Join us for a fun-filled Pop-Up mini Market on Saturday, June 14th, 2025 from 2–6 PM at 809 Main St!

Enjoy:
Door Prizes
Gifts for Dad
Local Small Vendors
Live Acoustic Music
Craft Cocktails
Crux Cigar Event
Cigar Lounge
Stem & Stone Street Eats

It’s the perfect way to celebrate Father’s Day weekend—don’t miss out!

Pet Market

a special edition flea market designed for canine companions

pet vendors, treat bar, and free belly rubs!

Howdy Everyone,

Fire Oak Distillery Turns 10!

Join us Saturday, June 14th for a celebration a decade in the making—and yes, that pun’s intended because The Decades will be lighting up the stage with live music from 2:00 - 5:00!

We’re pulling out all the stops for this extra special day:
* Raise a glass with us for National Bourbon Day
* Celebrate the dads in your life for Father’s Day weekend
* Enjoy mouthwatering BBQ from The Salty Flipper
* Experience unique hand molding keepsakes by Connection
Adventures
*And don’t miss all the other surprises we have in store!

Whether you’ve been with us since the beginning or just discovered us, we’d love for you to come celebrate 10 years of Texas spirit under the hill country sky.

Let’s make this a day to remember. Cheers to 10 years!

For the hands on dad, treat him to a one-of-a-kind whiskey experience! Come out to the distillery on Saturday, June 14th, where dad can take home a grain-to-glass Texas straight bourbon whiskey: hand-bottle at cask strength, cork, hand-write and adhere the label, then seal his own unique bottle and include a personalized message on a customizable strip label. If dad can’t make it, you can hand-bottle one for him to ensure he gets the best father’s day gift ever. This year's event features a 6-year-old Texas distillate, distilled by Rikk Munroe.

The Bottle Your Own Bourbon portion of the event runs from 12pm-5pm, however, we'll be open until 8pm. If shoppers are unable to make it to the tasting room for the bottling experience and want to purchase a bottle of the special 6-year Texas distillate for dad, we will have about a dozen bottled for sale in the tasting room available for purchase until 8pm, while supplies last.

In addition to the bourbon bottling experience, whiskey and cocktail sips, attendees can enjoy a food truck onsite serving delicious bites from Hill Country BBQ and live music by The Dan Gonzalez Band and J.C. Lipsey. Bring your father out for this special experience and cheers to dad!

Father’s Day Weekend at the Ranch!

Let’s make it a weekend to remember.

Saturday, June 14
Whiskey, Cars & Cigars | 12–8PM
Featuring the Grand Opening of our Cigar Lounge
Men of Madam Radar — FREE live show 2–5PM
Car Show | 2–5PM
G6 Catering: Ribs, Wings, Burgers
Giant tsunami slide for the kids

Sunday, June 15
Cigar Lounge celebration continues
Our exclusive 9-Year Bourbon hits the menu
Tyler Brandon — FREE live show 2–5PM
Food trucks all day

Bring Dad. Bring the crew. Let’s celebrate in bold Texas style.

Father’s Day at Giant Texas Distillers

Giant Texas Distillers: 5610 Clinton Dr., Houston, TX
Free for the whole family (Tasting & Tours for an additional cost)
Sunday, June 15, 2025 | 12PM-4PM

Celebrate Dad the Texas way — bold spirits, rich flavors, and an unforgettable experience.

Guided Tour & Premium Tasting
• Welcome Drink
• Guided Tour & Tasting with Head Distiller Julian Giraldo
• Exclusive Father’s Day Flight & Whiskey Samples
• Access to our *Private Barrel Selection*
• Signature Bottle Personalization- Engraving

Special Father’s Day Menu
Crafted with Chef Franz and team, plus featured cocktails just for Dad.

Vendor Village
Find a gift Dad will actually love from local vendors!
• Coffee tastings from Aldecoa
• Handpicked goods and gifts from Local Houston Businesses

Whether you're sipping with Dad or surprising him with something special, make it a day to remember. Cheers to Dad!

