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SUMMARY:Flavour Deep Dive: Juicy\, Oak & Vanilla
DESCRIPTION:Are you a big fan of tropical\, vanilla-driven malts? This tasting is for you!\nThe first of Alex’s flavour-profile-driven tastings upstairs at Whisky & Alement showcasing some of our existing 12 flavour profiles — and\, as you may have guessed\, this tasting will be concentrating on the middle blue profile — Juicy\, Oak & Vanilla! Before we welcome in the new eight Flavour Profiles\, it’s working taking a closer look at some of the flavours that have made the last years of the Society so special. Alex will be dissecting what makes a distinctively “Juicy\, Oak & Vanilla” cask across five unique bottlings. \nFive drams\, a welcome drink\, charcuterie\, and Alex’s signature banter and nerdy passion that you absolutely will not get anywhere else! \n\nWhen? Tuesday the 10th of March 2026\, 6:30pm arrival for a 7:00pm start.\nWhere? Whisky & Alement (upstairs); 270 Russell St\, Melbourne VIC 3000.\n  \nMembers are welcome to bring guests at member prices. Non-members are also welcome to attend and learn more about the Society.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/flavour-deep-dive-juicy-oak-vanilla/
LOCATION:Whisky & Alement\, 270 Russell St\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events
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SUMMARY:SMWS x OCD Present: A French Inspired Matching Journey
DESCRIPTION:Five-Course French Dinner in collaboration with our incredible Sydney Partner Bar — Bar 26 (Otter Craft Distilling).\nJoin Andrew Derbidge and fellow flavour enthusiasts for an evening of classical French cuisine and rare whisky\, curated for depth\, balance\, and narrative — from aperitif through to dessert; a paired evening featuring three curated SMWS Bottles\, two French-influenced OCD Bottlings & a welcome cocktail. \n\nYour Ticket Includes:\n\nA welcome cocktail\n5x course French-inspired Dinner matched with 3x SMWS & 2x OCD Whiskeys\nGuided and hosted by SMWS Legend (as well as Branch Chairman and NSW Ambassador) Andrew Derbidge.\n\n  \nPrice: $175 per person\nDate & Time: Tuesday\, February 24th\, 6pm – 9.30pm\nLocation: Otter Craft Distilling/Bar 26; Unit 2/26-30 Halloran St\, Lilyfield NSW 2040\nPlease note this event is hosted and ticketed by Otter Craft Distilling; limited tickets are available exclusively through OCD’s website here. \nPurchase Tickets
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/smws-x-ocd-present-a-french-inspired-matching-journey/
LOCATION:Bar 26\, Unit 2\, 26 Halloran St\, Lilyfield\, NSW\, 2040\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dinners,Tasting Events,Whisky Dinner
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SUMMARY:Festive Perth Whisky Sundowner
DESCRIPTION:It’s a full-venue takeover of Terrarium for our end of year WA Christmas party!\nGet on down to Perth Partner Bar Terrarium for an afternoon of social delights and flavoursome reveries. Local Ambassador Xander Stucken has crafted a fabulous line-up of 6x Society drams + a J.G Thomson Highball on arrival alongside charcuterie and cheeses. \nThis is a casual\, free-roam event spanning the entire top floor of Terrarium (including that gorgeous balcony!)\, taste through the whiskies at your own pace\, catch up with friends new and old\, and learn about some of the recent releases coming out of our massive November/December bumper Outturn! \nFancy something a bit extra? The Terrarium cash bar will be open for any extra delights you might be craving. Bring your friends\, family\, neighbours\, and revel in our final Society tasting for 2025 — we can’t wait to welcome you into 2026! \n\nWhen? Sunday the 21st of December\, 3:00pm arrival for 3:20pm start; 6pm conclusion.\nWhere? Terrarium Bar; 99 St Georges Terrace (Howards St Entrance)\, Perth WA 6000.\n  \nMembers are welcome to purchase tickets for non-members and member rates. Non-members are also welcome to attend.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/festive-perth-whisky-sundowner/
LOCATION:Terrarium\, 99 St Georges Terrace\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events,Whisky Party
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20251206T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20251206T170000
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SUMMARY:STEP Into the Festive Season!
