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An Exquisite Showing of the Finest Whisky & Spirits

Vendor List

In response to American tariffs against Canadian exports to the United States, the Province of Manitoba has stopped selling US-made Liquor.  In addition to premium spirts elsewhere from around the globe this year’s Festival will feature several craft Canadian Distilleries new to the Manitoba market.   Vendors are subject to change at any time.

  • Andrew Peller Limited

  • Aqua Vitae

  • Beverage

  • Black Fox Farm Distillery

  • Breakthru Beverage

  • Capital K Distillery

  • Charton Hobbs

  • Chrisopher Stewart Wine & Spirits

  • Corby Spirits & Wine

  • Crush Imports

  • Diageo

  • Diageo Canada

  • DRC Imports

  • Enoteca Bacco

  • Forty Creek Distillery

  • Icon Fine Wines & Spirits

  • Macaloney's Island Distillery

  • Mark Anthony Group

  • Montella Spirits & Wine

  • Patent 5 Distillery

  • Philippe Dandurand Wines

  • PMA Canada

  • Prestige Beverage Group

  • Proximo Spirits

  • Renaissance Wine Merchants

  • Sons of Vancouver Distillery

  • Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits

  • Suntory Global Spirits

  • Topikos Spirits & Beverage

  • Truth Malters

  • Univins & Spirits Canada

  • Vintage West Wine & Spirits

  • WETT Sales

Find the full product listing including festival exclusives here
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Chef Curated Hors D’oeuvres & Food Stations to Pair with Your Sampling Experience*

Freshly brewed coffee and decaffeinated coffee, traditional and herbal tea are available throughout the evening.

*Displayed list is from the 2025 edition of the Winnipeg Whisky Festival. The 2026 menu will be released soon!

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  • Smoked oyster, chive sour cream vol au vent

    Whipped Danish blue cheese stuffed dates, crushed walnuts

    Savoury flan, chive, roasted mushroom duxelles

    Roasted garlic marinated chicken skewer, brandy peppercorn sauce

  • Baked Bothwell cheese mac and cheese, crumbled bacon bits, hot pulled pork, chopped garlic shrimp, crispy fried onions, caramelized onion, pickled peppers, jalapeno, crumbled blue and feta cheese, Swiss cheese, smoked gouda, Pico de Gallo, salsa, mustard, ketchup, BBQ sauce, toasted bread crumbs, trio of cheddar mornay sauce

  • Chef attended

    Wheat berry risotto, white wine parmesan cheese Parmesan Padano cheese wheel, Artisanal cheese, sliced handmade charcutier, dried fruit, preserves, grapes, oranges, strawberries, baguette, house made vegetable chips, assorted seasonal fresh vegetables, house-made pita chips, breadsticks, root vegetable chips, hummus, tzatziki, assorted dips and spreads

  • Chef attended

    Oak smoked shaved brisket, on a bun, shaved pickled onions, whisky BBQ sauce, brandy pepper corn jus, sliced pickles, relish, assorted mustards, sweet peppers, hot peppers, lettuce

    House made kettle chips

    Vegetarian samosa, savory mango chutney, chili oil, cilantro

    Butter chicken thighs, basmati rice, tamarind chutney, cucumber raita, cilantro, crushed cashews

    Mini Beyond Meat Wellingtons, horseradish vegan aioli

  • Inihaw, Five BBQ pork belly skewer, soy ginger glaze, scallions, sesame seeds, Asian slaw

    Pancit Bihon, vermicelli rice noodles, carrot, snow peas, cabbage, celery, onion, vegetarian rice noodles, sweet sour soy vinaigrette

    Chicken Adobo po boy, lettuce, tomato, adobo chicken thighs, fresh onion, kewpie mayo, Persian torpedo bun

    In house hand-made sushi rolls, wasabi soy sauce glaze

  • Coconut mango panna cotta

    Assorted mini elite cheesecakes, dainties, tarts, mini cookies

    Sugar blooms UBE Macapuno cake

    German chocolate cake, pralines, chocolate sauce

    Hot whisky cake

Display of assorted bottled spirits and liquors on black metal shelves at an indoor event or store.
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Two Days. One Store. Rarely Seen, Easily Yours.

