On April 12–13, the annual two-day educational and tasting event dedicated to the culture and philosophy of strong spirits — Kyiv Whisky — took place at the Parkovy Convention and Exhibition Center.
Kyiv Whisky is a large-scale professional two-day event aimed at developing the industry, supporting professionals, and providing access to expert knowledge, while cultivating awareness and responsible alcohol consumption.
The event spanned the first and third floors of Parkovy.
Kyiv Whisky in numbers:
- 2000 m² Whisky Zone
- 40 speakers — industry experts
- 5 tasting zones
- 60 guided tastings
Kyiv Whisky has become a long-awaited meeting place for connoisseurs of whisky culture and aesthetics, professionals from the spirits and hospitality industries, and the Ukrainian industry at large. Kyiv Whisky is a community.
The
Big Exhibition Hall hosted the Whisky Zone — an area featuring brand ambassador stands. Guests explored a selection of over 100 types of whisky, including limited and exclusive releases, and experienced diverse flavors from different producers. The space also featured a Cocktail Zone with craft mixes and several Speed Tasting Rooms.
The
Small Exhibition Hall focused on brown spirits and expert knowledge from top sommeliers and brand ambassadors. The space was divided into two Premium Tastings areas for exclusive sampling experiences.
This year, Kyiv Whisky had the honor of hosting international speakers — recognized experts from the global whisky industry. Among them:
Stephen Magennis, Global Head of Sales at Dunville’s Irish Whiskey (Ireland); and
Mikko Koskinen, Co-founder of Kyrö Distillery (Finland). Their presentations offered deep dives into history and global trends, reaffirming Kyiv Whisky’s status as an international platform for professionals and whisky enthusiasts.
Conference rooms on the third floor served as venues for Premium Tastings — featuring exclusive lectures and tastings of rare whiskies.
On the summer terrace, guests enjoyed food court snacks, relaxed, and admired views of the capital and the Dnipro River.
The
organizers of Kyiv Whisky —
Hoteliero, a leading hospitality event company — made charitable support an integral part of their events. Hoteliero supports the
Superhumans Center : 50% of ticket sales revenue and 100% of proceeds from all interactive activities at KWF are donated to support
Superhumans Center.
Parkovy Team thanks the organizers for their ongoing partnership and for hosting major HoReCa industry events!
See you again soon!
