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SUMMARY:An Evening with Ardbeg and Dr Bill Lumsden
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a very special and exclusive SMWS x Ardbeg celebration: an intimate evening with Dr Bill Lumsden\, the Director of Whisky Creation at Ardbeg.\nArdbeg Day is a special day in the malt whisky calendar when whisky lovers from across the world gather to celebrate Islay’s most iconic distillery. Though Ardbeg Day falls on May 30th this year\, some belated celebrations are taking place in Sydney on Saturday June 6th. Notwithstanding the official celebration earlier in the day\, we have something EXCEPTIONALLY SPECIAL in store for our members later that evening… \nWe’ll be joined by none other than Dr Bill Lumsden himself\, direct from Islay for this intimate\, members-only evening. No other evening worldwide will showcase this level of detail to the story and spirit of this incredible Islay distillery\, with a lineup to be truly in awe of. Our friends at Ardbeg are bringing an inimitable selection to the table (nothing younger than 18 years old!)\, while we’ll be pulling out some legendary selections from Distillery 33 that we locked away in the archive vault many years ago for just an occasion like this. \nExpect old and remarkable whisky to be shared with stories direct from Scotland\, brought to you for one night only in Sydney. Do not miss this moment to connect with your fellow members and one of the rarer Society distillery codes in play. \nIt’s an intimate audience with one of the truly great whisky personalities\, experts\, entertainers\, and whisky makers of our time\, presented by the world’s leading whisky club\, in the surrounds of the Royal Automobile Club of Australia. It’s a match made in heaven! \nDue to the strictly limited nature of the spirit being poured\, and the ethos of this experience\, this is strictly an SMWS members-only event on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n  \nWhen? Saturday the 6th of June 2026\, 7:00pm arrival.\nWhere? The Royal Automobile Club of Australia; 89 Macquarie St\, Sydney NSW 2000.\nWhat? A cocktail on arrival\, 6x Ardbeg whiskies (including historical Code 33 Society releases)\, and a light supper.\n  \n—\nRACA Dress Code:\nMembers and guests must wear business or smart casual attire. \nWhat clothing is not acceptable?\nShorts\, T-shirts\, flip-flops\, and informal headwear are not permitted. \nAre jeans allowed?\nYes\, jeans are allowed as long as they are clean\, unstained\, and not torn. \nWhat is the minimum dress requirement for gentlemen?\nGentlemen must wear a collared dress shirt\, long trousers\, and covered footwear. \nWhat is the dress expectation for ladies?\nLadies should wear attire appropriate to the occasion\, such as slacks with a suitable top or a conservative dress.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/an-evening-with-ardbeg-and-dr-bill-lumsden/
LOCATION:Royal Automobile Club\, 89 Macquarie Street\, SYDNEY\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events
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SUMMARY:New Flavour Profiles in Hobart!
DESCRIPTION:We told you it wouldn’t be much longer. The new Flavour Profiles are coming to Hobart in May — taste all 8 new profiles and write 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 the coastal delight that is Hope & Anchor pub 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 grazing plates — there’ll be 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? Saturday the 30th of May 2026\, 5:45pm arrival for a 6:00pm start.\nWhere? Hope & Anchor; 65 Macquarie Street\, Hobart TAS 7000.\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/new-flavour-profiles-in-hobart/
LOCATION:Hope & Anchor\, 65 Macquarie Street\, Hobart\, TAS\, 7000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events,Whisky Party
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260527T220000
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SUMMARY:The Grand Tour of Scotland in Perth
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a wonderful\, entertaining and tasty evening of whisky discovery and appreciation as we explore a wide and diverse range of very special single malts from all corners of the land — in fact\, it’s The Grand Tour of Scotland!\nWe’ll embark on a virtual tour around Scotland\, visiting five of the whisky regions and enjoying a fantastic line up of sensational single-cask\, cask-strength\, single malts — each one chosen to represent its region and a unique Scotch style or flavour profile. In between each dram\, we’ll discuss and learn a bit about Scotch whisky; its history\, traditions\, how it’s made\, and how the Scots make so many different-tasting styles of whisky from just three\, simple ingredients. \nYour host for the evening is the Society’s Chairman\, Andrew Derbidge; one of the country’s most knowledgeable and entertaining presenters with over 25 years in the industry. He’s personally picked out five Society malt whiskies\, including casks from our latest shipment to feature for this event. This event will appeal to all lovers of Scotch whisky — from beginners to experts\, there’ll be something for everyone; some delicious spirit; a wee bit of education; and a lot of laughs. \nYour ticket includes a welcome drink\, 5x curated Society drams\, and shared plates at Terrarium Bar. \n\n\n\n\n\nWhen? Wednesday the 27th of May 2026\, 6:30pm arrival for a 7:00pm 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 and learn more about the Society. If you’re just beginning your whisky journey\, this is the perfect event to attend.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/the-grand-tour-of-scotland-in-perth/
LOCATION:Terrarium\, 99 St Georges Terrace\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events
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SUMMARY:Flavour Deep Dive: Peat!
