About this Event
Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the American debut of Kari Vodka—a premium craft potato vodka born at the foothills of Rwanda’s breathtaking Virunga Mountains and voted WORLD’S BEST VARIETAL VODKA IN 2025.
Featuring this evening:
Be among the first in the U.S. to taste the vodka that rises from volcanoes.
Kari Vodka — Smooth. Bold. Unmistakably Rwandan.
NOVEMBER 13, 2025 | 6–8:30 PM
The Watergate Hotel, Washington, DC
2650 Virginia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20037
Named for Mount Karisimbi, Rwanda’s tallest peak, Kari captures the wild beauty of Rwanda in every bottle and is distilled from unloved potatoes grown in rich volcanic soil, resulting in a smooth, distinctive flavor—perfect for sipping neat or elevating your favorite cocktail.
Learn more at virungamountainspirits.com
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Come raise a glass to a spirit with a story:
A WOMEN-LED DISTILLERY
Honoring the legacy of women spirits producers in Rwanda and around the world
VOLCANIC ORIGINS
Potatoes nurtured by fertile Virunga soil
CRAFT EXCELLENCE
Small-batch distillation for unrivaled purity
PURPOSEFUL IMPACT
Supporting Rwandan farmers & sustainable agriculture
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Your Ticket Includes
- One complimentary cocktail featuring Kari Vodka
- A selection of chef-curated bites from The Watergate culinary team
- Tasting of Kari Vodka neat, showcasing its award-winning purity
- Exclusive early access to taste Kari Vodka in the U.S.
Additional access to three handcrafted Kari cocktails available for purchase throughout the evening.
*This is a 21+ event. Please drink responsibly.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Watergate Hotel, 2650 Virginia Avenue Northwest, Washington, United States
USD 45.78