DESCRIPTION:A classic ‘STEPS’ tasting format at beloved Brisbane Partner Bar Savile Row to farewell  2025!\nBrissie\, what a year it’s been! We’ve had some spectacular events\, and can you believe that they’re only going to get better in 2026? But for now\, join us for our farewell tasting at Savile Row with a classic ‘STEPS’ whisky tasting event. What is STEPS? Essentially\, it’s just a free-roam tasting event where you’ll be able to taste 7x different Society whiskies at your own pace with plenty of Snacks in-between. A social and flavour-driven afternoon with new November/December Outturn releases on pour! \n7x drams\, a welcome beer\, and tasty snacks from Bird’s Nest — this is going to be one fantastic afternoon! Plus\, the Savile Row bar will be open all afternoon for any extra drinks anyone is interested in purchasing. Once the event ends\, guests are encouraged to hang around and enjoy the hospitality of Brisbane’s favourite Society Partner Bar. \n\nWhen? Saturday the 6th of December\, 2:00pm arrival and start.\nWhere? Savile Row; 667 Ann Street\, Brisbane Queensland 4006.\n  \n\nTickets are available for both members and non-members. Members may purchase member tickets on behalf of guests.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/step-into-the-festive-season/
LOCATION:Savile Row\, 667 Ann St\, Fortitude Valley\, Brisbane\, 4006\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events,Whisky Party
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251122T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251122T170000
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CREATED:20251013T022553Z
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SUMMARY:Sydney End of Year Whisky Bash 2025!
DESCRIPTION:Sydney — what a festive end-of-year Christmas party Andrew Derbidge has prepared for you all!\n  \nJoin us on Saturday\, 22 of November at Bar 26 for a seriously incredible afternoon of whisky\, food\, tours\, and fun! Our passionate friends at NSW Partner Bar Bar 26 (the cellar door of Otter Craft Distilling) have been kind enough to lend us their venue for the afternoon so we can host you all with incredible whisky\, food\, and even tours of the distillery! Each ticket holder will receive six tokens which can be redeemed for SMWS drams and OCD whisky flights. \n\nThe full offering of the afternoon includes:\n\nA welcome OCD Whisky Highball \n5x SMWS to taste at your leisure (redeemable with your tokens)\nFlowing food including homemade pizzas & charcuterie boards\nThe opportunity to embark on a flight of 3x10ml Otter Craft Distilling drams (redeemable with your tokens)\nDistillery tours with Eduard Otter\n\n  \nWhen? Saturday the 22nd of November\, 2:00pm arrival and start for a 5pm finish.\nWhere? Bar 26; unit 2/26 – 30 Halloran St\, Lilyfield NSW 2040.\n  \nPlease note that the official event will end at 5pm\, the bar will then be open to the public. Guests are welcome to stay for as long as they wish and purchase further drinks from the bar. \nMembers may purchase non-member tickets for guests\, non-members may also attend.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/sydney-end-of-year-whisky-bash-2025/
LOCATION:Bar 26\, Unit 2\, 26 Halloran St\, Lilyfield\, NSW\, 2040\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events,Whisky Party
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251026T190000
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SUMMARY:Gathering '25 — Sundowner Boilermakers at Malt‘n Gold
DESCRIPTION:Flock on down to our Freo Partner Bar Malt’n Gold for a boilermaker Gathering just oozing with flavour!\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 whisky\, and the other tasty casks on offer\, your local Ambassador David Stucken has organised a series of delicious boilermakers to tantalise your senses at our Fremantle Partner Bar Malt’n Gold! Guests will enjoy 5x SMWS drams (including the Gathering cask and a Premium-livery bottling) paired with curated cold beers\, a welcome drink\, and small plates. A fun and jovial afternoon of boilermakers ’til sundown down in Freo! \n\nWhen? Sunday the 26th of October\, 3:30pm arrival for a 4:00pm start.\nWhere? Malt’n Gold\, 20 Wray Ave\, Fremantle WA 6160.\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.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/gathering-25-wa/
LOCATION:Malt’n Gold\, 20 Wray Ave\, Fremantle\, Western Australia\, 6160\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Global Gathering,Tasting Events
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250705T170000
DTSTAMP:20260616T020902
CREATED:20250509T062310Z
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SUMMARY:Brisbane's (Mini) Whisky Wanderers Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Whisky Wanderers Festival has arrived on our shores\, making it the perfect time to celebrate together in Brisbane through the medium of full-flavoured Society whisky!\n  \nThe Scotch Malt Whisky Society has long celebrated the regions\, provenance\, casks\, and flavours of whisky\, and this year\, we invite you to embark on a journey through flavour with our own take on the classic festivals — The Whisky Wanderers. Building on the Rare Releases of previous years\, the Society has unveiled a series of specially selected and carefully matured casks globally to mark the inaugural Whisky Wanderers Festival. We’re lucky enough to be receiving 14 of them in Australia (including the highly anticipated five-region blended malt Wandering Alchemy). \nJoin SMWS Australia Marketing Manager Adam Ioannidis and local Ambassador Scott Mansfield for a special afternoon tasting through 8x of these incredible Whisky Wanderers casks\, accompanied by snacks and small plates at the dashing and cosy Partner Bar Savile Row. This is a casual free-roam event (think of it like a mini-festival) where guests will have the opportunity to taste through the whiskies at their own pace in their own order; it will also be a unique opportunity to try a brand new Society distillery code — Distillery 162! \n  \nWhen? Saturday 5th of July 2025 — 2:00pm – 5:00pm.\nWhere? Savile Row\, (Behind the orange door) 667 Ann St\, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006.\n  \nMembers are welcome to bring guests at member prices. Non-members are also welcome to attend. Please note that the bar will open to the public at 5pm\, guests are encouraged to stay on and enjoy further drinks from the bar.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/brisbanes-mini-whisky-wanderers-festival/