DESCRIPTION:The one you’ve been waiting for — Flavour Profile deep dive for peat\, an in-depth look at different styles across several regions\, all presented by VIC SMWS Ambassador Alex Moores.\n  \nSix peated drams plus a welcome beer and shared cheese/charcuterie boards await each ticket holder upstairs at Whisky & Alement on Tuesday\, 12th of May. A journey exploring the many styles and regions of peat\, and the legacy SMWS peated flavour profiles. From the young\, ex-bourbon peat bombs of Islay\, to the fruity\, drier coastal smokes\, and beyond Scotland. This event has already seen lots of interest from members; “when are tickets going on sale for the peat event?”\, “have the tickets gone on sale\, yet?” — well\, now they’re here. \nGrab yours on the 24th of March\, midday AEDT\, and experience the hearty and diverse flavours of peat. Please remember that this is a seated whisky tasting\, please be mindful and respectful of other guests attending to learn about the whiskies. \n  \nWhen? Tuesday the 12th of May 2026\, 6:30pm arrival for a 7:00pm start.\nWhere? Whisky & Alement (upstairs); 270 Russell St\, Melbourne VIC 3000.\n  \nMembers are welcome to purchase member tickets for guests. Non-members are also welcome.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/flavour-deep-dive-peat/
LOCATION:Whisky & Alement\, 270 Russell St\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260507T210000
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SUMMARY:New Flavours Profiles in Perth!
DESCRIPTION:Sound the alarm! The new Flavour Profiles are landing at Terrarium this coming May — taste all 8 drams and write 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 Terrarium on the terrace (weather pending) for an evening of flavour where you’ll have the opportunity to taste a Society dram from each of the new profiles\, and write your own notes! Drams will be accompanied by signature Terrarium kitchen delights (more than usual for this one!). \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? Thursday the 7th of May 2026\, 6:30pm arrival for a 7:00pm 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 and learn more about the Society. \nPlease note that the whiskies on pour for this event will be unreleased whiskies not featured in April Outturn. \n 
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/new-flavours-profiles-in-perth/
LOCATION:Terrarium\, 99 St Georges Terrace\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events,Whisky Party
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260417T210000
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SUMMARY:Wollongong Dramming: New Flavour Profile Launch
DESCRIPTION:Wollongong\, be the first in the country to try the new eight Flavour Profiles alongside a three-course dinner.\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. \nJoin us in Wollongong in April as your local ambassador Fred Apolloni guides you through these new eight flavour profiles over a curated three course of dinner at Centro Bar and Restaurant. Guests will be treated to eight drams\, one of each of the new profiles\, and learn about why the changes made\, whilst discovering first-hand what they are. \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. \nYour ticket includes eight SMWS drams\, one of each of the new flavour profiles\, and a three course dinner\, alongside fellow society members\, and friends. Don’t miss this opportunity to be some of the first people in the country to try all eight new flavour profiles\, and learn more about these flavour changes. \n  \nWhen? Friday\, April 17. 6:30pm arrival for a 7pm start.\nWhere? Centro Bar & Restaurant; 28 Stewart Street\, Wollongong 2500.\n  \nMembers are welcome to bring guests along at member prices. Non-members are also encourages to come. \n 
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/wollongong-dramming-new-flavour-profile-launch/
LOCATION:Centro Bar & Restaurant\, 28 Stewart Street\, Wollongong\, NSW\, 2500\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events,Whisky Dinner
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260414T210000
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CREATED:20260305T063649Z
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SUMMARY:Creators Collection Preview — Fortified: Adeventures in Australian Wine Casks
DESCRIPTION:A Creators Collection that hits close to home — join us for the country’s first look at the upcoming Fortified Creators Collection…\nAt the Scotch Malt Whisky Society\, we’ve never been shy about experimenting with cask maturation. Over the years\, we’ve explored just about every cask type imaginable – and discovered time and again how a great whisky can be shaped by an exceptional cask. \nWith Fortified: Adventures in Australian wine casks\, we’ve taken that question to our own backyard — exploring the impact of casks that once held fortified Chardonnay\, tawny wine\, and muscat. The result? A new flavour experience\, built on the same taste for adventure that defines everything we do. \nIt’s whisky with a twist. Familiar spirit\, unexpected flavour… And you’ll taste it straight away — layer upon layer of unexpected texture\, sweetness and spice. What’s more\, our Director Matt Bailey had a hand in sourcing these ex-fortified casks! \nJoin local Ambassador Alex Moores upstairs at Whisky & Alement for an exclusive preview of these three Creators Collection bottlings: \n\n5.142 Drenched in fruit salad goo — 22-years-old\n70.65 Wonder from down under — 17-years-old\n9.311 How do you like these apples? — 21-years-old\n\nYour ticket also includes another three Society malts alongside a light supper. \n  \nWhen? Tuesday the 14th of April 2026\, 6:30pm arrival for a 7:00pm start.\nWhere? Whisky & Alement (upstairs); 270 Russell St\, Melbourne VIC 3000.\n  \nThis event is exclusively available to members and guests of members.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/creators-collection-preview-fortified-adeventures-in-australian-wine-casks/
