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1100 E 5th St., Austin, TX 78702
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F.A.Q.S
Can I buy tickets from any sites other than TIXR?
We exclusively sell tickets to Whiskey Riot on TIXR. We permit a small float of tickets to Groupon occasionally. If you buy a resold ticket direct from someone on social media sites or from StubHub, it is likely a fraudulent ticket and will not be honored at the door.
When is the Austin 2026 Event?
Saturday, April 25, 2026
What time is the Austin 2026 Event?
For Early Entry Ticket Holders: 3 - 7 PM
For General Admission Ticket Holders: 4 - 7 PM
Where is the Austin 2026 Event?
Fair Market
1100 E 5th St., Austin, TX 78702
Cost of General Admission (GA) Ticket?
General Admission: $90 + fees & taxes
Cost of Early Entry Ticket?
Early Entry Ticket: $120 + fees & taxes
How many whiskeys will be available to try?
Over 150 varieties!
What’s included in a General Admission (GA) Ticket?
- Samples of 150+ types of whiskey
- An official branded tasting glass to take home
- Whiskey cocktails from great brands
What’s included in an Early Entry Ticket?
- One hour early entry to beat the crowds, 33% more time in the event than General Admission.
-Special access to limited edition and rare whiskies that will not be available during the General Admission time (list to be added in late-December!)
- An official branded tasting glass to take home
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.
Can I trade up to an Early Entry Ticket within the event?
Unfortunately, no. We have limited supplies for the ticket tiers and don’t have the flexibility to add the necessary resources during the event. If you've purchased a GA ticket and wish to upgrade to Early Entry before the event, please reach out to TIXR customer support who may be able to assist. Purchasing an upgrade will be dependent on Early Entry ticket availability.
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?
Yes! All cocktails are sample sized. 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 sample per bar. Cocktail bars to be announced close to event, keep checking the brand list updates below!
Will tickets sell out?
It’s very likely that the event sells out; it has every year that it’s operated. Grab your ticket early and be sure to not miss out!
What brands will be attending?
The final list will be evolving until March 2026, but we’ll be posting updates here, on our Tixr page and social media regularly as new brands hop on board. In the meantime, check out our list of historic participating brands on our brand partners page.
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.
No dogs allowed. We love pups, but please leave them home for this event.
Can I bring my dog?
Strong Suggestions for a Safe & Enjoyable Time:
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.
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.
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 & you’re out):
No violence or aggressive behavior.
No firearms, knives or weapons.
No smoking in the venue.
**Disclaimer**
Please note that the list of whiskey products provided in advance is subject to change without prior notice. For a number of reasons, including last minute changes in the availability of certain products or brand-specific staff members at time of the event, substitutions of products may result.
Regardless of any adjustments, we promise that the product trial experience at Whiskey Riot will be extraordinary and feature a diverse selection of whiskeys from brands that embody the spirit of craftsmanship celebrated by Whiskey Riot.
….THIS LIST IS GROWING DAILY (with the slowdown in the liquor industry, some suppliers are making last minute decisions on which products they’ll be focusing on this year. This list will continually develop until the event.)
OFFICIAL COCKTAIL BARS
Bardstown Bourbon Co. - Whiskey Wedge (featuring Origin Series Bottled in Bond)
Green River - Still House Smash (featuring Green River Kentucky Bourbon)
Cutty Sark - Ginger & Scotch
EARLY ENTRY POURS
James E. Pepper 'Decanter' Rye Barrel Proof
Pursuit Spirits Triple Mash Bourbon and Rye (Barrel Proof)
Bending Branch 1840 Culinaria Private Barrel Bourbon Blend
Balcones Cataleja
