From 26 to 28 September 2026, the Grande Halle de la Villette will host the 22nd edition of the world’s largest whisky and spirits tasting event. Organized by La Maison du Whisky, this year’s edition celebrates a double anniversary: the 70th anniversary of the hosting company and the 10th anniversary of Cocktail Street.
Building on a historic record of 25,000 visitors in 2025, Whisky Live Paris returns across 16,000 m², featuring more than 350 producers and brands from around the globe. 26 and 27 September will be dedicated to the general public and enthusiasts, who will have the opportunity to discover 2,500 expressions, including numerous world-exclusive novelties. Monday, 28 September, will be exclusively reserved for trade professionals.
A Journey Around the World of Spirits Across 16,000 m²
Whisky Live Paris unfolds across immersive themed zones, the Tasting Hall, French Pavilion, Rhum Gallery, Sake District, Gin Lane, TAG Village, and a redesigned VIP area, to offer the most comprehensive overview of the global spirits industry.
The Tasting Hall charts a route between Scottish excellence (Ardbeg, The Dalmore, Jura, Glendronach) and Japanese icons (including Nikka Whisky). The French Pavilion makes a grand comeback, hosting the largest gathering of whiskies and spirits crafted in France (Armorik whisky, cognac from Maison Delamain, Citadelle gin, Dartigalongue armagnac). Meanwhile, the TAG Village (The Avant Gardists) acts as a talent scout for emerging distilleries and brands, notably highlighting the artisanal non-alcoholic offerings from the French brand JNPR.
Cocktail Street: 10 Years of Mixology Culture
Adjacent to the main show, this 4,500 m² free-access space celebrates a decade of cocktail culture. For this anniversary, Cocktail Street elevates its offering by bringing together liquid creations, a vibrant musical lineup, and the finest street food.
On one side, major industry names (Hennessy, Fever-Tree, the French-style vermouth Dolin…) will take over the bars to unveil their latest creations, while Nikka Whisky will make waves by recreating Martiny’s, the New York venue ranked among the World’s Best Bars. Radio Nova will provide the musical backdrop with live DJ sets, while the Food Market will curate the ultimate culinary experience, bringing together the trendiest addresses in Parisian street food.
The Anthologists: The New Collection of Exclusive Spirits by La Maison du Whisky
The event will also provide an exclusive preview of Les Anthologistes, the latest edition of the annual spirits collection by La Maison du Whisky. For 70 years, the company has built its history on close relationships with the world’s most iconic distilleries and bottlers. This new collection confirms its role as a curator: selecting, enlightening, and passing on expertise.
The VIP Area: Premium Upgrades and Anthology Masterclasses
The VIP area expands in both size and ambition this year. A dedicated space will mark the bicentenary of the Pulteney distillery from the Scottish Highlands. LMDW exclusives will remain in the spotlight with a tasting tour showcasing the most sought-after gems from Scotland, Japan, France, and the United States. This journey will be further enriched by an unprecedented selection from LMDW Singapore.
Rums that have achieved mythical status will also be on the program, including Caroni, Nine Leaves, Velier bottlings, and the Hampden Cognac Casks, a collection of single casks from Hampden’s 8 marks aged in cognac casks. Finally, an area will be dedicated to the world’s greatest independent bottlers.
To celebrate the 70th anniversary of La Maison du Whisky, this edition introduces the Anthology Masterclasses. Reserved exclusively for VIP visitors, these sessions will feature meetings and tastings of rare and vintage bottlings alongside leading figures of the industry. And for the very first time, Chartreuse, one of the most iconic French liqueurs, joins the VIP programming.
First Experts Announced
Andrew Symington, for a journey through the archives of Signatory Vintage.
Sukhinder Singh, for a deep dive into the most collectible bottles from Elixir Distillers.
Ichiro Akuto, for an immersion into the world of Chichibu and his vision of Japanese whisky.
Serge Valentin, for a whisky tasting through time.
Highlights of the 2026 Edition
Whisky Live Paris 2026 will also set the stage for several major highlights.
French Drinks Awards: The French edition of the famous World Drinks Awards will reveal its list of the best French spirits on Friday, 25 September, during an opening ceremony ahead of the show’s official launch.
Golden Promise Week: For the first time, the mythical American bar Jack Rose (Washington, D.C.) will be in residence at the Golden Promise Whisky Bar (11, rue Tiquetonne, Paris 2nd) with a selection of 26 unprecedented American whiskeys and bourbons, extending the show experience beyond its walls.
Sake Master: This sake expert competition held in France, co-created by Kura Master and Whisky Live Paris, returns for its second edition following a highly acclaimed launch in 2025.
Fine Spirits Auction: The spirits auction platform born from a partnership between La Maison du Whisky and iDealWine marks its 5th charity sale in support of the GoodPlanet Foundation. In 2025, the operation raised €80,000.
Practical Information
Whisky Live Paris, Public Access:
Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 September 2026, from 1:30 pm to 7:00 pm (from 12:30 pm for VIP Pass holders).
Whisky Live Paris, Trade Professionals:
Monday 28 September 2026, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.
Cocktail Street, Free entry:
Saturday 26 September 2026, 12:30 pm to 12:00 am. Sunday 27 September 2026, 12:30 pm to 10:00 pm. Monday 28 September 2026, 10:00 am to 8:00 pm.
Whisky Live Paris Ticketing: On www.whiskylive.fr/billetterie
About Whisky Live Paris
Since its creation in 2004 by La Maison du Whisky, Whisky Live Paris has grown to become the world’s largest whisky and spirits tasting event. A must-attend fixture for both industry professionals and spirits enthusiasts, it attracts thousands of French and international visitors every year. Whisky Live Paris offers a unique opportunity to sample all spirits categories, whiskies, rums, gins, sakes, tequilas, mezcals, non-alcoholic alternatives, and more, and to discover world-renowned or emerging distilleries, as well as the latest industry trends and innovations. In Asia, La Maison du Whisky has also been organizing the Singaporean edition of Whisky Live since 2010.
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