Vendors added their signature style to their tasting booths.
More than 300 guests gathered at Dock5 on Thursday, November 13, for Washingtonian’s 13th annual Whiskey, Wine & Fine Spirits Fest. This year’s celebration featured unlimited pours from top local and national liquor, wine, and spirits brands, including standout distilleries and vineyards from across the region. Attendees were welcomed with a limited-edition Washingtonian tote and a custom rocks or wine glass, which could be engraved onsite by Meant to Be Calligraphy. Guests could also purchase bottles to take home, thanks to our retail partner, Schneider’s of Capitol Hill.
Alongside the impressive tasting experience, guests enjoyed delicious bites from Root & Stem and a variety of interactive activations. Erah Jewelry offered free permanent bracelets, Cortez Cigars rolled seasonal cigars, and Blue Henry provided spices, dried fruit, and more for guests to craft their own cocktail infusions. Photo Shoot Fresh delivered a chic black-and-white photo booth, while décor from Something Vintage added a warm, stylish touch. DJ Little Rock from Mixing Maryland kept the energy high throughout the night with a curated set that brought the whole experience together.
Photos by Nina Palazzolo and Troy Richardson/ RichKids Media
Attendees posing with their Alchy Cocktail tastingsZach Ferry, Chris Hartle, and Sam WitmerAttendees sampled delicious whiskey, wine & spirit shots from over 20 vendors!Krave cocktail seltzer, a Black woman–owned local brand, showcased its new drinks to the DMV communityBlue Henry’s DIY cocktail infusion station, featuring spices and dried fruit, was a huge hit!Root & Stem kept guests well-fed with a lineup of delicious bites.Erah jewelry provided beautiful permanent bracelets to guests.Caroline Pecora and Abigail WarwickMaison Ferrand offered mixed drinks, along with straight spirit tastings.Guests enjoying a pour while chatting with one of our participating brands.Erah permanent jewelryWhiskey Charlie brought their signature whiskey for attendees to enjoy.Mariah Pitts and Amanda ChavisCigar rolling provided by Cortez CigarsSlater Run Vineyards, a 1965 Club partner, pouring tastings of their delicious wineAttendees could purchase bottles from their favorite brands thanks to our incredible retail partner, Schenider’s of Capitol HillAndy Meyrowitz of Schneider’sUncle Nearest attended Washingtonian’s whiskey fest for the fourth year in a row!The Rose Garden Wines team posing in the photo booth provided by Photo Shoot Fresh.Attendees discovering new favorites from Four Branches Bourbon.Attendees could customize their cocktail infusion kit based off of their preferred pallet: sweet, savory or spicy.Edrington featured The Glendronach Highland Single Malt Scotch WhiskeyCatoctin Creek Virginia Rye Whiskey sharing what makes their spirits unique.The 2025 limited edition rocks glassScoops2U provided a cozy s’more roasting stationCustom Washingtonian s’moresChancy Y., Dave Levy, Sean Howard, and Dr. Navin SinghDJ Little Rock from Mixing Maryland helped keep the vibes high with the best tracks!The Blossom Beverages team: Maria Posada and Katie SeamanDiane Williams, Ted Roach, Kia Roach, and Ashley WilliamsShounak Bagchi, Jackie Breuer, Divya Shenoy, and Sean DillionHighland Park Whiskey had a nice display.The 2025 limited edition Whiskey Fest tote bag
