Here’s where I’ll be pouring public tastings soon. Stop by and try something new!
Please note: New York State law prohibits serving any one person more than three small samples of hard liquor at a tasting event. Selections may change based on product availability at the time of the event.

Interested in a private spirits tasting or cocktail workshop? Email me (marty@libationlounge.com), call me, or message me through this site.

Friday, November 21, 2025 – 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Ryan’s Wine & Spirits, 73 Eastern Blvd, Canandaigua, NY 14424
Pouring the superb Highclere Castle Gin and sample cocktails.

Saturday, November 22, 2025 – 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Lisa’s Liquor Barn, 2157 Penfield Rd, Penfield, NY 14526 
Pouring Finger Lakes Distilling’s liqueurs and McKenzie whiskeys.

Monday, November 24, 2025 – 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Marketview Liquor, 1100 Jefferson Rd, Rochester, NY 14623
Woodford Reserve & Gentleman Jack bottle engraving event; pouring samples and cocktails

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 – 4 p.m.to 7 p.m.
CHM Liquors at Costco, 345 Westfall Road, Rochester, NY 14620
Pouring the classic Rittenhouse Rye whiskey (superb mixer!), Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon, and CHM’s private barrel Elijah Craig.

Friday, November 28, 2025 – 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Century Liquor & Wines, 3349 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14618
Pouring Michter’s Single Barrel Straight Rye, Small Batch Straight Bourbon, and Small Batch Straight Sour Mash Whiskey.

Saturday, November 29, 2025 – 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Century Liquor & Wines, 3349 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14618
Pouring Tullamore D.E.W. XO Caribbean Rum Cask Finished Irish Whiskey, Hendrick’s Limited Edition Flora Adora Gin, and The Balvenie Caribbean Cask 14 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky.

Sunday, November 30, 2025 – 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Century Liquor & Wines, 3349 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14618
Pouring and educating about three fun, exciting products you should have in your home bar: Carpano Antica Formula Vermouth, Punt e Mes, and Fernet Branca.

Thursday, December 4, 2025 – 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Marketview Liquor, 1100 Jefferson Rd, Rochester, NY 14623
Pouring great whiskeys from Finger Lakes Distilling’s McKenzie Brand: Mac’s American Whiskey, Straight Bourbon, Bottled in Bond Bourbon, Straight Rye, and Bottled in Bond Rye.

Saturday, December 6, 2025 – 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. – REPEAL DAY EVENT & ALLOCATED WHISKEY RAFFLE!
Pinnacle Wine & Liquor, 1720 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14618 (Brighton, just west of Twelve Corners)
I’ll be there pouring Finger Lakes Distilling’s McKenzie whiskeys, and there’ll be four additional tasting tables. Details to follow.
There’ll be a lottery for the chance to buy rare and allocated whiskeys; must be present to receive a ticket and enter.

Friday, December 12, 2025 – 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Pinnacle Wine & Liquor, 1720 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14618 (Brighton, just west of Twelve Corners)
HOLIDAY SAKE TASTING! Come in to sample the newest premium sakes at Pinnacle, for your holiday meals and gifting.

Saturday, December 13, 2025 – 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Ryan’s Wine & Spirits, 73 Eastern Blvd, Canandaigua, NY 14424
Pouring Finger Lakes Distilling’s McKenzie whiskeys and liqueurs, featuring Ryan’s exclusive private barrel of McKenzie’s Bottled in Bond Bourbon finished in a Maplejack Liqueur barrel. Trust me, this is an exceptional and delicious bourbon!

Saturday, December 20, 2025 – 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Ryan’s Wine & Spirits, 73 Eastern Blvd, Canandaigua, NY 14424
Pouring the superb Highclere Castle Gin and sample cocktails.