At its core, a whiskey festival is a chance to taste whiskey from multiple producers in one place — and to meet the people behind the bottles.

Snug Whiskey Fest follows that format, but with intention. Instead of a crowded hall or a rush to try everything, the festival is built around independent Irish whiskey brands, smaller settings, and real conversations. You’ll taste whiskey, learn how it’s made, and hear directly from the people who select, blend, distill, or represent it.

Whether you’re new to Irish whiskey or already deep into it, the focus is the same: fewer brands, better pours, and an experience that’s meant to be enjoyed — not rushed.

The Expo is the main gathering point of Snug Whiskey Fest.

It’s where all participating brands pour in one place, giving you the opportunity to explore Ireland’s next wave of whiskey side by side. You can move at your own pace, ask questions, compare styles, and discover bottles you might not easily find in the US.

The Expo is designed to be relaxed and social — a starting point for the weekend, not an overwhelming tasting marathon. From there, the festival expands into smaller tastings, talks, and limited-capacity experiences for anyone who wants to go deeper.

The EXPO lasts for 3 hours but typically 90 minutes will provide you with a great experience! Guests can come anytime they like!

The brands pouring at Snug Whiskey Fest are traveling from all across Ireland.

From historic cities to rural distilleries, independent producers are making the journey to the US to share their whiskey in person. Some come from the north, some from the south, and many from places you won’t usually see represented together in one weekend.

May 15–17, 2026.

Snug Whiskey Fest runs across one long weekend, with tastings, events, and brand moments spread over multiple days.

Each day will have its own rhythm — details and schedules will be released closer to the festival.

Indianapolis, Indiana.

Events will take place across a small number of carefully chosen venues in the city.

Snug Whiskey Fest's venue partners have the same commitment to excellence that we do and embody the same ethos.

A desire to bring the very best of what they do to their community through relationships, storytelling and collaboration. Establishing their brand and their business as a connecting place for locals and a destination for travelers from around the world.

Strangebird - Storied Company - Kismetic - Wing and Wheel Tattoo - Irvington Lodge Events - CRG Grow

And of course, Snug.

Tickets will be released in waves, starting with early access for people on the email list.

Capacity is limited, and some tastings and events will be very small by design.

If you want first access, the list is the move.

Click the 'Get Tickets' button to sign up and learn more!

Lineup announcements will roll out gradually, not all at once.

Brands will be revealed in drops via email and social — with more context around who they are, what they’re pouring, and where you’ll find them during the weekend.

If you care about discovering brands early, that’s exactly how this is built.

Snug Whiskey Fest is built around limited capacity, small tastings, and brand drops that won’t all be public.

The email list is where early access starts — for tickets, events, and announcements.

If you’re even slightly interested, signing up now keeps the door open.

Hit that 'Get tickets' button for more info!