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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:Diptych Special Launch Event: MELBOURNE
DESCRIPTION:Alex Moores proudly presents: Creator’s Collection DIPTYCH – the only VIC launch event for this special duo celebrating over 60 years of combined sherried maturation from this prolific distillery 96.\nRenowned for their sherry casks\, their rich and sumptuous spirit\, their ‘Ode’ to the valley or embers. We’ve been lucky to secure a small portion of this latest Creator’s Collection: Diptych\, a duo of 30 year old single casks both with a unique maturation story. Truly a work of liquid beauty in two parts\, this tasting will feature this latest Creator’s Collection duo\, along with 4 other whiskies of incredible calibre on the night. \nThis collection brings together two single casks from the same distillery\, both distilled in 1994 and matured for 28 years in ex-Oloroso sherry butts before being additionally matured into first fill ex-Pedro Ximinez casks\, one American oak\, one Spanish oak. A truly remarkable side-by-side to be had featuring over 60 years of sherried maturation from the SMWS. \nEach ticket includes 6x whiskies\, and grazing plates\, hosted upstairs at Whisky & Alement; a perfect session for anyone who enjoys their whisky with serious presence. \n  \nWhen? Tuesday the 10th February 2026\, 6pm arrival for a 6:30pm start.\nWhere? Whisky & Alement (upstairs); 270 Russell St\, Melbourne VIC 3000.\nWhat? 6 x whiskies\, including the coveted Creator’s Collection\, along with 4 other sherried delights to celebrate February Outturn.\nTickets: go on sale Monday 19th January at midday AEDT. Tickets for this event are extremely limited.\n  \nMembers are welcome to bring guests at member pricing. Non-members are also welcome to attend. Please note Whisky & Alement have stair-only access to the event space for any wheelchair users. This event is strictly 18+ and SMWS encourages responsible service of alcohol at every event we host. \nThis is one of an upcoming series of flavour deep-dives. Stay tuned to your inbox for the announcement on the whole series leading up from now to June.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/diptych-special-launch-event-melbourne/
LOCATION:Whisky & Alement\, 270 Russell St\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events
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SUMMARY:Deep\, Rich & Dried Fruits: Flavour Deep Dive
DESCRIPTION:Deep\, Rich & Dried Fruits is one of the most beloved profiles in the SMWS flavour spectrum\, and for good reason.\nBig\, bold\, and full of character\, these whiskies often come from sherry casks\, but not exclusively…but what makes a DRDF bottling? In part two of our flavour deep dive tastings\, Alex Moores will take you through a selection of bottlings that show just how much depth and complexity this profile offers — from dark fruits and spice to rich oak and beyond\, enjoy releases new\, upcoming\, and last drops from the archive… \nEach ticket includes 5x Deep\, Rich & Dried Fruits SMWS drams + a welcome drink\, and grazing plates hosted upstairs at Whisky & Alement; a perfect session for anyone who enjoys their whisky with serious presence. \n  \nWhen? Tuesday the 30th of September\, 6:30pm arrival for a 7pm start.\nWhere? Whisky & Alement (upstairs); 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 Spicy & Sweet masterclass for further flavour discovery.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/deep-rich-dried-fruits-flavour-deep-dive/
LOCATION:Whisky & Alement\, 270 Russell St\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250923T210000
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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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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250304T210000
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SUMMARY:Exploring Elgin: A Look into the Modern Cult of Distillery 35
DESCRIPTION:An extensive Distillery vertical with one of the most diverse spirits in the industry.\nWhisky from Distillery 35\, located in the town of Elgin\, has enticed and bewildered us over the past few decades\, building a cult following within the Society. This distillery produces a highly versatile spirit that adapts well to a variety of cask types and maturation lengths\, which is why we see Distillery 35 represented across such a broad range of our flavour profiles. \nJoin SMWS Australia’s National Ambassador\, Lachlan Watt\, for a flavour-packed deep dive into Distillery 35 upstairs at Melbourne Partner Bar Whisky & Alement\, and discover why members get so damn excited for this incredible spirit! Your ticket includes 6x SMWS 35 drams + a welcome dram on arrival\, and light snacks. Limited seats to go around — jump in quick to avoid missing out! \n  \nWhen? Tuesday\, 4 March 2025 — 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. \n  \nTickets go on sale Monday\, February 10\, midday AEDT.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/look-into-modern-cult-distillery-35/
LOCATION:Whisky & Alement\, 270 Russell St\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events
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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/Melbourne:20240306T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240306T210000
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SUMMARY:Unusual Pairings in Melbourne: Round Two
DESCRIPTION:Due to overwhelming demand and after a staggering sell-out time…our unusual pairings tasting is getting an encore session!\nMarch 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. \nFor this tasting masterclass at W&A\, 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\, March 6th for this wild ride\, and see how far down the flavour rabbit hole we can go! \n  \nWhen? Wednesday\, 6th of March 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-round-two/
LOCATION:Whisky & Alement\, 270 Russell St\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dinners,Tasting Events,Whisky Dinner
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240228T210000
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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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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231115T210000
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CREATED:20231027T041117Z
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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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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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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: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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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230914T210000
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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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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230615T210000
