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SUMMARY:STEP Into the Winter Series in Canberra
DESCRIPTION:A return to the Press Club as we celebrate Society drams and the special Winter Series releases with Drew McKinnie and co…\nIt’s time to reunite and enjoy a sociable soiree at the National Press Club\, with a classic STEPS tasting to delight your senses\, featuring the special Winter Series drams and canapés. \nWhat is STEPS? In a nutshell\, a free-roam\, cocktail-style format where you can taste through a number of whiskies at your own pace; in this case\, there will be 7x new or upcoming Society whiskies on pour (including the four Winter Series special releases) that guests will be able to enjoy alongside canapés through the afternoon. \nConviviality\, community and friendship are the dominant theme\, reuniting with whisky friends to savour sensational stylish drams. Bring along new friends and guests\, and a broad sense of humour! \n  \nWhen? Thursday the 26th of March 2026\, 6:30pm arrival and start.\nWhere? National Press Club of Australia; 16 National Circuit\, Barton ACT 2600.\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/step-into-winter-series-canberra/
LOCATION:National Press Club of Australia\, 16 National Circuit\, Barton\, ACT\, 2600\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events
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SUMMARY:Malts & Mutinies: Maritime Tales
DESCRIPTION:Yarrh! There are so many salty stories to be told and mysteries to explore — all in stellar company with marvellous malts!\nOn the 1st of May\, our ACT members will take a detour into previously uncharted waters\, and explore epic whiskies with epic tales and tasty canapés. Local Ambassador Drew McKinnie will be hoisting the figurative sails and hosting members at the National Press Club of Australia for the first Canberra experience of the year. \nJoin us for an absorbing and enthralling tasting — you will learn some amazing things and come away with some fun facts of both maritime and whisky persuasion. Each ticket includes 5x delicious SMWS drams\, a welcome drink\, and canapés by the Press Club kitchen. \n  \nWhen? Wednesday\, 1st of May 2024 — 6:00pm arrival for a 6pm start.\nWhere? National Press Club of Australia\, 16 National Circuit\, Barton ACT 2600.\n  \nSeats are limited\, so book in ASAP to avoid missing out. Members are welcome to bring guests at member prices. Non-members are also welcome to attend.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/malts-mutinies-maritime-tales/
LOCATION:National Press Club of Australia\, 16 National Circuit\, Barton\, ACT\, 2600\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events
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SUMMARY:Festival Malts for Wintery Nights
DESCRIPTION:Prepare yourself for a wintery festivals tasting at the National Press Club!\nThe Scotch Whisky festivals are some of the most anticipated Scotch events in the world — taking place every May with each of the five unique Scotch whisky regions celebrating in their own way\, and multiple distilleries releasing special bottlings in commemoration. The Scotch Malt Whisky Society is proud to be releasing its own festival bottlings once again for 2023\, and you’ll be able to drink them at the same time as they will be in Scotland! \nWhilst our Scottish cousins dash outdoors during the Fèis Ìle festival\, grasping every skerrick of sunshine from windswept beaches and celebrating madly in tiny noisy convivial bars reeking of peat smoke — we Canberrans are bracing for the onslaught of winter! What better place to take refuge from icy winds and sleeting cloudscapes than the National Press Club in Barton\, where we will warm you all with brilliant Festival malts. \nDelicious charcuterie and light dessert accompaniments will complement your palate as you enjoy five of the ten hand-selected festival malts (a mixture of single casks and Rare Release small batch single malts). Your local State Ambassador Drew McKinnie will be present to guide you through the delicious festival bottlings\, with a cheerful crowd of friends to share the enjoyment. \n  \nWhen? Wednesday 31st May 2023 — 6:00pm arrival for a 6:30pm start.\nWhere? The National Press Club\, 16 National Circuit\, Barton ACT 2600.\n  \nMembers and non-members are welcome at one amazing price.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/festival-malts-wintery-nights/
LOCATION:National Press Club of Australia\, 16 National Circuit\, Barton\, ACT\, 2600\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Love Is In The Air — A Society Masterclass With Matt Bailey
DESCRIPTION:Some folks say “absence makes the heart grow fonder”\nThe tides have turned and the winds are changing — The Scotch Malt Whisky Society is celebrating its 40th anniversary and Canberra will be home to the first sit-down masterclass of the year with our National Director Matt Bailey. Join us at The National Press Club as Matt and your local Ambassador Drew McKinnie guide you through a formal seated whisky-tasting experience as some rare\, new and delicious drams are explored. Here we celebrate our reunion with old friends\, and the discovery of new friends\, our wonderful partners\, our love of exceptional drams and good times. \nGuests can expect six unique single-cask\, cask-strength Society drams along with grazing platters and canapés\, all presented by National Branch Director Matt Bailey. This event will be replacing the initial ‘STEPS’ format for a more intimate and tailored tasting experience. \n  \nWhen? Wednesday 29th March 2023 — 6:15pm arrival for a 6:30pm start.\nWhere? National Press Club of Australia\, 16 National Circuit\, Barton ACT 2600.\n  \nMembers are welcome to bring guests at member prices. Non-members are also welcome to attend.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/joyful-drams-and-reunions/
