2025 New Brunswick Spirits Festival

Join us for the 28th Annual New Brunswick Spirits Festival, a celebration of fine spirits from around the world!
YOU MUST BE AT LEAST 19 YEARS OF AGE TO ATTEND THIS EVENT
Over five days, we’ll host 50+ unique events, offering you the chance to discover rare and limited-edition spirits. Learn from the industry's leading Master Distillers and Brand Ambassadors in an immersive and educational experience.

On Friday, don’t miss our festival showcase featuring over 350 products available for tasting, including a wide array of single malt and blended whiskies, gin, vodka, rum, and more! The event also includes exclusive lunches, dinners, masterclasses, and the highly anticipated on-site ANBL store.
Please be advised that there will be no American products at the 2025 NB Spirits Festival.

To ensure everyone enjoys the festival responsibly, we proudly offer free taxi rides home within Fredericton city limits, courtesy of Alcool NB Liquor. Your safety is our priority, and we maintain a strict zero-tolerance policy for drinking and driving.

We look forward to seeing you at this extraordinary event!

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Info: A memorable evening with Chairman's Reserve Rum by Saint Lucia Distillers.

Each course has been thoughtfully designed to complement the complex flavors of these exceptional Saint Lucia rums, creating a perfect harmony between food and spirit.

Info: Indulge in a luxurious evening of whisky and fine dining. This is an evening for Scotch lovers to savor exceptional food and world-class whisky, all in perfect harmony.

Info: Enjoy a delightful lunch paired with a thoughtfully crafted three-course menu, each whiskey offers a unique tasting journey that complements the artful dishes.

Info: Held at the prestigious Beaverbrook Art Gallery, this event combines whisky with artistic masterpieces. We welcome back the Queen of the Still, Martine Nouet, the creator of this event, to guide us through carefully selected whiskies, while John Leroux, Manager of Collections and Exhibitions, will offer insight into the gallery's artworks.

Enjoy a blend of storytelling and songs from Robin Laing, a singer-songwriter and whisky enthusiast, making this a truly multi-sensory experience.

This unique event invites guests to explore how whisky and art inspire the senses.

Info: Discover award-winning St. Lucian rums: A masterclass featuring a guided tasting of the Chairman's Reserve Portfolio and a discussion of rum craftsmanship, blending traditions, and tropical aging secrets.

Info: Explore the philosophy of balance and harmony found in Suntory's lineup, including Hibiki Harmony and AO World Whisky.

Info: Islay’s Farm Distillery! Our 100% Islay range represents the revival of traditional farm distilling. Featuring core and limited editions.

Info: Located on the Ardnamurchan peninsula, we’re one of Scotland’s most isolated distilleries. Small batches offer award-winning smoky coastal flavours.

Info: Indulge in an unforgettable masterclass, savoring Bruichladdich’s rare Octomore, Black Art, Port Charlotte, and Classic Laddie expressions.

Info: Explore 3 award-winning scotch whisky distilleries from the Highlands, the Islands, and Islay, with an in-depth look at, and taste of, what makes each one unique. 

Info: Discover extraordinary flavour with Dewar's award-winning range, from Double Aged icons to the layered complexity of the Double Double Collection, matured in our four-stage process.

Info: Get a chance to experiment with limited and rare editions of some of Scotland’s best-kept secrets and most legendary Single Malt distilleries.

Info: A rare tasting of Ireland’s most celebrated pot still whiskies, revealing decades of tradition, layered flavor, and masterful maturation.

Info: An exploration of two independently owned distilleries - Speyside's Tomintoul and Highland's Glencadam in a celebration of their 200th anniversary.

Info: Festival whisky friend & ambassador, Emmett Hossack, will present 6 rare & outstanding Independent bottlings of Auchentoshan Single malts.

Info: The GlenAllachie proudly presents a superlative collection of award-winning and world-renowned whiskies.

Info: 5 th  generation, family-owned Glenfarclas create unforgettable tastes by aging their whiskies in
Spanish Sherry oak casks.

Info: Take a peek behind the scenes at Glenfiddich and The Balvenie. Discover the legacy and history of one of the most well-known families in Scotch whisky making history.

Info: Join a Patrón Tequila masterclass led by Execution Manager for Patrón Tequila, Marty Pineault. Explore premium tequilas, craft cocktails, and expert tasting techniques.

