Whiskey Riot: A Festival of Whiskeys
WHO IS WHISKEY RIOT FOR?
WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND?
Discovering new whiskeys can be an expensive exploration. Signage in a liquor store and the details on a bottle’s label will only tell you so much. How do you know you’re going to take home something you love? There’s no better way to find your new favorite drink than side-by-side comparison tasting.
Whiskey Riot is a large format tasting event complete with brand representatives who can answer questions, explain the nuances of what your tasting and leave you feeling armed with more whiskey knowledge.
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Taste hundreds of bottles without buying hundreds of bottles.
Estimated Cost of 150 Bottles of Whiskey: $45/bottle x 150 bottles = $6,750
Cost of Trying 150 Whiskeys at Whiskey Riot = 1 Ticket
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FAQs and General Rules
Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026
Time: 4-7 PM (Early Entry Hour: 3-4 PM)
Place:
The Social Space
205 S Calhoun St.
Fort Worth, TX 76104
How many whiskeys will be available to try?
Over 150 varieties!
What’s included in a General Admission (GA) Ticket?
General Admission ticket holders will receive a branded rocks tasting glass and be given full range of the venue to taste whichever whiskeys they desire. Sorting through this many whiskeys would require a prohibitively expensive investment in bottles were a whiskey explorer to pursue a tasting this vast on their own. The GA ticket provides a pathway to finding your new favorite whiskey without breaking the bank.
What’s included in an Early Entry Ticket (formerly known VIP tickets)?
Early Entry ticket holders (formerly known as VIP in years past) will receive access to the event 1 hour earlier than General Admission entry. They’ll receive all of the same benefits of the General Admission ticket, which include a branded tasting glass, full range of the venue to taste whichever whiskeys they desire and access to select limited edition and rare whiskies, available on a first come, first served basis (list to be added in late-April!) The big emphasis on this ticket is an extra hour in the event without large crowds.
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!
What brands will be attending?
The final list will be evolving until April 2026, but we’ll be posting updates on our website, the 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 website.
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.
Can I bring my dog?
No dogs allowed. We love pups, but please leave them home for this event.
Strong Suggestions for a Safe and Enjoyable Time:
-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.
-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.
-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 and you’re out):
-No violence or aggressive behavior
-No firearms, knives or weapons, regardless of personal permits
-No smoking in the venue
BRAND LIST
(UPDATED 5/19/26)….THIS LIST IS GROWING DAILY
FIRST POUR & GLASSWARE:
Boondocks 6 Year Straight Bourbon Whiskey
OFFICIAL COCKTAIL BARS
Cutty Sark - Scotch & Ginger
Tullamore Dew Lemonade
Luxco Portfolio - Yellowstone & Rebel
Green River - Still House Smash (featuring Green River Kentucky Bourbon)
EARLY ENTRY POURS
James E. Pepper 'Decanter' Barrel Proof
Starlight Honey Reserve
Bending Branch 1840 Culinaria Private Barrel Bourbon Blend
Balcones Cataleja
Balcones Mirador
Sagamore Spirit - Limited Product TBD
RD1 Limited Release 10-year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Finished With Brazilian Amburana Wood, Cask Strength
Sixth Street 10YR Double Oak Bourbon
Clyde Mays Special Reserve 6yr 110 proof
Woody Creek Distillery William H. Macy Reserve
Redwood Empire Grizzly Beast Bourbon (Batch:005)
Cazcanes Extra Añejo No. 7
Still Austin BIB Red Corn 100 BBN
Dark Arts Whiskey House Blunt Blend Straight Rye Whiskey Finished in a Madeira and an Armagnac Cask
STANDARD POURS
Balcones Baby Blue
Balcones Lineage Single Malt
Balcones Texas "1" Single Malt
Balcones Texas Rye Bottled-in-Bond
Balcones Mirador Eclipse
Balcones Cataleja
Jimmy Red Classic Straight Bourbon
Jimmy Red Bottled in Bond
Jimmy Red Sheery Cask
Jimmy Red Double Oak
Jimmy Red Wheated 7yr
Jimmy Red Smoked
Hooten Young Barrel Proof Whiskey 15yr
Hooten Young Jack Carr 16yr
Hooten Young Bottled In Bond Bourbon
Hooten Young Rye Whiskey 7yr
Starlight Bourbon Bottled in Bond
Starlight Blackberry Whiskey
Starlight Peach Whiskey
Starlight Honey Reserve
Natterjack Irish Whiskey Blend No. 1
Natterjack Irish Whiskey The Mistake
Natterjack Irish Whiskey Cask Strength
