FREEMAN EXPO HALL - HALL 2
3201 E Houston St, San Antonio, TX 78219
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F.A.Q.S
When is the San Antonio 2025 Event?
Saturday, May 17, 2025
What time is the San Antonio 2025 Event?
For Early Entry Ticket Holders: 3 - 7 PM
For General Admission Ticket Holders: 4 - 7 PM
Where is the San Antonio 2025 Event?
Freeman Expo Hall - Hall 2
3201 E. Houston St., San Antonio, TX 78219
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 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 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?
The final list will be evolving until April 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 and snacks will be available in the event!
Can I purchase merchandise or food at the event?
Yes! There will be food 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.
BRAND LIST (UPDATED 3/6/25)….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
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
Boondocks Cask Strength 11yr
10th Mountain Barrel Proof Rye
Andalusia Whiskey Co. Bottled-in-Bond American Single Malt Whiskey
American Metal Whiskey 10 Year
McTavish Spirits Legacy Series 1 - Hope & Honor
Hard Truth Sweet Mash Reserve
1845 Distilling TBD
FEW Smashing Pumpkins
Widow Jane Vaults
Balcones Cataleja
Balcones Mirador Eclipse
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
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
Pursuit Spirits - Pours TBD
Bear Fight Kentucky Reserve Bourbon
Bear Fight American Single Malt Whiskey
Numbskull Flavored Whiskey
Creek Water American Whiskey
Creek Water Cinnamon Flavored Whiskey
Jacob's Pardon American Whiskey
Drumshanbo Irish Whiskey
Dos Maderas
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 Limited Edition
Starlight Blackberry Whiskey
Starlight Carl T Bourbon
Starlight Bourbon BIB
Starlight Rickhouse Rye
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
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
Old Humble Distilling Texas Straight Whiskey 750 ml
Old Humble Distilling Special Reserve
Old Humble Distilling Boomtown Bourbon 750ml
Old Humble Double Oak Straight Rye
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
County Road Whiskey
Broken Halo Bourbon
Broken Halo Barrel Strength
Woodinville Bourbon Whiskey
Woodinville Rye Whiskey
Glenmorangie Original
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
Breckenridge Bourbon
Breckenridge High Proof
Breckenridge Port Cask Finished
Breckenridge PX Cask Finished
Bulleit 10 Year Bourbon
Bulleit Bottled In Bond
Bulleit 10 Year Rye
Bulleit American Single Malt Whiskey
Torchtree Kentucky Bourbon SB, 7-Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon
ChickenDuck Wheated Bourbon
ChickenDuck High Rye Bourbon
Bending Branch 1840 High Rye Bourbon
Bending Branch 1840 Culinaria Blend
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
Glenfiddich 12 yr
Glenfiddich 14 yr
Glenfiddich 21 yr
Balvenie 12 yr
Balvenie 16 yr
Balvenie 21 yr
Tullamore Dew Original
Tullamore Dew Honey
Tullamore Dew 12 year
Samuel Maverick Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Samuel Maverick Straight Rye Whiskey
Samuel Maverick Private Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey - Bottled in Bond
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
MANY MORE TBA!
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