LOCATION:Whisky & Alement\, 270 Russell St\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events
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SUMMARY:Peat Plants II Preview at the New Syd
DESCRIPTION:Peat Plants II is coming soon…but you get a special sneak peek\, Tassie!\n  \nAs some of you may know\, Peat Plants\, two years ago now\, was the first ever Creators Collection to be bottled and released. Now\, we’re excited to bring you the second Peat Plants — PEAT PLANTS II! A series of four releases across our new ‘Bold & Peaty’ and ‘Smoky & Fruity’ Flavour Profiles. \n“This collection celebrates the powerful and medicinal nature of West Coast peat. We have selected a variety of expressions from Islay along with some similarly robust whisky from the Isle of Mull. These phenol-packed casks cover a spectrum from deeply tropical fruit and smoke through to intense carbolic character. There’s so much flavour diversity to be found in this collection\, in both spirit style and cask type. A real celebration of peat.” — Euan Campbell\, Head of Whisky Creation. \nWe are absolutely delighted to be able to present these four whiskies (alongside two welcome drams) to our members at the New Sydney hotel in April ahead of its National release in Outturn. Members will be able to try the four whiskies alongside a custom three-course menu\, specially prepared by the kitchen to match these drams. \n  \nYour ticket includes: \n\n6x drams — a welcome dram of J.G Thomson\, a peated Heresy release\, and all Peat Plants II bottlings:\n\n53.516 Smouldering delights — 35-year-old\n29.294 A bed of moss and smoke — 26-year-old\n42.89 Engulfed by smoke — 19-year-old\n3.358 Ethereal drift — 21-year-old\n\n\nA curated three-course meal\nThe opportunity to be the first in the country to try and order these rare whiskies.\n\n  \nWhen? Saturday the 11th of April\, 6:00pm arrival for a 6:30pm start.\nWhere? New Sydney Hotel; 87 Bathurst St\, Hobart TAS 7000.\n  \nMembers will have a one-week exclusivity period on tickets; be sure to grab yours before they sell out!\n  \nMembers are welcome to purchase member tickets for guests. Non-members are also welcome.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/peat-plants-ii-preview-at-the-new-syd/
LOCATION:New Sydney Hotel\, 87 Bathurst St\, Hobart\, TAS\, 7000\, Australia
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SUMMARY:An Afternoon with the Winter Series
DESCRIPTION:S.M.W.S — the limited Winter Series bottlings have (finally) arrived!\nA Saturday afternoon of drams\, brews\, snacks\, and incredible storytelling as we launch our latest special bottlings: the ‘Winter Series’\, encompassing four distinct Society releases that have been bottled to celebrate Halloween\, Christmas\, the New Year\, and Burns Night…we’re a little late for all of these but that’s just one of the quirks of our incredible liquid maturing in the UK! \nGuests will be treated to a beer on arrival\, plus generous platters of snacks to go around with the four Winter Series bottlings (yes\, that includes the 11-year-old sherried malt from Distillery 29)\, plus two other bottlings (one of which is long sold out!) on pour. \nThat’s six Society drams\, beer on arrival\, and a light lunch\, all in the private dining room of one of our favourite local venues — Common Vice! \n  \nWhen? Saturday the 21st of March\, 2:00pm arrival for a 2:30pm start.\nWhere? Common Vice; 2/75 Welsby St\, New Farm QLD 4005.\n\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/an-afternoon-with-the-winter-series/
LOCATION:Common Vice\, 2/75 Welsby St\, New Farm\, Queensland\, 4005\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260310T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260310T210000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260125T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260125T213000
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SUMMARY:Burns Supper at the Mailman
DESCRIPTION:Haggis\, neeps & tatties await at The Mailman for a traditional Scottish Burns Supper this January — with a summer twist!\n\nJoin your local SMWS Ambassador and personality Scott Mansfield at the Mailman Café once more for a uniquely Queensland take on the classic Burns Supper — a whisky dinner with a summer twist. We’ll honour the Bard Robbie Burns himself with readings of some of the bard’s most-loved poems\, including a traditional Address to the Haggis.\n\nWe’ll be teaming up once again with Chef Myles Hartley\, who will be creating modern interpretations of Scottish favourites\, reimagined for warm-weather indulgence\, and paired with 5x curated SMWS malts (including a black-label bottling). Expect great flavours\, vibrant flavours\, good company\, and a lively celebration of Rabbie Burns — this is Scottish tradition served sunny-side up! Kilts and tartan welcome but not required.\n\nWhen? Sunday the 25th of January\, 7:00pm arrival and start.\n\n\n\nWhere? The Mailman; 2-6 Bluebell Street\, Alexandra Hills QLD 4161.\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/burns-supper-at-the-mailman/
