Snug Whiskey Fest · May 15–17 · 2026

Festival Days

Three days. Twenty-five Irish whiskey brands. Four venues. One unforgettable weekend in historic Irvington, Indianapolis.

Tastings, masterclasses, expos and special events across the neighbourhood — pick your favourites or try them all.

All venues walkable 25 Irish whiskey brands Friday · Saturday · Sunday
3
Days
25
Whiskey brands
4
Venues
1
Neighbourhood

The Programme

Choose your day

Every day has its own flavour — pick one, pick them all.

  1. Day 01
    Friday May 15

    Opening Night

    The festival kicks off with intimate tastings and the first Brand Expo at Irvington Lodge.

    • Two Stacks & Killowen Tasting — Irvington Lodge, 4:15 PM
    • Brand Expo #1 — all brands under one roof, 6:00 PM
    • Festival Pub Stop at SNUG — from 3:00 PM
  2. Day 02
    Saturday May 16

    The Main Event

    The biggest day of the festival: masterclasses, tastings from noon to night, VIP Brand Expo, and more.

    • Masterclasses — deep dives with distillery ambassadors
    • Noon-to-night tastings across every venue
    • VIP Brand Expo — premium pours and exclusive bottles
  3. Day 03
    Sunday May 17

    The Grand Finale

    A charity tasting, cocktail classes, and the legendary Distilleries & Dragons to close out the weekend.

    • Charity tasting — rare pours for a good cause
    • Cocktail classes — build your signature serve
    • Distilleries & Dragons — the legendary finale

Planning your visit

How it works

Each event is ticketed separately — browse the schedule, pick the tastings and experiences that excite you, and book your spots. Most events are $35–$50 per person, with premium experiences available. Free Pub Stops at SNUG run all three days — no ticket needed.

All venues are within walking distance in Irvington.

Browse all events
  1. 1

    Pick your day

    Every event is ticketed individually — browse the schedule and choose what excites you.

  2. 2

    Book your spots

    Most events run $35–$50. Free Pub Stops at SNUG all three days — no ticket needed.

  3. 3

    Walk Irvington

    All four venues are within walking distance. Plan your route and make a day of it.