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SUMMARY:A Night on Islay: A Deep Dive into Distillery 53
DESCRIPTION:Mr Consistent. The big 53. The most versatile peated malt on earth. Welcome to a proper distillery deep-dive on Islay.\nAs we recently passed the 400+ cask milestone for Distillery 53 at The SMWS\, we thought it was high time we properly explore the versatility and brilliance of this incredible code and plunge into a distillery ‘deep dive’ to showcase what we’re bottling. From a never-before-seen richly sherried 8yo\, some Festival rarities\, and a Vaults Collection bottling\, the incredible output of this peated spirit is always surprising\, and consistently good. \nJoin your VIC state manager Alex Moores for a fragrant\, floral\, peated and smoky walk through the most bottled code in The Society’s livery\, the marvellous Distillery 53! \n \n  \nWhen? Thursday 15th of June 2023 — 6:30pm arrival for a 7:00pm start.\nWhere? Upstairs at Whisky & Alement\, 270 Russell St\, Melbourne\, VIC 3000.\n  \nTake note these smaller-format events sell out very quickly\, so act fast. Members are welcome to bring guests at member prices\, non-members are also welcome to attend.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/a-night-on-islay/
LOCATION:Whisky & Alement\, 270 Russell St\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230613T210000
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SUMMARY:A Night on Islay: A Deep Dive into Distillery 53 SECOND NIGHT
DESCRIPTION:Due to high demand — we’ll be hosting a second Distillery 53 evening on Tuesday\, June 13.\nMr Consistent. The big 53. The most versatile peated malt on earth. Welcome to a proper distillery deep-dive on Islay.\nAs we recently passed the 400+ cask milestone for Distillery 53 at The SMWS\, we thought it was high time we properly explore the versatility and brilliance of this incredible code and plunge into a distillery ‘deep dive’ to showcase what we’re bottling. From a never-before-seen richly sherried 8yo\, some Festival rarities\, and a Vaults Collection bottling\, the incredible output of this peated spirit is always surprising\, and consistently good. \nJoin your National Ambassador Matt Bailey for a fragrant\, floral\, peated and smoky walk through the most bottled code in The Society’s livery\, the marvellous Distillery 53! \n \n\nWhen? Tuesday 13th of June 2023 — 6:30pm arrival for a 7:00pm start.\nWhere? Upstairs at Whisky & Alement\, 270 Russell St\, Melbourne\, VIC 3000.\n  \nTake note these smaller-format events sell out very quickly\, so act fast. Members are welcome to bring guests at member prices\, non-members are also welcome to attend. \n  \nTickets will go on sale on Tuesday\, May 30\, at midday AEST.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/a-night-on-islay-part-two/
LOCATION:Whisky & Alement\, 270 Russell St\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230316T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230316T210000
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SUMMARY:Thinking Differently: The New Wave in Whisky
DESCRIPTION:The new wave in whisky is upon us!\nNew codes\, new expressions\, flavours previously unexplored and casks never-before-seen combine to explore the new world\, the mavericks\, the trailblazers\, the magic makers… \nJoin us for an in-depth journey on what’s happening in the real world of whisky production and Society innovation with some new Society expressions\, barrel samples\, and other oddities going on around the world. Five unique Society drams\, a welcome drink\, and dinner are all included in the ticket price. This promises to be a dazzling evening where flavour truly will come alive. \n\nWhen? Thursday 16th of March 2023 — 6:30pm arrival for a 7:00pm start.\nWhere? Whisky & Alement (upstairs)\, 270 Russell St\, Melbourne\, VIC 3000.\n  \nThis event is strictly for SMWS members only given the scarcity and rarities of what might be on offer. Members are welcome to bring guests. \n  \nTickets are on sale now!
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/new-wave-whisky/
LOCATION:Whisky & Alement\, 270 Russell St\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230119T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230119T213000
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SUMMARY:Beersky! Summer Boilermakers
DESCRIPTION:SMWS is proud to kick off our year of flavour and 40 years of maverick attitude with our first monthly experience back at Whisky & Alement!\nProudly collaborating with a brewery that is very near and dear to the Whisky & Alement team\, we’ll be taking the ‘alement’ to new pairing heights and quenching our thirst with incredible beers\, new single casks\, and a light supper.\n\nBoilermakers are at the heart of barley and we’re excited to kick off the year with this collaboration. Join us on Thursday\, 19 Jan\, for our first event of 2023! Tickets are for SMWS members only. Members are welcome to bring partners/guests at our great member rate.\n\n\nWhen? Thursday 19th of January 2023 — 6:30pm arrival for a 7:00pm start.\nWhere? Whisky & Alement (upstairs)\, 270 Russell St\, Melbourne\, VIC 3000\n\n\nNo non-member tickets will be on offer.
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/beersky-summer-boilermakers/
LOCATION:Whisky & Alement\, 270 Russell St\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tasting Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20170830T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20170830T200000
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SUMMARY:15 Years of the SMWS in Australia: let's party! - Melbourne
DESCRIPTION:30th August: come into Whisky & Alement for your free preview dram of our special 15th Anniversary Australian-exclusive single cask!  (Exclusive to SMWS Members)\n \nIn my humble opinion\, milestones are exactly that. Points in history where we get to stop\, take a look back at what we’ve done\, and celebrate the future at the same time. 2017 is the 15th Anniversary of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society Australian branch\, and what a ride it’s been so far. To celebrate\, we’re formally releasing a 15 year old single cask\, cask strength\, single malt\, specially picked out by our Cellarmaster\, Andrew Derbidge. This special bottling is in itself a milestone\, a time capsule\, and has been matured in a truly delicious sherry cask to boot. \nFor Victorian Society members\, drop into Whisky & Alement anytime from 4pm on Wednesday 30th August\, for a free 15ml dram of our anniversary cask! Just produce your valid SMWS green membership card* \nThis is the Society\, this is 15 years\, join us! \nSlainte\,\nMatt Bailey\nNational Ambassador \n*15ml dram upon producing SMWS membership card. Valid up to the first 40 x members. \n  \n 
URL:https://smws.com.au/event/15-years-of-the-smws-in-australia-lets-party-melbourne/
LOCATION:Whisky & Alement\, 270 Russell St\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
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