2025 Chicago Top Shelf Tasting Festival: Tequila vs Whiskey (Sept 20)

🥃 Indulge in Excellence – Sample 20+ premium whiskey and tequila brands, from small-batch gems to world-class favorites.

🧠 Expert-Led Tastings – Learn from brand ambassadors and master distillers as they guide you through the rich flavors and heritage of each pour.

💰 A True VIP Experience – Enjoy exclusive food & drink specials curated to complement your tasting journey.

🎶 Sophisticated Sounds – Immerse yourself in an upscale atmosphere with a live DJ setting the perfect vibe.

🎟️ Exclusive Giveaways – Win tickets to future high-end tasting events and continue your spirits adventure.

🌍 Sip for a Cause – 100% of proceeds from extra tasting cups support Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation.

🥃 Elite Spirits Assurance: Life happens, but missing this event doesn’t mean missing out. If you can’t attend, we’ll grant you a VIP credit valid for up to 1 year, so you can experience another top-tier whiskey or tequila tasting at your convenience.

📲 Concierge-Level Event Support: Your whiskey & tequila wristband includes direct text support for seamless navigation. Whether you need recommendations, event details, or assistance, our team is just a message away—because VIPs deserve VIP service.

💰 Over $100 in Exclusive After-Event Perks: The experience doesn’t end with the last sip. Our handpicked luxury partners are offering hundreds of dollars in premium perks to elevate your lifestyle beyond the tasting room. Expect an exclusive email post-event with all the details.

This is not your average tasting—this is anelevated spirits experience designed for those true spirits enthusiasts. Will you answer the call?

Now, the real question is… Will whiskey’s rich, oaky depths or tequila’s bold, agave intensity reign supreme? Your taste buds decide in this ultimate showdown!

Interested in showcasing your whiskey or tequila brand or business at the event? Message us at [email protected] 👉

** = Top Shelf Whiskey Bottles For VIP Ticket Holders Only

• 3.5 hours of tasting (first to enter, no lines, limited attendance)
• 25 tasting cups- .25 oz pour per cup
• Buffet style bites from 2:30-4:00PM
  

• 3 hours of tasting
• 25 tasting cups- .25 oz pour per cup
• Buffet style bites from 3:00-4:00PM
  

• 2 hours of tasting
• 15 tasting cups- .25 oz pour per cup
• Tasting only. No food included
  

• 1.5 hours of tasting
• 15 tasting cups- .25 oz pour per cup
• Tasting only. No food included

• 1 hour of tasting
• 7 tasting cups- .25 oz pour per cup
• Tasting only. No food included

Host or Publisher Tequila + Whiskey Tastings Hosted by Social Scene