Start: Saturday, January 24, 2026 2:30PM
End: Saturday, January 24, 2026 6:00PM

Special Perks from TastingFestivals.com HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-chicago-winter-whiskey-tasting-festival-january-24-tickets-1301709802059?aff=festivals&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: connect@besocialscene.com

?? 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