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Experience the excellence of Canadian craft spirits

Discover new spirits from local distillers Patent 5 and Capital K, and welcome Canadian distillers new to the festival, including Sons of Vancouver, Black Fox Farm, Stillhead, and more. This is a celebration of Canadian distilling excellence — all under one roof.

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An Exquisite Showing of the Finest Whisky & Spirits

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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 - NEW

    Bacardi Canada Inc.

  • Black Fox Farm Distillery - NEW 🍁

  • Breakthru Beverage - Pinnacle Division

  • Breakthru Beverage - United Division

  • Bruce Ashley Group

  • Capital K Distillery Inc - 🍁

  • Charton-Hobbs Inc.

  • Christopher Stewart Wine & Spirits Inc.

  • Corby Spirit And Wine Limited

  • Crush Imports - 🍁

  • Diageo Canada Inc.

  • Prestige Beverage Group Canada

  • Proximo Spirits Canada Inc

  • Renaissance Wine Merchants - 🍁

  • Sons Of Vancouver Distillery Ltd - NEW 🍁

  • Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits - 🍁

  • Stoli Group (Usa) Llc

  • Suntory Global Spirits

  • Topikos Spirit & Beverage Company - 🍁

  • True Wild Distillery - NEW 🍁

  • Truth Malters

  • Univins And Spirits Canada Inc

  • Vintage West Wine & Spirits Inc -🍁

  • WETT Sales & Distribution Inc.

  • Drc Imports - NEW

  • Elevacion Spirits

  • Enoteca Bacco

  • Forty Creek Distillery

  • Icon Fine Wine & Spirits - 🍁

  • Macaloneys Island Distillery - 🍁

  • Mark Anthony Brands Inc

  • Mark Anthony Group Inc.

  • Mcclelland Premium Imports

  • Montella Spirits And Wine Ltd

  • Patent 5 Distillery - 🍁

  • Peter Mielzynski Agencies Canada Ltd

  • Philippe Dandurand Wines Ltd.

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Chef Curated Hors D’oeuvres & Food Stations to Pair with Your Sampling Experience

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    • 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 cheesearmesan

    • 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, whiskey 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

    • Whole edamame beans with sea salt

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

    • Dim sum dumplings

    • Tempura yams and vegetables

    • Crispy steak fries

    • House-made kettle chips

    • Cheese curds

    • Bacon bits

    • Caramelized onion

    • Green onion

    • Pickled peppers

    • Pulled pork

    • Aioli

    • Chipotle dip

    • Assorted mini elite cheesecakes, dainties, tarts, mini cookies

    • Hot whiskey cake

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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 and selling 125 rare and exclusive products.

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

    Delta Hotel, 350 St Mary Ave

    Blaze Lounge

  • 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

    Delta Hotel, 350 St Mary Ave

    Assiniboine A Room

  • 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

    Delta Hotel, 350 St Mary Ave

    Blaze Lounge

  • 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

    Delta Hotel, 350 St Mary Ave

    Assiniboine A Room

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 - 4:30pm on Saturday March 7

    Delta Hotel, 350 St Mary Ave

    Blaze Lounge

  • 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 - 4:30pm on Saturday March 7

    RBC Convention Centre, 375 York Ave

    Meeting Room 17

  • Join Master Blender Dr. Don Livermore, Ph.D. 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 - 6:00pm on Saturday March 7

    Delta Hotel, 350 St Mary Ave

    Blaze Lounge

  • 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 - 6:00pm on Saturday March 7

    RBC Convention Centre, 375 York Ave

    Meeting Room 17

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An 18+ Event. Please drink responsibly.