Sponsored by J. Rieger & Co. Sample dozens of Ryes, Bourbons & other Whiskies from the US & around the world!
About this Event
Welcome to The 4th annual, Hudson Valley’s Ultimate Bourbon & Rye Experience happening Saturday, January 31st, 2026! The best Whiskey tasting event in the Hudson Valley.
With producers like J. Rieger & Co., Fort Hamilton, Beyond Distilling, Silkie Irish Whiskey, Pollinator Spirits, American Metal, Ten Mile Distilling, Orange County Distillery, and many more to sample. This event is going to be stacked with great rye, bourbon and other whiskies! With a focus on craft producers and their stories, this event is for the true whiskey nerd. You'll get to interact with distillers, owners, and/or top brand representatives allowing you to sip, learn and explore many phenomenal whiskies.
General Admission tickets will allow you to sample almost 100 different whiskey options from New York, Kentucky, Tennessee as well as Ireland, Scotland and more!. Food will be catered by a team of Culinary Institute of America trained professionals - Make sure to check out the baked potato bar and carving stations! Whiskey selections being tasted will be available for easy purchase at Boutique Wines Spirits & Ciders located right by the event. Each ticket holder will receive a $20 coupon to use when you pre-order $100 or more of Whiskey. Coupon only valid for use on the day of the event. (Designated driver tickets do not qualify for a Coupon.)
VIP tickets are available as well! The VIP ticket includes all of the GA benefits but starts at 10:45 am with a guided tasting seminar led by Josh Mazza of J. Rieger Distilley. This immersive tasting and educational experience is the perfect precursor to the over 90 whiskies available for sampling.
Use code VIPWhiskey2026 at checkout to save $40!
Designated Driver Tickets for those making sure that everyone gets to and from the event safe, we appreciate you! You can spend the time walking around with your friends listening to what the vendors have to say, partake in all the food and soft beverages you’d like, and hang out in the lounge area. Designated Drivers are not allowed to partake in sampling whiskey/alcoholic beverages. Any designated driver found doing this will be asked to leave. Designated driver tickets do not qualify for a Coupon.
All attendees must be 21+ with valid ID to enter including designated drivers.
All ticket orders are final; no refunds no exchanges.
VIP tickets are $200 at the door
Online price better with code VIPWhiskey2026
General Admission tickets are $150 at the door
Online sale price $125
Designated Driver tickets (includes admission food, water, and coffee) at the door $55
Online Sale price $50
Happening at: Hyatt House Fishkill Hotel 100 Westage Business Center Dr, Fishkill, NY 12524
https://www.hyatt.com/hyatt-house/en-US/swfxf-hyatt-house-fishkill-poughkeepsie
Lineup is not complete. Brands will be added as they confirm. While the list of expected brands is as acurate as it can be, remember that it is the 2020s and last minute changes can happen.
Agenda
🕑: 10:30 AM
VIP Check in begins
Host: J. Rieger & Co.
Info: VIP ticket holders are welcomed into the space and invited to find a seat for the VIP whiskey class being held by J. Rieger & Co. Please be in your seat by 10:45am
🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
VIP Whiskey Class
Host: J. Rieger & Co.
Info: Join J. Rieger & Co. to start your day with a fully immersive and fun class about whiskey! Taste through a selection of their products as you sip and learn. More details to come soon.
🕑: 11:30 AM
VIP Tasting Starts
Info: VIPs can make their way onto the general tasting floor where there will be nearly 100 different whiskeys to sample. Show your VIP bracelet to vendors for exclusive pours(while supplies last)
🕑: 12:00 PM - 03:00 PM
General Admission
Info: Over 20 different vendors will show you an enticing selection of craft Bourbon, Single Malt, Rye, Blended Whiskey and more from all over. Delectable bites will be available for you to snack on in between sips as well as coffee and soft drinks.
🕑: 03:00 PM
End of Event
Info: The tasting is over at 3pm and vendors will stop pouring at this time. We encourage folks to use a designated driver, to stay at the hotel or to get a cab after the event.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Hyatt House Fishkill/Poughkeepsie, 100 Westage Business Center Drive, Fishkill, United States
USD 55.20 to USD 215.26