LOCATION:Savile Row\, 667 Ann St\, Fortitude Valley\, Brisbane\, 4006\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Festival Tasting,Tasting Events,Whisky Fair,Whisky Party
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250619T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250619T213000
DTSTAMP:20260616T020902
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SUMMARY:Flavourful Wonders for Whisky Wanderers Adelaide
DESCRIPTION:The Whisky Wanderers Festival has arrived on our shores\, making it the perfect time to celebrate together in Adelaide through the medium of full-flavoured Society whisky!\n  \nThe Scotch Malt Whisky Society has long celebrated the regions\, provenance\, casks\, and flavours of whisky\, and this year\, we invite you to embark on a journey through flavour with our own take on the classic festivals — The Whisky Wanderers. Building on the Rare Releases of previous years\, the Society has unveiled a series of specially selected and carefully matured casks globally to mark the inaugural Whisky Wanderers Festival. We’re lucky enough to be receiving 14 of them in Australia (including the highly anticipated five-region blended malt Wandering Alchemy). \nJoin SMWS Australia National Ambassador\, Lachlan Watt\, for a special evening tasting through 6x of these incredible Whisky Wanderers casks\, accompanied by curated cheese and grazing plates at our esteemed Partner Bar\, Spier and Wright. This is an intimate and casual evening of flavour and excitement\, and will also be a unique opportunity to try a brand new Society distillery code — Distillery 162! \n\nWhen? Thursday\, 19 June 2025 — 6:00pm arrival for a 6:30pm start.\nWhere? Spier & Wright\, 1/151 King William Rd\, Unley SA 5061.\n  \nMembers are welcome to bring guests at member prices. Non-members are also welcome to attend.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/flavourful-wonders-for-whisky-wanderers-adelaide/
LOCATION:Spier & Wright\, U1/151 King William Road\, Unley\, South Australia\, 5061\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Festival Tasting,Tasting Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250612T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250612T213000
DTSTAMP:20260616T020902
CREATED:20250507T002554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T123019Z
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SUMMARY:Whisky Wanderers Festivals Lands in Perth
DESCRIPTION:The Whisky Wanderers Festival has arrived on our shores\, making it the perfect time to celebrate together in Perth through the medium of full-flavoured Society whisky!\n  \nThe Scotch Malt Whisky Society has long celebrated the regions\, provenance\, casks\, and flavours of whisky\, and this year\, we invite you to embark on a journey through flavour with our own take on the classic festivals — The Whisky Wanderers. Building on the Rare Releases of previous years\, the Society has unveiled a series of specially selected and carefully matured casks globally to mark the inaugural Whisky Wanderers Festival. We’re lucky enough to be receiving 14 of them in Australia (including the highly anticipated five-region blended malt Wandering Alchemy). \nJoin SMWS Australia National Ambassador\, Lachlan Watt and local Ambassador Xander Stucken for a special evening tasting through 8x of these incredible Whisky Wanderers casks\, accompanied by snacks and small plates at the ever-incredible Terrarium Bar. This is a casual free-roam event (think of it like a mini-festival) where guests will have the opportunity to taste through the whiskies at their own in their own order; it will also be a unique opportunity to try a brand new Society distillery code — Distillery 162! \n  \nWhen? Thursday 12th of June 2025 — 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/whisky-wanderers-festivals-lands-in-perth/
LOCATION:Terrarium\, 99 St Georges Terrace\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Festival Tasting,Tasting Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250530T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250530T210000
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SUMMARY:Single Cask Spirits Spotlight
DESCRIPTION:Beyond single malt\, The Scotch Malt Whisky Society also experiments with Single Cask Spirits — each bottle a love letter to the other spirits whose character truly shines when bottled in single cask form\, and we’d love to share some new releases with you.\nJoin us upstairs at Whisky & Alement for a Friday night of Single Cask Spirits as we spotlight a different type of SCS release from the Society catalogue — most of which have not yet been released in Australia! This intimate tasting will be led by your local VIC Society Ambassador Alex Moores and will encompass Society Armagnac (.1 from a new code)\, Cognac\, Rum\, Bourbon\, Rye Whiskey\, and\, of course\, a single malt to top things off. \nThis is an intimate showcase event and an opportunity to try some unreleased drams and learn more about the Society’s Single Cask Spirit range. 6x drams and shared cheeseboards. Tickets are limited\, so grab yours when they go on sale Thursday\, 15th of May at midday. \n  \nWhen? Friday\, 30 May 2025 — 6:30pm arrival for a 7:00pm start.\nWhere? Whisky & Alement Upstairs — 270 Russell Street\, Melbourne VIC 3000.\n  \nThis event is available only to members of SMWS Australia; members may purchase an extra ticket for a guest\, though. \n  \nTickets go on sale Thursday 15th of May at midday.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/single-cask-spirit-spotlight/
