Chicago Whiskey Washback

Welcome to the Chicago Whiskey Washback Festival!

Join us on Fri, June 26, 2026, at Artifact Events. This is where you find your next favorite whiskey. Explore rare pours and bold cocktails from top whiskey brands. Why spend $100 on just one bottle when you can experience all at Whiskey Washback.

• 🌾 Over 100 varieties of Whiskey, Bourbon, Rye, and Scotch
• 🖋️ Elevate every sip at Whiskey Washback with your engraved Glencairn® glass, designed to enhance aroma and flavor
• 🍾 Bottle shop on-site! Official retail partner, Garfield’s Beverage, can have your fave spirits delivered
• 🥃 Special expressions being poured during VIP Hour only: Barrel Craft Spirits Black Label Whiskey, Cedar Ridge Distillery Anniversary Edition Bourbon, Field of Dreams All-Star Series Whiskey, and more!
• 💸 Shop handcrafted products from local entrepreneurs: o2 Cigars, Dark Matter Coffee, Sleep Walk Chocolateria, Black Luxe Candles, Sleepster Co. & Melted Bonded Jewelry
• 🍖 Savory barbecue, smoked brisket, pulled pork, Chicago-style sausages, shrimp and grits, dumplings & bao buns, tacos, and more from Sausage Fest Food Truck, Smokin' BBQ Kitchen, Tacomotora, & Yum Dum Truck

Presented by The Daily Pour

Must be 21+ to attend

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Host or Publisher Bowery Collective