It's hard to believe it's been a decade since the first Whiskey Social, and here we are about to release tickets to our 10th event.

The 10th Annual Houston Whiskey Social will be held on Saturday, November 15th at the Citadel Houston. 350+ spirits from dozens of whiskey and spirits producers, vintage bottles going back decades, and more surprises for the big event.

Tickets go on sale Friday, June 13th at 12 pm and our early bird pricing will run through the end of July only. Every year we make improvements to our event and this year is no exception - we aim to make it extra special for our 10 year anniversary event. We can't wait to see you all and have a great evening of fun and spirits. Sláinte!

www.houstonwhiskeysocial.com

Doors open at 6pm

Show starts at 7pm

VIP Tables include 4 concert tickets, 4 cocktail tickets, and an appetizer for the table.

VIP Lounge includes 8 concert tickets, private indoor lounge plus 8 adjacent outdoor seats. Also includes one bottle of Stryker Smoked Old-Fashioned (serves 12) and a buffet for 8ppl catered by Speakeasy Grill.

Scott H. Biram unleashes a fervent display of conviction through, not 

only the genuine blues, classic country, bluegrass, and rock n roll, 

but he seals the deal with punk, heavy metal, and frankly, anything 

else he wants to. He’s The Dirty Old One Man Band. 

He will still the room with haunting South Texas blues, then turn it 

upside down, into a truck driver's mosh pit. Like he says, it might be 

baptism, or it might be murder, either way…you gonna see the light.

 This legally ordained preacher’s singing, yodeling, growling, leering 

and brash preachin' and hollerin' is accompanied by sloppy riffs, and 

licks literally yanked, one at a time, out of his collection of 

crusty, worn out, Gibson hollowbody guitars, and battle axes. All this 

held down with a pounding backbeat brought forth by his amplified left 

foot, and self customed stomp board. The remainder of this brutally 

charming one-man band consists of an unwieldy combination of beat-up 

amplifiers and old microphones strung together by a tangled mess of 

guitar cables. Don’t get too close! You gonna get some grease on ya!

 Years of compulsive touring, along with a steady diet of down and 

dirty blues, rock, punk, country, and hillbilly have developed Scott 

H. Biram's signature concoction, attracting a hefty array of fans who 

dig the bizarre and twisted sides of the rock and roll spectrum. His 

live shows, performed all over the world, deliver a take no prisoners 

attitude, a stomping, pulsing John Lee Hooker-channeling, and cockeyed 

tales of black water baptisms and murder, all while romanticizing the 

on-the-road lifestyle. SCOTT H. BIRAM IS THE DIRTY OLD ONE MAN BAND

Get Tickets Here

Love crawfish as much as we do?! Join us June 7th for our first ever End of Season Crawfish Boil! We will have crawfish available for purchase from @thaibombsflyingcrawfish and for our non crawfish lovers @the_hungry_hub_htx will be serving his best BBQ! We will have drink specials, live music and photo ops the whole day! See you June 7th!

Market Day at the Spoetzl Brewery Yard – Local Vendors, Big Vibes
Head to Spoetzl Brewery in Shiner, Texas, for a fun-filled Market Day featuring a variety of local vendors and handcrafted goods. Browse unique finds, support small businesses, and enjoy the lively atmosphere in the Spoetzl yard. Vendor spots are free but must be reserved directly through events@spoetzl.com. Beware of scammers—only the Spoetzl team handles official reservations.

“Join us for a Market Day in the Spoetzl yard! Featuring goods from local vendors. Shop till you drop!

The only way vendors are able to reserve a spot is through us at events@spoetzl.com. There is no cost to be a vendor at our Market Days events. All event questions and confirmations ware to be handled directly through events@spoetzl.com. Please do not engage with users claiming to sell vendor spots.”

Join us for a Meet the Maker Bourbon Pairing Dinner at Pignetti’s with Dan and Nancy Garrison. Enjoy an expertly prepared multi-course meal, thoughtfully designed to complement the bold, rich flavors of Garrison Brothers Bourbon for an unforgettable evening of fine dining. Each dish is perfectly paired, featuring craft bourbon cocktails and guided tastings of Garrison Brothers Small Batch, HoneyDew, and Lady Bird. Custom boot flasks will also be available for purchase. Tickets are priced at $125 each.

