New York WhiskyFest 2025: A Night of 350 Pours and Local Craft Pride Trent Warner November 5, 2025 Events, Featured Date: Friday, November 14, 2025Location: New York Marriott Marquis, Times SquareTickets: $275 + taxSource: WhiskyFest.com Join us at Whisky Fest 2025! If you’ve ever wanted to drink your way across Scotland, Japan, and the Hudson Valley without leaving Midtown, WhiskyFest New York is your kind of night. For one evening only, the New York Marriott Marquis transforms into a playground for spirits enthusiasts — a maze of clinking Glencairns, rich amber hues, and over 350 whiskies waiting to be sampled. The crowd? Equal parts connoisseurs, collectors, and the kind of people who can actually explain the difference between sherry cask and bourbon cask aging without being insufferable. What Makes It Worth the Pour At $275 a ticket (plus tax), this isn’t your average whiskey tasting — it’s the Super Bowl of spirits. Guests get access to hundreds of distilleries, from household names like Glenfiddich and Macallan to craft icons closer to home like Kings County Distillery and Hillrock Estate. Our pick for the pour not to miss? Hillrock Estate’s Solera Aged Bourbon — one of the first solera-aged bourbons ever made in the U.S., blending old-world technique with upstate grit. It’s smooth, spicy, and just oaky enough to make you wish you could move into a barrel. Beyond the Dram Yes, the whiskies are the headliners, but don’t sleep on the gourmet buffet. Think elevated pairings designed to stand up to the big flavors in your glass — buttery steak bites, smoked salmon, and rich desserts that make you forget you’re technically standing in a ballroom. It’s the kind of event where you’ll overhear someone debating the “mouthfeel” of a single malt while you’re juggling your plate and glass like a pro. (Pro tip: bring a friend with pockets.) Why We Love It New York’s whiskey scene has come a long way from the dive-bar pour. Events like WhiskyFest are where you see how far it’s evolved — from Brooklyn micro-distilleries to Hudson Valley barrel rooms producing spirits that can hold their own on the global stage. For the upscale enthusiast, this is a night that checks every box: rare pours, local pride, and just enough exclusivity to feel like you’re in on something special. If You Go 📍 Venue: New York Marriott Marquis, Times Square 📅 Date: Friday, November 14, 2025 💸 Tickets: $275 + tax 🥃 Vibe: Luxe, lively, and a little hazy by the end 🔗 More Info: WhiskyFest New York Worth the hype? For whiskey lovers, absolutely. It’s not just a tasting — it’s a pilgrimage.
