Welcome to the Society

Welcome to the home page of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society in Australia.

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The Scotch Malt Whisky Society presents…..
THE AUSTRALIAN MALT WHISKY TASTING CHAMPIONSHIP - JUNE 21st 2008
How good is your palate?  Think you can pick the difference between a Glenfarclas
and a Glenlivet? More details available on our News page now!!

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If you are already a member, you can go straight to the Whisky Pages where you can view the selection of cask strength malt whisky bottlings available from Australian stocks. As a member you can order whisky, improve your tasting knowledge & check for upcoming tastings on the Calendar of Events page.

If you are not a member, welcome! Whether your interest is for yourself or for a whisky loving friend, please feel free to browse around the site. The Membership section will tell you everything about the Society and the benefits of membership. The "about the whisky" area will provide you with a complete background to the whiskies available in Australia, the distilleries, a background to whisky itself and a guide to improving your own taste appreciation. And why not come along to one of our tastings to see what all the fuss is about - just refer to our Calendar of Events page for details of the next tasting in your area.

Regular malt whisky tastings and events are to be held at venues around Australia, where members and guests may taste a variety of whiskies and meet other members in an atmosphere of conviviality and relaxation. Click here for a description of a typical tasting, including an overview of the usual proceedings, how the tastings are run and the type of whiskies selected.

The SMWS in Australia video

Introducing the Scotch Malt Whisky Society in Australia - a short video

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THE SCOTCH MALT WHISKY SOCIETY GIFT COLLECTION

GIFT COLLECTION February 2008 » Click to Download View the Society Gift Collection featuring selected items for the whisky connoisseur.

Scheduled events for 2008

May Wednesday 28th May - Hobart - Whisky Tasting Venue: Lark Distillery, 14 Davey Street, Hobart Time: 6.00pm for 6.30pm Please contact Chris Barnes on 0411 264 114 for more info. May Thursday 29th May - Sydney - Whisky Tasting Venue: Royal Automobile Club, 89 Macquarie Street, Sydney Time: 6.30pm for 7.00pm Please contact Andrew Derbidge on 0412 763 768 for more info. May Friday 30th May - Perth - Whisky Tasting Venue: Parmelia Hilton, 14 Mill Street, Perth Time: 6.00pm for 6.30pm Please contact Matthew Fergusson-Stewart on 0413 331 814 for more info. May Friday 30th May - Wollongong - Whisky Tasting Venue: Novotel North Beach Hotel, Cliff Road, Wollongong Time: 6.30pm for 7.00pm Please contact Norman Case on 0409 669 082 for more info. May Friday 30th May - Adelaide - Whisky Tasting Venue: Rob Roy Hotel, 106 Halifax Street, Adelaide Time: 6.00pm for 6.30pm Please contact Jenny Forrest on 0409 540 704 for more info. Jun Monday 2nd June - Canberra - Whisky Tasting Venue: Vikings Town Centre Club, Athllon Drive, Greenway Time: 6.00pm for 6.30pm Please contact Phil McGuire on (02) 6161 5322 for more info. Jun Wednesday 4th June - Melbourne - Whisky Tasting Venue: Belgian Beer Cafe, 5 Riverside Quay, Southbank Time: 6.00pm for 6.30pm Please contact Chris Barnes on 0411 264 114 for more info. Jun Friday 6th June - Brisbane - Whisky Tasting Venue: The Theodore Club, Level 1, 333 Adelaide Street, Brisbane Time: 5.45pm for 6.00pm Please contact Peter Johnston on 0407 372 243 for more info. Jun Wednesday 11th June - Melbourne - Whisky Tasting Venue: Belgian Beer Cafe, 5 Riverside Quay, Southbank Time: 6.00pm for 6.30pm Please contact Chris Barnes on 0411 264 114 for more info. Jun Saturday 21st June - Sydney - **Australian Malt Whisky Tasting Championship 2008** Venue: Guillaume at Bennelong, Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point Time: 6.00pm How good is your palate? Can you pick the difference between a Glenlivet and a Talisker? How about a Laphroaig from a Lagavulin? The Society is delighted to announce the Australian Malt Whisky Tasting Championship 2008. See News for the latest info.

More events will be added throughout the year, so please make sure you visit the site regulary to keep informed. We look forward to seeing you soon.