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80 whiskeys and spirits to sample, plus complimentary beer and wine!

Thursday, February 23rd, 2023

6 P.M. VIP Early Admission • 7 P.M. General Admission

...From locally-produced bourbons to single malts from Scotland, from small batches to single grains, from the new to the classics. Meet brand ambassadors who will offer their unique insights and descriptions on many different products. Sample dishes from delicious local restaurants. Enjoy music over a craft beer and samplings of whiskeys and bourbons. Additional vendors round out the evening — but whiskey is the main act! Let the Orlando Weekly take your tastebuds on an unparalleled journey!

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Good Cause

Whiskey Business benefits The Barber Fund. The Barber Fund is a small, grassroots 501(c)3 organization, established in 2014.

Our mission is to HELP THOSE LIVING WITH CANCER.

The Barber Fund is proud to have helped men, women and children with cancers varying from Ovarian Cancer, another Sinonasal Carcinoma (very rare), Colon, Lymphoma and Neuroblastoma. We have paid mortgages, power bills, medical bills, phone bills, purchased groceries, chaperoned appointments, helped care for animals and so much more.

Thank you to our Sponsors


DOUBLE-BARREL


Orlando Weekly

Orlando Weekly

Publix

Publix

Publix Aprons

Publix Aprons

Jim Beam

Jim Beam

Maker’s Mark

Maker’s Mark

SINGLE-BARREL


Funky Buddha

Funky Buddha

SMALL BATCH


Hard Rock

Hard Rock

Succulent Empire logo

Succulent Empire logo

The Plaza Live

The Plaza Live

BlueLaLa

BlueLaLa

FS-tuning

FS-tuning

Demetree Global

Demetree Global

Millenia Auto Body

Millenia Auto Body

2023 Whiskey Brands

Barrell Vantage

Barrell Vantage

Stellum Spirits

Stellum Spirits

Uncle Nearest

Uncle Nearest

Loggerhead Distillery

Loggerhead Distillery

WhistlePig

WhistlePig

Whistle Pig Piggy Back

Whistle Pig Piggy Back

Maker’s Mark

Maker’s Mark

Basil Hayden

Basil Hayden

Knob Creek

Knob Creek

Limavady Irish Whiskey

Limavady Irish Whiskey

Woodinville

Woodinville

Old Elk

Old Elk

Whiskeysmith

Whiskeysmith

OldForester_PreferredLockup_Full Color

OldForester_PreferredLockup_Full Color

2017_WoodfordR_Bourbon Whiskey_Logo

2017_WoodfordR_Bourbon Whiskey_Logo

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Slane_Brand Lockup_2 Color_v1

GarrisonBrothers

GarrisonBrothers

Balcones Logo

Balcones Logo

Untitled design (15)

Untitled design (15)

