Whiskey Washback Dazzles DC With Its Last Event of 2024

Whiskey Washback finished an exceptionally busy year with a final stop in D.C. (Photos: Whiskey Washback)

Whiskey Washback closed out 2024 with a Nov. 22 event in Washington, D.C., marking the end of an action-packed year. Bottle Raiders acquired the touring whiskey festival along with its sister festival, Arte Agave in May.

In addition to acquiring the event companies, Bottle Raiders launched its own app in September. The AI-powered app uses algorithms to perform image processing techniques and analyze labels from bottles. Once the labels are scanned, pattern recognition allows users to read critics’ scores from some of the top spirits publications to assess whether or not the bottle they come into contact with might be worth the buy. The app was promoted at many Whiskey Washback events with giveaways of rare bottles.

Whiskey Washback traveled across the U.S. with stops in Atlanta, Dallas, New York City and Houston. Attendees were able to taste through a veritable cornucopia of whiskey brands, ranging from heavy hitters to up-and-comers. At each stop, local chefs joined forces with Whiskey Washback, showcasing unique cuisine.

Some incredible brands made appearances at Whiskey Washback D.C. and made us want to raise our glasses to the end of a successful year.

Brands at Whiskey Washback D.C.

Major spirits brands catered to a packed crowd at Whiskey Washback D.C.

• Michter’s
• Widow Jane
• Few
• Brenne
• Proximo
• Milam & Greene

Texas whiskey brand Milam & Greene offered pairings with its whiskeys.

• Beam Suntory
• Basil Hayden
• Balcones
• Dry Fly
• Dad’s Hat
• Bardstown
• The Pathfinder
• Westland Whiskey
• Bruichladdich
• Sagamore Spirits
• Buskers
• FS Distillery
• Brotha Whiskey
• The Whiskey Lab
• VA Distillery
• High N’ Wicked

The World’s Most Admired Whiskey brand, Michter’s, made an appearance.

Culinary Brands at Whiskey Washback D.C.

Attendees enjoyed the local cuisine.

In addition to some fabulous whiskey brands, foodies could get their fix at Whiskey Washback D.C. The Holy Croque served whiskey braised chicken with jerk and orange.

Whiskey and Oyster provided fresh oysters for guests who wanted to indulge in a classic pairing, and On The Fly Tapsters provided Firecracker Chicken Bites in buffalo sauce with gluten-free Arancini balls. DCity Smokehouse offered decadent smokey brisket chili with cornmeal hushpuppies.

Tipsy Scoop provided dessert with its signature whiskey-infused ice cream.

Local Artisans at Whiskey Washback D.C.

Guests had a wickedly good time at the last Whiskey Washback of the year.

Guests of Whiskey Washback could get their shopping on and purchase permanent jewelry from Erah Jewelry. Zen seekers could purchase candles from The Om Room.

Individuals who wanted a quick haircut could head on over to Scissors and Scotch, and Cigars By Reuben sold a variety of fine cigars.

If you missed out on Whiskey Washback or Arte Agave this year — fear not. Both festivals will be back in action in 2025 — learn more here.