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SUMMARY:Christmas in the Park Hobart
DESCRIPTION:Tassie\, let’s see 2021 out with a bang!\nJoin your TAS State Manager Tom Rofe at the Parliament House Gardens just next to the Salamanca and share some drams\, food\, bottle kills\, and the camaraderie of the world’s greatest whisky club! Bring a picnic rug\, we’ll look after the rest. \nEach ticket includes light food\, all whisky\, and a proper Tassie whisky bash to see the year out. Meet with members\, raise a toast\, and let’s get together for a dram. \nSaturday 11 December\, 2pm onwards.  \n 
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/christmas-in-the-park-hobart/
LOCATION:Parliament House Gardens\, Hobart\, TAS\, 7000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Whisky Party
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SUMMARY:20 Years Not Out!
DESCRIPTION:20 Years Not Out!\nThe Scotch Malt Whisky Society has been alive and kicking in ‘Stralya for the last 20 years!! There have been many drams that have gone through the country! Join the SMWS at The Caledonian for a night of stunning drams to celebrate these last 20 years! \nFrom new world whisky to 20-year-old Scottish gems! Tasmanian State Ambassador Tom Rofe can’t wait to share these stunning casks with Northern Folk! \nTwo-course meal provided and five drams — please advise of any dietary restrictions\, otherwise they may not be able to be catered for on the night. \n  \nWhen? Saturday 5th November 2022 — 6:00pm arrival for a 6:30pm start.\nWhere? The Caledonian Wine Vaults\, 124 George Street\, Launceston\, TAS.\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/20-years-launceston/
LOCATION:The Caledonian Wine Vaults\, 124 George Street\, Launceston\, Tasmania\, 7250\, Australia
CATEGORIES:20th Anniversary,Dinners,Tasting Events,Whisky Dinner
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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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SUMMARY:The Grand Tour of Speyside: Hobart Edition
DESCRIPTION:The Grand Tour of Speyside continues around Australia\, next stop — Hobart\, Tassie!\nJoin Keeper of The Quaich and SMWS Australia Chairman Andrew Derbidge for what will easily be one of the most focused\, detailed\, and informative whisky masterclasses ever presented in Australia as we embark on a grand tour of Speyside and the River Spey. \nWe’ll explore the region in depth\, looking not just at distilleries\, but at the region’s geography\, history\, people\, science\, and place in the whisky industry. We’ll also present a wee Speyside travel guide (where to stay\, wine\, and dine!)\, and\, of course\, we’ll be exploring and tasting six diverse whiskies from six very unique Speyside distilleries encompassing different flavour profiles\, cask types\, and age statements. \nThe experience includes a two-course dinner at the beloved SMWS Partner Bar — the New Sydney Hotel — 6x incredible single-cask\, cask-strength Speyside malts hand-selected by Andrew\, entertainment\, education\, giveaways\, and a presentation like no other from our very own SMWS Australia Chairman\, Andrew Derbidge. \n  \nWhen? Thursday\, 29th of August 2024 — 6:30pm arrival and 6:45pm start.\nWhere? New Sydney Hotel\, 87 Bathurst St\, Hobart 7000.\n  \nThis is an exclusive tasting experience and thus tickets are very limited. If you’re interested\, we advise you book in ASAP to avoid disappointment. \nMembers are welcome bring guests at member prices; non-members are also welcome to attend.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/grand-tour-speyside-hobart/
LOCATION:New Sydney Hotel\, 87 Bathurst St\, Hobart\, TAS\, 7000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dinners,Tasting Events,Whisky Dinner
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SUMMARY:The Grand Tour of Speyside: Launceston Edition
DESCRIPTION:The Grand Tour of Speyside continues around Australia\, next stop — Launceston\, Tassie!\nHot on the heels of our Hobart Speyside stop\, Keeper of The Quaich and SMWS Australia Chairman Andrew Derbidge brings his Grand Tour of Speyside to Launceston! This will easily be one of the most focused\, detailed\, and informative whisky masterclasses ever presented in Australia as we embark on a grand tour of Speyside and the River Spey. \nWe’ll explore the region in depth\, looking not just at distilleries\, but at the region’s geography\, history\, people\, science\, and place in the whisky industry. We’ll also present a wee Speyside travel guide (where to stay\, wine\, and dine!)\, and\, of course\, we’ll be exploring and tasting six diverse whiskies from six very unique Speyside distilleries encompassing different flavour profiles\, cask types\, and age statements. \nThe experience includes a two-course dinner at scenic Allida Restaurant at Penny Royal\, 6x incredible single-cask\, cask-strength Speyside malts hand-selected by Andrew\, entertainment\, education\, giveaways\, and a presentation like no other from our very own SMWS Australia Chairman\, Andrew Derbidge. \n  \nWhen? Friday\, 30th of August 2024 — 6:30pm arrival and 6:45pm start.\nWhere? Alida Restaurant at Penny Royal\, 1 Bridge Rd\, Launceston 7250.\n  \nThis is an exclusive tasting experience and thus tickets are very limited. If you’re interested\, we advise you book in ASAP to avoid disappointment. \nMembers are welcome bring guests at member prices; non-members are also welcome to attend.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/grand-tour-speyside-launceston/
LOCATION:Alida at Penny Royal\, 1 Bridge Rd\, Launceston\, Tasmania\, 7250\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dinners,Tasting Events,Whisky Dinner
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20251026T140000
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SUMMARY:Gathering '25 — Hobart Boilermakers on the Bus!
