About Event

⭐ Calling all whiskey lovers! With 20+ whiskies to sample, whiskey ambassadors to guide you, and an exciting lineup of food, drink specials, and music, this event promises a smooth journey through craft, small-batch, and world-class whiskies What Your Ticket Includes
🥃 1–3.5 hours of tasting depending on your arrival time
🥃 Taste 20+ whiskies from craft, small-batch, and world-class distillers
🎧 Live DJ to keep the tasting vibes flowing
🍽️ Food & drink specials available for purchase
🤝 Whiskey ambassadors on-site to guide you through each pour
🎟️ Giveaways for future tastings (thousands in prizes)
🙏 Sip for a cause extra tasting cups support Bear Necessities (100% to pediatric cancer research)
👜 Extra Perks for All Ticket Holders
📱 Text-to-Support Help Desk — your wristband includes a number to reach our team instantly
Highlights
🥃 Take a shot at 20+ whiskies, including craft, small-batch, and world-class varieties
🧠 Learn whiskey wisdom from the pros with whiskey ambassadors guiding your tasting journey
🎶 Jam with our “on the rocks” DJ, grooving to smooth beats throughout the event
🎟️ Win tickets for future whiskey events and adventures
🥳 Enjoy a barrel of fun on a Saturday while sipping and mingling
☮️ Raise a glass for a cause, with extra tasting cups supporting Bear Necessities pediatric cancer research
General Info
📅 Date: January 25, 2025
🎟️ Check-In time depends on ticket
⏰ Event ends at 6:00 PM
📍 Venue: King's
🔞 Age Requirement: 21+ with valid ID
🚗 Uber, Lyft, or Waymo recommended
🅿️ Parking available at nearby locations Whiskey Samples
🎫 VIP Access 2.30 PM includes 3.5 hours • 25 cups • top-shelf pours • buffet 1h
🎫 VIP Access 3 PM includes 3 hours • 25 cups • top-shelf pours • buffet 1h
🎟️ General Access 4 PM includes 2 hours • 15 cups
🎟️ General Access 4.30 PM includes1.5 hours • 15 cups
🎟️ Sample Access 5 PM includes 1 hour • 7 cups Check-In Location
📍 Check-In Location King’s 1500 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL Participating brands (Subject to change based on availability, more will be added soon!) ** VIP top-shelf bottles ABERFELDY Aberfeldy 18YR ** Aberfeldy 16YR Aberfeldy 15YR Aberfeldy 12YR Alexander James Barrel Proof Bourbon ** Barrel Proof Rye ** Straight Bourbon Straight Rye Blaum Brothers Red Dawn Bourbon ** Bourbon Rye Wheat Whiskey Field of Dreams Whiskey Co All-Star Series Player Series Small Batch TEELING Wonders of Wood Swedish Oak ** Small Batch Single Grain Single Malt Featured Cocktails + Partners Gardenista Cocktails PRP Wine International Chiro One Wellness Centres VIP Ticket Perks
👑 VIP Tickets Include Even More
✨ Access to top-shelf bottles (VIP only)
✨ VIP small bites buffet
✨ Extra tasting cups
✨ Early entry = no lines + more time with ambassadors
🎁 $100+ in After-Event Perks delivered straight to your inbox
Description Chicago’s Winter Whiskey Festival! Taste 20+ whiskies, meet brand ambassadors, and enjoy a warm winter sip adventure. Limited spots! Max Attendance: 299 — This event sells out every year. Calling all whiskey lovers and flavor chasers… Chicago’s winter warm-up returns! Sip, savor, and explore 20+ whiskies at the only Whiskey Tasting Festival of the season. Discover new favorites, meet whiskey pros, enjoy DJ vibes, and connect with fellow whiskey fans over a dram (or twenty-five).

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