considered… \nWe promise this will be a rollercoaster of incredible eye-opening pairings; new single-cask whiskies\, and surprising foods to tantalise your senses. Join us on Thursday\, March 21st for this wild ride\, and see how far down the flavour rabbit hole we can go! \n  \nWhen? Thursday\, 21st of March 2024 — 6:00pm arrival for a 6:30pm start.\nWhere? Terrarium Bar\, 99 St Georges Terrace (Howards St Entrance)\, Perth WA 6000.\n  \nPlease note that whilst every effort will be made to cater for dietary requirements\, we cannot make any guarantees given the wide gamut of flavours on taste. This is a members-only experience\, exclusive to members of the SMWS. No non-member tickets are available. Members are welcome\, however\, to book up to one extra ticket for a guest.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/unusual-pairings-in-perth/
LOCATION:Terrarium\, 99 St Georges Terrace\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dinners,Tasting Events,Whisky Dinner
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240523T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240523T203000
DTSTAMP:20260616T031435
CREATED:20240507T043937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T043937Z
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SUMMARY:Whisky & Wagyu at Bar 26
DESCRIPTION:Bar 26 x SMWS are proud to present a lavish evening of fine wagyu and tasty drams at our newest Partner Bar!\nTickets are on sale now for our inaugural tasting experience with Otter Craft Distilling’s Bar 26 — the Society’s latest NSW Partner Bar. Indulge with a carefully prepared and curated five-course degustation of Japanese wagyu paired with 5x SMWS drams\, plus an OCD whisky cocktail on arrival.\n\nThis is an exclusive whisky dinner experience hosted by Bar 26 in collaboration with SMWS Australia\, tickets are strictly limited and available via Bar 26’s website.\n\n\nWhen? Thursday\, 23rd of May 2024 — 6:30pm arrival and start.\nWhere? Bar 26\, Unit 2\, 26 Halloran St\, Lilyfield NSW 2040.\n\n  \nPlease note that this event is hosted and ticketed by Bar 26; more info is available on their website. \nBookings can be made by emailing the bar directly. Limited to 25 spots.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/whisky-wagyu-at-bar-26/
LOCATION:Bar 26\, Unit 2\, 26 Halloran St\, Lilyfield\, NSW\, 2040\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dinners,Tasting Events,Whisky Dinner
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240620T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240620T180000
DTSTAMP:20260616T031435
CREATED:20240416T050339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T052959Z
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SUMMARY:A Night of Festival Drams in Perth
DESCRIPTION:The Scotch Whisky Festivals are upon us and we’re bringing that fèis spirit to Australia’s West Coast for our 2024 Flavour Hunters Festival!\nPerth Partner Bar Terrarium will be host to another year of wondrous festival cask tastings as guests embrace the spirit of Speyside\, the peat of Islay\, the coastal salt of Campbeltown\, the rich boldness of the Highlands\, and the gentle whispers of the Lowlands. The Scotch Whisky Festivals are some of the most renowned and anticipated dates in the whisky calendar\, celebrating each of the five Scotch Whisky regions. Six 2024 SMWS Rare Release festival bottlings will be on pour as you’re guided through them by your local Ambassador David Stucken. \nEmbrace the flavour hunter spirit with six exciting and exclusive Rare Releases\, light supper\, and a welcome drink hosted by David Stucken; a festival masterclass for the ages. This will be the only opportunity to try the official Scotch Whisky Festival bottlings in WA at the same time as they’re tasted in the UK; book in your tickets ASAP to avoid missing out on one of the most exciting dates in the whisky calendar! \n \n  \nWhen? Thursday\, 20th of June 2024 — 6:00pm arrival for a 6:30pm start.\nWhere? Terrarium Bar\, 99 St Georges Terrace (Howards St Entrance)\, Perth WA 6000.\n  \nMembers are welcome to bring guests at member prices. Non-members are also welcome to attend.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/festival-drams-in-perth/
LOCATION:Terrarium\, 99 St Georges Terrace\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Festival Tasting,Tasting Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Scotch Malt Whisky Society":MAILTO:info@smws.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240903T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240903T203000
DTSTAMP:20260616T031435
