Galaxy Whisky Gala 2025

Tickets are on sale for the 2nd annual Galaxy Whisky Gala! This happens on March 29th at Downright Austin, the same hotel it was in last year, formerly the Sheraton at the Capitol.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/galaxy-whisky-gala-2025-tickets-886820914227

Right now through midnight on December 31st there is an EARLY BIRD SPECIAL and the tickets are a really great deal!

Normally VIP tickets are $150 and right now they are only $120!
Normally GA tickets are $100 and right now they are only $80!

BUT I have an exclusive discount code Austin Scotch Lovers can use ON TOP of the Early Bird Special!
Apply Code: ASLVIP2025 to get an additional $20 off your VIP ticket
Apply Code: ASLGA2025 to get an additional $10 off your GA ticket

Eventbrite adds some fees on top, but to be honest, even at regular price this is a killer deal! So I highly recommend you do not delay and get your tickets now! Due to how popular the event was last year, expect this year to sell out. You have nothing to lose! Tickets are refundable up to 30 days before the event (minus Eventbrite's fees).

Galaxy Whisky Gala is a classy whisky show complete with delicious food, cigars, and a red carpet photo op! You can sample whiskies from all over the world, with an emphasis on single malts made in America, Scotland and other countries! In 2024 there were over 150 items to sample and the next one will easily double that. There is a silent auction, live music, and a cigar patio! Galaxy Whisky Gala is a charity fundraiser for Bears for Bairns, a recognized 501(c)(3) charity which brings comfort and support to children stuck in hospitals at Christmas.

Check out the brand partners from 2024. Soon the brands signing up for 2025 will start appearing on the website as well. When you are at the website, you can also check out the web based app from 2024 to see the whisky that was poured and even a map of the room!

Included in a GA ticket is a branded wee Glencairn glass, a branded tote bag with some surprise goodies in it, an opportunity for a a digital photo on the red carpet and entrance into the Gala at 7pm to sample the excellent whiskies and delicious food.

The VIP ticket allows an extra 1.5 hours at the Gala, with entrance at 5:30pm, and access to premium whisky from most of the vendors who bring special bottles just for VIP pours. VIP ticket holders also have access to Whisky Expansion Classes. These are very limited due to the size of the classroom at the hotel and fill up almost as soon as they are announced. There will be four offered this year and the sign up will be announced later in the year.

The Galaxy Whisky Gala room block is here. If you book a room at the hotel, we have a special deal that I can offer you on VIP tickets. From now until December 31st, 2024, or until the rooms sell out, we can offer you 2 half price VIP tickets when you book a room, 2 tickets for $150. The rooms are $249 plus a 17% hotel tax. In addition to the special offer, each room reservation will receive a special Galaxy Goodies goody bag with exclusive gifts just for people staying in the hotel. Please forward room confirmation email to [email protected] and I will send you a code for 2 VIP tickets for the price of 1. Don't delay as we have sold close to 80% of the allocated rooms already. Please wait to receive your code to book your half price tickets.

Galaxy Whisky Gala requires you to wear your best clothes so start planning your evening gowns and suits now! This could be the excuse you needed to buy a kilt! See below for more information about that!

Dress code:
This is a formal event complete with a red carpet entrance, so wear your finest kilts, suits, and evening gowns! Attendees are expected to wear appropriate Gala attire and will be refused entrance without it. The minimum requirement is a jacket, dress shirt, and slacks, or dressy outfits or dresses. No T-shirts, jeans, athletic wear, torn clothing or shorts allowed, and will not be admitted.

We have kilts available for purchase on our website, including an exclusive Galaxy Whisky Gala Tartan! Please see the website for information on how you can get your own gorgeous custom made kilt in a variety of tartan designs! These kilts are lighter than kilts from Scotland so you can wear them in Texas with ease, and have many features that will delight you. A portion of the sales benefits Bears for Bairns. See the Galaxy tartan in the photo above!

Steve Harris & Catherine Sikora founded the Galaxy Whisky Gala in 2024. We are excited to welcome you to the second Gala in 2025!