More Than Whiskey. It’s Who You Meet Over It.

The Wilmington Whiskey Club is a community built around great conversation, meaningful connections, memorable experiences and, of course, exceptional whiskey.

Founded in July 2021 by Dr. Dan Young and Jill Slader-Young, the Wilmington Whiskey Club began with a simple idea: there had to be a more enjoyable and authentic way to network, meet new people, and make friends.

So instead of another traditional networking event, they created a place where people could gather around a shared table, pour something interesting, learn something new, and have conversations that actually matter.

Today, the Wilmington Whiskey Club brings together an impressive community of elected officials, CEOs, founders, executives, entrepreneurs, community leaders, and tastemakers from across the tri-state area.

And you don’t have to be a whiskey expert or even a whiskey drinker to belong.

Whiskey Is the Conversation Starter

Whiskey has a remarkable way of bringing people together.

It has history. Craftsmanship. Culture. Stories. And an almost endless variety of styles, regions, traditions, and personalities to discover.

But at the Wilmington Whiskey Club, what’s in the glass is only part of the experience.

The people around the glass are what make the Club special.

Our tastings and experiences are designed to make learning about whiskey approachable and enjoyable while creating an environment where friendships, professional relationships, collaborations, and unexpected opportunities can develop naturally.

No awkward networking.

No need to work the room.

Just interesting people, interesting whiskey, and conversations worth having.

Taste. Learn. Connect.

Throughout the year, Wilmington Whiskey Club members and guests come together for curated tastings and special experiences featuring whiskey, bourbon, and Scotch from around the world.

Whether you’re discovering your first bourbon, expanding an established collection, or simply joining us because you enjoy meeting great people, you’re welcome at the table.

Our experiences combine education, networking, camaraderie, and discovery without taking ourselves too seriously.

Come curious. Leave knowing a little more about whiskey—and probably a few more people in Wilmington.

Raise a Glass. Raise an Impact.

We also believe a strong community should help strengthen the community around it.

Throughout the year, the Wilmington Whiskey Club hosts special events designed to raise both dollars and awareness for charitable organizations and nonprofits doing meaningful work.

These experiences give our members, partners, and guests another reason to gather while helping organizations expand their visibility, tell their stories, and build their impact.

Because bringing the right people together can create something much bigger than a great evening.

Find Your People.

Maybe you’re a CEO.

Maybe you’re an entrepreneur building your first company.

Maybe you’re a community leader, an executive, a whiskey enthusiast, or someone who simply wants to meet interesting people and make new friends.

That’s the point.

Wilmington Whiskey Club is where different backgrounds, industries, experiences, and perspectives meet around one table.

Come for the whiskey.

Stay for the conversation.

Build relationships that continue long after the last pour.

Welcome to the Wilmington Whiskey Club.

Let’s raise a glass to good whiskey, great people, and a stronger community.

Please drink responsibly.