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Whisky & Friends Festival has come to life in Riga! From September 20-21, we enjoyed glamorous whiskies, cocktails, renowned chefs, drinks experts, and the finest Baltic gourmets. Thank you for an unforgettable experience - see you in 2025!
When?
Friday, 20. Sept.
18.00
Whisky Island: dinner with Andrew Jefford and Islay whiskies
Saturday, 21. Sept.
18.00 – 23.00
Riga Whisky & Friends Parade, masterclasses and chefs in Rīgas Cirks
21.00 – 23.00
Riga Whisky & Friends afterparty
(entry included in the parade tickets)
Masterclasses
21. Sept
18.30
Arran & Lagg. Exploring
isle of Arran distilleries
Mariella Romano
Arran & Lagg global
brand ambassador
19.30
Glenmorangie –
Delicious By Design
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Stanislaw Domin
Glenmorangie global brand
ambassador
2o.30
Blends versus Malts.
The beauty contest
Andrew Jefford, Lauris Grass, Aigars Nords
Special guests and connoisseurs
21.30
Exploring unique flavours
with Teeling
Conor Sweeney
Teeling global brand
ambassador
How?
The Riga Circus was transformed into a true whiskey paradise! Guests had the chance to explore stands from all importers and brands. Upon arrival, everyone received the Parade’s program and a glass of whisky to kick off their adventure.
The whisky festival participants—brands and importers—were spread across the large arena, the balcony, the courtyard, and even the 'Horse Stable,' where we hosted masterclasses and served exquisite cocktails.
Chefs &
The best burgers in Latvia from Bao Bun Latvia,
Outstanding oysters from Buržujs,
One of the best chefs in Latvia, Ivans Šmigarevs.
We served delicacies from the best Latvian and Baltic chefs - snacks and dishes suitable for whiskey and spirits.
whisky
Special guest
Andrew
Jefford
Andrew Jefford, who is a regular guest at the Riga Wine & Champagne festival, is known to many of us as an incredible wine storyteller, author of the Financial Times wine column. Few will know that Andrew is also an excellent whisky connoisseur, and the author of the popular whisky book Whisky Island: A portrait of Islay and its whiskies.
Get your tickets!
Tickets for the Riga Whiskey & Friends festival are now available.
Who is behind
The new whiskey 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.
We have created the largest champagne festival in the Baltics in Riga, so now it is time to tackle whisky & friends!
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