LOCATION:Whisky & Alement\, 270 Russell St\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events
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SUMMARY:SMWS Cocktail Party: Leah Dunnigan x W&A Takeover
DESCRIPTION:Australia’s #1 Bartender Comes to Whisky & Alement!\n  \nWe’re super excited to be joining up with Melbourne Partner Bar Whisky & Alement to bring Leah Dunnigan — Australian T25 Bartender of the year and QLD Partner Bar Savile Row’s Bar Manager — down to Melbourne for one night of cask-strength Society cocktails and fun! \nLeah will create four unique cocktails\, each hero-ing a different cask-strength Society release; plus\, there’ll be a break-even dram of Rare Release 53 Honeysuckle petrichor (one of Leah’s top 10 drams tasted for 2024) available. \n\nWhen: Monday 19th of May 2025 — 6pm – 9pm\nWhere: Whisky & Alement\, 270 Russell St\, Melbourne VIC 3072.\n  \nNo bookings required!\nThis is not a formal event. Just rock up and enjoy some great\, unique Society cocktails with friends. Make sure to bring your Society membership card as members will receive discounts on the 4x cocktails for the duration of the pop-up. \n 
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/smws-cocktail-party-leah-dunnigan/
LOCATION:Whisky & Alement\, 270 Russell St\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Pop-Up Bar,Whisky Party
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250125T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250125T173000
DTSTAMP:20260616T020902
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SUMMARY:Burns Day Dramming
DESCRIPTION:How do you celebrate the immortal poetry of Scotland’s national bard\, Robbie Burns\, in sub-tropical Queensland? With a twist!\nStart 2025 off right with an afternoon for no wee timorous beastie. An afternoon of Scotland’s finest malts paired with quirky Caledonian culinary snacks and sweets awaits those lovers of Scots and Scotch. Welcome highball\, 5x drams\, and paired snacks will complete this afternoon where tradition and modernity meet to meld. \nRumour has it there may even be a Scottish piper present…if you have a kilt\, this is the perfect time to don it and share in the joy\, laughter\, and literature as we drink in honour of Robert Burns on his birthday. Time to tartan up tropical style! \n  \nWhen? Saturday\, 25 January 2025 — 2:00pm arrival for a 2:30pm 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/burns-day-dramming/
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:20260616T020902
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20241201T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20241201T180000
DTSTAMP:20260616T020902
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/Adelaide:20241114T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20241114T210000
DTSTAMP:20260616T020902
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:20241018T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20241018T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T020902
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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240903T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240903T203000
DTSTAMP:20260616T020902
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/Perth:20240620T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240620T180000
DTSTAMP:20260616T020902
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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240523T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240523T203000
DTSTAMP:20260616T020902
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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ORGANIZER;CN="Bar 26":MAILTO:bar26@ocdistilling.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240321T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240321T193000
DTSTAMP:20260616T020902
CREATED:20240206T033924Z
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/Melbourne:20240228T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240228T210000
DTSTAMP:20260616T020902
CREATED:20240118T011600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T040152Z
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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:20231227T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20231227T210000
DTSTAMP:20260616T020902
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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:20231115T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231115T210000
DTSTAMP:20260616T020902
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:20231115T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20231115T203000
DTSTAMP:20260616T020902
CREATED:20231009T025733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T043006Z
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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:20231026T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231026T210000
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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/Melbourne:20231010T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231010T210000
DTSTAMP:20260616T020903
CREATED:20230919T014102Z
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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: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:20230914T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230914T210000
DTSTAMP:20260616T020903
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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: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/Perth:20230712T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230712T210000
DTSTAMP:20260616T020903
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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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