Ole Smoky TN Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Ole Smoky Salty Caramel Whiskey
Ole Smoky Blackberry Whiskey
Ole Smoky Salty Watermelon
Tanteo Blanco
Tanteo Jalapeno
Horse Soldier Straight Bourbon
Horse Soldier Small Batch
Horse Soldier Barrel Strength
American Metal Whiskey 90 Proof
American Metal The Knuckle
American Metal The Disciple Cask Strength
American Metal 10 Year
Cutty Sark Original
Cutty Sark Prohibition
Cutty Sark 12 Yr
Cutty Sark & Ginger RTD Cans (BY THE CASE)
Glen Moray 12 Year
Glen Moray 15 Year
Glen Moray Classic
Glen Moray Sherry Cask Finish
Glen Moray Port Cask Finish
Glen Moray Chardonnay Cask Finish
Glen Moray Phoenix Rising
Sagamore Spirit Rye Small Batch
Sagamore Rye Double Oak
Sagamore Rye Cask Strength
Sagamore Rye 10 Year
Bardstown Origin Bottled in Bond
Bardstown Origin High Wheat
Bardstown Origin Kentucky Straight
Bardstown Origin Rye
Green River Rye
Green River Wheated
Green River Straight Bourbon
Green River Full Proof
Green River Wheated Full Proof
Bending Branch 1840 Culinaria Private Barrel Bourbon Blend
Chickenduck Wheated Bourbon
Chickenduck Four Grain Bourbon, Eclipse Edition
Chickenduck High Rye Bourbon
Founders Edition
Company Distilling Bourbon Whiskey Finished With Maple Wood
Company Distilling Tennessee Whiskey Finished With Apple Wood
Company Distilling Rye Whiskey Finished With Cherry Wood
Company Distilling Bourbon Finished With Maple Wood Cask Strength
Silver Star 1849 Bourbon
Silver Star Ranch Style Coffee
Silver Star Texas Whiskey
Silver Star Texas Honey
Dark Arts Whiskey House Kentucky Straight Bourbon Finished withToasted Mizunara Oak Staves
Dark Arts Whiskey House Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished with Toasted Jupilles Fleur French Oak Staves
Dark Arts Whiskey House Barely Legal Bourbon
Dark Arts Whiskey House Straight Rye Whiskey Finished with Toasted Amburana Oak Staves
Dark Arts Whiskey House Blunt Blend Straight Rye Whiskey Finished in a Madeira and an Armagnac Cask
Sixth Street 6YR Bourbon
Sixth Street Barrel Proof Bourbon
Sixth Street Barrel Proof Rye
Sixth Street 10YR Double Oak Bourbon
Sixth Street Rock & Rye
Sixth Street 10YR Rye
RD1 10-year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Finished With Brazilian Amburana Wood
RD1 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
RD1 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished With French Oak
RD1 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished With Brazilian Amburana Wood
RD1 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Double Finished In Oak and Maple Barrels
Blue Note Crossroads
Blue Note Uncut
Blue Note Juke Joint
Blue Note Rye
1776 Straight Rye Whiskey
1776 Straight Bourbon Whiskey
James Pepper Decanter Barrel Proof
OLD PEPPER BOTTLED-IN-BOND BOURBON
OLD PEPPER BOTTLED-IN-BOND RYE
Bib & Tucker Classic Six
Bib & Tucker Double Char
Bib & Tucker Gold Roast
Bib & Tucker Tennessee Ten
Redemption Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Redemption High Rye Bourbon
Redemption Straight Rye Whiskey
Redemption Cognac Cask Finish
Redemption 9 Year Barrel Proof Bourbon
Cazcanes Tequila Blanco NO 7
Cazcanes Tequila Reposado NO 7
Cazcanes Tequila Anejo NO 7
Cazcanes Tequila Joven NO 7
Woody Creek Distillers Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Woody Creek Distillers Straight Rye Whiskey
Clyde Mays Alabama Style Whiskey
Clyde Mays Straight Bourbon 92proof
Clyde Mays Rye
Clyde May's Special Reserve Bourbon 6yr 110pr
Augusta Distillery Small Batch
Augusta Distillery Wheated Bourbon
Charles Goodnight TX Bourbon
Whiskey JYPSI Legacy 003 - THE DECLARATION
Whiskey JYPSI Explorer Bourbon
Whiskey JYPSI Tribute Double Barreled Bourbon
Bubba's Burnt Sugar Whiskey
Bubba's Marshmallow Chocolate Whiskey
Bubba's Pancakes and Bacon Whiskey
Bubba's Hot Honey Whiskey
Boondocks 6 YR Port Finish 750ml
Boondocks Straight Kentucky Bourbon 750ml
Boondocks Bottle in Bond Rye 750ml
Glencadam 10 YR Highland S/Malt 750ml
Tomintoul Caribbean Rum Cask 700ml
Tomintoul Cigar Malt Speyside S/Malt 700ml
Glenfiddich 14
Glenfiddich 15
Tullamore Dew Original 750 ml
Tullamore Dew Honey 750 ml
Balvenie 12
Balvenie 14
Rebel Root Beer Whiskey
Rebel KSBW Small Batch
Rebel KSBW 100
Yellowstone RTS Bourbon Espresso
Yellowstone RTS Bourbon Gold Rush
Yellowstone RTS Bourbon Old Fashioned
Yellowstone Bourbon Select
Yellowstone Small Batch 110 Proof
Kentucky Nectar
Still Austin Whiskey Co Straight Bourbon
Still Austin Cask BBN
Still Austin Straight Rye
Still Austin Cask Rye
Still Austin Single barrel
Redwood Empire Pipe Dream Bourbon
Redwood Empire Emerald Giant Rye
Redwood Empire Lost Monarch Small Batch Blend
Redwood Empire Pipe Dream 101 Bourbon Distiller's Cut
Redwood Empire Rocket Top Rye (Batch:005)