To reserve your spot: email privateparties@pignettis.com or call 254-294-8947

Take a look at the featured menu:

Reception
Crustless Southern Heirloom Tomato and Bone Marrow Butter Finger Sandwich with Candied Bourbon Bacon

1st Course
Watermelon, Roasted Beet, and Burrata Salad with Pistachios, Mint, and a Fig Balsamic Reduction

2nd Course
New Orleans Style Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo with Jalapeño Rice

3rd Course
Whiskey Glazed Ribeye with Grilled Peaches, Sweet Corn “Flan” with Spinach, Beecher’s Cheddar, Marjoram, and Blistered Haricot Verts with Crispy Garlic

4th Course
Hummingbird Cake with Cardamom Cream

We can't wait to dine with y'all. Salud!

Is there a such a thing as truly Texas bourbon? Heck yeah! To give you "The Answer," Milam & Greene conducted a five-year experiment comparing bourbon aging in Kentucky vs. Texas. They distilled bourbon in Bardstown, Kentucky in 2019, took half of it and barreled it and aged it in KY, and shipped the other half to Texas to be barreled and aged at their distillery. It's the exact same bourbon, aged for the exact same time, but in two different states. The Texas climate really does affect the taste of bourbon.

Join Milam & Greene Whiskey at the distillery for "The Answer" Release Party, where both bourbons are available (ages 21+) in 375ml bottles and packaged in a bespoke wooden box. This world-first side-by-side tasting set lets people taste science in a glass.

In addition to delicious whiskey and cocktails, there will be live music, BBQ, games, and surprises at this special launch party on Saturday, May 31st from noon to 5:00pm.

Saturday May 31st the fire department is putting on a cornhole tournament at our distillery.
They are allowing the public to participate.

Bar and kitchen open at 11am and the tournament starts at noon.

Please contact Krista Cantrell at 682-554-0747 with any further questions.

Hope to see ya’ll there!

Shiner Summerfest 2025 – Rock the Start of Summer! 🎆

Get ready to ignite your summer at the 2nd Annual Shiner Summerfest, happening Saturday, May 31st, at the iconic K. Spoetzl Brewery & Distillery in Shiner, TX!

Experience a full day of electrifying live rock music across two stages, featuring:

MAIN STAGE:

2:00–4:00 PM: Let It Rock
4:45–6:45 PM: The Damn Torpedoes
7:30–9:30 PM: Spandex Nation
9:30 PM: Fireworks Show

PAVILION STAGE:

1:00–2:00 PM, 4:00–4:45 PM, 6:45–7:30 PM: Koehler Lane

**Doors open at 12:00pm**

• Refreshing Shiner Beers and Shiner Spirits cocktails to keep you cool and in high spirits. Each ticket includes 3 complimentary beers for guests 21 and over (valid ID required).

• Mouthwatering BBQ from our very own K. Spoetzl BBQ Co., plus a variety of delicious snacks.

• Spectacular fireworks show at 9:30 PM to cap off the night with a bang!

• Family-Friendly Fun: Kids 12 and under get in FREE!

• Brewery Tours every 30 minutes and Distillery Tours every hour, starting at 12:30 PM.

• Special Merchandise: Shop exclusive event gear at our gift shop.

Get Tickets Here

Salsa Nights are back at Giant Texas — Friday, May 30th!
Get ready for a night full of flavor, rhythm, and fun

7–8PM: Salsa Class (no experience needed!)
8–10PM: DJ Eddy spinning the hottest Latin hits
Reverse Happy Hour from 7–10PM

Whether you're dancing or sipping, this is the Friday night plan you’ve been waiting for. Don’t miss it!

Whiskey Riot is officially coming to Fort Worth on May 24, 2025.

This event is *THE* event of the year for whiskey lovers and the whiskey curious where you'll get to try over 200 whiskies, taste creative whiskey cocktails, meet fellow whiskey lovers, and more.