LOCATION:The Mailman\, 2 Bluebell Street\, Alexandra Hills\, QLD\, 4161\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dinners,Tasting Events,Whisky Dinner
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251221T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251221T180000
DTSTAMP:20260616T062207
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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
DTSTAMP:20260616T062207
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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/Melbourne:20251206T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251206T163000
DTSTAMP:20260616T062207
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SUMMARY:Melbourne's Society Christmas Party!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a casual afternoon in the heart of the CBD to see out 2025 with drams\, snacks\, and great mates!\n  \nAnother year of cask-strength flavour comes to a close\, and what a year it’s been; whether you attended one of our fantastic Melbourne tastings this year or just joined us for our online virtual\, we invite you to join us at Cosentino’s Melbourne showroom on December 6 to enjoy 8x different Society drams at your leisure with a generous array of charcuterie and canapés curated by none other than your SMWS State Ambassador\, Mr Alex Moores himself! \nCome on down and join Alex and the SMWS Australia team for an afternoon of fun and casual relaxation; the perfect opportunity to bring some friends along and see off the year. Please note the event will conclude at 4:30pm\, giving you the opportunity to extend your evening to a local restaurant or bar in the Melbourne CBD (like Whisky & Alement!). \n\nWhen? Saturday the 6th of December\, 1:00pm arrival and start\, 4:30pm conclusion.\nWhere? Cosentino Melbourne; 460 Collins Street\, Melbourne VIC 3000.\n  \nDress code is smart casual\, though members are encourage to dress festively should they wish to. \n  \nMembers are welcome to bring guests at member rates. Non-members are also welcome. \n 
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/melbournes-society-christmas-party/
LOCATION:Cosentino\, 460 Collins Street\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events,Whisky Party
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20251130T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20251130T170000
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SUMMARY:Lonnie's End of Year Festive Bash!
DESCRIPTION:Launceston — are you ready for some festive drams at the (very) newly opened Martini’s Cocktail Lounge!\nJoin Tom Rofe and a line-up of tasty Society drams on Sunday\, November 30; an afternoon of fun and camaraderie amongst friends new and old at Martini’s Cocktail Lounge — the newly opened (well\, at least\, newly opened by the time the event takes place) cocktail lounge in Lonnie!  This is a casual dramming get together with charcuterie\, whiskies (including an absolutely delightful 25-year-old from the demolished Distillery 38!)\, and a house-made Old Fashioned on arrival! \nGrab your mates and book in today to avoid missing out on the fun as we farewell 2025\, who knows\, there might even be some prizes to be won and some 2026 Society whiskies making a surprise appearance…. Formalities end at 3pm\, at which guests are welcome to hang around and purchase drinks from the bar. \n  \nWhen? Sunday the 30th of November\, 1:00pm arrival and start.\nWhere? Martini’s Cocktail Lounge; 33 Kingsway\, Launceston\, TAS 7250.\n  \nMembers are welcome to purchase member tickets for guests. Non-members are also welcome.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/lonnies-end-of-year-festive-bash/
LOCATION:Martini’s Cocktail Lounge\, 33 Kingsway\, Launceston\, TAS\, 7250\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events,Whisky Party
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251129T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251129T160000
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SUMMARY:A Summer Whisky BBQ Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Hey Canberra — it’s been a while\, hey? But we’re back to close off 2025 with a perfect afternoon of summer drams and tasty BBQ hosted by none other than Drew McKinnie himself!\nJoin the ACT Society cadre by the Belconnen Lakeside for a mouthwatering afternoon affair. Let us set the scene\, shining sun glistening off the water\, green grass\, the wafts of gourmet BBQ meat flavours make their way to you\, cooked by Society member Don Burningham. Of course\, there’ll be six SMWS drams present for you to taste at your leisure throughout the afternoon\, including this year’s Gathering Cask — 95.105 Into the carpenter’s kitchen — selected by our branch’s Marketing Manager Adam Ioannidis. Plus\, a slew of refreshing mixers for you to mix with your whisky should you wish\, or simply just to have as a cooling alternative between drams.\n\nDelightful drams\, cool breezes\, refreshing company and festivities — a Saturday afternoon in a glorious setting! Join us as we farewell 2025 with good flavour and even better friends.\n\n\n\n\nWhen? Saturday the 29th of November\, 12:30pm arrival and start\, 4pm finish.\nWhere? John Knight Memorial Park; Townsend Place\, Belconnen ACT.\n  \n\nThis event is open to members and non-members alike. Members are welcome to purchase tickets for guests at member rates.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/a-summer-whisky-bbq-gathering/
