Hong Kong Whisky Festival 2026

Hong Kong Whisky Festival 2026 takes place on May 16 and 17, 2026, at InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong, marking the festival’s eighth edition. Recognized as the city’s largest education‑led whisky event, the festival transforms the hotel across four full floors for two days of tastings, masterclasses, and industry‑led experiences.

The event showcases more than 1,500 rare and premium spirits, alongside over 65 masterclasses led by an international lineup of master distillers, brand founders, and whisky experts. The program is designed to cater to both seasoned collectors and newcomers, offering opportunities to deepen whisky knowledge while sampling exclusive and limited‑edition bottlings.

Distilleries and independent bottlers from across Asia, Europe, and the Americas are represented, extending beyond traditional Scotch and Japanese whiskies. Countries featured include Australia, Canada, South Korea, Vietnam, Taiwan, India, China, Ireland, and the United States, alongside producers from France, Germany, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, England, and the Netherlands.

Masterclass offerings range from beginner‑level introductions to expert tastings, including vertical tastings, pairing sessions, whisky blending workshops, and curated mystery masterclasses. Select sessions highlight old and rare whiskies, Japanese distilleries, and heritage collections, with classes priced individually.

The festival also features Hong Kong Whisky Festival exclusive bottlings, specialty releases, and access to rare whiskies from past decades. Food offerings are available across three floors, complementing the tasting experience throughout the event. Ticket prices start from HK$188 (1‑day) and HK$258 (2‑day). Ticket inclusions feature a festival whisky glass and lanyard.

Event information edited for consistency and clarity by The Beat Asia.