NOVEMBER 21, 2026 | 5-8PM | THE KENT

Whiskey lovers, unite.

Experience an unforgettable evening of exceptional whiskey in Downtown Memphis. Distillers from near and far will come together with local mixologists for one epic evening celebrating whiskey and all the bold flavors it inspires. While distillers guide guests through tastings, mixologists will craft sample-size signature whiskey cocktails. Whiskey lovers can also look forward to the best Memphis food trucks, live music, cigar lounge and patio, Rare Bottle Auction, photo opportunities, and more.

Your ticket grants you 12 whiskey and cocktail tastings and access to all the entertainment, including live music, cigar lounge, vendors, photo booth, and more. Go VIP for 30 minutes early admission, 3 additional tastings, plus access to the VIP seating area and exclusive premium pours.

This event benefits Volunteer Memphis, so every sip counts. Want to make a night of it? Stay at Hotel Pontotoc, the most historic luxury hotel in Memphis!

Benefiting Volunteer Memphis

Volunteer Memphis, is at the heart of volunteering, building capacity for effective volunteering and connecting people with opportunities to serve throughout the Greater Memphis area. We work with nonprofits, churches, schools, corporations, government and other groups that engage volunteers to make community programs stronger. Volunteer Memphis is an action initiative of Leadership Memphis.

Tickets

General Admission - $59

Includes Whiskey Sampling Passport with 12 whiskey tastings, plus access to whole event, including live music, food trucks, fun photo opps and more!

VIP Admission — $99

Explore the VIP experience for access to premium, rare, and experimental whiskey offerings. VIP Ticket includes 30 minutes early admission, premium pours, a welcome cocktail, 3 additional whiskey samples and access to the VIP seating area

Local bartenders will show off their best signature cocktails made with whiskey as their base. Participants to be announced.

Mixology Showcase

PARTICIPATING DISTILLERIES

MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED

Come Hungry! Tasty food for sale by:

901 Eats and Treats

Scrapped The Plate

BBQ X

The Genre

FAQs

GA: Your ticket includes 12 whiskey tastings, plus access to whole event, including entertainment, food trucks, photo booth and more! There will be food available for purchase, and beer available for purchase at our cash bar. Proceeds benefit Volunteer Memphis, so every sip counts!
VIP: Your ticket includes everything in GA, plus 30 minutes early access, premium pours, complimentary cocktail, and 3 extra tastings.
This event is strictly 21+, so line up a babysitter and come on down. Sorry, pups (aside from service animales) aren’t allowed either.
Tickets and 21+ ID are required to be admitted. Please drink responsibly and designate a driver. No guns or weapons of any kind will be permitted into the festival.
Make a night of it and stay at Hotel Pontotoc, the most historic luxury hotel in Memphis! https://hotelpontotoc.com/