CREATED:20240815T050718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240902T003114Z
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SUMMARY:September Outturn Preview: Melbourne (Cancelled)
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a little taste of what’s to come in September Outturn upstairs at Whisky & Alement!\n  \nJoin us upstairs at Whisky & Alement in Melbourne for a classic six-dram Society tasting as we preview some of the upcoming bottlings coming in September Outturn. Your local State Ambassador Alex Moores will take you through each of the six drams as you nose and taste new Society flavours from codes old and new… \nYour ticket includes six Society drams plus sharing cheese boards to nibble on throughout the evening. Limited spots are available for this intimate tasting experience which is a fantastic opportunity to dive into some of the flavours of September Outturn before they’re released; select bottles will also be available to pre-purchase on the evening ahead of their release to all members. \n  \nWhen? Tuesday\, 3 September 2024 — 6:30pm arrival for a 7:00pm start.\nWhere? Whisky & Alement Upstairs — 270 Russell Street\, Melbourne VIC 3000.\n  \nMembers are welcome to bring guests at member prices. Non-members are also welcome to attend. Please note that the bottling line-up will be different to the bottlings at the Kelvin Club Gathering dinner. \n  \nUnfortunately this event is no longer going ahead. Ticket holders will be contacted individually.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/september-outturn-preview-melbourne/
LOCATION:Whisky & Alement\, 270 Russell St\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Global Gathering,Tasting Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20241018T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20241018T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T031435
CREATED:20240911T030225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T030225Z
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SUMMARY:Savile Row Partner Bar Launch!
DESCRIPTION:Cat’s out of the bag! Introducing Savile Row in Brisbane as our latest SMWS Partner Bar — and we’re hosting an incredible Gathering tasting to celebrate its launch!\nIf you’ve ever been to Savile Row in Fortitude Valley\, then you’ll know what an absolute arthouse the venue is; a stately and luxe setting with appealing furnishings and gorgeous hardware (not to mention the incredible chandelier suspended on the ceiling). We are so excited to have them on board as a Partner Bar and host this incredible tasting experience. \nAfter the initial welcome drink\, we will be tasting through 5x tasty single-cask\, cask-strength Society whiskies (including the 2024 Aussie Gathering bottling Cask 59.86 The beneficence of bees) and enjoying some tasty Japanese snacks provided by Bird’s Nest across the road. This will be a hybrid presentation/cocktail-style event with 6pm – 7pm acting as a formal tasting before some more relaxed mingling can take place (with additional drinks being able to be purchased from the bar). \n \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen? Friday\, 18 October 2024 — 5:45pm arrival and 6pm start.\nWhere? Savile Row (behind the orange door)\, 667 Ann St\, Fortitude Valley Brisbane 3006.\n  \nMembers are welcome to bring guests at member prices. Non-members are also welcome to attend.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/savile-row-partner-bar-launch/
LOCATION:Savile Row\, 667 Ann St\, Fortitude Valley\, Brisbane\, 4006\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Global Gathering,Tasting Events,Whisky Party
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ORGANIZER;CN="Scotch Malt Whisky Society":MAILTO:info@smws.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20241114T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20241114T210000
DTSTAMP:20260616T031435
CREATED:20240819T033933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T024419Z
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SUMMARY:RLF Partner Bar Launch in Adelaide
