Hong Kong Whisky Festival 2026 at InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong

Hong Kong SAR, China – InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong proudly presents the 8^th Hong Kong Whisky Festival 2026.

Taking place on 16–17 May 2026, the Hong Kong Whisky Festival returns as the city’s largest whisky festival and education-led spirits event. Over two immersive days, the InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong will be transformed across four full floors, offering an unparalleled celebration of whisky culture.

The festival will showcase over 1,500 rare and premium spirits alongside 65 engaging masterclasses, led by an international lineup of master distillers, brand founders and industry experts. Distinguished guests include Mr Serge Valentin, founder of Whiskyfun.com; Mr Sukhinder Singh, Managing Director of Elixir Distillers; and Mr Richard Urquhart, Global Sales Director of Gordon & MacPhail / Benromach, among many other influential figures in the global whisky scene.

Designed for both seasoned collectors and curious newcomers, the Hong Kong Whisky Festival offers a rare opportunity to connect directly with industry leaders, deepen whisky knowledge and discoverexclusive and limited-edition bottlings, reaffirming Hong Kong’s position as a leading whisky destination in Asia.

“This year’s event is more than a tasting — it’s a celebration of whisky culture at its most exciting and accessible. From internationally renowned brands and rare independent bottlers to face-to-face sessions with master distillers and brand ambassadors, the programme is thoughtfully curated to offer discovery at every level. We are also delighted to have The Beat Asia on board as our exclusive media partner, helping to amplify the event’s impact and reach across the city. We are proud to contribute to Hong Kong’s growing spirits culture by making whisky education engaging, inclusive and inspiring. Whether you’re taking your first sip or deepening a seasoned palate, this year’s masterclasses and experiences are designed to spark curiosity and elevate appreciation — reaffirming Hong Kong’s place as a vibrant whisky destination,” said Mr. Lars Ruecker, Director of Food & Beverage, InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong.

Highlights:

• World Whiskies

The Hong Kong Whisky Festival goes beyond iconic Scotch and Japanese whiskies, presenting an impressive global selection from Australia, Canada, South Korea, Vietnam, Taiwan, India, China, Israel, Ireland and the United States, alongside a diverse range of European producers from France, Germany, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, England and the Netherlands — and more.

• First Time in Town

1. La Maison du Whisky, France
2. Wilson & Morgan, Italy
3. Chief Whisky, Taiwan
4. Bar Simon, Japan
5. One8Nine, Scotland
6. Sullivans Cove, Australia
7. Aultmore, Scotland
8. Guqi Distillery, China
9. Ki One Distillery, South Korea
10. Dai King, China
11. Ve De Di Whisky, Vietnam
12. Slyrs Distillery, Germany
13. Old Kempten, Australia
14. Black Fox Whisky, Canada
15. Belgian Owl, Belgium

• First Time joining HKWF

1. House Welley & Taste of Ignorance, Hong Kong
2. Gommone Whisky Shop, Hong Kong
3. The Whisky Knight, Hong Kong
4. Safe Bubbles & Malt, Hong Kong
5. The Central Whisky, Hong Kong
6. The Rare Malt, Hong Kong
7. Maltism, Hong Kong
8. Tankyu Distillery, Japan

• Masterclass Highlights

1. 65 Classes
2. Ranging from Beginner Level to Expert Knowledge
3. From HK$180 to HK$2,180
4. Dinner Masterclass with Old & Rare whiskies & Mr. Michiel Wigman
5. Pairing Classes:
6. Pierre Hermé x Tiffany’s New York Bar
7. Conspiracy Chocolate x Tiffany’s New York Bar
8. Royale Caviar Club x Tiffany’s New York Bar
9. Danish Food x Copenhagen Distillery
10. Bertie Cigar x Tiffany’s New York Bar
11. Gordon & MacPhail – Connoisseurs Choice Heritage Collection:
12. Dallas Dhu Distillery 1971 (50 Years Old) 43.7%
13. Benromach Distillery 1976 (48 Years Old) 43.8%
14. Glenlochy 1979 (43 Years Old) 53.6%
15. Port Ellen 1980 (45 Years Old) 57.6%
16. Rosebank 1991 (34 Years Old) 53.1%

1. Prima & Ultima Collection:

1. Cragganmore, 1973, 48 Years Old, Prima & Ultima III, 44.8% abv
2. Royal Lochnagar, 1981, 40 Years Old, Prima & Ultima III, 52.5% abv
3. Singleton, 1985, 37 Years Old, Prima & Ultima IV, 47.7% abv
4. Clynelish, 1996, 26 Years Old, Prima & Ultima IV, 52% abv
5. Pittyvaich, 1992, 30 Years Old, Prima & Ultima IV, 55.5% abv

• Three Blind Men with Serge, Angus & Ewan

• Old & Rare with Serge, Sukhinder & Richard

• The Macallan 18 over the Time – Vertical tasting from 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s.

• Cocktail Class – Make your own Old Fashioned

• Whisky Blending Classes

• Japanese Distilleries Masterclasses: Saburomaru, Suntory, Mars, Nikka, Shindo and Sakurao

• Silver Seal – Whisky tasting with Owner Massimo Righi

• Glenfarclas – Vertical tasting of 1997

• Elixir Distillers – Whisky tasting with Elixir Distillers. Mr. Sukhinder Singh, Founder and Managing Director

• Nikka Whisky – Whisky tasting with Nikka Whisky. Mr. Hiromi Ozaki, Senior Chief Blender 

• Mystery Masterclasses – Curated by the hotel’s whisky panel, these intimate sessions feature surprise speakers and undisclosed line-ups, inviting curious participants to explore the whisky world with a sense of discovery and anticipation. Rolling out during the week of 4 May.

• Distillery Representatives, Brand Ambassadors and Experts

• Hong Kong Whisky Festival Exclusive Bottles

We are proud to release two whiskies exclusively bottled for the Hong Kong Whisky Festival & Tiffany’s New York Bar:

1. Ardbeg – 15 yo – distilled in 2009

Cask: #26001/2009 / Riversaltes Barrique

Bottler: Cask Masters

Number of Bottles: 308

ABV: 54.5%

Price: HK$2,480

2. Mars Tsunuki 2021 Single Cask Whisky

Cask Number: T2378 (PX Sherry Hogshead)

Distilled: April 2021

Age: 4 years and 6 months

Cask Strength: 58% ABV

Price: HK$1,650

• Bertie Cigar Lounge at Tiffany’s New York Bar

Set within the alfresco garden of Tiffany’s New York Bar, guests can unwind with a refined cigar experience, matched with whisky or bespoke cocktail. The cigar collection is curated by Cigraal, better known as Bertie Hong Kong.

• Special Bottling/New Releases/Old & Rare/Exclusive Bottles

Old & Rare bottles will be available to try at numerous exhibitors. Whiskies from the 60s to the 90s and whiskies with a high age can be tried and compared to recent releases. In addition, many newly released whiskies will be presented during the Hong Kong Whisky Festival for the first time in Hong Kong.

• Food offering on three floors

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