Ready to riot? Keep reading + make sure to mark yourself as 'Going' or 'Interested in this event page to stay up to date on all things Fort Worth Whiskey Riot

Whiskey Riot: A Festival of Whiskeys

• The world of whiskey is vast; diving in can be daunting. Our festival offers samplings of hundreds of whiskeys, seminars and fantastic conversations with whiskey lovers, distillers, brand founders and more to arm you with the tools you need to become a whiskey expert. And, oh, yeah... you'll have one hell of a time.

WHO IS WHISKEY RIOT FOR?

• The Whiskey Lover, the Whiskey Curious, the Whiskey Enthusiast, the Whiskey Aficionado, the Whiskey Rookie. All are welcome!

WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND?

• Discovering new whiskeys can be an expensive exploration. Signage in a liquor store and the details on a bottle’s label will only tell you so much. How do you know you’re going to take home something you love? There’s no better way to find your new favorite drink than side-by-side comparison tasting.

• Whiskey Riot is a large format tasting event complete with brand representatives who can answer questions, explain the nuances of what your tasting and leave you feeling armed with more whiskey knowledge.

FAQs and General Rules

• Date: Saturday, May 24, 2025
• Time: 4-7 PM (Early Entry Admission Hour: 3-4 PM)
• Place: The Social Space, 205 S Calhoun St., Fort Worth, TX 76104

How many whiskeys will be available to try?

• Over 200 varieties!

What’s included in a General Admission (GA) Ticket?

• General Admission ticket holders will receive a branded rocks tasting glass and be given full range of the venue to taste whichever whiskeys they desire. Sorting through this many whiskeys would require a prohibitively expensive investment in bottles were a whiskey explorer to pursue a tasting this vast on their own. The GA ticket provides a pathway to finding your new favorite whiskey without breaking the bank.

What’s included in an Early Entry Admission Ticket (formerly known VIP tickets)?

• Early Entry Admission ticket holders (formerly known as VIP in years past) will receive access to the event 1 hour earlier than General Admission entry. They’ll receive all of the same benefits of the General Admission ticket, which include a branded tasting glass, full range of the venue to taste whichever whiskeys they desire and access to limited edition and rare whiskies that will not be available during the General Admission time (list to be added in late-December!) The big emphasis on this ticket is an extra hour in the event without large crowds.

What happened to VIP tickets?

• If you bought VIP tickets for previous years, you might wonder where those went. Good news! Early Entry Admission is the new name for the previously known VIP tickets. The only thing that has changed is the name! The same things are included in the Early Entry Admission ticket as was previously included in VIP; you'll receive access to the event 1 hour earlier than General Admission and have access to limited edition and rare whiskies that will not be available during the General Admission time.

Will there be Designated Driver (DD) Tickets available?

• Due to limited capacity, there are no DD tickets offered for the event. Please be responsible and coordinate a ride using a ride share service or friend/family member.

Are samples free?

• Once you have your ticket for admission and enter the venue, you will not be charged for any whiskey tasting.

Are cocktails free?

• Each guest will receive 1 ticket for each of the specialty cocktail branded sample bars (3-5 cocktail samples per event). Don’t think of a traditional bar where you walk up and tell the bartender what you’d like. The cocktail bars are hosted by showcasing brands and typically offer just one specialty cocktail per bar. Each attendee will have one redemption ticket for each of the cocktail bars. This redemption method is only used for the cocktail bars and not for the general sampling of whiskeys (it’s rooted in an effort to make sure that showcasing brands have enough inventory for everyone).

Is the event for people 21 and over?

• Yes. If a person is under 21 years old and tries to enter the event with a ticket they purchased online or one that was provided to them, they will not be granted entry and the purchaser will not receive a refund for the ticket. You must be 21 years of age or older to enter this event and no exceptions to the rule will be made.

Do I have to buy anything when I’m in the event?

• No! All whiskey samples are included with purchase of admission. Complimentary water bottles will be available in the event!

Can I purchase merchandise or food at the event?

• Yes! There will be food and merchandise on site for purchase.

