2023 Great American Whiskey Fair

On the evening of October 6th, join us for the ELEVENTH Annual 2023 Great American Whiskey Fair! Your ticket includes a keepsake whiskey-tasting glass, the ability to taste all of the whiskeys presented (though we don't recommend that, since there are over 300), and more!

On the evening of October 6th, a host of distilling luminaries, small producers, bartenders and enthusiasts will descend on the Grand Hall at 701 Whaley St. for the LARGEST whiskey tasting in the Southeast. This is an evening of festive appreciation dedicated to America’s native spirit and its culture, as well as to whiskey from around the globe, from cask to glass.

Distilleries like Bulleit, Maker's Mark, Jim Beam, Knob Creek, Eagle Rare, Elijah Craig, Jack Daniels, Four Roses, Woodford Reserve, Buffalo Trace, Evan Williams, Jefferson's, George Dickel, Belle Meade, Willet, Angels Envy, Larceny, Wild Turkey, Old Forester, Weller, Bernheim's, Medley Bros, High West, Buffalo Trace, Bird Dog, Virgil Kane, Six & Twenty, Conviction, and Blue Run are just a few who will represent for the US of A, while Jameson, Powers, Laphroig, Compass Box, Macallan, Balvenie, Nikka, Suntory and more will represent the rest of the whiskey world.

Food will be provided by Griffin Chophouse, The Royal Butcher, and Honey River Catering!

The Tenth Annual Cocktail Competition presented by Heaven Hill will take place later in the show, with three competitors facing off against last year's winner, Sebastian Griffin.

Tickets include access to the entire tasting at 5:30 PM, as well as food and access to the Cigar Veranda by Stony Creek Cigars and Wild Turkey. (There are no other charges for anything other than t-shirts and other items from our vendors, as well as cigars) .

VIP tickets include an early invitation to special events prior to the Whiskey Fair, a GAWF t-shirt, a goody bag, early entry (5PM), and complimentary cigar from Stony River Hand-Rolled Cigars! SOLD OUT

TICKETS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR. THIS EVENT SELLS OUT EVERY YEAR.

NO REFUNDS. If you cannot make it to the event, you can gift or sell your ticket. Tickets are only good for this year's event and cannot be transferred.