Best Deal - Chicago - Summer Whiskey Tasting Festival - August 22 F

Start: Saturday, August 22, 2026 2:30PM
End: Saturday, August 22, 2026 6:00PM

Special Perks from TastingFestivals.com HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/best-deal-chicago-summer-whiskey-tasting-festival-august-22-tickets-1974934714896?aff=festivals&discount=3rd30 

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 199 People, Buy Early Before We Sell Out***

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Our Tempted By A Good Time Offer:

??? 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.

Bonus Temptations For Better Times:

?? 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.

VIP Tickets w/Additional Perks (VIP Tickets Only):

?? 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

Check In Location: TBA

Now the real question is… which brand and variety will give you the mouth feels and leave your taste buds asking for more?

???Ticket Options (Access the event at the time on your ticket type below.*)

2:30PM VIP Ticket Check In

• 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

3:00PM VIP Ticket Check In

• 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

4:00PM General Ticket Check In

• 2 hours of tasting (first to enter, no lines, limited attendance)

• 15 tasting cups- .25 oz pour per cup

4:30PM General Ticket Check In

• 1.5 hours of tasting (first to enter, no lines, limited attendance)

• 15 tasting cups- .25 oz pour per cup

5:00PM Sample Ticket Check In

• 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!

2026 Brands

Blaum Brothers Distilling

Family craft distillery from Galena, Illinois.

Cedar Ridge Distillery

Iowa's oldest distillery since Prohibition.

Field of Dreams Whiskey

Created by World Series winners and All-Stars.

Renard Whiskey

Chicago-born blended whiskey.

Stoller Imports

Smooth, extra-mature agave.

Team Enterprises / Bacardi

Aberfeldy Single Malt and Teeling Irish Whiskey.

Hunch Punch

Black-owned, award-winning ready-to-drink cocktails.

Gardenista

Ready-to-pour craft cocktails.

La Crosse Distilling Co.

Family-owned, geothermal-powered, small-batch organic.

Patriarch XO

100-proof, 4-year wheated bourbon, triple-distilled.