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401 Franklin St, Houston, TX 77201
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F.A.Q.S
When is the Houston 2025 Event?
Saturday, March 29, 2025
What time is the Houston 2025 Event?
For Early Entry Ticket Holders: 3 - 7 PM
For General Admission Ticket Holders: 4 - 7 PM
Where is the Houston 2025 Event?
POST Houston
401 Franklin St., Houston, TX 77201
Cost of General Admission (GA) Ticket?
General Admission: $90 + fees & taxes
Cost of Early Entry Ticket?
Early Entry Ticket: $160 + fees & taxes
How many whiskeys will be available to try?
Over 200 varieties!
What’s included in a General Admission (GA) Ticket?
- Samples of 200+ 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.
- Dinner (details to be shared in late December)
-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
VIP Dinner meal by 2 Guys 1 Pit includes:
- Smoked Beef Brisket
- BBQ Chicken
- Smoked Sausage
- Cheesy Corn
- Green Beans
- Potato Salad
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?
Each guest will receive a booklet when he or she walks into the event. In the booklet are tear-out “tickets” or “redemption coupons” that can be used to get cocktails at the various branded bars. 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 tear-out redemption coupon 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).
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 February 2025, 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 or weapons.
No smoking in the venue.
BRAND LIST (UPDATED 3/20/25)….THIS LIST IS GROWING DAILY
FIRST POUR & GLASSWARE:
Hard Truth Distilling Co. featuring first pour of Hard Truth Sweet Mash
OFFICIAL COCKTAIL BARS
Bardstown Origin Series Bottled-in-Bond featured in “Whiskey Wedge” cocktail
Green River Bourbon featured in “Stillhouse Smash” cocktail
Cutty Sark cocktail TBD
Glenfiddich 14 yr featured in an Old Fashioned
EARLY ENTRY POURS
Milam & Greene Unabridged Cask Strength Bourbon
J.T. Meleck American Rice Whiskey, Single Barrel
St. George Lot series American Single Malt
Balblair 15
Sagamore Spirit Manhattan Finish
Prideful Goat 12yr Rye
Boondocks Cask Strength 11yr
Andalusia Whiskey Co. Bottled-in-Bond American Single Malt Whiskey
Hard Truth Sweet Mash Reserve
Roaming Man Tennessee Straight Rye Whiskey
Old Elk Cigar Cut
Penelope TBD
Blue Note Special Reserve
1845 Distilling TBD
Yellowstone Limited Edition
FEW Smashing Pumpkins
Widow Jane Vaults
Redwood Empire Grizzly Beast Bourbon Btl in Bond
Balcones Cataleja
Balcones Mirador Eclipse
Bomberger’s Precision Fine Grain
Boondocks 18YR Bourbon
Sagamore Spirit Bottled in Bond
Blue Run Trifecta Bourbon
Breckenridge Buddy Pass
American Metal 10 Yr
Starlight Bourbon BIB
STANDARD POUR
Milam & Greene Triple Cask Bourbon
Milam & Greene Port Cask Finished Rye
Milam & Greene Bottled in Bond Bourbon
Milam & Greene Very Small Batch Bourbon
J.T. Meleck American Rice Whiskey, Small Batch
J.T. Meleck American Rice Whiskey, High Proof
Michter's US*1 Bourbon
Michter's US*1 Rye
Michter's US*1 Sour Mash
Michter's US*1 American
Horse Neck RTD Variety Pack
Horse Neck Double Barrel Bourbon
Horse Neck Sherry Finish Bourbon
St. George Single Malt Whiskey
