2026 Chicago Summer Whiskey Tasting Festival (August 22)

Calling all whiskey lovers and connoisseurs... Take your taste buds on a flavor adventure at The Summer Whiskey Tasting Festival taking place Saturday, August 22, 2026!
Our only summer whiskey event and last of 2026!
***Max Attendance For This Event Is 299 People, Buy Early Before We Sell Out***

🕰️ Whiskey your way through 1-3.5 hours – A smooth journey of tasting fun you’ll savor sip by sip!

🥃 Take a shot at 20+ whiskies – Sample craft, small-batch, and world-class varieties that'll make your taste buds do a jig!

🧠 Get “whiskey wise” with the pros – Learn straight from the barrel with whiskey ambassadors sharing their liquid gold knowledge.

💵 Pour over food & drink specials – Tasty bites and sips at prices worth raising a glass to!

🎶 Jam with our “on the rocks” DJ – Dance to beats as smooth as your favorite dram.

💃 Whiskey brings people together – Meet, greet, and share a dram with fellow whiskey fans.

🎟️ Win big with future event tickets – We’re giving away thousands in tickets for more sip-worthy adventures!

🥳 A barrel of fun on a Saturday – Your weekend plans just got distilled into pure whiskey enjoyment!

☮️ Raise a glass for a cause – Extra tasting cups support Bear Necessities, with 100% of proceeds going to pediatric cancer research.

🥃 Whiskey-Guaranteed Event Policy: Life can throw a curveball, but no need to be sour mash! If you miss the event, we’ll pour you a credit good for up to 1 year to join us for a future whiskey wonderland.

🤝 Top-Shelf Text Support Throughout the Event: Your whiskey wristband has our contact info, so don’t hesitate to text us with any questions! We'll help you navigate the event faster than you can say “neat” so you can focus on raising your glass and having a barrel of fun! You’ve got a whiskey guide right in your pocket!

💰 Over $100 in Distinctive After-Event Perks: We’ve teamed up with our favorite lifestyle partners to offer you hundreds of dollars worth of “After Event Perks.” We’ll send you an email after the event detailing all the incredible offers, so you can keep enjoying the spirit long after the last sip.

🥃 Sample top shelf whiskey bottles valued at $80+

🥘 VIP small bites food buffet

🎁 Additional tasting cups to enjoy more whiskey

👸🏻 Early access, avoid lines and more time with brand ambassadors

• 3.5 hours of tasting (first to enter, no lines, limited attendance)
• 25 tasting cups- .25 oz pour per cup
• Sample top shelf whiskey bottles valued at $80+
• Buffet style bites from 2:30-4:00PM

• 3 hours of tasting (first to enter, no lines, limited attendance)
• 25 tasting cups- .25 oz pour per cup
• Sample top shelf whiskey bottles valued at $80+
• Buffet style bites from 3:00-4:00PM

• 2 hours of tasting (first to enter, no lines, limited attendance)
• 15 tasting cups- .25 oz pour per cup

• 1.5 hours of tasting (first to enter, no lines, limited attendance)
• 15 tasting cups- .25 oz pour per cup

• 1 hour of tasting
• 7 tasting cups- .25 oz pour per cup
  

Interested in showcasing your whiskey brand or business at the event? Go to tickets and register your booth today!

• Aberfeldy Single Malt

Aberfeldy 16YR**

Aberfeldy 15YR

Aberfeldy 12YR

• Alexander James Whiskey
  Alexander James Straight Bourbon Whiskey
  Alexander James Rye Whiskey

• BLACK BAND Distillery
  BLACK BAND Cask Strength Bourbon**
  BLACK BAND Cask Strength Wheated Bourbon**
  BLACK BAND Cask Strength Four Grain Bourbon**

BLACK BAND Bourbon
BLACK BAND Four Grain Bourbon
BLACK BAND Rye
BLACK BAND Straight Wheat Whiskey
BLACK BAND Wheated Bourbon
BLACK BAND Coffee Liqueur

Castle & Key
Castle & Key Small Batch Bourbon
Castle & Key Restoration Rye

Field of Dreams Whiskey Co

“Heavens Old Fashioned”**

Field of Dreams 2025 Player Series Bourbon
Field of Dreams Small Batch Bourbon

J Henry & Sons Wisconsin Bourbon
J Henry & Sons Bellefontaine Reserve Cognac-Finished Bourbon**
J Henry & Sons La Flamme Reserve Armagnac-Finished Bourbon**
J Henry & Sons Patton Road Reserve Single Barrel Cask Strength Bourbon**

J Henry & Sons Small Batch Bourbon
J Henry & Sons Four Grain Small Batch Rye

Milestone Brands
Dirty Monkey Whiskey Dipped Cookies**

Dirty Monkey Banana Peanut Butter Whiskey

Mississippi River Distilling Company
Cody Road Bourbon
Cody Road Rye
Cody Road Honey
Cody Road Peach

Quincy Street Distillery
North American Steamship Rye 9yo Bottled-in-Bond Single Malt Rye Whiskey**
Laughton Bros. 7yo Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon Whiskey**

Laughton Bros. 4yo Bottled-in-Bond
Bourbon Spring
Golden Prairie Single Malt Whiskey
Salt Creek Straight Corn Whiskey

Stoller Imports
Adictivo Small Batch Whiskey**

Adictivo Extra Anejo**

Adictivo Plata
Adictivo Reposado
Adictivo Anejo
Cava Extra Anejo**

Cava Plata
Cava Reposado
Cava Anejo
Cava Rose Gold

Bandido Plata
Bandido Reposado
Bandido Reposado Cristalino
Bandido Anejo
Bandido Extra Anejo

Teeling Irish Whiskey

Teeling Single Malt**

Teeling Single Grain

Teeling Small Batch

• Thornton Distilling Co.

Dead Drop Bourbon
Dead Drop Old Fashioned
Dead Drop Absinthe Blanche
Dead Drop Gin

• Woodinville Whiskey Co.

Woodinville Toasted Applewood Stave Finish**

Woodinville Port Finish Bourbon
Woodinville 100% Rye
Woodinville Straight Bourbon

Featured Brands:
ButcherBox: Get high-quality, humanely raised meat delivered straight to your door. Convenient, delicious, and responsibly sourced. Your taste buds (and your conscience) will thank you!

Chiro One Wellness Centers: Their mission is to help people live their best lives through high-quality chiropractic care and education. With a focus on relieving pain, improving posture, and supporting long-term wellness, they’re passionate about helping you get back to doing what you love.

Gardenista Cocktails

Gardenista Bourbon Cocktail

Gardenista Tequila Cocktail

Gardenista Vodka Cocktail

PRP Wine
Varieties TBA

Renewal by Andersen: Stop by and say hello to Renewal by Andersen at our tasting events, where you can learn about their exclusive energy-efficient windows and signature installation service!

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