2002: Andre Tammes & John Rourke started something in Australia that would forever change the landscape of whisky appreciation forever.
They brought the world’s leading whisky club, The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, to Australia. They toured around the country with a bag of whisky and gauged interest to see whether or not Australians would truly want these rare and delicious malts.
The resounding answer was a yes! So, the plan was hatched to start the branch and bring the full Society experience to Australia.
In 2012 we celebrated our 10th anniversary of the branch, and in 2017, our 15th anniversary. Fast forward to 2022 and we’ve hit our 20-year milestone, and you guessed it, we have some rather special 20th-anniversary casks and experiences to share yet again.
At this celebration on the 1st of October, we’ll be taking over the whole Old Melbourne Gaol and your ticket entitles you to:
- All drinks
- All food
- A special Society cocktail specially crafted for the experience
- + more to be announced…
Come join the most vibrant whisky community in Australia with a special launch of these 20th-anniversary casks and let’s raise a dram to the whisky club that started it all, The SMWS. Bookings essential. Tickets go on sale Friday 26 August 2022 at midday AEST.
When? Saturday 1 October 2022 — 6:30pm arrival for a 7pm start.
Where? Old Melbourne Gaol, 377 Russell St, Melbourne VIC 3000.
This event is open to all members, friends, guests and non-members!