Whiskey & Whisky Law
Comparative Law, Global Regulation, and Guided Tasting
Hosted by AarentFox Schiff the American Bar Association international section
May 11, 2026
3:30 PM
Workshop Details
May 11, 2026
3:30 PM EDT
Arent Fox Schiff LLP
1717 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20006
Limited to ~30 participants
Legal discussion with guided comparative tasting
Program Overview
The Beverage Law Workshop: Whiskey & Whisky Law is an interactive program combining discussion of beverage alcohol regulation with a guided comparative tasting of whiskies from around the world.
Participants will taste approximately six whiskies from several jurisdictions while exploring how different legal frameworks define and regulate whiskey and whisky. As each whisky is introduced, the discussion will examine the laws governing its production, labeling, geographic identity, and regulatory framework.
Throughout the workshop, participants will compare how different countries approach the regulation of distilled spirits and how those legal definitions influence the character and identity of whiskies in the glass.
Curated food pairings will accompany the whiskies to complement the flavors of each selection and enhance the tasting experience.
Arent Fox Schiff LLP
Arent Fox Schiff LLP graciously hosts the workshop at their Washington, DC office and provides curated food pairings to complement the whisky tasting experience.
Comparative Tasting & Legal Discussion
Whiskies from several jurisdictions will be tasted throughout the workshop. As each whisky is introduced, the discussion will turn to the legal and regulatory framework governing its production, labeling, and geographic identity.
This format allows participants to experience how different national laws, production standards, and geographic protections shape the character of whiskies from around the world.
Scotland
Ireland
United States
Japan
India
& More
Participant Experience
A guided comparative tasting of approximately six whiskies from different jurisdictions
Discussion of how national laws and regulations define and shape whiskey and whisky production
Exploration of geographic protections such as Scotch whisky, Irish whiskey, and bourbon
Insights into how labeling rules, aging requirements, and regulatory frameworks affect the final product
Curated food pairings designed to complement the whiskies being discussed
Designed For
This workshop is designed for lawyers and others interested in exploring how law and regulation shape the global beverage alcohol industry, as well as those who enjoy tasting whiskey and whisky while learning how legal definitions, geographic protections, and production standards influence spirits from around the world.
Attorneys
In-House Counsel
Regulatory Professionals
Industry Professionals
Event Registration
May 12, 3:30 PM EDT
Arent Fox Schiff LLP
Limited to approximately 30 participants
Getting There
Venue Location
The office is located in downtown Washington, DC near Farragut North (Red Line) and Farragut West (Blue, Orange, and Silver Lines) Metro stations.
Metro Access
Both Farragut North and Farragut West stations are within a short walking distance of the venue, making the workshop easily accessible via public transportation.
Our Sponsors
Arent Fox Schiff LLP
KC Branch Firm PC
PB Media
About the Beverage Law Workshop Series
The Beverage Law Workshop series explores how legal and regulatory frameworks shape the global beverage alcohol industry.
Each workshop focuses on a particular category of beverage alcohol and combines legal discussion with guided comparative tastings to illustrate how law, regulation, and geographic protections influence the products enjoyed around the world.