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the launch of Adelaide’s latest SMWS Partner Bar — Ralph Louis Frederick — with a luxurious canapé-matched whisky tasting.\nThis November\, we’re celebrating the launch of Ralph Louis Frederick as an SMWS Partner Bar. This opulent and exclusive bar sits above Hains & Co and offers a lavish environment to enjoy a good dram from their carefully curated backbar. For this special whisky tasting\, guests will be tasting through an exquisite selection of drams from the Society portfolio. \nWhat’s on pour? \n\nSMWS 96.39 ‘Summer Holidays’ 12 YO Juicy\, Oak & Vanilla\nSMWS 19.57 ‘A Maverick Martini on Martinique’ 18YO Sweet\, Fruity & Mellow\nSMWS 44.155 ‘Well Worth Chasing Down’ 19YO Deep\, Rich & Dried Fruits\nSMWS 66.214 ‘Discover The South’ 14YO Deep\, Rich & Dried Fruits\nSMWS 4.307 ‘ A Siren in the Harr’ 11YO\, Lightly Peated\nSMWS RR29 ‘Sm’oak!’ 25YO Heavily Peated\n\nOur newest National Ambassador Lachlan Watt will be hosting this tasting alongside SA Ambassador Cody Banks; the evening includes a welcome drink\, 6x 20ml drams\, and canapés to match. \nPlease note that SMWS members can use the code ‘SMWS2024‘ for a discounted ticket. \nThis event is ticketed by RLF — you can purchase tickets from their website. Strictly limited to 20 spots — get in quick to avoid disappointment. \n  \nPURCHASE TICKETS
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/rlf-partner-bar-launch-in-adelaide/
LOCATION:Ralph Louis Frederick\, Level 1/21 Gilbert Pl\, Adelaide\, South Australia\, 5000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dinners,Tasting Events,Whisky Dinner
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20241201T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20241201T180000
DTSTAMP:20260616T031435
CREATED:20241025T033445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T001803Z
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SUMMARY:Santa's Society Secret at Savile Row
DESCRIPTION:‘Tis the season for good cheer\, and what better way to celebrate than to raise a glass (or five) of single-cask Society whisky?\nCome join your Queensland State Ambassador\, Scott Mansfield\, and usher in the festive season with a selection of the finest drams and light refreshments. Enjoy a welcome drink and 5x SMWS whiskies to taste through at your own pace in this cocktail-style whisky party where you’ll get to mingle with friends new and old at the incredible Savile Row bar; plus\, we’ll have some tasty Japanese snacks from Bird’s Nest to break up the cask-strength delights. \nThere’s even a rumour going around that a certain white-bearded fellow may be leaving a few early presents for every guest…so make sure you stay on the ‘good list‘. Good company\, good cheer\, and spectacular whisky at our latest beloved Brisbane Partner bar — come raise a glass as we farewell 2024! \n  \nWhen? Sunday\, 1 December 2024 — 2:00pm arrival and start.\nWhere? Savile Row (behind the orange door)\, 667 Ann St\, Fortitude Valley Brisbane 3006.\n  \nMembers are welcome to bring guests at member prices. Non-members are also encouraged to attend.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/santas-society-secret-at-savile-row/
LOCATION:Savile Row\, 667 Ann St\, Fortitude Valley\, Brisbane\, 4006\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events,Whisky Party
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ORGANIZER;CN="Scotch Malt Whisky Society":MAILTO:info@smws.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241223T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241223T163000
DTSTAMP:20260616T031435
CREATED:20241029T042034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T234358Z
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SUMMARY:Perth Christmas Eve Sundowner!
DESCRIPTION:Let’s farewell 2024 the best way possible — with a rooftop BBQ and splendid single-cask\, cask-strength drams at our WA Partner Bar Terrarium!\nCome on down to Terrarium Bar in Perth for a relaxing afternoon of mingling amongst friends both new and old\, tasty food\, and Society drams. Your local WA Ambassador Xander Stucken will be on hand to ensure the experience is at its absolute peak at all times. Plenty of drams to go around with a token-based system in place. 5x drams per guest and even more to choose from (with additional drams being able to be purchased) + a welcome drink and mouth-watering BBQ! \nThis is going to be a relaxed\, cocktail-style event where you can go at your own pace — a perfect occasion to invite a group of friends along to enjoy the entirety of Terrarium’s bar space. \n  \nWhen? Monday\, 23rd of December 2024 — 1:00pm arrival and start.\nWhere? Terrarium Bar\, 99 St Georges Terrace (Howards St Entrance)\, Perth WA 6000.\n  \nMembers are encourage to bring guests at member prices; non-members are also welcome to attend.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/perth-christmas-eve-sundowner/
LOCATION:Terrarium\, 99 St Georges Terrace\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events,Whisky Party
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