SMWS TASTINGS CALENDAR
UPCOMING EVENTS
PAST EVENTS
NEW OUTTURN
28 APRIL 8PM, 2026
8 New releases coming soon. Preview available the week before.
8 New releases coming soon. Preview available the week before.
ONLINE TASTING
16 APRIL 8PM, 2026
Join us an online to explore the Winter Series' tasting set. (Available as part of Outturn No.34's release on 30 March.)
Join us an online to explore the Winter Series' tasting set. (Available as part of Outturn No.34's release on 30 March.)
JOBURG GATHERING
27 FEBRUARY 7PM, 2026
Join fellow Members for an informal evening of whisky in Joburg. Bring a SMWS bottle of whisky along to share. Guests and cigars are welcome.
Join fellow Members for an informal evening of whisky in Joburg. Bring a SMWS bottle of whisky along to share. Guests and cigars are welcome.
NEW MINI OUTTURN
27 JANUARY 8PM, 2026
To kick off the year we have a smaller Outturn of six whiskies, including two Heresy releases.
To kick off the year we have a smaller Outturn of six whiskies, including two Heresy releases.
MEMBER GATHERINGS
11 DECEMBER, 2025
Join fellow Members for an informal evening of whisky in both Cape Town and Joburg. Bring a SMWS bottle of whisky along to share. Guests are welcome.
Join fellow Members for an informal evening of whisky in both Cape Town and Joburg. Bring a SMWS bottle of whisky along to share. Guests are welcome.
NEW MINI OUTTURN
9 DECEMBER 8PM, 2025
A smaller Outturn of six whiskies offering our members some festive drams to see through the end of year stress, and (hopefully) the holidays.
A smaller Outturn of six whiskies offering our members some festive drams to see through the end of year stress, and (hopefully) the holidays.
ONLINE GATHERING
3 DECEMBER 8PM, 2025
Our next member's Online Gathering. Join Marc to have a look at the SMWS that was and share some virtual drams. With special guest from Edinburgh and head of the tasting panel, Olaf Meier.
Our next member's Online Gathering. Join Marc to have a look at the SMWS that was and share some virtual drams. With special guest from Edinburgh and head of the tasting panel, Olaf Meier.
NEW OUTTURN
4 NOVEMBER 8PM, 2025
The last full Outturn for this year, packed with 10 new releases covering several flavour profiles and regions, including a grain whisky.
The last full Outturn for this year, packed with 10 new releases covering several flavour profiles and regions, including a grain whisky.
Online Tasting
23 OCTOBER 8PM, 2025
Our next online tasting will feature The Creators Collection 'Whispers of Spring' series of four very special single casks, ranging in age from 27 to 35 years.
Our next online tasting will feature The Creators Collection 'Whispers of Spring' series of four very special single casks, ranging in age from 27 to 35 years.
SPECIAL RELEASE LAUNCH
14 OCTOBER 8PM, 2025
In partnership with the Canadian, Denmark and Swiss SMWS Chapters, we have selected a single cask release to be shared exclusively between the four countries.
In partnership with the Canadian, Denmark and Swiss SMWS Chapters, we have selected a single cask release to be shared exclusively between the four countries.
Homecoming Online Tasting
18 SEPTEMBER 8PM, 2025
Join us for a special online tasting featuring the Homecoming series in The Creators Collection. Due to limited stock these whiskies will not be available for retail, this will be the only opportunity to try them.
Join us for a special online tasting featuring the Homecoming series in The Creators Collection. Due to limited stock these whiskies will not be available for retail, this will be the only opportunity to try them.
NEW OUTTURN
9 SEPTEMBER 8PM, 2025
This Outturn features whiskies aged from 5 to 18 years old, covering 4 different Scotch regions and 4 flavour profiles, and includes an American rye and a Heresy small batch grain release.
This Outturn features whiskies aged from 5 to 18 years old, covering 4 different Scotch regions and 4 flavour profiles, and includes an American rye and a Heresy small batch grain release.