Frequently Asked Questions For The Whisky Minded

W.O.W Them At Home

What is included in the experience?

10 complimentary sipping samples, water dropper, tasting sheet (affixed to the inside of the box), souvenir box and tasting glass

Where do you deliver?

We only ship within the United States. *Not Available In The Following Markets: AL, AK, AR, DE, HI, IA, ID, MD (Montgomery County only), ME, MI, MN, MS, MT, NH, NC, OH, OR, PA, UT, VT, VA, WV, WY. Please note you must be 21+ to purchase.

I still haven’t received my order and the experience is in a couple days, what should I do?

You will receive a Tracking Number from Fedex directly to the email you registered with. If there are any issues or your package is delayed, please reach out to Fedex to check the status. If you do not have a tracking number or continue to have further issues with your delivery, please reach out to A21events@squadup.com

What if something is broken?

IF BOTTLE SEAL IS BROKEN ON A SAMPLE BOTTLE, DO NOT CONSUME AND CONTACT A21events@squadup.com FOR A REPLACEMENT (FOR REPLACEMENT OR EXCHANGE, PICTURE OF THE DAMAGED SAMPLES ARE REQUIRED).

When will I receive the zoom link for the experience?

Zoom link will be sent to the email you registered with a month prior, one week prior and 24 hours in advance of the tasting from our ticketing partner, SquadUp. Please be sure to check spam/junk folder! If you still did not receive the link, please reach out to A21events@squadup.com

I’ve never done a whiskey tasting, any tips?

Check out our How to Taste Whiskey Guide!

It’s my first-time using zoom, any tips?

Check out our Zoom Tips here!

Will I be able to ask questions during the live zoom experience?

Yes, we encourage questions! Please use the chat function on zoom to ask questions to our brand ambassadors and moderator. At the end of each experience, we do allow time for attendees to ask questions live.

Where can I buy the products sampled in the experience post event?

Whiskies of the World will send out an email within 24 hours post event with details on where to buy all the products you sampled during the experience.

I purchased a tasting experience, but can no longer attend the live tasting, is there a recording of it?

Yes! You can view all recorded tastings on our Whiskies of the World YouTube Playlist. Recordings are uploaded within 24-48 hours of the live event.

Can I purchase if I am under 21?

NO! EVENT IS 21+ ONLY. IF YOU INTENTIONALLY MISREPRESENT YOUR AGE IN ORDER TO PROVIDE ALCOHOL TO A PERSON UNDER THE AGE OF 21, WHISKIES OF THE WORLD IS NOT LIABLE AND YOU WILL BE PROSECUTED BY YOUR STATE TO THE EXTENT ALLOWABLE BY LAW.

Please drink responsibly!

Live Events

COVID-19 Procedures

Whiskies of the World has been closely monitoring local & state laws, regulations and executive orders. We have been executing best practices as they are implemented across each city to provide the best in class and safest experience possible. The safety and health of our attendees, partners, and staff is our number one priority.

PPE (face masks) and hand sanitizer will be available for guests, staff & exhibitors at registration and placed around the event space at each city.

Sanitization of the event space will be taking place before & throughout each event and in the masterclass areas.

We will not be checking for proof of vaccine or negative covid test at Whiskies of the World Dallas or Atlanta, however, we do encourage all attendees to wear face masks when not eating and drinking. For Whiskies of the World Seattle, as per city/state regulations, all attendees will be required to show proof of full vaccination or proof of negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours upon entry.

We ask that any guests who feel unwell or have recently been in close contact with a person with COVID-19 to stay home.

General

Is there a dress code for the events?

All Events are business casual. Please refer to individual event pages for venue information. For events that are outdoors, please dress for the weather as our events are rain or shine!

What items are prohibited from the events?

We do not allow any outside food, beverages, drugs, weapons, backpacks, suitcases. No pets are allowed due to the Department of Health regulations.

Does Whiskies of the World support any nonprofit organizations?

A portion of ticket proceeds from all events will benefit The Museum of the American Cocktail (MOTAC), a division of the nonprofit National Food & Beverage Foundation.

Whiskies of the World also partners with local nonprofits, refer to individual event pages to see which local charities are supported in each city.

Do I have to be 21 years old to attend?

No one under the age of 21, including children in strollers or carriers, will be admitted. There are no exceptions!

Are tickets Refundable? Can I switch tickets for another event?

All tickets are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged. Ticket sales are final.

Will I receive my tickets prior to the event?

Tickets to The Whiskies of the World event will be emailed to the email address you provide during checkout from our ticketing partner, Squad Up. You can bring a printed or electronic version of your ticket.

What is a Master Class?

A 45 minute in depth journey into the Art of Whisky hosted by a Whisky industry professional (Distiller or their Ambassador(s)). It’s a great way for attendees to have a more intimate setting to learn about whisky, ask questions, and be focused on a guided tasting of four to six whiskies. Often included are expressions not offered in the main tasting hall. Once you have purchased your ticket, instructions will be sent for registering for your masterclass ($5 charge for reserving a seat). If you’re not able to obtain a reservation to the Master Class of choice, upon class start time open seats will be filled on a first-come first-serve basis.

I have a ticket from a postponed or cancelled 2020 event – what do I do now?

All 2020 tickets are valid for 2021 live events. Please reach out to the WOW team with any questions regarding your ticket A21events@squadup.com

Can Press attend events?

If you are press and looking to attend one of our live events, please reach out to lauren@teama21.com

Getting Involved

How can I find out more about becoming a sponsor?

Please reach out to A21events@squadup.com or fill out the Sponsorship Form.

Stay in the know!

Instagram: @WhiskiesoftheWorld

Facebook.com/whiskiesoftheworld

Twitter: @WhiskiesOTWorld

LEGAL TERMS

Legal Drinking Age Restrictions. By entering Whiskies of the World website to purchase a ticket to participate in this experience or live event, you confirm that you are also of the legal age to purchase alcohol in your State. Whiskies of the World and its associated companies, affiliates, and partners is only fulfilling the order to deliver alcohol to the purchaser of a ticket for this experience. We do not distribute nor sell alcoholic beverages to persons underage. If you intentionally misrepresent your age in placing this order, Whiskies of the World shall be held harmless and your respective State has the right to prosecute you to the extent allowable by law. If you do not agree with these conditions of use, please do not use this website.

GOVERNMENT WARNING: According to the Surgeon General, women should not drink alcoholic beverages during pregnancy because of the risk of birth defects. Consumption of alcoholic beverages impairs your ability to drive a car or operate machinery and may cause health problems. Please be responsible!

Whiskies of the World is not a Liquor Store nor a retailer. Samples are being provided to you free and have no value for retail in the market. Whiskies of the World is an event company and will use a fulfillment company to deliver samples and gifts to purchasers of tickets for this experience. Whiskies of the World’s fulfillment company will only ship orders to States where Adult Beverages advertising and samples are allowed. Not Available In The Following Markets: AL, AK, AR, DE, HI, IA, ID, MD (Montgomery County only), ME, MI, MN, MS, MT, NH, NC, OH, OR, PA, UT, VT, VA, WV, WY. Festival is not responsible for delayed shipping due to unforeseen circumstances.