2026 Chicago Winter Whiskey Tasting Festival (January 24) AE

Special Perks from TastingFestivals.com HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-chicago-winter-whiskey-tasting-festival-january-24-tickets-1301709802059?aff=allevents&discount=3rd30 

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).

🍀 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)

👑 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

👜 Extra Perks for All Ticket Holders

📱 Text-to-Support Help Desk — your wristband includes a number to reach our team instantly

🎁 $100+ in After-Event Perks delivered straight to your inbox

💳 Miss the event? No worries. Receive a credit valid for 1 year (no cash refunds)

🕒 Choose Your Check-In Time

VIP @ 2:30 PM

3.5 hours • 25 cups • top-shelf pours • buffet 2:30–4:00PM

VIP @ 3:00 PM

3 hours • 25 cups • top-shelf pours • buffet 3:00–4:00PM

GA @ 4:00 PM

2 hours • 15 cups

GA @ 4:30 PM

1.5 hours • 15 cups

Sample @ 5:00 PM

1 hour • 7 cups

📍 Check-In Location

King’s

1500 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL

🤝 Want to showcase your whiskey brand?

Email us: [email protected]

🥃 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 Centers

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