LOCATION:National Press Club of Australia\, 16 National Circuit\, Barton\, ACT\, 2600\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events,Whisky Party
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SUMMARY:Canberra Festive STEPS
DESCRIPTION:Canberra\, let’s party!\nCanberra members\, you’ve asked\, we’ve delivered. STEPS is back!\nAfter the longest year many of us can ever recall\, SMWS Members & friends are invited to the National Press Club Situation Room on Thursday 9 December 2021 to take charge of the situation and enjoy a celebratory steps tasting.  Escape the rabble and chaos\, come to a convivial whisky oasis where you can slake your thirst for supreme quality spirits\, in company with long-lost friends. Reconnect your social circle\, your taste buds and olfactory cells\, tickle your senses with a selection of our finest\, unique\, cask-strength drams. Light canapés served for accompaniments. Enjoy fun and frivolity to welcome the festive season! Thursday 9 December\, 1830 for 1845. \nThe STEPS format of whisky tastings is by far the most requested format from members\, and we’re super excited to deliver this for members in the ACT. Explore the flavours around the tables in this whisky party layout and discover Society casks around the room while gathering with members to see the year out. \nWe’ve booked the Situation Room at the National Press Gallery on Thursday 9 December\, 6:30pm kickoff\, with all food\, whisky\, and good times included in the ticket. \nMembers welcome to bring partners\, guests\, friends at one low member rate. Non-members also welcome to come and discover the SMWS! \n 
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/canberra-festive-steps/
LOCATION:National Press Club of Australia\, 16 National Circuit\, Barton\, ACT\, 2600\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Whisky Party
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SUMMARY:Canberra STEPS
DESCRIPTION:ACT members rejoice\, the STEPS format is back!\nA choose-your-own adventure of drams and good times where you grab your tokens\, your menu\, and make your way around the the room meeting members\, talking great whisky\, and learning from the table ambassadors! \nEach ticket starts you off with 6 x dram tokens to choose from whiskies around the room at your pace. A social evening of whisky enjoyment\, merriment\, and entertainment! \nFRIDAY 26 MARCH\, 6.00 FOR 6.30PM\nMembers welcome to bring friends / partner / guests at member rates.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/canberra-steps/
LOCATION:National Press Club of Australia\, 16 National Circuit\, Barton\, ACT\, 2600\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20191120T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20191120T203000
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CREATED:20191008T083709Z
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SUMMARY:Old School: A Whisky Masterclass - Canberra
DESCRIPTION:Old School: A whisky masterclass with Andrew Derbidge\, the Society’s Cellarmaster\nIn the last few years\, the Society has strived to present new and innovative whisky events. In fact\, at the risk of blowing our own trumpet\, the Society has led the way in Australia with how whisky tastings are presented. The category never stands still\, and we’ve explored and curated all manner of whisky tasting events in recent years that have involved expo-style tastings\, food pairings\, beer pairings\, dessert pairings\, coffee pairings\, music pairings\, restaurants\, pubs\, breweries\, distilleries\, and even cruises on the water! \nBut what about a good ol’ fashioned tasting event? What if we did things……old school ?\nReturning to Canberra for the first time in six years\, the Society’s Cellarmaster\, Andrew Derbidge\, will present the ultimate old school whisky masterclass in his inimitable style: A presentation of some delicious\, old school whiskies; tales & stories from Scotland; some fun history and education about whisky and the distilleries being explored on the night; and a detailed culinary and visual tour of each whisky as we carefully analyse and assess the spirit. If you’ve ever wanted to improve your tasting skills and general knowledge about whisky and its appreciation\, this is an event you’ll get plenty out of. And did we mention delicious\, cask-strength\, single malt\, single cask whiskies? \nIf you’re a long-term whisky drinker and you remember how tastings were presented 15 years ago\, or if you’re newer to whisky and want to experience a masterclass done right\, Old School will be right up your alley: A selection of old school whiskies\, presented by an old school host\, and delivered old school style. \nAll whiskies\, supper\, and entertainment included in the ticket. Wednesday 20th November 2019 at the iconic National Press Club of Australia\, 16 National Circuit\, Barton. Members\, partners and guests of members welcome at member rates. Non-members also welcome – the more the merrier! \n6pm welcome dram for a 6.30pm start.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/old-school-a-whisky-masterclass-canberra/
LOCATION:National Press Club of Australia\, 16 National Circuit\, Barton\, ACT\, 2600\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events
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