Manitoba Liquor Mart: A Curated Collection

The Winnipeg Whisky Festival is already a rare experience - and for two days only, it comes with something even more special. Festival guests are invited to step inside our exclusive on-site Liquor Mart, open only during the Festival.

Here you’ll find a thoughtfully curated selection of festival exclusive, limited-release, and premium bottles - the kind of treasures you won’t come across on a store shelf. It’s your chance to bring home a taste of the Festival, with whiskies and spirits as unique as the evening itself.

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Masterclasses

For 2026, when you purchase an Early Bird VIP ticket you’ll have the opportunity to also select and attend a Masterclass prior to the Festival and on the same day as your ticket.

Seats at the Masterclasses are limited and available on a first-come first-served basis.

Friday Schedule

  • An exploration of different expressions, styles and premium offerings of whiskies from several Scottish and Irish Distilleries hosted by a trio of guides.  Joe Duffy, Jameson Brand Ambassador, Canada, Jack McCreadie, Brand Ambassador of Chivas Brothers Scotch Whisky, and Rob Nikiforuk, Country Manager, Sovereign Brands.

    3:30 - 4:30pm on Friday, March 6, Location TBD

  • John Sleeman Founder & CEO and Cooper Sleeman, Manager of Sales & Marketing will walk guests through the story behind their Barrel release program.  Attendees will taste four whiskies from the collection, including limited and higher-mark releases before experiencing the debut of a whisky made just for Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries-- a custom barrel chosen and crafted with care, showcasing the true art of whisky making. It’s a rare opportunity to explore the craft, tradition, and character that define the Sleeman family’s approach to whisky.

    3:30 - 4:30pm on Friday, March 6, Location TBD

  • Crafting great Canadian whisky is an art form. Learn about that art and some of the science behind it from Suntory Global Canadian Whisky Brand Ambassador Mike McLean.  Featuring six premium selections from Alberta Distillers, Canadian Club and Reifel Rye.

    5:00 - 6:00 on Friday, March 6, Location TBD

  • Lee Hanson, Spirits Ambassador for the Hunter Laing Whisky Company is your host for this exploration of peated Scotch whiskies from Islay to the Highlands. At this session you will get the opportunity to try unique expressions from six different Scotch distilleries.

    5:00 - 6:00 on Friday, March 6, Location TBD

Saturday Schedule

  • Join Suntory Global Luxury Brand Ambassador James Neil for a master class featuring some of Scotland’s most respected Single Malt Scotch Whiskies. At this session you will get to learn about and try five selections from the iconic Bowmore and Laphroaig Distilleries.

    3:30 - 4:30 pm on Saturday, March 7, Location TBD

  • Polina Snitkova, National Portfolio Ambassador for Proximo Spirits will be your guide through a journey of 10 through to 25 year old Bushmills Irish Whiskeys. In this session you will learn from a leading authority of the Irish Whiskey category while understanding the influence of Oak on whiskey and distinguishing nuances of these exquisite selections.

    3:30 - 4:30 pm on Saturday, March 7, Location TBD

  • Join Master Blender Dr. Don Livermore, Ph.D. and Dave Mitton, Global Ambassador for an engaging tasting of J.P. Wiser’s and Lot No. 40 whiskies.  Start off with a welcome cocktail before trying some high-end extensions while you learn how Canadian Whisky differs from other styles and why it is turning heads on an international scale.

    5:00 - 6:00 pm on Saturday, March 7, Location TBD

  • Scottish Master Whiskymaker, Dr. Graeme Macaloney studied traditional peat-smoking at his ancestral home of Islay and brought those methods home to Vancouver Island, BC.  Macaloney’s Island Distillery crafts award-winning single malt whiskies combining the finest Canadian Barley together with the traditional craft of Scotland's finest whisky makers, distilled to perfection in our hand-hammered Forsyth's copper pot stills.

    5:00 - 6:00 pm on Saturday, March 7, Location TBD

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An 18+ Event. Please drink responsibly.