Is there security?

• There will be security present at the event and they are tasked with keeping the evening civilized and safe. Please be courteous, respectful and kind to others and keep in mind that everyone is coming together to have fun and positive experience.

Strong Suggestions for a Safe and Enjoyable Time:

• Eat a hearty meal beforehand! There's nothing worse than being hungry, and while we'll have snacks on hand and food for purchase, we encourage you to eat before the event.

• Use the spit buckets. Seriously. You’re doing a tasting and should pace yourself! There’s no pressure to drink everything you’re trying. The brand representatives who will be present expect you to spit out their products after trying and won’t be offended if you do! It may seem silly or impolite, but it’s how the whiskey world works. This is sage advice.

• Rinse out your glass between whiskeys! You don’t want a new bourbon to taste like the last smokey Islay scotch you tried!

• Do not pre-game the event. Fight any social temptation you may have to do so. Your evening will be so much more enjoyable if you just wait for the event to start imbibing.

• There’s going to be a rush at the beginning of the event as people get in and spread throughout the venue. It may seem like you won’t have enough time to try everything you want, but we promise that you will. No need to rush, be pushy or drink quickly. You will have time to explore everything!

• Please coordinate a ride home from a ride share service or friend/family member.

Hard Rules (Break them and you’re out):

• No violence or aggressive behavior
• No firearms or weapons, regardless of personal permits
• No smoking in the venue

*Fort Worth Whiskey Riot proudly benefits the Family Meal Hospitality Trust 501(c)

Get Tickets Today!

Join us this Saturday for afternoon music with Jeremy Parsons from 2-5pm.
Relax with your favorite War Trail Spirits cocktail!

This Saturday, join us for a very special Memorial Day weekend event! Douglas Taurel, from the American Soldier solo show, will have a booth at the distillery from noon to 4 p.m. to chat with guests about the 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗸𝗲𝘆. This American Single Malt will be available by the bottle (or taste) as you enjoy live music from Rubi Groove and Bobby Beal and tasty food from SpeakEasy Grill!

The American Soldier is a powerful and emotional Off-Broadway one-man show that pays tribute to the bravery and sacrifices of our military veterans. Nominated for an Amnesty International Award and performed in over 50 cities, including the Kennedy Center, the Library of Congress, and Off-Broadway. Based on real stories and letters written by veterans and their families, from the Revolution to our recent wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The play gives honor and brings to life our soldiers' struggles at war, their internal struggles to return home, and their sacrifices to our nation. For more info, go to https://www.theamericansoldiersoloshow.com/

Get ready for a soulful afternoon! Join us at Milam & Greene Distillery on Saturday May 24th from 12-5pm for Blues, BBQ & Bourbon! Enjoy live blues tunes by the fantastic JC Lipsey and Dan G while savoring delicious BBQ and sipping on handcrafted bourbon. Come sip & savor with us

Whiskey & Summer Vibes: Memorial Day Block Party!

Kick off summer under the oaks at Treaty Oak Distilling’s Memorial Day celebration! Saturday, May 24th (12-4PM) featuring:

Live beats from TX Dub DJs

Gourmet taco stations

Local farmer’s market

Craft cocktail experience

Family-friendly with FREE entry! Just minutes from Austin in beautiful Dripping Springs

Doors open at 6pm

Show starts at 7pm

VIP Tables include 4 concert tickets, 4 cocktail tickets, and an appetizer for the table.

VIP Lounge includes 8 concert tickets, private indoor lounge plus 8 adjacent outdoor seats. Also includes one bottle of Stryker Smoked Old-Fashioned (serves 12) and a buffet for 8ppl catered by Speakeasy Grill.

Cactus Lee is Texas music at its core, a blend of Austin nightclub vibes, and dusty dancefloor energy. Led by prolific Austin songwriter Kevin Dehan, Cactus Lee reflects a deep love for Texas country songwriters, interwoven with the bold spirit of outlaw and outsider influences. With a sound that is at once childlike, dreamy, and sharply witty—reminiscent of icons like John Prine and Tom T. Hall—Cactus Lee has carved a distinctive niche in the music world since its inception in 2019. Over six albums, including two releases in 2023, a live album, and multiple EPs, Dehan’s songwriting and self-recorded efforts on a four-track have been the foundation of a constantly evolving project.

