FREEMAN EXPO HALL - HALL 2
3201 E Houston St, San Antonio, TX 78219
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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 San Antonio 2026 Event?
Saturday, May 16, 2026
What time is the San Antonio 2026 Event?
For Early Entry Ticket Holders: 3 - 7 PM
For General Admission Ticket Holders: 4 - 7 PM
Where is the San Antonio 2026 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 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?
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 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.
**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
Rebel Bourbon
Cutty Sark - Scotch & Ginger
Tullamore Dew Lemonade
EARLY ENTRY POURS
James E. Pepper 'Decanter' Barrel Proof
Pursuit Spirits Triple Mash Bourbon and Rye (Barrel Proof)
Starlight Honey Reserve
Bending Branch 1840 Culinaria Private Barrel Bourbon Blend
Michter's 10 Year Kentucky Straight Rye
Balcones Cataleja
Balcones Mirador
Old Dominick Original Toddy
Blue Note - Limited Product TBD
Ampersand Opimus 15 Year
Dark Arts Sweet n Sour Mash Honey Cask Finished Bourbon
Jimmy Red Wheated Bourbon Whiskey Aged 7 Years
Giant Brandy
STANDARD POUR
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
Pursuit United Triple Mash Bourbon (88 Proof)
Pursuit United Triple Mash Rye (88Proof)
Pursuit United Double Oaked Rye
Pursuit United Double Oaked Bourbon
Dingle Single Malt Irish Whiskey
Hirsch - The Bivouac
Arran 10 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Old Potrero 6 YR
Nikka Coffey Grain
Nikka FTB
Starlight Blackberry Whiskey
Starlight Peach Whiskey
Starlight Carl T Bourbon
Starlight Rickhouse Rye
Bending Branch 1840 Kentucky Straight High Rye Bourbon
ChickenDuck High Rye Bourbon
ChickenDuck Wheated Bourbon
ChickenDuck Four Grain Bourbon, Eclipse Edition
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
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
El Dorado 8 Year Old Rum
El Dorado 12 Year Old Rum
El Dorado 15 Year Old Rum
El Dorado 21 Year Old Rum
Balcones Baby Blue
Balcones Lineage
Balcones Texas "1" Single Malt
Balcones Rye 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
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
Gambit No. 6
Ampersand Malus
Ampersand Vinea
Hooten Young Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon
Hooten Young Rye Whiskey
Hooten Young x Jack Carr Warrior Proof American Whiskey
Hooten Young Barrel Proof American Whiskey – 15 YR
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
Tanteo Jalapeno Tequila
Tanteo Blanco Tequila
Tanteo Espero
Tanteo Habanero Tequila
Horse Soldier Straight Bourbon
Horse Soldier Small Batch Bourbon
Horse Soldier Barrel Strength Bourbon
American Metal Whiskey (V8)
American Metal The Knuckle
American Metal The Disciple
Jimmy Red Classic Bourbon Whiskey
Jimmy Red Bourbon Whiskey Bottled in Bond
Jimmy Red Bourbon Whiskey Sherry Cask Finish
Jimmy Red Bourbon Whiskey Double Oak
Leiper's Fork Bottled in Bond Tennessee Whiskey
Leiper's Fork Bottled in Bond Bourbon
Frey Ranch Bourbon
Frey Ranch Bourbon
Frey Ranch Uncut
Giant Texas 100 Proof Rye
Giant Texas 95 Proof
Prideful Goat 6 Year Bourbon
Prideful Goat 12 Year
Glen Moray Heritage 12 Year
Glen Moray Malt 15 Year
Glen Moray Malt Classic
Glen Moray Malt Classic Chardonnay Cask
Glen Moray Malt Classic Port Cask
Glen Moray Malt Classic Sherry Cask
Glen Moray Malt Phoenix Rising Charred Oak
Cutty Sark & Ginger RTD
Cutty Sark 12 Yr
Cutty Sark Original
Cutty Sark Prohibition
Tullamore Dew Original
Tullamore Dew Honey
Glenfiddich 14
Glenfiddich 16
Balvenie 12
Balvenie 14
Luxco - Rebel Portfolio
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