Whiskies,
cocktails,
experts,
chefs,
and more!
Event Guide
Masterclasses
Opening Dinner
The annual and gourmet beloved whisky culture festival “Riga Whisky & Friends” will return on 12 September, culminating for the third year in the historic Rīgas cirks.
The event, created by the “Riga Wine & Champagne” team in collaboration with Lauris Grass from “Mākonis” and “Dzērienu Meistarklases,” will bring together and offer the chance to explore: top-quality whiskies, cocktails, world-class experts, chefs, and a wide audience of enthusiasts from across the Baltics.
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About the Festival
"Riga Whisky & Friends", first held in September 2024, is designed as a top-tier showcase of whisky and other fine spirits, giving visitors the opportunity to explore and learn about drink culture in a special atmosphere.
Across the Riga Circus arena, balcony, courtyard, and the historic "Horse Stable," guests will discover leading whisky and spirits brands presenting nearly 200 world-renowned whiskies. Alongside the tastings, visitors can enjoy masterclasses, exquisite cocktails crafted by top bartenders, a cigar lounge, live music, and other inseparable companions of whisky culture.
→ 2026 Special Guests
This year we’ll be joined by three rather special guests. Expect stories, whisky secrets and a proper look behind the cask curtain, both at the Parade masterclasses and at the opening dinner.
Billy Abbott
Diego Borrás
→ Food
Gastronomic delights provided by Latvia’s top chefs and restaurants!
It will be a wonderful opportunity not only to discover the diverse world of whisky but also to enjoy outstanding food, relax, meet people, and embrace the early-autumn atmosphere.
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Who's behind
Riga Whisky & Friends?
The whisky festival is a brainchild of Riga Wine & Champagne, the grandest champagne and wine festival in the Baltics, collaborating with Lauris Grass, one of the most renowned whisky & drinks experts in Latvia.