Through evocative lyrics and thoughtfully textured instrumentation, Cactus Lee’s self-titled album reaffirms Kevin Dehan’s ability to distill the essence of Texas twang into songs that resonate far beyond the Lone Star State.

Get Tickets Here

Friday night just got a little more interesting! Big shoutout to @andrewblantonmusic, @bkinsel , and Sergio Martinez for shaking things up. We are excited to hear them swapping songs in the tasting room – who knows what magic they'll create? It's gonna be an awesome night of music. See you all there!

Join the Whiskey Crusaders on Sunday May 18, 2025 at 7pm with Kilchoman Global Ambassador Emma McHarrie who is town one day only and we have the privilege of hosting her at the Whiskey Castle. Certainly one of my all time favorite Scottish Distilleries from Islay. If you love peat you will love this masterclass and dinner with Kilchoman. The event which feature 8 amazing scotches from Kilchoman.

Tickets are $99 per person and more information at the link below.

https://whiskeycrusaders.com/.../kilchomanmasterclass051.../

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Want to learn how to craft cocktails like the pros? Join us for a two-hour seminar where you'll learn the fundamentals of mixology—without lifting a shaker!

During this lecture-style experience, our expert bartenders will guide you through the tools of the trade and demonstrate how to properly measure, shake, stir, strain, and garnish. You’ll also discover when, and why, a cocktail should be shaken or stirred to bring out the best in each ingredient.

While our bartenders demonstrate each technique, you’ll get to enjoy three signature Garrison Brothers bourbon cocktails, each paired with delicious small bites created by Chef Jack Mac. Along the way, we’ll dive into the history of bourbon and how it became the American spirit, along with the story of Garrison Brothers—Texas’ first legal bourbon distillery.

A commemorative Cocktail Seminar Garrison Brothers Single Barrel Bourbon will be available exclusively through ticket purchase—this one-of-a-kind release will not be available for sale at the event, so be sure to secure your bottle when purchasing your ticket. Don’t miss your chance to claim this special release!

Spots are limited, so come ready to sip, savor, and deepen your knowledge of all things bourbon.

Ticket Link

Whiskey Riot is officially returning to San Antonio on May 17, 2025.

This event is *THE* event of the year for whiskey lovers and the whiskey curious where you'll get to try over 200 whiskies, taste creative whiskey cocktails, meet fellow whiskey lovers, and more.

Ready to riot? Keep reading + make sure to mark yourself as 'Going' or 'Interested in this event page to stay up to date on all things Jacksonville Whiskey Riot

Whiskey Riot: A Festival of Whiskeys

• The world of whiskey is vast; diving in can be daunting. Our festival offers samplings of hundreds of whiskeys, seminars and fantastic conversations with whiskey lovers, distillers, brand founders and more to arm you with the tools you need to become a whiskey expert. And, oh, yeah... you'll have one hell of a time.

WHO IS WHISKEY RIOT FOR?

• The Whiskey Lover, the Whiskey Curious, the Whiskey Enthusiast, the Whiskey Aficionado, the Whiskey Rookie. All are welcome!

WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND?

• Discovering new whiskeys can be an expensive exploration. Signage in a liquor store and the details on a bottle’s label will only tell you so much. How do you know you’re going to take home something you love? There’s no better way to find your new favorite drink than side-by-side comparison tasting.

• Whiskey Riot is a large format tasting event complete with brand representatives who can answer questions, explain the nuances of what your tasting and leave you feeling armed with more whiskey knowledge.

FAQs and General Rules

• Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
• Time: 4-7 PM (Early Entry Admission Hour: 3-4 PM)
• Place: Freeman Expo Hall - Hall 2, 3201 E. Houston St., San Antonio, TX 78219

How many whiskeys will be available to try?

• Over 200 varieties!

What’s included in a General Admission (GA) Ticket?