LOCATION:John Knight Memorial Park\, Townsend Place\, Belconnen\, ACT\, 2617\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events,Whisky Lunch,Whisky Party
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251026T153000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251026T190000
DTSTAMP:20260616T062207
CREATED:20250919T003932Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20251026T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20251026T140000
DTSTAMP:20260616T062207
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251016T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251016T213000
DTSTAMP:20260616T062207
CREATED:20250908T235136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T051529Z
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SUMMARY:Gathering '25 — Guess the Dram in Sydney
DESCRIPTION:Yes\, it’s back! Our favourite and most popular tasting event is back for 2025. And\, this year\, we’re combining it with our annual Gathering!\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. It’s a celebration of everything that makes the SMWS truly unique: the whisky\, stories\, experiences\, and most importantly\, the members! \nSo\, how does our “Guess the Whisky” night work\, and what’s on offer? We’ll be presenting and showcasing five of our latest whiskies — some of the latest Outturn\, and some that have never before been seen or released in Australia! As the whiskies are presented\, each table forms a team and — with the benefit of multiple choice\, answer sheets\, and the tasting notes to help you — your team attempts to guess each whisky’s key features and characteristics. \nFor example\, its age\, its ABV (both within ranges — don’t worry\, we’re not that precise!)\, its Flavour Profile\, its region\, and — for bonus points — the actual cask code! Each whisky is a new round\, and we’ll unveil whiskies and scores as we go until we reach the end of the night and the winning table (with the highest aggregate score) takes home the prizes and the glory. \nIt’s a bit like your local pub trivia night\, only tastier! \nIt’s surprisingly easy\, it’s fun\, it’s informal\, and — best of all — you’ll enjoy some incredible whiskies along the way. And it will also be your best chance to try our Australian-exclusive Gathering cask\, which this year was handpicked by our Marketing Manager\, Adam Ioannidis\, before it’s released online on the 17th. So\, come on down\, and feel free to rope in a friend or two…. \n\nWhen? Thursday the 16th of October\, 6:30pm arrival for a 7pm start.\nWhere? The ISC Room at The Royal Automobile Club of Australia; 89 Macquarie St\, Sydney NSW 2000.\n  \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-sydney/
LOCATION:Royal Automobile Club\, 89 Macquarie Street\, SYDNEY\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Global Gathering,Tasting Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250923T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250923T210000
DTSTAMP:20260616T062207
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SUMMARY:Spicy & Sweet: Flavour Deep Dive
DESCRIPTION:Spicy & Sweet — it’s a flavour profile we come across often in the SMWS range\, but how well do we really understand it?\nKnown for its warmth\, boldness\, and complexity\, this profile offers far more than first meets the nose. While it’s common to see ex-Bourbon cask bottling\, the real interest comes from the wide variety of different cask types\, distilleries\, and styles they represent. Join State Ambassador Alex Moores this September for a bespoke tasting\, guiding you through a selection of Spicy & Sweet bottlings (current and unreleased) that shows just how diverse and surprising this popular profile can be — a reminder of why flavour is always at the heart of what the Society does. \n5x Spicy & Sweet drams + a welcome drink\, and grazing plates included in your ticket — discover the Society’s most popular flavour profile amongst good friends this coming September. \n  \nWhen? Tuesday the 23rd of September\, 6:30pm arrival for a 7pm start.\nWhere? 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. \n  \nThis is one of two flavour masterclasses we’ll be running at the end of September; be sure to check our Deep\, Rich & Dried Fruits masterclass for further flavour discovery.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/spicy-sweet-flavour-deep-dive/
LOCATION:Whisky & Alement\, 270 Russell St\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250920T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250920T213000
DTSTAMP:20260616T062207
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SUMMARY:Brisbane Single-Cask Whisky Dinner with Chef Myles Hartley
