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
Event Venue
King's, 1500 North Clybourn Avenue, Chicago, United States
USD 20.00 to USD 89.00
