About

Both for amateurs and connoisseurs, wWw is a global networking and event organization, dedicated to creating a space where our members can cultivate their passions for community and whiskey. With a focus on inclusion, wWw aims to foster an educational and experimental environment for all those who have historically been left out of the traditionally male-dominated world of whiskey.

Membership is open to all, and provides the opportunity to learn about spirits and cocktail culture, and to join a world-wide network of like-minded people with a taste for curiosity and delicious drams. In 2024, Women Who Whiskey celebrates 13 years of uniting whiskey lovers around the globe. Cheers!

Visit Join a Chapter to learn more about our two dozen chapters across the world! 

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You must be 21 or older to join | Please drink responsibly


History & Philosophy

When I moved to New York in 2010, it was at the epicenter of the cocktail revival and speakeasy boom. You couldn’t throw a rock without hitting a trendy new cocktail bar with a whiskey book. New to the city, and excited to explore, I eagerly set out to see what the city had to offer. But as I made my way into the world of whiskey, I was often met with condescending comments and felt excluded from what I quickly came to understand was meant to be a “man’s domain.” Unsurprisingly, nearly all the women I met shared similar experiences.

In 2011, tired of hearing, “that’s a strong drink for a little lady,” or “wouldn’t you rather see the wine list?” I gathered female friends who felt the same way and led a series of outings; I wanted us to be able to explore our city—and enjoy our whiskey—sans mansplaining.

Over a decade later later, wWw brings together more than sixteen thousand members across two dozen chapters in five countries—and counting! Every month we receive applications to start new chapters around the world. Wherever they are, we provide our members with a space to enjoy and learn about whiskey (and other spirits) at innovative and educational events—free of mansplaining.

Julia Ritz Toffoli

wWw Founder & Principal

 
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