Sip, Savor, Discover: 8th Annual Whiskey Stroll

It’s back! Sip and stroll your way through our historic downtown district tasting premium small-batch whiskeys during the 8th Annual Downtown Alameda Whiskey Stroll. Enjoy an evening filled with craft spirits and entertainment while learning about the unique styles from the distillers. The popular event returns on Friday, March 27, 6:00-9:00pm.

The Alameda Strolls are a great way to discover new places and support local businesses. Ticket holders will visit 12+ unique downtown shops and spaces to taste small-batch whiskeys from a fantastic selection of California distilleries. And while at select stops, guests will enjoy a savory or sweet bite perfectly paired with the whiskey. 

Ticket prices include a collectible tasting glass, whiskey tastings at more than twelve unique downtown businesses, a delicious bite at select host locations prepared by a downtown eatery, and a commemorative guide to enhance your experience.

Tickets are on sale now! Ticket prices are $65 and increase to $75 the week of the event (if not already sold out). A limited number of Designated Driver tickets are also available. Take note, the Downtown Alameda Whiskey Strolls have sold out every year. All participants must be 21 and over.

To purchase tickets and to learn more about participating businesses, go to www.AlamedaStrolls.com.

Elevate your experience with the Whiskey Stroll VIP Experience!

When: 5:00–6:00 PM (VIP Session)
Where: Dragon Rouge, 2337 Blanding Avenue, Alameda
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​Limited to 50 attendees, this exclusive session explores Alameda’s unique whiskey legacy. Discover the vital role of Admiral Maltings in the distilling process with Ron Silberstein and taste spirits crafted with their malt. Gain insight into whiskey-making artistry while sampling unique selections from their distiller partners Justin McCabe with 117° West Spirits and Samantha Blatteis with Home Base Spirits.As an added treat, you’ll experience a very special and exclusive collaboration between Admiral Maltings, Home Base Spirits and Craft Beer & Wine. Join us for this intimate, informative and flavorful start to your evening!

After the VIP session, join the Whiskey Stroll from 6:00-9:00pm to explore Downtown Alameda and savor exceptional whiskeys from local craft distillers.

Here’s a little more info about participating businesses:

Featured distilleries represented at the event come from different regions of the Bay Area, and beyond: 

Whiskey Stroll
  • Hyper-local distilleries from the East Bay include St. George Spirits from Alameda, and Home Base Spirits and Wright & Brown Distilling Co. from neighboring Oakland. 
  • Artisanal distilleries from San Francisco and Northern California include 10th Street Distillery, Hinterhaus Distilling, Jettywave, Pekut & Carwick, Sabbatical Distillery, and more.
  • Award-winning distillery 117° West Spirits, founded in North Country San Diego, is proud to use 100% California-grown ingredients to produce exceptional whiskey, gin, rum, and agave spirits. -including malt from Alameda’s Admiral Maltings.

For those who find a favorite they’d like to take home, many of the whiskeys can be purchased at CRAFT Beer & Wine — Alameda’s premium bottle shop.

Sweet and savory bites are provided by local restaurants and food producers: 
Alameda Cinema Grill, C’era Una Volta, Craft-Chocolates, Daisy’s Mercantile, Dragon Rouge Bistro, Hobnob, Julie’s Coffee & Tea Garden, Mekong Kitchen, Moxie Steak House, Tomatina and more.

Tastings will be served at these unique downtown businesses:
Alameda Cinema Grill, Bonnie View, COLLAB Create-On-Demand-Studio, CRAFT Beer & Wine, Daisy’s Mercantile, Dragon Rouge Bistro, Eastside West, Hobnob, Julie’s Coffee & Tea Garden, Keller Williams Advisors, L.F. Cochrane & Associates, Moxie Steak House, Tomatina and Town Tavern.

This is a fundraising event. Ticket purchases support programs that will keep Downtown Alameda “Clean, Green, and Safe” for all to enjoy. Additionally, $1 from each ticket sold will directly support the Alameda Food Bank and their vital work in the community.

Thank you to our sponsor, Admiral Maltings!

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