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Event
Whiskey & Fire at The Inn at Spanish Bay
Whiskey & Fire is a 21-and-over walk-around tasting in Pebble Beach with whiskey pours and live-fire cooking.
About the event
Walk-around tasting at Spanish Bay
Whiskey & Fire is an open-air, walk-around spirits and live-fire culinary tasting at The Inn at Spanish Bay in Pebble Beach. The event is scheduled for Friday, October 30, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM PDT.
Whiskey program
The whiskey side includes a rotating selection of collector-grade and hard-to-find bottles that are not available on the general festival floor. Justin’s House of Bourbon specialists guide each pour with context on flavor, origin, and craftsmanship, and the program also includes featured pours and storytelling from partners, including exclusive selections from Wilderness Trail Distillery.
Guests can track, rate, and build a personal tasting profile in real time. The format is described as capacity controlled and designed for a more relaxed and focused tasting experience.
Food, producer, and entry details
The culinary portion includes chefs going head-to-head for the Heritage Hero title, with the winner of the best bite of the day advancing to the Grand Finale in Greenville, South Carolina. Whiskey & Fire is produced by a21 / Tours by a21 in collaboration with Heritage Fire and Whiskies of the World, and is featured via Pebble Beach Food & Wine.
The listed venue is The Inn at Spanish Bay, a hotel at 2700 17 Mile Dr in Pebble Beach. Attendance is restricted to guests 21 and older, and a valid photo ID is required for entry. General admission is priced at $225 per person, inclusive of tax and service fees.
Frequently asked questions
What is being poured at Whiskey & Fire?
The whiskey program includes a rotating selection of collector-grade and hard-to-find bottles not available on the general festival floor, plus featured pours from partners including exclusive selections from Wilderness Trail Distillery.
Who guides the whiskey tasting?
Justin’s House of Bourbon specialists guide each pour and share context on flavor, origin, and craftsmanship.
What is the food format?
Chefs compete head-to-head for the Heritage Hero title, and the winner of the best bite of the day advances to the Grand Finale in Greenville, South Carolina.
Where is the event held?
The event is held at The Inn at Spanish Bay, a hotel at 2700 17 Mile Dr in Pebble Beach.
Who can attend?
Attendance is restricted to guests aged 21 and older, and a valid photo ID is required for entry.
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