Event Day
Early check in begins at 11am with VIP Event Access at 1pm
GA Event Access at 2pm
Maps
Overall Event Map
1 PLATINUM ROOM
2 GOLD ROOM
3 SPEAKER ROOM
4 VIP LOUNGE
5 BIG RED OVERREACTION LIVE
6 HOLLADAY ENT SUITE
7 BESPOKE ENT SUITE
8 COFFEE LOUNGE
9 JOHNNIE WALKER FLAVOR LAB
10 RETAIL MERCH
11 SILENT AUCTION
12 NON-WHISKEY BOOTHS
13 CIGAR TENT
Vendor Maps
1 J. Rieger & Co.
2 Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey
3 Glenmorangie
4 Ardbeg
5 Revelton Distilling Company
6 Kentucky Coffee Whiskey
7 Templeton Distillery
8 Wheyward Wheyskey
9 Barrell Craft Spirits
10 Nikka Japanese Whiskey & Hirsch Bourbon
11 Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits
12 Vikre Distillery
13 Loup River Distilling
14 Angel's Envy Bourbon
15 Heaven Hill
16 Sideshow Spirits
17 Pinckney Bend Distillery
18 Beam Suntory / Campari
19 Breckenridge Distillery
20 Nevada H&C Distilling Co.
21 Brickway Brewery & Distillery
22 Cut Spike Distillery
23 George Dickel
24 Crown Royal
25 Johnnie Walker
26 Bulleit
27 Single Malts of Scotland
28 High West Distillery
29 Ole Smoky Distillery
30 Deerhammer
31 Woodford Reserve
32 Steeple Ridge by Lonely Oak Distillery
33 Old Elk Distillery
34 Old Forester
35 Slane, GlenDronach, GlenGlassaugh, BenRiach
36 Jack Daniel's
37 Sagamore Rye Whiskey
38 Westland
39 Bruichladdich
40 Proximo 1
41 Proximo 2
42 Prestige Wine & Spirits
43 Murray McDavid Single Malts
44 Wahoo Distillery
45 Long Island Spirits
46 Union Horse Distilling Co.
47 Michter's Whiskey
48 Laws Whiskey House
49 Backbone Bourbon Company
50 15 Stars
51 Chicken Cock Whiskey
52 Golden Sheaf Whiskey Co.
53 13th Century Whiskey
54 Holladay Distillery
55 Waterford
56 Whiskey Del Bac
57 Keeper's Heart
58 Kentucky Owl/Wiseman
59 The Dalmore and Jura
60 477 Distillers
61 Prevail Distillery
62 Savage & Cooke
63 West Bottoms Whiskey Co.
64 Bluegrass and Compass Box
65 Tattersall Distilling
66 Horse Soldier Bourbon
67 CORN - Coalition of Local Retailers
VIP Access
VIPs at Omaha Whiskey Fest enjoy an elevated experience with exclusive perks, including access to the Spirit World and Brickway VIP Lounge, where you can relax and mingle in style. You will be able to enjoy whiskey cocktails crafted to perfection.
In addition, VIPs receive early entry and priority access to exclusive samples and rare, limited-edition whiskies. If you were unable to secure VIP tickets for this years event, follow us on Facebook and Instagram to be the first to hear when next year's tickets are available!
Johnnie Walker Seminar
Join our Johnnie Walker Ambassador for a guided experience of whisky blending, fact-finding, flavor discovery, and cocktail creation.
Time: 3pm
Seating is limited
Speaker:Yan Agaev
Yan has been a hospitality, education, and whisky professional for over two decades. His work has yielded top-ranked cocktail programs, competition-winning bartending, and award-winning community support efforts in his tenure with USBG. In the last 4 years, Yan has lead the development of Johnnie Walker’s national ambassador team, experiential program, and serve strategy.
Yan’s passion for experiential design and production, from educational seminars to festivals, follows two key principles: bring people together and provide them with an impactful experience.
DURATION: 60 min
TASTINGS: REGIONAL SINGLE MALTS, JOHNNIE WALKER BLACK LABEL, JOHNNIE WALKER SPECIAL RELEASE
TOPICS: 200 YEARS OF HISTORY, WHISKY BLENDING, HIGHBALL COCKTAIL
ACTIVITIES: BLEND YOUR OWN JOHNNIE WALKER, MAKE A JOHNNIE WALKER HIGHBALL
Silent Auction
100% of the auction’s proceeds will be donated to the local chapter of Breakthrough T1D. VIPs will be able to start placing bids at 1pm, with all others able to start placing bids upon 2pm entry. Last bids will be accepted at 4:30pm. Come check out all of the amazing experiences up for grabs!
Flavor Lab
Johnnie Walker’s Flavor Lab is an interactive, on-site, innovative program that pairs you with your Johnnie Walker cocktail based on your own unique flavor profile preferences. Come by and rediscover all that’s possible with Johnnie Walker.
Giving back doesn't stop there
We ensure that every leftover meal from our events finds its way to local food pantries through our partnership with Saving Grace, a local Food Rescue group. Their tireless efforts ensure that surplus food reaches those in need promptly, embodying our dedication to a community where no one goes hungry.
Entertainment Suites
Holladay Distillery Rickhouse Room
The Holladay Distillery offers the unique opportunity to explore over 166 years of history and witness Real Missouri Bourbon being made. You'll peer into the limestone Spring first discovered by Lewis and Clark in 1804. You'll step inside the stillhouse that dates back to the mid-1800s when Ben Holladay first started using limestone water to make bourbon. You'll walk among the aging barrels that are stacked in our bonded warehouse. Most importantly, you will see, taste, and touch Real Missouri Bourbon being made using the original recipe from over 166 years ago.
The Bespoke Custom Clothing Experience by Nick Moore
Enjoy a complimentary fitting with expert designer and men's style sommelier, Nick Moore, while sipping fine whisk(e)y. From black tie to the pub, Nick will dress you for any occasion.
1620 The Zone Big Red Over-reaction Live
Big Red Over-reaction is 1620 the Zone’s Nebraska football post-game show designed to give listeners and fans an immediate opportunity to react and respond to the Nebraska gameday performance. Big Red Over-reaction airs on 1620 The Zone AND 101.9 The Keg with limited commercial interruption, directly after the final gun of each Nebraska game and immediately features fan reaction via on-air, digital and social media - providing an instant vent and release by Nebraska fans nationwide.