More whisky.
More friends.
Riga Whisky & Friends festival is coming to Riga on September 13, 2025!
Enjoy the company of glamorous whiskies, cocktails, chefs, drinks experts and the most passionate Baltic gourmets!
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About the Festival
"Riga Whisky & Friends", first held in September 2024, is designed as a top-tier showcase of whisky and other fine spirits, giving visitors the opportunity to explore and learn about drink culture in a special atmosphere.
Across the Riga Circus arena, balcony, courtyard, and the historic "Horse Stable," guests will discover leading whisky and spirits brands presenting nearly 150 world-renowned whiskies. Alongside the tastings, visitors can enjoy masterclasses, exquisite cocktails crafted by top bartenders, a cigar lounge, live music, and other inseparable companions of whisky culture.
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Gastronomic delights will be provided by Latvia’s top chefs and restaurants:
Specially paired dishes and oysters
Burgers with an Asian twist
Some of the world’s finest steaks
It will be a great opportunity not only to discover the world of whisky but also to enjoy outstanding food, relax, meet people, and soak up the early autumn atmosphere.
→ 2025 Masterclasses
Ron Welsh
Rest to be announced soon
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Peated Whisky Dinner - "Celtic Smoke"
Festival’s opening dinner - we’ll dive into Ron Welsh’s stories, paired with exclusive whiskies and refined dishes by chef Māris Jansons and the “Kest” team.
With more than 30 years of experience and as the former Master Blender at Beam Suntory, Ron has created over 140 new whiskies for prestigious brands such as Laphroaig, Bowmore, and Auchentoshan.
Who's behind Riga Whisky & Friends?
The new whiskey festival is a brainchild of Riga Wine & Champagne, the grandest champagne and wine festival in the Baltics, collaborating with Lauris Grass, one of the most renowned whisky & drinks experts in Latvia.