2026 Black Owned Spirits Tasting

A Taste of Legacy. A Pour for the Future!

Join us on Saturday, June 20, 2026, for the inaugural Black Owned Spirit Tasting — a premium tasting event that brings together 20+ of the finest Black-owned spirit and wine brands under one roof. From handcrafted whiskeys and aged rums to crisp vodkas, bold tequilas, and lush wines, this event is a celebration of culture, creativity, and community.

Whether you're a seasoned connoisseur or simply spirit-curious, you’ll discover rare pours, meet the makers, and sip with purpose — all while supporting a cause that gives back.

• 20+ Black-owned spirit & wine brands from across the U.S.
• Unlimited tastings (within your ticket tier)
• Food vendors available on site
• Music, photo ops, and immersive brand experiences
• Chance to meet the makers and brand founders
• Support for Overflow Season Inc. Scholarship Fund

This event isn’t just about tasting — it’s about empowering. Proceeds support the Overflow Season Inc. Scholarship Fund, helping local students access education and opportunity. Your ticket helps create change, one pour at a time.

General Admission (4:00 – 7:00 PM)

• Access to all samples and entertainment.

VIP Admission (3:00 – 4:00 PM)

• Everything included in General Admission.
• Early entry for a private hour of tastings and conversations with distillery representatives.

Limited VIP Tickets Available – Don’t Wait!

• Exclusivity: Gain access to rare whiskeys and speak directly with the experts.
• Community: Join Wilmington’s largest gathering of whiskey enthusiasts.
• Competition: Witness the creativity of Delaware’s top mixologists in the Whiskey Cocktail Showdown.

Email us at [email protected] to secure your spot and showcase your brand to hundreds of whiskey lovers.

Important Notes:

• Guests must be 21+ to attend (valid photo ID required).
• Tickets are available online only – no door sales.
• All sales are final.

This event will sell out quickly, so secure your tickets now for the ultimate tasting experience in Wilmington.

By attending this event, you agree to follow all applicable laws regarding alcohol and its consumption and agree not to drink and drive.

This is a tasting event; do not consume more than you can handle. Please be responsible. Call a UBER/Lyft.

**Samples are available at check-in for anyone of legal age who asks, regardless of the tickets purchased. TICKETS WILL NOT BE SOLD AT THE DOOR!

By entering an event or program, you are entering an area where photography, audio, and video recording may occur.

Your entry and presence on the event premises constitute your consent to be photographed, filmed, and otherwise recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of any recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with the Black Owned Spirit Tasting and its initiatives, including, by way of example only, use on websites, in social media, news, and advertising.

By entering the event premises, you waive and release any claims you may have related to the use of recorded media of you at the event, including, without limitation, any right to inspect or approve the photo, video, or audio recording of you, any claims for invasion of privacy, violation of the right of publicity, defamation, and copyright infringement or any fees for the use of such record media.

You understand that all photography, filming, and recording rely on this consent. If you disagree, please do not enter the event premises.

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