DESCRIPTION:Brisbane — prepare yourself for an evening of exceptional food and fine single-cask spirit pairings with this SMWS x Chef Myles Hartley collaboration!\nThis coming September\, we’re teaming up with Chef Myles Hartley (formerly of The Euro/Urbane & Head Chef at Ocean View Estate Winery) to deliver an exceptional evening of flavour indulgence. \nJoin us at The Mailman in Alexandra Hills for a carefully prepared three-course meal\, paired with 5x SMWS spirits — including TWO unreleased bottlings (one of which is a beautiful 9-year-old Jamaican rum) and a 28-year-old Cognac — plus a welcome dram. All of this hosted by your local SMWS Ambassador Scott Mansfield and Chef Myles Hartley\, who will be walking you through each dish as it’s presented. \nThis event is strictly limited in capacity and is a fantastic opportunity to get together with fellow Society friends in a sit-down (yet still relaxed) setting and enjoy the versatility of our exceptional spirits. \n  \nWhen? Saturday the 20th of September\, 6:30pm for a 7:00pm start.\nWhere? The Mailman\, 2 Bluebell Street\, Alexandra Hills\, QLD 4161.\n  \nMembers are welcome to bring guests at member pricing. Non-members are also welcome to attend. \nPlease note that due to the nature of the event\, some dietary requirements may not be able to be catered for\, please send us an email if you have any concerns. \n 
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/brisbane-whisky-dinner-myles-hartley/
LOCATION:The Mailman\, 2 Bluebell Street\, Alexandra Hills\, QLD\, 4161\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events,Whisky Dinner
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250916T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250916T213000
DTSTAMP:20260616T062207
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T230019Z
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SUMMARY:SMWS x OCD x Bar 26: Smokey & Salty Degustation Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by our wonderful friends and NSW Partner Bar 26 of Otter Craft Distilling — indulge in an exquisite SMWS-paired seafood degustation dinner…\nJoin us at Bar 26 (the speakeasy style tasting bar for OCD) for a bold & beautifully curated night of SMWS whisky\, seafood\, and sensory storytelling! \nThe night will begin with an SMWS whisky highball welcome cocktail\, and a delicate amuse-bouche\, before diving into a six-course seafood degustation created by Chef Flynn McLennan — where Japanese-inspired flavours meet native Australian ingredients in a truly unforgettable menu! \nEach course will be perfectly paired with hand-picked SMWS whiskies\, including exclusive new outturn casks\, with tasting insights led by Andrew Derbidge — Chairman\, Director & NSW Manager of SMWS Australia. \n  \nWhen? Tuesday the 16th of September\, 6:00pm arrival and start\, 9:30pm finish.\nWhere? Bar 26; 26-30 Halloran St\, Lilyfield NSW 2040.\n  \n$280 per person\nOnly 20 seats available\nNo menu substitutions available \n  \nSecure your tickets here\n  \nHosted by Andrew Derbridge (SMWS Australia)\nCo-hosted by Eduard Otter (Co-owner & Head Distiller\, OCD + Bar 26) \n  \nPlease note that this event is hosted and ticketed by Otter Craft Distilling — tickets can be purchased by getting in touch with them via their website and reserving your spot.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/smws-x-ocd-x-bar-26-smokey-salty-degustation-dinner/
LOCATION:Bar 26\, Unit 2\, 26 Halloran St\, Lilyfield\, NSW\, 2040\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events,Whisky Dinner
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250801T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250801T220000
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SUMMARY:A Frosty Dram-fair in the 'Gong
DESCRIPTION:Warm your soul at the Frat with a Society dinner amongst good company and fine food.\nJoin your fellow Society members and comrades at the Fraternity club this coming August for a warming winter dinner with some new and remarkable whiskies from the Society’s catalogue! Your local Ambassador Fred Apolloni will be leading the charge on another memorable tasting! Guests will enjoy five SMWS malts\, a multi-course dinner\, and a welcome drink all in the familiar surrounds of the cosy Frat Club. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to enjoy another memorable experience and share some new and exciting Society drams with your fellow Illawarra Society members at the Frat! \n  \nWhen? Friday the 1st of August\, 6:00pm for a 6:30pm start.\nWhere? Upstairs at The Fraternity Club\, 11 Bourke St\, Fairy Meadow\, 2519.\n  \nMembers are welcome to bring guests at member pricing. Non-members are also welcome to attend.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/a-frosty-dram-fair-in-the-gong/
LOCATION:The Fraternity Club\, 11 Bourke St\, Fairy Meadow\, NSW\, 2519\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events,Whisky Dinner
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250719T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250719T230000
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SUMMARY:The Australian Malt Whisky Tasting Championship 2025