• General Admission ticket holders will receive a branded rocks tasting glass and be given full range of the venue to taste whichever whiskeys they desire. Sorting through this many whiskeys would require a prohibitively expensive investment in bottles were a whiskey explorer to pursue a tasting this vast on their own. The GA ticket provides a pathway to finding your new favorite whiskey without breaking the bank.

What’s included in an Early Entry Admission Ticket (formerly known VIP tickets)?

• Early Entry Admission ticket holders (formerly known as VIP in years past) will receive access to the event 1 hour earlier than General Admission entry. They’ll receive all of the same benefits of the General Admission ticket, which include a branded tasting glass, full range of the venue to taste whichever whiskeys they desire and access to limited edition and rare whiskies that will not be available during the General Admission time (list to be added in late-December!) The big emphasis on this ticket is an extra hour in the event without large crowds.

What happened to VIP tickets?

• If you bought VIP tickets for previous years, you might wonder where those went. Good news! Early Entry Admission is the new name for the previously known VIP tickets. The only thing that has changed is the name! The same things are included in the Early Entry Admission ticket as was previously included in VIP; you'll receive access to the event 1 hour earlier than General Admission and have access to limited edition and rare whiskies that will not be available during the General Admission time.

Will there be Designated Driver (DD) Tickets available?

• Due to limited capacity, there are no DD tickets offered for the event. Please be responsible and coordinate a ride using a ride share service or friend/family member.

Are samples free?

• Once you have your ticket for admission and enter the venue, you will not be charged for any whiskey tasting.

Are cocktails free?

• Each guest will receive 1 ticket for each of the specialty cocktail branded sample bars (3-5 cocktail samples per event). Don’t think of a traditional bar where you walk up and tell the bartender what you’d like. The cocktail bars are hosted by showcasing brands and typically offer just one specialty cocktail per bar. Each attendee will have one redemption ticket for each of the cocktail bars. This redemption method is only used for the cocktail bars and not for the general sampling of whiskeys (it’s rooted in an effort to make sure that showcasing brands have enough inventory for everyone).

Is the event for people 21 and over?

• Yes. If a person is under 21 years old and tries to enter the event with a ticket they purchased online or one that was provided to them, they will not be granted entry and the purchaser will not receive a refund for the ticket. You must be 21 years of age or older to enter this event and no exceptions to the rule will be made.

Do I have to buy anything when I’m in the event?

• No! All whiskey samples are included with purchase of admission. Complimentary water bottles will be available in the event!

Can I purchase merchandise or food at the event?

• Yes! There will be food and merchandise on site for purchase.

Is there security?

• There will be security present at the event and they are tasked with keeping the evening civilized and safe. Please be courteous, respectful and kind to others and keep in mind that everyone is coming together to have fun and positive experience.

Strong Suggestions for a Safe and Enjoyable Time:

• Eat a hearty meal beforehand! There's nothing worse than being hungry, and while we'll have snacks on hand and food for purchase, we encourage you to eat before the event.

• Use the spit buckets. Seriously. You’re doing a tasting and should pace yourself! There’s no pressure to drink everything you’re trying. The brand representatives who will be present expect you to spit out their products after trying and won’t be offended if you do! It may seem silly or impolite, but it’s how the whiskey world works. This is sage advice.

• Rinse out your glass between whiskeys! You don’t want a new bourbon to taste like the last smokey Islay scotch you tried!

• Do not pre-game the event. Fight any social temptation you may have to do so. Your evening will be so much more enjoyable if you just wait for the event to start imbibing.

• There’s going to be a rush at the beginning of the event as people get in and spread throughout the venue. It may seem like you won’t have enough time to try everything you want, but we promise that you will. No need to rush, be pushy or drink quickly. You will have time to explore everything!

• Please coordinate a ride home from a ride share service or friend/family member.

Hard Rules (Break them and you’re out):

• No violence or aggressive behavior
• No firearms or weapons, regardless of personal permits
• No smoking in the venue

*Jacksonville Whiskey Riot proudly benefits the Family Meal Hospitality Trust 501(c)