Spirits Expo brings the bar to life. This multi-brand tasting and education event puts consumers, industry pros, and curious enthusiasts face-to-face with the makers, stories, and flavors behind today’s most exciting spirits. Taste broadly, learn deeply, and discover the brands you love — along with the ones you’ll be talking about long after the event.

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE>https://events.beerfests.com/e/spirit-expo-2026

Must purchase a ticket to enter-not included in Honorary bartender or Industry badges

Join Sazerac and Hogwash for a special pours pairing dinner in support of our friends at Big Table, helping provide critical assistance to hospitality workers in times of crisis.

Taking place Sunday, May 31 at 5PM (1 seating), this elevated experience features a welcome cocktail with Hogwash Buffalo Trace Single Barrel Select, followed by four premium tastings—Weller 12 Year, Weller Full Proof, Sazerac Rye Single Barrel, and Blanton’s Gold—each paired with thoughtfully curated small plates. Guests will enjoy communal seating, a lively atmosphere, and a chance to win raffle prizes including a rare bottle CYPB and two gift bags. Dessert may include a Fireball or Bourbon Cream feature to round out the evening.

Tickets are $125 per person and include whiskey, food, and seating, with a portion of proceeds supporting Big Table’s mission.

Secure your spot here: https://tinyurl.com/52w25hxc

Payment for ticketing for this event is managed at the host venue. But must RSVP to secure your spot

Mind Eraser Monday just got dangerous.
Vindictive Wings is pulling up to Durkin’s with their famous wings for one night and one night only, teaming up with Screwdriver Bar to wreck your Monday in the best way possible.
Come hungry. Leave happy. Maybe forget Tuesday.

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Par & Pour: Wine Beyond the Glass is an interactive wine education class exploring how wine can play a dynamic role behind the bar and within modern beverage programs. Guests will learn how to build better cocktails using wine, develop smart wine programs in limited spaces, and make more strategic product selections tailored to their clientele. Designed for both creativity and practicality, this session offers real-world tools for maximizing quality, efficiency, and guest appeal — no matter the size of your program. Then Join us for some Virtual golf thanks to Swing Golf Lounge!

Attendance at this event is restricted to members of the hospitality industry and honorary bartenders.

An immersive, garden-inspired experience highlighting balance as craft — bartender-built precision meets Fever-Tree’s uncompromising mixer quality.
This event celebrates the idea that a great cocktail is only as good as what you mix it with partnering with Ford’s Gin to showcase the art of the gin and tonic.

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Step into Agave Oasis, a high-energy, build-your-own highball experience where you’re in the driver’s seat. Inspired by sun-soaked flavors and agave spirits, this subway-style bar invites you to build it your way—from base spirit to bubbles to bright, tropical finishes.

Move down the line and choose fresh, choose flavor with a lineup of crisp mixers, citrus, and unexpected add-ons, all designed for easy sipping and maximum refreshment. Featuring ice-cold Tepache Sazón and vibrant agave pours, this four-hour pop-up delivers bold combinations, laid-back island energy, and a little bit of “have it your way” attitude—presented in collaboration with Espolòn and The Back Bar Project.

Whiskey Business: Local Spirits & the Story of American Whiskey is on Wednesday, June 3rd, from 5:30–7:30 PM at June & Co. in Spokane. This interactive class combines tastings, cocktail-making, and storytelling. Participants first discover the history of American whiskey, then follow guided instruction to make cocktails using Browne Family Spirits and Dry Fly Distilling products—each drink tied to a key historical moment. Guests work in pairs at fully equipped bartending stations, with all tools, fresh syrups, juices, and ingredients provided.

Tickets are $68 per person and include:

• Three crafted drinks

• Mixology and history lessons

• Appetizers

• Cocktail recipe booklet

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE—> https://tinyurl.com/y23absnw

Attendees must be 21 or older. The class is limited to 24 guests.

Taste of Scotland: From Barrel to Bottle
Explore the diverse whisky regions of Scotland through a guided tasting featuring Glenlivet (Speyside), Laphroaig (Islay), Dalmore (Highland), and Auchentoshan (Lowland).

This class focuses on barrel-to-bottle storytelling, breaking down how time, wood, and regional tradition shape flavor from start to finish. Taste how whisky evolves, compare stylistic contrasts across Scotland, and better understand flavor development over time.
Complementary to Industry or Honorary bartenders- 20$ for the general public
make sure to RSVP —> https://tinyurl.com/ttxzcj9f

During Olympia Cocktail Week, bars and restaurants throughout the city will feature curated menus built around partner spirits. Each participating venue will craft 3 to 5 signature drinks that highlight their creativity, with at least one zero-proof option to ensure inclusivity.

It’s an invitation to explore Olympia through flavor, place, and community. Beyond the menus, the week will feature education sessions, brand activations, social mixers, and stories shared over every shake, stir, and sip.