Overview Whiskies of the World is a touring whiskey tasting from a21 where one ticket covers hundreds of expressions from around the world plus open-fire food from local chefs and pitmasters, all included. Each stop is a single evening at one venue, and the 2026 schedule set them at The Square in Washington, D.C., Half Moon Bay Brewing Company in California and Victory Hall in Seattle. A sister tour, Whiskey and Fire, pairs the tasting with live-fire cooking at stops that included the Biltmore Hotel in Miami. a21 dates to 2006, works out of Miami, New York and London, and its events include the Food Network South Beach Wine and Food Festival and Pebble Beach Food and Wine. On site VIP ticket holders get in 45 minutes before general admission, get exclusive and limited pours, and get first access to Justin's House of Bourbon, a lounge of rare, vintage and collector bottles. Guests meet the participating distillers and local producers, and they vote for their favorite bite of the day. The events are held outdoors, rain or shine. Everyone has to be 21, the dress code is business casual, and each venue has a set capacity. Track record VIP tickets for the Half Moon Bay stop in 2026 sold out before the night. Brand presence The Half Moon Bay stop in 2026 listed more than 40 brands, from Wilderness Trail Distillery to the car service Blacklane, with Justin's House of Bourbon running the VIP lounge. a21 runs the tours with Event Zero, a nonprofit for environmental and social impact. Sponsorship is built to order at two levels, gold and silver.