DESCRIPTION:That’s right\, for the first time in AMWTC’s 36-year history\, the Whisky Champs will be held in Melbourne City. We’ve teamed up with the Grand Hyatt and will be taking over two distinct spaces for the competition portion and afterparty\, ensuring the 19th of July to be an unforgettable evening for all involved.\nThe Australian Malt Whisky Tasting Championship (AMWTC) is Australia’s longest-running whisky championship\, starting in 1989\, and running to today. It’s a huge night with a tasting competition that will see someone crowned the champ. Huge prizes\, huge night\, and all drinks and food included with every ticket. \nOn the night\, you sit down in front of eight core-range malt whiskies\, we give you the answers plus one red herring\, and then you pick out which one is which within 30 minutes. Easy enough! Then we party into the night with the SMWS single cask bar\, cocktail bar\, and more… \nCan you tell the difference between a Bruichladdich and a Balvenie?  How about between a Springbank and a Starward? If so\, test\, tempt\, and delight your senses at the biggest whisky competition in Australia as the Australian Malt Whisky Tasting Championship is back for a huge\, fun night in 2025. \nUnlike any other competition on earth\, this momentous event will see someone crowned the Australian Malt Whisky Tasting Champion based on their sensory prowess. Will you be Australia’s next whisky champ? \nWe’ll once again be partnering with Humanitix for the ticketing as 100% of their booking fee profits are donated to charities. In 2023\, we were pleased to have reached $1\,565\,13 in donations towards various charities. You can read more about Humanitix’s partner charities here. \n  \nTickets will go on sale Monday\, April 7\, at midday AEDT via Humanitix.com.\n 
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/the-australian-malt-whisky-tasting-championship-2025/
LOCATION:The Grandy Hyatt\, Melbourne\, 123 Collins St\, Melbourne\, Vic\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events,Whisky Party
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250710T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250710T180000
DTSTAMP:20260616T062207
CREATED:20250528T032420Z
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SUMMARY:Canberra's Whisky Wanderers Dinner (with a Canadian Twist)
DESCRIPTION:The Whisky Wanderers Festival has arrived on our shores\, making it the perfect time to celebrate together in Canberra through the medium of full-flavoured Society whisky!\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). \nWhere better to return on a cold winter’s night in our nation’s capital than Caribou at Kingston — our favourite Canadian Sports Bar known as the friendliest waterhole in the lakeside precinct? Our Canadian friends are offering a convivial night\, tasty warming foods\, maple-flavoured fun\, accompanied by a selection of 6x Winter Wanderers Festival malts and a cocktail on arrival. Escape from the mad pressures of life and instead enjoy friendship\, hospitality and fantastic flavours. \n  \nWhen? Thursday 10th of July 2025 — 6:00pm arrival for a 6:30pm start.\nWhere? Caribou — 44 Jardine St\, Kingston ACT 2604 (Green Square).\n  \nMembers are welcome to bring guests at member prices. Non-members are also welcome to attend. The public bar will also be open for those wishing to purchase additional beverages.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/canberras-whisky-wanderers-dinner-with-a-canadian-twist/
LOCATION:Caribou Kingston\, Green Square\, 44 Jardine St\, Kingston\, ACT\, 2604\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Festival Tasting,Tasting Events,Whisky Dinner
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20250626T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20250626T210000
DTSTAMP:20260616T062207
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SUMMARY:Launceston's Wondrous Festivals Experience
DESCRIPTION:The fèis spirit returns to Tassie shores this June as we celebrate the wondrous 2025 SMWS Scotch Whisky festivals casks.\n  \nJoin us at Nomy Bar & Kitchen in Launceston for an evening of drams and food to celebrate the 2025 Scotch Whisky festivals! 2025 marks the year the Society returns to single-cask releases across the board for the festivals for a full fèis flavour experience. We’ll be indulging in 5x of the single-cask whisky releases spanning the Scotch Whisky regions + a welcome drink and two-course dinner covering Nomy’s finest dishes\, all led by your local Tassie Society ambassador Mr Tom Rofe. \nThis will be an exclusive opportunity to sample some of the official 2025 Scottish Whisky Festivals bottlings in Tasmania at similar times as they’re being enjoyed in the UK — a real treat! \n  \nWhen? Thursday 26th of June 2025 — 6:15pm arrival for a 6:30pm start.\nWhere? Nomy Bar and Kitchen\, 91 George St\, Launceston TAS 7250.\n  \nMembers are welcome to bring guests at member prices. Non-members are encouraged to attend and see what the Society is all about.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/launcestons-wondrous-festivals-experience/
LOCATION:Nomy Bar & Kitchen\, 91 George St\, Launceston\, TAS\, 7250\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dinners,Festival Tasting,Tasting Events,Whisky Dinner
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250619T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250619T213000