Balcones Mirador
Blue Note - Limited Product TBD
Sagamore Spirit - Limited Product TBD
St. George Single Malt Whiskey - Lot Series
Michter's 10 Year Kentucky Straight Rye
Augusta KY Distillery - Buckner's 13
Dark Arts Sweet n Sour Mash Honey Cask Finished Bourbon
RD1 Limited Release 10-year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Finished With Brazilian Amburana Wood, Cask Strength
Redwood Empire Pipe Dream Triple Toasted Bourbon
STANDARD POUR
Latitude Beverage Portfolio - Wheel Horse & Copper & Cask
Pursuit United Triple Mash Bourbon (88 Proof)
Pursuit United Triple Mash Rye (88Proof)
Pursuit United Double Oaked Rye
Pursuit United Double Oaked Bourbon
Dark Arts Toasted Mizunara Bourbon
Dark Arts French Oak Stave Finished Bourbon
Dark Arts Barely Legal Bourbon
Dark Arts Amburana Oak Stave Finished Rye
Horse Soldier Straight Bourbon
Horse Soldier Small Batch Bourbon
Horse Soldier Barrel Strength Bourbon
RD1 Kentucky Straight Bourbon, 98 proof
RD1 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Finished With French Oak, 101 proof
RD1 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Finished With Brazilian Amburana Wood, 110 proof
RD1 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Double Finished In Oak and Maple Barrels, 99.9 proof
American Metal Whiskey (V8)
American Metal The Knuckle
American Metal The Disciple
Redwood Empire Pipe Dream Bourbon
Redwood Empire Emerald Giant Rye
Redwood Empire Lost Monarch Small Batch
Redwood Empire Grizzly Beast Bourbon Batch:005
Bending Branch 1840 Kentucky Straight High Rye Bourbon
ChickenDuck High Rye Bourbon
ChickenDuck Wheated Bourbon
ChickenDuck Four Grain Bourbon, Eclipse Edition
Company Distilling Bourbon Whiskey w Maple Wood Finish
Company Distilling TN Whiskey w Apple Wood Finish
Company Distilling Rye Whiskey w Cherry Wood Finish
Boondocks 6 Year Straight 750ml
Boondocks 6 Year Port 750ml
Tomintoul Caribbean Rum Cask 750ml
Tomintoul Cigar Malt 750ml
Glencadam American Oak Highlands 750ml
Glencadam 10 YR Highlands 750ml
Brother's Bond Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Brother's Bond American Rye Whiskey
Brother's Bond Cask Strength Bourbon Whiskey
Brother's Bond Bottled in Bond Bourbon Whiskey
Brother's Bond Regenerative Grain
Michter's US*1 Kentucky Straight Rye
Michter's US*1 Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Michter's US*1 American Whiskey
Michter's US*1 Sour Mash
Silver Star Whiskey
Silver Star Ranch Style Coffee Whiskey
Silver Star 1849 Bourbon
Silver Star Texas Honey Whiskey
Augusta KY Distillery - Old Route 8
Augusta KY Distillery - Buckner's 10
Augusta KY Distillery - Augusta Small Batch
Augusta KY Distillery - Augusta Wheated Single Barrel
Balcones Baby Blue
Balcones Lineage
Balcones Texas "1" Single Malt
Balcones Rye Bottled-in-Bond
Blackland Bourbon Whiskey
Blackland Rye Whiskey
Blackland Texas Pecan Brown Sugar Bourbon
Blackland Texpresso Whiskey
Blue Note Juke Joint
Blue Note Crossroads
Blue Note Rye Whiskey
Blue Note Uncut
Sagamore Spirit Small Batch
Sagamore Spirit Double Oak
Sagamore Spirit Cask Strength
Natterjack Irish Whiskey Blend No. 1
Natterjack Irish Whiskey The Mistake
Natterjack Irish Whiskey Cask Strength
Ole Smoky Salty Caramel Whiskey
Ole Smoky Blackberry Whiskey
Ole Smoky TN Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Ole Smoky Salty Watermelon Whiskey
St. George Spirits - Baller American Single Malt Whiskey
LUXCO - Penelope Four Grain
LUXCO - Penelope Wheated
LUXCO - Penelope Architect
LUXCO - Penelope Toasted
LUXCO - Yellowstone Select Bourbon
LUXCO - Yellowstone Rum Cask Finish
LUXCO - Rebel Bourbon Root Beer Flavored Whiskey
LUXCO - Rebel Bourbon Butter Pecan Flavored Whiskey
James E. Pepper 'Decanter' Bourbon Barrel Proof
James E. Pepper '1776' Bourbon 100pf
James E. Pepper '1776' Rye 100pf
Old Pepper Bottled in Bond Bourbon
Tanteo Jalapeno Tequila
Tanteo Blanco Tequila
Tanteo Espero
Tanteo Habanero Tequila
El Dorado 8 Year Old Rum
El Dorado 12 Year Old Rum
El Dorado 15 Year Old Rum
El Dorado 21 Year Old Rum
Barrell Craft Spirits - Foundation 5 Year Bourbon
Barrell Craft Spirits - Batch Series (Batch 037)
Barrell Craft Spirits - Seagrass
Barrell Craft Spirits - Black or Red Label TBD
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