SMWS TASTINGS CALENDAR
UPCOMING EVENTS
Events for the year are now done. We will be back in early 2026 to update with plans, including a small Outturn in late-January.
PAST EVENTS
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.
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.
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.
THE ONLY WHISKY SHOW, JHB
AUGUST 7 & 8, 2025
Join us as we exhibit at this year's The Only Whisky Show again! We will have a lovely selection of SMWS drams, including some unreleased whiskies, and an under-the-counter special pour of our members only. Wear your lapel pins!
Join us as we exhibit at this year's The Only Whisky Show again! We will have a lovely selection of SMWS drams, including some unreleased whiskies, and an under-the-counter special pour of our members only. Wear your lapel pins!
THE ONLY WHISKY SHOW, CT
AUGUST 14 & 15, 2025
Join us as we exhibit at this year's The Only Whisky Show again! We will have a lovely selection of SMWS drams, including some unreleased whiskies, and an under-the-counter special pour of our members only. Wear your lapel pins!
Join us as we exhibit at this year's The Only Whisky Show again! We will have a lovely selection of SMWS drams, including some unreleased whiskies, and an under-the-counter special pour of our members only. Wear your lapel pins!
ONLINE GATHERING
24 JULY 8PM, 2025
Save the date for our next member's Online Gathering, and our first event for the year. Join Marc to have a look at the SMWS year ahead, share some drams and take a deeper dive into the latest Outturn. Zoom link will be available in our members newsletter and WhatsApp group closer to the event.
Save the date for our next member's Online Gathering, and our first event for the year. Join Marc to have a look at the SMWS year ahead, share some drams and take a deeper dive into the latest Outturn. Zoom link will be available in our members newsletter and WhatsApp group closer to the event.
MEMBERS GATHERING, JOBURG
Sandton, 24 June
Join us for our next in-person SMWS Gathering: good company, great whisky, and the unmistakable Society spirit. Your ticket includes entry, light snacks, and two drams from our upcoming Outturn. We're hosting simultaneous evenings in both Cape Town and Joburg, with smoking areas available for those who fancy a cigar with their dram.
Join us for our next in-person SMWS Gathering: good company, great whisky, and the unmistakable Society spirit. Your ticket includes entry, light snacks, and two drams from our upcoming Outturn. We're hosting simultaneous evenings in both Cape Town and Joburg, with smoking areas available for those who fancy a cigar with their dram.