St. George Baller Whiskey
St. George Spiced Pear Liqueur
Bear Fight Kentucky Reserve Bourbon
Bear Fight American Single Malt Whiskey
Numbskull Flavored Whiskey
Creek Water American Whiskey
Creek Water Cinnamon Flavored Whiskey
Starlight Blackberry Whiskey
Starlight Carl T Bourbon
Starlight Rickhouse Rye
Starlight Peach Whiskey
Nikka Whisky from the Barrel
Hirsch the Bivouac
Writers' Tears Double Oak
Old Pulteney 12
Jacob's Pardon American Whiskey
Dos Maderas
Dos Maderas Luxus
August Distillery Old Route 8
Augusta Distillery Buckner's 10
Iron Wolf "Hotscotch" Whiskey
Iron Wolf "Iron Hot" Whiskey
Iron Wolf Bourbon
Copper & Cask "Whiskey Riot" Single Barrel Selection
Copper & Cask Small-Batch Series
Wheel Horse 101 Bourbon
Wheel Horse Rye
Wheel Horse Cigar Blend
Giant Bourbon 95 proof
Giant Straight rye 100 proof
Prideful Goat 6yr rye
Prideful Goat 12yr rye whiskey
Bardstown Origin Series Bourbon
Bardstown Origin Series Bottled-in-Bond
Bardstown Origin Series Rye
Bardstown Origin Series High Wheat
Green River Bourbon
Green River Wheated
Green River Rye
Green River Full Proof
Balcones Lineage Texas Single Malt Whisky
Balcones Texas 1 Single Malt Whisky
Balcones Baby Blue Straight CornWhiskey
Balcones Texas Rye Bottled in Bond
Boondocks 6YR Bourbon
Boondocks American Whiskey 7YR
Boondocks BIB Rye
Boondocks 7YR Port Finish
10th Mountain Bourbon
10th Mountain Rye
American Single Malt
10th Mountain Brandy
Stryker Texas Smoked Single Malt Whiskey
Andalusia Whiskey Co. Triple-Distilled SIngle Malt Whiskey
Stryker Smoked Old-Fashioned
American Metal Whiskey - 90 Proof
American Metal Whiskey The Disciple Sonic Infused Whiskey
Horse Soldier Bourbon Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Horse Soldier Bourbon Small Batch Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Horse Soldier Bourbon Barrel Strength Straight Bourbon Whiskey
James E. Pepper 'Decanter' KY Straight Bourbon
James E. Pepper '1776' Straight Rye
James E. Pepper '1776' Straight Bourbon
Old Pepper Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon
Old Pepper Bottled-in-Bond Rye
Blackland Bourbon Whiskey
Blackland Rye Whiskey
Blackland Texas Pecan Brown Sugar Bourbon
Blackland Texpresso Whiskey
Natterjack Irish Whiskey Blend No. 1
Natterjack Irish Whiskey The Mistake
Natterjack Cask Strength
Five Trail American Whiskey
Barmen 1873 Bourbon
Blue Run High Rye Bourbon
Blue Run Emerald Rye
Blue Run Reflection Bourbon
Austin Craft Spirits Co's - Austin 85 Light Whiskey
Austin Craft Spirits Co's - Austin 101 Light Whiskey
Austin Craft Spirits Co's - Austin 121 Light Whiskey
Big Stick Bourbon
Hard Truth Sweet Mash Rye
Hard Truth High Road Rye
Hard Truth Sweet Mash Bourbon
Hard Truth Sweet Mash Wheated Bourbon
Sugarlands Ryder Cup Cherry Limeade Moonshine
Sugarlands Birthday Cake Cream
Sugarlands Blockader's Blackberry Moonshine
Sugarlands Butter Pecan Cream
Silver Star Spirits-Silver Star Texas Honey Whiskey
Silver Star Spirits- Silver Star Texas Whiskey
Silver Star Spirits-Silver Star Ranch Style Coffee
Silver Star Spirits- 1849 Bourbon
Cutty Sark Whisky
Cutty Sark Prohibition Edition
Cutty Sark 12 Year
Cutty Sark Scotch & Ginger RTD
Old Elk Sour Mash
Old Elk Blended Straight Bourbon