Info: Influenced by the rugged sea, this session dives into the nuances of Lagavulin peaty character along with a superb Talisker edition.

Info: This masterclass offers an intimate exploration into the world of Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin. Enjoy a captivating presentation on the distillery's rich heritage and the meticulous process behind their signature gin and Drumshanbo Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey.

Info: Arbikie’s award-winning spirits in an immersive tasting masterclass celebrating craft distilling, bold flavours, and field-to-bottle innovation.

Info: Experience The Glen Grant’s 180-year journey of flavour and Forty Creek’s exclusive limited editions in this unforgettable masterclass.

Info: Join us for a whisky experience with Glen Moray’s Global Brand Ambassador, showcasing the unique character of these Speyside single malts.

Info: Blended with Scotland’s proud distilling heritage, Matugga Rums are rooted in Jamaica’s rum-making traditions, while showcasing the culture and flavours of East Africa.

Info: The home of Highland Single Malt! Traditionally distilled and passionately crafted. Sweet and creamy.

Info: Start your day the right way - with The Spots Irish Whiskies! This unique event pairs a delicious breakfast with some of Ireland's finest whiskies, offering a perfect fusion of flavors to awaken your palate.

Info: Enjoy a perfect midday retreat at The Whisky Lunch, a delightful three-course lunch thoughtfully paired with Douglas Laing's exceptional whiskies.

This event promises great food, fine whisky, and engaging stories.

Info: Springbank is one of the most storied and hard-to-find Scotch Single Malts - you won't want to miss this one! Springbank 12 yr Cask Strength, Springbank 10, Springbank 15, Springbank 18,
Springbank 21 and The Kinship 25-year selected by Jim McEwan for the Feis 2018 for the commissioning of Arnahoe distillery

Info: Immerse yourself in a unique blend of music, storytelling, and whisky with Robin Laing, singer-songwriter, author, and whisky enthusiast. As you enjoy a selection of carefully curated drams, Robin will entertain with Scottish folk songs and captivating stories that weave together whisky history, folklore, and humor.

Info: Step into the world of rare whiskies with Frank Scott, founder of the New Brunswick Spirits Festival, and a group of passionate whisky collectors. Each collector will share a prized bottle from their personal collection, giving participants the unique opportunity to taste whiskies that are rarely seen - or tasted - outside exclusive private gatherings.

This session offers not just rare drams, but also the stories, history, and personal connections behind each bottle. Whether it's a discontinued release or a limited-edition treasure, every sip promises to be an experience to remember.

Info: Explore the world of gin at The Gin Lunch, hosted by Johanne McInnis, an expert presenter with a passion for spirits education. This three-course culinary experience pairs expertly crafted dishes with a selection of premium gin cocktails enhanced by mixers from Fever-Tree, the renowned producer of mixers designed to elevate every sip.

Throughout the lunch, Johanne will walk you through the unique profiles of five outstanding gins.

Info: Join Frank Scott, Festival Chair, and Robin Laing, renowned whisky bard, for an extraordinary tasting of rare and old whiskies. Each expression in this lineup has been carefully selected from Frank's personal collection - bottles that are no longer produced and impossible to find on the market.

Robin will provide musical interludes and stories that complement the flavors of the whiskies, making this session a blend of history, music, and exceptional spirits. A sold-out favorite, The Chairman's Dram is a celebration of tradition and passion for whisky enthusiasts.

Info: Explore the lost treasures of whisky in this Closed Distilleries session. This tasting features whiskies from distilleries that have ceased production, offering a rare glimpse into the flavors of the past. We will take participants back through the history and legacy of these distilleries, sharing stories about what made these expressions unique and why they remain so highly sought after. This session promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience for whisky lovers, with each dram representing a piece of lost whisky history.

Info: Wrap up the festival with a culinary journey through whiskies from across the globe from the incredible lineup of Suntory Global Spirits, including top drams from Japan, Scotland, and Canada.

Enjoy an evening of delicious food, expertly paired spirits, and lively conversation in a relaxed, festive setting - an ideal conclusion to the New Brunswick Spirits Festival.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Delta Hotels by Marriott Fredericton, 225 Woodstock Road, Fredericton, Canada

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