Kansas City's Premier Celebration of Whiskey & Fine Spirits

More Than a Tasting

The Kansas City Whiskey Festival is an annual celebration of whiskey craftsmanship, discovery, education, and community.

Held inside the Historic Rumely Tractor Building in Kansas City’s West Bottoms, the festival brings together an exceptional collection of distilleries, premium whiskey brands, craft producers, distributors, retailers, hospitality partners, artisan makers, and spirits enthusiasts for one unforgettable evening.

Guests are invited to explore a diverse world of whiskey—from bourbon and rye to American single malt, Scotch, Irish whiskey, Canadian whisky, and innovative craft expressions—while meeting the people who make, represent, and champion the spirits in their glasses.

Whether someone is a longtime collector searching for a new discovery or simply beginning to explore whiskey, the festival is designed to be welcoming, educational, and approachable.

Guests can taste.

They can ask questions.

They can meet distillers and brand ambassadors.

They can learn how grain, water, barrels, climate, aging, and craftsmanship influence what ultimately reaches the glass.

Most importantly, they can discover something new.

The Kansas City Whiskey Festival is not simply about tasting whiskey.

It is about creating connections—between consumers and makers, between national brands and the Kansas City market, and between a growing community of enthusiasts who share an appreciation for craftsmanship and discovery.