Old Elk Port Cask Finish
Old Elk Four Grain
Old Elk Double Wheat
Yellowstone Select
Yellowstone Toasted
Yellowstone Rum Cask
Penelope 4 Grain
Penelope Architect
Penelope Toasted
Penelope Wheated
Blue Note Juke Joint
Blue Note Crossroads
Blue Note Uncut
Blue Note Rye
Ballotin Caramel Turtle Chocolate Whiskey
Ballotin Peanut Butter Chocolate Whiskey
Ballotin Chocolate Mocha Cream
Ballotin Peanut Butter Whiskey Cream
Brenne French Single Malt Whisky Estate Cask
Brenne French Single Malt Whisky Ten
1845 Distilling Preemption Reverence Texas Straight
1845 Distilling Preemption Reverence Texas Straight Four Grain
1845 Distilling Preemption Reverence Texas Straight Wheated
Leiper's Fork Bottle in Bond Tennessee Whiskey
Leiper's Fork Bottle in Bond Bourbon
Jimmy Red Classic Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Jimmy Red Bourbon Whiskey Bottled in Bond
Jimmy Red Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Sherry Casks
New Southern Revival Rye Whiskey
Breckenridge Bourbon
Breckenridge High Proof
Breckenridge Port Cask Finished
Breckenridge PX Cask Finished
Frey Ranch Bourbon
Frey Ranch Rye
Bulleit 10 Year Bourbon
Bulleit Bottled In Bond
Bulleit American Single Malt Whiskey
ChickenDuck Wheated Bourbon
ChickenDuck High Rye Bourbon
Bending Branch 1840 High Rye Bourbon
Bending Branch 1840 Culinaria Blend
Glenfiddich 14 yr
Glenfiddich 21 yr
Balvenie 12 yr
Balvenie 21 yr
Tullamore Dew Original
Tullamore Dew Honey
Pursuit United Twice Toasted Bourbon
Pursuit United Double Oaked Bourbon
Pursuit United Small Batch Bourbon
Pursuit United Small Batch Rye
Redwood Empire Pipe Dream Bourbon
Redwood Empire Lost Monarch Blend
Redwood Empire Emerald Giant Rye
Redwood Empire Screaming Titan Wheated Bourbon
Redwood Empire Pipedream 101 Bourbon
Templeton 90PF Straight Rye
Templeton Midnight Rye
Templeton Straight Bourbon
Templeton 6YR Rye
Ole Smoky Banana Pudding Cream Moonshine
Ole Smoky Salty Caramel Whiskey
Ole Smoky Salty Watermelon Whiskey
Ole Smoky Mint Chocolate Chip Cream Whiskey
Ole Smoky Blackberry Whiskey
Widow Jane 10 Year
Widow Jane Baby Jane
Widow Jane Applewood Rye
Widow Jane Paradigm Rye
Few Straight Bourbon
Few Straight Rye
Lot 40 Rye Whiskey
Lot 40 Dark Oak
JP Wiser's 10yr
JP Wiser's 15yr
JP Wiser's 18yr
Minden Mill Single Estate Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Minden Mill Single Estate Straight Rye Whiskey
Minden Mill Single Estate American Single Malt Whiskey
Charles Goodnight Texas Straight Bourbon Whiskey
The Busker Singles Collection-Single Malt
The Busker Singles Collection-Single Grain
Sagamore Spirit Small Batch 93 Proof
Sagamore Spirit Double Oak
Sagamore Spirit Manhattan Finish
Dunamis Interstellar Bourbon
Coastline Rye Whiskey
Coastline Wheated Bourbon
Coastline Cask Strength Bourbon
Beyond Distilling Company Bourbon
Hochstader's Slow & Low Rock and Rye RTD
Hochstadter's Slow & Low Coffee Old-Fashioned RTD
Hochstadter's Slow & Low 6YR Old-Fashioned
Lock Stock & Barrel Vatted
KOVAL Single Barrel Bourbon
KOVAL Four Grain
KOVAL Rye Whiskey Amburana Barrel Finish
KOVAL Single Barrel Rye
MANY MORE TBA!
**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.
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