Jim Bean

Jim Bean

DarkDoor_Badge-KIYD

DarkDoor_Badge-KIYD

Westward Whiskey

Westward Whiskey

Kentucky Coffee

Kentucky Coffee
WHISKEY/SPIRITSDISTILLERVIP EXCLUSIVE
Baby BlueBalcones
Barrell BatchBarrell Craft Spirits
Barrell dovetailBarrell Craft Spirits
Barrell SeagrassBarrell Craft Spirits
Barrell VantageBarrell Craft Spirits
Basil HaydenBeam Suntory
Big Baby BiB Tequila CaskBalcones
Florida Rye WhiskeyDark Door SpiritsVIP only
Garrison Brothers BalmorheaGarrison Brothers
Garrison Brothers Single BarrelGarrison Brothers
Garrison Brothers Small BatchGarrison Brothers
James Two Brothers Bourbon WhiskeyJames Two Brothers Distillers
James Two Brothers Single Malt WhiskeyJames Two Brothers Distillers
James Two Brothers Smoked Rye WhiskeyJames Two Brothers Distillers
Jim Beam BlackBeam Suntory
Kentucky Coffee
Knob CreekBeam Suntory
Limavady Irish whiskeyLimavady Irish whiskey
Lineage Single MaltBalcones
Loggerhead BourbonLoggerhead
Loggerhead Single Malt WhiskeyLoggerhead
Majestic Monsters WhiskeyMonsters in the Morning / Winter Park Distilling
Maker's MarkBeam SuntoryVIP Only
Manifest 100% Rye Mash Straight Whiskey (only available at the distillery)Manifest DistillingVIP Only
Manifest Barreled GinManifest Distilling
Manifest Botanical GinManifest Distilling
Manifest Bourbon BlendManifest Distilling
Manifest Citrus VodkaManifest Distilling
Manifest Flying Cloud Gold RumManifest Distilling
Manifest GinManifest Distilling
Manifest Potato VodkaManifest Distilling
Manifest Single Barrel Rye Whiskey finished in a Vermut barrelManifest DistillingVIP Only
Manifest Straight Rye WhiskeyManifest Distilling
Old Elk BourbonOld Elk
Old Elk Double WheatOld Elk
Old Elk Four GrainOld Elk
Old Elk Sour Mash ReserveOld Elk
Old Elk Straight Rye WhiskeyOld Elk
Old Elk Straight Wheat WhiskeyOld Elk
Old Elk Wheated BourbonOld Elk
Old ForresterBrown-Forman
Pink Whisky (Japanese)The Whiskey (Sand Lake)VIP Only
Pot Still BourbonBalcones
Rye 100Balcones
Slane Irish WhiskeyBrown-Forman
Spirit of the Oak BourbonDark Door SpiritsVIP only
Stellum bourbonBarrell Craft Spirits
Stellum RyeBarrell Craft Spirits
Sunday’s Whisky (Japanese)The Whiskey (Sand Lake)VIP Only
Texas 1 American Single MaltBalcones
The Whiskey's hand-selected Traverse City Barrel Proof BourbonThe Whiskey, Sand Lake RoadVIP Only
The Whiskey's hand-selected WhistlePig Straight RyeThe Whiskey, Sand Lake RoadVIP Only
The Whiskey's Private Select Maker’s MarkThe Whiskey, Sand Lake RoadVIP Only
Uncle Nearest 1856Uncle Nearest
Uncle Nearest Small Batch 1884Uncle Nearest
Uncle Nearest Straight RyeUncle Nearest
Westward Ameriican Single MaltWestward Whiskey
Westward Cask StrengthWestward Whiskey
Westward Pino CaskWestward Whiskey
Westward Rum CaskWestward WhiskeyVIP Bar Only
Westward Stout CaskWestward Whiskey
WhiskeySmith BananaWhiskeysmith
WhiskeySmith Blood OrangeWhiskeysmith
WhiskeySmith Caramel AppleWhiskeysmith
WhiskeySmith ChocolateWhiskeysmith
WhiskeySmith CoconutWhiskeysmith
WhiskeySmith PeachWhiskeysmith
WhiskeySmith PineappleWhiskeysmith
WhiskeySmith Salted CaramelWhiskeysmith
WhiskeySmith Salted WatermelonWhiskeysmith
WhistlePig 10 Year Straight Rye WhiskeyWhistlepig
WhistlePig Piggyback BourbonWhistlepig
WhistlePig Piggyback RyeWhistlepig
WoodfordBrown-Forman
Woodinville Straight BourbonWoodinville
Woodinville Straight Port Finished BourbonWoodinville
Woodinville Straight RyeWoodinville

Craft Beer

Funky-Buddha

Funky-Buddha

2023 Food Partners

Publix Aprons

Publix Aprons

Crave Grazing

Crave Grazing

Maya Rosa

Maya Rosa

Lucid Beans Coffee co.

Lucid Beans Coffee co.

Southern Deli

Southern Deli

Bulla Gastrobar

Bulla Gastrobar

charlies bakery & creamery

charlies bakery & creamery

Hall on The Yard

Hall on The Yard

Pinch Of Salt

Pinch Of Salt

American Social

American Social

2023 Entertainment

DJ BMF

DJ BMF

The Phat-N-Jazzy Horns

The Phat-N-Jazzy Horns

Blue LaLa Entertainment

Blue LaLa Entertainment

Mr.Mogembo

Mr.Mogembo

DJ-todd logo

DJ-todd logo

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

We’re so excited to host you for the all-new Whiskey Business! 

