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An Incredible Night of Whisky, Tequila & Spirits!
WhiskyFest New York: Whisky, Tequila and Beyond is back! Join Whisky Advocate magazine in New York City for an unforgettable evening celebrating exceptional whiskies, tequila, and spirits from around the globe. Enjoy the walk-around evening tasting you know and love or upgrade your WhiskyFest experience with a Seminar or All-Access ticket package to enjoy an exclusive seated seminar program experience hosted by our editors on Friday afternoon featuring exciting top-rated whiskies and spirits.
As always, you will taste an extraordinary selection of premium pours, meet the distillers and master blenders behind your favorite brands, and enjoy a spirited night out with friends.
An Incredible Night of Whisky, Tequila & Spirits!
Join Whisky Advocate for an unforgettable evening of top-rated whiskies, tequila, and premium spirits from around the world.
Enjoy the walk-around tasting you love—or upgrade your experience with an exclusive Friday seminar program led by our editors.
Sip exceptional pours, meet the makers, and celebrate with fellow spirit lovers!
Seminars are BACK for 2026!
Get access to an exciting afternoon program of whisky, tequila, and spirits-related seminars when you purchase an All-Access or Seminar Package ticket. Taste exclusive pours, hear from leading distilleries and whisky makers from around the world, and much more!
2026 SEMINAR PROGRAM COMING SOON!
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Tickets
Choose Your WhiskyFest Experience
Friday, November 20th
*Seminar Timing TBD
* Seminar Timing TBD
Seminars
Seminars Are Back!
Join Whisky Advocate editors Friday afternoon for a dynamic lineup of top-rated whiskies and spirits. All in one room — experience them all with a Seminar or All-Access Package
Program Details Coming Soon
Seminars
Seminars Are Back!
Join Whisky Advocate editors Friday afternoon for a dynamic lineup of top-rated whiskies and spirits. All in one room — experience them all with a Seminar or All-Access Package
Program Details Coming Soon
SEMINAR PACKAGES
Enjoy an extra hour of tasting!
TICKETS
Friday, November 20th
ALL-ACCESS
6:00pm - 9:30pm
$725*
Early entry to Evening Tasting, unlimited samples of premium spirits with special VIP pours, upgraded swag bag, canvas tote bag, Glencairn Glass, a delicious food buffet.
Access to the afternoon seminar program.
Lounge Access during the Evening Tasting that includes Rare Pours only available in the lounge.
SEMINAR PACKAGE
6:00pm - 9:30pm
$550*
Early entry to unlimited samples of premium spirits with special VIP pours, canvas tote bag, Glencairn Glass, a delicious food buffet.
Access to the afternoon seminar program.
Lounge Access during Evening Tasting that includes Rare Pours only available in the lounge.
GENERAL ADMISSION
6:30pm - 9:30pm
$295*
Entry to unlimited samples of premium spirits, canvas tote bag, Glencairn Glass, a delicious food buffet.
Access to the afternoon seminar program.
Lounge Access during Evening Tasting that includes Rare Pours only available in the lounge.
SEMINAR PACKAGE
6:00pm - 9:30pm
$550*
Early entry to Evening Tasting, unlimited samples of premium spirits with special VIP pours, canvas tote bag, Glencairn Glass, a delicious food buffet.
Access to the afternoon seminar program.
GENERAL ADMISSION
6:30pm - 9:30pm
$295*
Entry to Evening Tasting, unlimited samples of premium spirits, canvas tote bag, Glencairn Glass, a delicious food buffet.
* + processing fees & tax
Whiskies & Spirits
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2026 Whiskies & Spirits Coming Soon
Backstage Pass Experience Raffle
Every WhiskyFest ticket purchase is your entry for a chance to join an exclusive backstage experience! Ten lucky winners—and their ticketed guest will step inside 30 minutes before the crowd for an exclusive tasting experience with our editors.
Purchase your ticket by 11:59PM EST on November 1st to be entered
Enjoy an extra hour of tasting!
5 Springs Bourbon
Aberfeldy
Aberlour
Angel's Envy
Aultmore Single Malt
Balcones
Basil Hayden
Bib & Tucker
Blade & Bow
Bruichladdich
Buchanan's
Bulleit
Canadian Club
Cazadores
Codigo
Craigellachie
Crown Royal
Del Maguey Mezcal
Dewar's
Don Fulano Tequila
Drumshanbo Irish Whiskey
El Tequileño
El Tesoro
Fuji Japanese Whisky
George Dickel
Germain Robin California Brandy
The Glenlivet
Glen Scotia
Great Jones Distillery
Hardin's Creek
Hatozaki
Heaven Hill
Hornitos
Horse Solider Bourbon
House of Suntory
Toki
Roku
Yamazaki and Hibiki
Ilegal Mezcal
IW Harper
Jacob's Pardon
Jefferson's
Jim Beam
Johnnie Walker
Knob Creek
Komoro Distillery
Lagavulin
Laphroaig
Loch Lomond
Lock Stock & Barrel
Maker's Mark
Minden Mill
Oban
Old Grand-Dad
Pantalones Tequila
Patrón
Rabbit Hole
Redbreast
Redemption
Roku
Royal Brackla
Royal Salute
Smooth Ambler
Spot Whiskey
Stonestreet Bourbon
Teeling Whiskey
Tequila El Mexicano
Torabhaig
Two Stacks Irish Whiskey
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WHISKY, TEQUILA & SPIRITS LIST
Explore the exceptional list of spirits you can sample at WhiskyFest New York including whisky, tequila, rum and more!
NEW THIS YEAR
PREMIUM CIGARS
A WhiskyFest first! Whisky Advocate has partnered with Cigar Aficionado to bring you premium cigar samples. Take home top-quality cigars to make your experience unforgettable.
Arturo Fuente | Casa Carrillo | J.C. Newman | Montecristo Cigar | Oliva | Padrón | Rocky Patel
Hotel Accommodations
New York Marriott Marquis
1535 BROADWAY,
NEW YORK, NY 10036
212.398.1900
Today’s whisky world is bigger, better, and faster moving than ever before. As America’s foremost spirits magazine, Whisky Advocate delivers everything you need to know to enjoy whisky, and much more!
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An Incredible Night of Whisky & Spirits!
Taste Whiskies & Spirits From
Around the World!
Join Whisky Advocate and whisky lovers for a celebration of whiskies and spirits from around the world! Taste from an exciting selection of Scotch, Irish, Bourbon, Rye, Japanese, Canadian and craft-distilled whiskies and spirits including brands like Dewar's, FUJI Whisky, Heaven Hill and much, much more. Each city has its own unique list of whiskies to taste.
Learn From the Experts
Attend an exclusive Master Class tasting run throughout the evening featuring top spirits from world-renowned distillers and distinguished members of the whisky community including The Glenturret, Glen Moray, Bruichladdich and more coming soon. Master Classes are included with every WhiskyFest ticket on a first come, first served basis! Classes vary by city.
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