2026 EXPLORIUM WHISKEY CLUB
Whiskey Club 2026: New Format, Predictable Schedule & Member Perks
We’re kicking off our third year of Whiskey Club, and it’s hard to believe how much the whiskey world has evolved since we started. In 2026, we’re evolving the club too — and we hope you’ll be excited to join us for what’s next.
What’s changing in 2026?
Membership pricing:
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$12/month
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$10/month for active Mug Club Members
Expanded scope:
We’ll be broadening the spirits we explore — not just whiskey — while still keeping whiskey at the heart of what we do.
A predictable schedule:
Whiskey Club meetings will be held on the first Thursday of every month (except January & April).
What’s included with membership?
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Curated Flights
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Enjoy specially crafted monthly flights at a discount.
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Exclusive Discounts
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Receive 20% off any whiskey pour and 20% off our barrel picks — any time.
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Tastings & Events
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Participate in spirit-focused tastings, educational events, and exclusive release events at a bargain price.
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Pre-Order Access
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Secure sought-after bottles (when available) from our barrel picks before they’re released to others — no lottery required!
2026 Schedule (First Thursday of the Month)
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Thursday, January 15 — Eric’s Bottle Share — Greendale
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Thursday, February 5 — Japanese Whiskey Tasting Experience — Third Ward
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Thursday, March 5 — Luck of the Irish & Irish Wannabes — Wauwatosa
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Thursday, May 7 — Cocktail Class: Elevated Techniques — Third Ward
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Thursday, June 4 - TBD
We will continue meetings on the first Thursday of each of the following months, but we want to leave some flexibility on programming as we move into the second half of the year.
Ready to join?
Join Whiskey Club ($12/month):
https://app.joinit.com/o/explorium/dhw4Am5y7hXJyZKXR
Join Whiskey Club — Mug Club Member Rate ($10/month):
https://app.joinit.com/o/explorium/cMaeRuuyCuyK4h7bN
Note: If you are an active Mug Club Member, please use the second link to receive the discounted $10/month rate.
WHISKEY TASTING WHEEL PDF