Here are a few things that will help you and everyone get the most out of the experience, and ensure the safety of all. 

As we are in a much nicer venue, there are some venue rules that must be followed (such as no smoking or vaping on-site, sorry. Not our venue. Not our rules!).

In case you have friends who have yet to buy tickets, any remaining tickets may be purchased here. 

Cheers, 

Orlando Weekly & The Whiskey Business Team

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO.

Whiskey Business:

  • Thursday, February 23th 7pm-10pm (6pm VIP entry)
  • Winter Park Events Center (1050 W Morse Blvd, Winter Park, FL 32789) 
  • This event is for ages 21 and up. No exceptions.
  • We suggest dressing in cocktail attire.  
  • Please have your ID & ticket ready. All bags will be subject to search.
  • No weapons of any kind permitted in the event.
  • Under no circumstance is smoking or vaping of any kind allowed anywhere on the property. If you are caught doing so, you will be asked to leave the event. This is a rule of the venue, of which we have no control. 
  • Have fun and BEHAVE! Patrons deemed to be overserved or exhibiting inappropriate behavior are subject to being cut off from additional alcohol, ejected from the event or having authorities called on them. But we know we don’t have to worry about any of this with you!
  • Whiskey tastings will be available at 20 locations throughout the venue, inside and out, with some being exclusive to VIP. 
  • Complimentary Funky Buddha beer, bottled water and wine will be available at bars throughout the venue, including in VIP.
  • DJs and live music and live performances will happen throughout the venue. 

Here are answers to some questions you may have. 

Where do I Park?

We highly encourage ride-sharing and carpooling as parking is limited. If you do bring a car, please have a designated driver. Please do not drink and drive. 

    • Ride-share – Enter on Morse, drop off at or before the porta cochere
    • VIP Parking (available on a first served basis)
      • On-site by the Winter Park Library (building looks like Events Center, just west of the Events Center)
      • You may enter on Morse and drop your party under the porte cochere, and continue on to parking on the southeast side of the Library
      • You may also enter on Harper Street, straight into the lot, park, and your party can walk around the front of the library to the entrance
    • General Admission Parking 
      • 941 W Morse, Winter Park
      • This is the large corner office building at Morse & and S Denning, directly across the street from the entrance to the Events Center driveway
  • Overflow Parking
    • 1030 W Canton Avenue, Winter Park
    • This is the large lot adjacent to the Publix Liquors, across Canton from Winter Park Village, surrounding the office building. 
    • Then follow the access road at the southwest corner of this lot south to Morse and you will see the Events Center entrance under the porte cochere. Please use the crosswalk from east of you on Morse.

Do you sell tickets at the door?

  • No. If any tickets remain, they will be available the day of the event on orlandoweeklytickets.com. So no transactions at the door. This helps us keep the lines moving and getting you in the gates as soon as possible!

Do you offer refunds if I’m unable to attend or is my ticket transferable?

  • We cannot offer refunds, however, tickets are fully transferable and the name on the ticket does not matter.

Do I need money?

  • Your drinks and food are included in your ticket-price, but your servers appreciate cash tips for the hard work they do!
  • You may also want to purchase things from local vendors or that benefit the charity. 

What should I wear?

  • This is an upscale event in an upscale venue, and we ask that you dress appropriately in cocktail or comparable attire.

If I promise not to drink, can I come to the event if I’m under 21 years of age?

  • No one under the age of 21 is permitted inside the event. Not even babies! There will be no exceptions, and security will be ID’ing ticket holders at the entrance.  

What’s up with VIP?

  • VIPs receive one-hour early entry at 6PM to enjoy the tastings before GAs are admitted, beginning at 7PM.
  • VIP also has a private area upstairs on the second floor with a full liquor bar, exclusive food, seating, restrooms and amenities. You will need your VIP lanyard and wristband to access this area. 
  • VIPs receive a free gift at the front on the way out of the event. 
  • VIP Parking is first come, first served. (See parking info)

Is there re-entry?

  • No re-entry. Once you leave the venue, you are not allowed back in.

Location

Winter Park Events Center


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