Schedule

Thursday, September 26th, 2019

6:30pm– Opening Night Spirited Tasting – Twin River Casino Hotel Courtyard
Sponsored by Beam Suntory
Join us for the Festival’s opening event with Beam Suntory Bourbons, including Jim Beam, Basil Hayden & Knob Creek selections. Taste some Hand-Crafted Whiskey based cocktails which will be presented by some of our award-winning mixologists; all while sampling small plates created by our culinary team. Don’t miss out on this chance to indulge in this amazing experience.

Food Menu with Cocktail Pairings

For tickets, call 401-475-8438 or contact dwing@twinriver.com

Friday, September 27th, 2018

Whiskey & Wisdom Seminars
Event Center

There will be a lot of energy, hospitality and whiskey knowledge shared this coming Friday starting at 11am. And it’s FREE to all industry peers.

11:00am– The Trials & Triumphs of Irish Whiskey
Presented by Cathal O’Connor- Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey Ambassador
From the town with the oldest licensed Distillery in Ireland, come learn & understand the legacy of Irish Whiskey & how Kilbeggan continues to be on the forefront of the Irish category with amazing growth.

12:00pm– Why the World is Flipping for Japanese Whisky
Greg Mayer -National Kaiyo Whisky Ambassador
The Japanese Whisky craze continues to soar!! Come to understand the intense depth of the Japanese Whisky category and why the world is falling in love with this spirit.

Saturday, September 28th, 2018

Whiskey Festival
Hosted by Pam Wiznitzer – Multi Award Winning Bartender & Beverage Industry Advisor

2:00pm–Popa Chubby Performs
Popa Chubby, born Ted Horowitz, has been hard rocking the blues in his fierce and soulful way for more than 25 years. Over the course of a career that dates back to 1994, he has been a force to be reckoned with on the guitar, and his tempestuous, soulful playing has never been more powerful.
https://www.popachubby.com/

2:30pm–Whiskey & Food Pairing Demonstration with Sons of Liberty Distillery

2:45pm– It’s A Whiskey Miracle-Flair Bartending Demonstration

3:00pm–Popa Chubby Performs

3:15pm–Whiskey Seminar-The Trials & Triumphs of Irish Whiskey
From the town with the oldest licensed Distillery in Ireland, come learn & understand the legacy Irish Whiskey & how Kilbeggan continues to be on the forefront of the Irish Category with amazing growth. Presented by Cathal O’Connor- Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey Ambassador.

3:45pm–Whiskey & Food Pairing Demonstration with Bulleit Distillery
Presented by Adam Deissler-Bulleit Brand Ambassador

4:00pm–Wicked Wings of Fire Competition
Bring on the Heat…. From the Wicked Good Bar & Grill menu comes Wings of Fire…come cheers on the contestants as they compete for the Title and over $800 worth of prizes.

4:15pm– Why the World is Flipping for Japanese Whisky
The Japanese Whisky craze continues to soar!! Come to understand the intense depth of the Japanese Whisky category and why the world is fall in love & imbibing this spirit. Presented by Greg Mayer -National Kaiyo Whisky Ambassador.

4:30pm–Popa Chubby Performs