@ CENTRAL FLORIDA FAIR - EXHIBITION HALL
4603 W Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32808
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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 Orlando 2026 Event?
Saturday, May 9, 2026
What time is the Orlando 2026 Event?
For Early Entry Ticket Holders: 3 - 7 PM
For General Admission Ticket Holders: 4 - 7 PM
Where is the Orlando 2026 Event?
Central Florida Fair - Exhibition Hall
4603 W Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32808
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 Acces 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?
Scroll down to see list! The final list will be evolving until April 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.)
FIRST POUR & GLASSWARE:
Boondocks 6 Year Straight Bourbon Whiskey
OFFICIAL COCKTAIL BARS
Penelope Bourbon Bungalow
Cutty Sark - Scotch & Ginger
EARLY ENTRY POURS
James E. Pepper 'Decanter' Rye Barrel Proof
Four Branches " The Continental" Limited Release
Castle & Key Experimental Series Straight Rye Finish in Old Haitian Rhum Casks (LTO)
Starlight Honey Reserve
Fiddler Encore Bourbon
Seelbach's 15 Year
Forward/Slash - New Unnamed Project
Johnnie Walker Blue Label
Bulleit 10 YR Bourbon
Bulleit 10 YR Rye
Crown Royal Golden Apple
Old Dominick Original Toddy
Blue Note - Limited Product TBD
Sagamore Spirit - Limited Time Product
Buckner's 13
Dark Arts Sweet n Sour Mash Honey Cask Finished Bourbon
Ole Smoky TN Straight Bourbon Whiskey
RD1 Limited Release Kentucky Straight Whiskey Finished With Japanese Mizunara and French Oak, 102 proof
LUXCO - Penelope TBD
Caribbean Moonshine 1650 Premium Aged Rum
STANDARD POUR
Four Branches Founders Blend Bourbon
Dunamis Interstellar Bourbon
Dunamis Small Batch Bourbon 80 Proof
Castle & Key Small Batch Bourbon 6 YR
Castle & Key Restoration Rye
Castle & Key Wheated Small Batch Bourbon
Castle & Key Wheated Cask Strength Bourbon (LTO)
Tomatin Highland Single Malt Scotch Whiskey - Dualchas American Oak
Tomatin Highland Single Malt Scotch Whiskey - 12YO Triple Cask
Tomatin Highland Single Malt Scotch Whiskey - 12YO Sherry Cask
Nikka Coffey Grain
Nikka From The Barrel
Nikka Coffey Malt
Nikka Single Malts
Nikka Pure Malt
Starlight Blackberry Whiskey
Starlight Peach Whiskey
Starlight Carl T Bourbon
Starlight Rickhouse Rye
Truitt's Old Fashioned
Barrell Craft Spirits - Foundation 5 Year Bourbon
Barrell Craft Spirits - Batch Series (Batch 037)
Barrell Craft Spirits - Seagrass
Barrell Craft Spirits - Black Label Triple Rum Cask
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
Fiddler Wheated Bourbon
Fiddler Toasted Bourbon
Seelbachs #1
Seelbachs #2
Seelbach's Private Reserve - 10 Year
Seelbach's Private Reserve - Wheated 107
Seelbach's Private Reserve - The Bee Keeper
Seelbach's Private Reserve Humidor Blend - Cigar Batch
Forward/Slash - Quintessium Straight Bourbon
Forward/Slash - Patience Malt Whiskey
Forward/Slash - Thornhurst Rye
Forward/Slash - New Unnamed Product
El Dorado 8 Year Old Rum
El Dorado 12 Year Old Rum
El Dorado 15 Year Old Rum
El Dorado 21 Year Old Rum
Glengoyne (12/15/18)
Tamdhu (12/15/18)
Smokehead (Original/Terminado/15)
Isle of Skye (21/25/30)
Caribbean Moonshine 1650 Premium Spiced Rum
Caribbean Moonshine Cat 5 Coconut
Caribbean Moonshine PB&C Cannonball
Caribbean Moonshine Banana Breeze & Marmalade Mayhem
Crown Royal 12 Year
Crown Royal XO
Crown Royal Marquis
Crown Royal 18 Year
Johnnie Walker Black Label
Johnnie Walker Gold Label
Johnnie Walker Green Label
Bulleit Bottled in Bond
Bulleit Mesquite Smoke Malt Bourbon
Bulleit American Single Malt
Bulleit Bottled in Bond
Old Dominick Tennessee Whiskey - 85 Proof
Old Dominick Bonded Tennessee Whiskey - 100 Proof
Old Dominick Straight Bourbon - 90.1 Proof
Old Dominick Cask Strength Bourbon
Blue Note Juke Joint
Blue Note Crossroads
Blue Note Rye Whiskey
Blue Note Uncut
Two Stacks The First Cut Signature Blend Irish Whiskey
Two Stacks Double Barrel Single Grain Irish Whiskey
Two Stacks Double Irish Cream Liqueur
Sagamore Small Batch
Sagamore Double Oak
Sagamore Cask Strength
Augusta Distillery - Old Route 8
Augusta Distillery - Buckner's 10
Augusta Distillery - Augusta Small Batch
Augusta Distillery - Augusta Wheated Single Barrel
Cream of Kentucky Small Batch
Cream of Kentucky Cask Strength
Double A - Ambition & Achievements
Double A - Affirmation & Accountability
Double A - Appreciation & Atonement
Dark Arts Toasted Mizunara Bourbon
Dark Arts French Oak Stave Finished Bourbon
Dark Arts Barely Legal Bourbon
Dark Arts Amburana Oak Stave Finished Rye
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
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
Horse Soldier Straight Bourbon
Horse Soldier Small Batch Bourbon
Horse Soldier Barrel Strength Bourbon
Glen Moray Portfolio
American Metal Whiskey (V8)
American Metal The Knuckle
American Metal The Disciple
LUXCO - Penelope Four Grain
LUXCO - Penelope Wheated
LUXCO - Penelope Architect
LUXCO - Penelope Toasted
Company Distilling Bourbon Whiskey w Maple Wood Finish
Company Distilling TN Whiskey w Apple Wood Finish
Company Distilling Rye Whiskey w Cherry Wood Finish
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
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