Beirut to Host a Daring New Edition of Whisky Live
From October 22 to 24, 2025, Whisky Live Beirut returns for its seventh edition—and promises a total transformation of the whisky festival experience. Taking place at AVA Venue in Achrafieh, the event will cover over 2,000 sqm and expected to welcome more than 3,000 visitors, including collectors, professionals and press, over three flavor-packed evenings.
Organized by Hospitality Services, the corporation behind HORECA Lebanon and Salon du Chocolat Beirut, Dubai and Riyadh, this edition marks a strategic shift: more immersive, more inclusive, and more dynamic than ever before.
This year’s edition welcomes over 60 exhibitors from across the world, including iconic Scotch labels, smooth Irish whiskeys, bold American bourbons, and award-winning Japanese distilleries. For the first time, each exhibitor may also present a curated white spirit — gin or tequila — offering guests an expanded sensorial journey.
The Gold Circle – Reserved for the True Aficionado: This area is reserved for those who appreciate exceptional whiskies and spirits. Ticket holders will have the opportunity to enjoy prestigious new releases and limited-edition bottles.
Masterclasses for the Curious and the Connoisseur: Each evening will feature intimate, high-level masterclasses hosted by spirit experts, distillers and whisky writers. Guests will learn about wood maturation, cask finishes, terroir impact, and blending philosophy — leaving not just with tasting notes, but with impressive knowledge.
The Star Bar Takes Over the Night: The Star Bar will be the creative core of each evening. Featuring some of the region’s most exciting bartenders, it will present audacious cocktails, fresh takes on classics, and unexpected pairings using whisky, gin and tequila — many infused with Lebanese botanicals.
The Boutique for Enthusiasts: The Lifestyle Boutique returns with its curated corner of rare whiskies, collector bottles, accessories and gifts—from engraved tasting glasses to cigar pairings and custom flasks.
