{"id":231350,"date":"2026-04-14T15:20:13","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T15:20:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/231350\/"},"modified":"2026-04-14T15:20:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T15:20:13","slug":"whiskey-riot-brings-150-pours-to-orlando","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/231350\/","title":{"rendered":"Whiskey Riot brings 150+ pours to Orlando"},"content":{"rendered":"

ORLANDO, Fla. \u2014 A large whiskey tasting event is coming to Orlando next month, giving Central Florida bourbon fans and curious newcomers a new option on the spring festival calendar.<\/p>\n

Whiskey Riot<\/a>, a traveling event focused on whiskey, bourbon and other spirits, is scheduled for May 9 at the Central Florida Fairgrounds Expo Hall.<\/p>\n

Organizers say the event will feature more than 150 pours, along with cocktail stations and opportunities for guests to sample a wide range of brands in one place.<\/p>\n

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For Orlando, the event adds to a growing lineup of niche food and drink festivals that cater less to families and more to adults looking for social experiences outside the usual bar or restaurant setting.<\/p>\n

The tasting list is expected to include a mix of recognizable names and smaller specialty labels, with options ranging from bourbon and rye to Scotch, Irish whiskey and some rum-based pours.<\/p>\n

There will also be an early-entry ticket option <\/a>for guests who want access to limited-release and premium selections before the larger crowd arrives.<\/p>\n

The event is open only to people 21 and older.<\/p>\n

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General admission starts at 4 p.m., while early entry begins at 3 p.m.<\/p>\n

Ticket prices start at $90 for general admission, though organizers are also offering discounted group packages and a higher-priced early-entry option.<\/p>\n

For local attendees, the main appeal may be variety. Instead of committing to a full bottle or a single distillery event, guests can sample different styles and brands in one afternoon and get a better sense of what they actually like.<\/p>\n

That said, the cost may be a deciding factor for some people, especially as Orlando continues to see more premium food and drink events built around tasting experiences rather than traditional festivals.<\/p>\n

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The event will be held at 4603 W. Colonial Drive.<\/p>\n

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