DTSTAMP:20260616T062207
CREATED:20250507T002550Z
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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:20250430T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250430T210000
DTSTAMP:20260616T062207
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SUMMARY:The Sweetest May Outturn Preview
DESCRIPTION:Members and friends\, it’s been far too long\, but we’re ready to tantalise your senses once more with a special May Outturn preview…with a sweet twist!\n  \nJoin your State Ambassador David Stucken at Society Partner Bar Terrarium in Perth CBD for a Wednesday evening flavour fiesta. Guests will enjoy a curated selection of 5x drams from the unreleased May Outturn\, in addition to a custom-made JG Thomson Sweet highball on arrival. Plus\, we’ve teamed up with a local chocolatier to turn up the flavour and will be pairing each dram with a chocolate. \nThis is a casual\, cocktail-style event where guests will have a chance to mingle between and during drams — a fun\, laid-back occasion to come down and celebrate some incredible whiskies before they’re released (plus the opportunity to purchase bottling ahead of other members). \n  \nWhen? Wednesday 30th of April 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 encouraged to attend and see what the Society is all about. This venue is wheelchair accessible.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/the-sweetest-may-outturn-preview/
LOCATION:Terrarium\, 99 St Georges Terrace\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250326T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250326T213000
DTSTAMP:20260616T062207
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SUMMARY:Passion and Artistry: Paired Whisky Dinner in Canberra
DESCRIPTION:An elegant evening of paired drams and fine food as we return to Vincent Restaurant.\n  \nCBR SMWS Ambassador Drew McKinnie has prepared quite the evening for guests this coming March as the Society returns to the stylish and upbeat modern wine bar that is Vincent for an evening of charming tasting plates inspired by the delightful Society whiskies they’re paired with. Featuring a stunning array of Society bottlings from across our extensive range\, guests will enjoy a multi-course paired arrangement that will leave you satisfied and content\, all whilst surrounded by the incredible Society members and friends that make this club so fantastic. \nPlus\, our National Brand Ambassador Lachlan Watt will be flying over to CBR to co-host with Drew — an evening not to be missed! \nYour ticket includes 5x Society drams paired with 6x custom-made dishes served in the private dining space of Vincent\, plus a welcome drink on arrival. \n  \nWhen? Wednesday 26th of March 2025 — 6:30pm arrival for a 6:45pm start.\nWhere? Vincent Restaurant\, 3/48 Macquarie St\, Barton ACT  2600.\n  \nMembers are welcome to bring guests at member prices. Non-members are encouraged to attend. \nPlease note that due to the nature of this event\, ticket sales will be closing on the 20th of March.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/passion-and-artistry-canberra/
LOCATION:Vincent\, 48 Macquarie St\, Barton\, ACT\, 2600\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dinners,Tasting Events,Whisky Dinner
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250307T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250307T210000
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Glenfarclas' Ian McWilliam
DESCRIPTION:Returning to Australia for the first time since 2019\, our good friend and colleague\, Mr Ian McWilliam\, Marketing Executive at Glenfarclas Distillery\, is back in the country as part of a promotional tour through Australasia.\nAccordingly\, we felt it appropriate to once more enjoy… an evening with Glenfarclas! It is\, after all\, Distillery No 1. Ian is a legend of the industry\, he’s a Keeper of the Quaich\, and has worked at Glenfarclas for over 34 years! He’s seen and done it all — initially starting in the warehouse\, then moving into production as a brewer\, then a distiller\, and then working as the Distillery Manager before moving into sales and looking after 30 countries as one of the distillery’s two international Brand Ambassadors. \nHe’s done pretty much everything you can do in the industry\, and has incredible insights into not just the whisky\, but the amazing history and stories behind it all. Join us as we celebrate this incredible distillery — one of the last independent distilleries in Scotland\, still in family hands after 185 years — and enjoy some wonderful Speyside drams (both SMWS and commercial/OB Glenfarclas) while hearing Ian’s wisdom. A light canapé supper will be served during the evening. \n  \nWhen? Friday 7th March 2025 — 6:30pm arrival for a 7:00pm start.\nWhere? The Royal Automobile Club of Australia\, 89 Macquarie St\, Sydney NSW 2000.\n  \nMembers are welcome to bring guests at member prices. Non-members are encouraged to attend.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/evening-glenfarclas-ian-mcwilliam/
LOCATION:Royal Automobile Club\, 89 Macquarie Street\, SYDNEY\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events
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