DESCRIPTION:Hobart\, we’re coming in strong this October with an afternoon of boilermakers and burgers at Battery Point’s iconic Preachers!\nThe SMWS Gathering has always been a time of coming together\, a time to embrace the shared love and passion for good whisky amongst friends new and old. This year\, we’re celebrating Gathering month in October across the country and Cask 95.105 Into the carpenter’s kitchen — our Australian Gathering bottle selected specially by our branch’s Marketing Manager Adam Ioannidis exclusively for our members across the country. \nTo complement our incredible HTMC-matured exclusive whisky\, your local Ambassador Tom Rofe has organised an afternoon of flavour at Preachers — 5x SMWS whiskies (including the Gathering bottle 95.105)\, 4x beers (paired with 4x of the whiskies)\, a welcome dram\, and the classic Preachers burger and fries combo all enjoyed on the bus. The perfect Sunday afternoon enjoyed with Society friends — don’t miss out on this exceptional gathering of flavour! \n\nWhen? Sunday the 26th of October\, 12:00pm arrival and start.\nWhere? Preachers; 5 Knopwood St\, Hobart TAS 7000.\n  \nThis event is open to members and non-members alike — non-member tickets will include an SMWS membership at a special rate. Members are welcome to purchase tickets for guests at member rates. Please note that the formal proceedings will end at 2pm\, at which point guests are invited to stay and enjoy the hospitality of the venue.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/gathering-25-hobart/
LOCATION:Preachers\, 5 Knopwood St\, Hobart\, Tasmania\, TAS\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Global Gathering,Tasting Events,Whisky Lunch
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20260125T203000
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SUMMARY:Burns Night at the New Syd!
DESCRIPTION:Time to bust out the kilt (or some tartan) and join us at the New Sydney Hotel to kick-off 2026 with an evening celebrating the great Scottish Poet\, Robbie Burns.\n  \nJanuary 25th\, 2026\, come on down to the New Sydney Hotel for a traditional Robbie Burns Supper hosted by Tom Rofe\, who has presented quite the immersive evening for you all! Expect a Whisky highball on arrival at 5:45 before a 6pm start where a traditional Scottish three-course meal will be served: Cullen Skink for entree\, Haggis with neeps & tatties and whisky sauce for main\, and Cranachan for dessert. The haggis will be addressed\, and there will be a piper to welcome the haggis into the room. All of this\, alongside 5x full-flavoured\, panel-approved SMWS drams. \nIf you’ve never experienced a traditional Robbie Burns Supper\, this is certainly one not to miss! If you have\, then you’ll be glad to see its return at the New Sydney Hotel this coming January. \n  \nWhen? Sunday the 25th of January\, 5:45pm arrival for a 6pm start.\nWhere? New Sydney Hotel; 87 Bathurst St\, Hobart TAS 7000.\n  \nMembers are welcome to purchase member tickets for guests. Non-members are also welcome. \n  \n*you don’t actually have to wear tartan or a kilt\, but you’re of course welcome to!
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/burns-night-at-the-new-syd/
LOCATION:New Sydney Hotel\, 87 Bathurst St\, Hobart\, TAS\, 7000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dinners,Tasting Events,Whisky Dinner
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20260529T210000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T003709Z
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SUMMARY:Lonnie gets the new Flavour Profiles
DESCRIPTION:Boom! The new Flavour Profiles are landing in Lonnie this coming May — taste all 8 new profiles and create your own tasting notes!\nThe time is finally here. For almost a decade\, the Society’s 12 flavour profiles have influenced the way our members interact with our spirit. Now we see a shift from 12 to 8\, a simplification of flavour to further inform and assist how you interact with society spirit. A flavour evolution! \nJoin us at 1808 Lounge Bar in Lonnie for an evening of flavour where you’ll have the opportunity to taste a Society dram from each of the eight new profiles\, and write your own notes! Drams will be accompanied by generous shared plates — plenty of food to go around. \nIn tandem\, this will also be an opportunity to view the newly-designed ‘Signature’ range of Society bottles. These will be replacing ‘Core’ bottlings with some minor\, yet crucial\, design changes as you’ll see. We’re really excited to be bringing these evolved flavours to you! \n\nWhen? Friday the 29th of May 2026\, 5:45pm arrival for a 6:00pm start.\nWhere? 1808 Lounge; 186-188 Charles St\, Launceston TAS 7250.\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/lonnie-gets-the-new-flavour-profiles/
LOCATION:1808 Lounge\, 186-188 Charles St\, Launceston\, TAS\, 7250\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events,Whisky Party
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