If you are whisky or bourbon drinker and have yet to check out Whisky Fest SHAME, SHAME on you but hey you might not have known about it and that is what I am here for! To inform you! This is likely my 7th year here and it is always a great time! WhiskyFest™, the leading whisky festival in North America, offers you the opportunity to taste from a selection of more than 300 whiskies from around the world. Interested in learning more about Whisky? There are several seminars to take advantage of. Seminars are included in the price of your ticket, and seating is on a first come basis.
Hyatt Regency Chicago
Friday, May 29, 2019
Grand Tasting — 6:30 – 9:30 PM, VIP 5:30 PM
Seminars by Master Distillers and Brand Ambassadors — 7:00 PM, 7:45 PM, 8:30 PM
Get tickets by clicking below:
http://www.whiskyfest.com/chicago/
There are various seminars and an Experience Room to check out at this event see the link below for all the details times and speakers:
http://www.whiskyfest.com/chicago/seminars/
Make sure to check out my recap from last year by clicking on the link below:
http://www.chi-girlabouttown.com/whiskyfest-chicago-2018-re-cap/
Below are a few pictures from last year’s event!
Yes, Yes, Yes and Absolutely! 
My table mates and our finished product! 
Knob Creek serving straight from the barrel! 
Cheers!
New Exhibitors
- Mossburn
- Hatozaki
- Rampur Indian Single Malt
- Heaven’s Door
- Dingle Distillery
- Blackened American Whiskey
- Also, Brown-Forman will be hosting a Responsibility booth and serving mocktails.
Three Over Sized Booths
- Dewar’s Fine Scotch Whisky Emporium
- Diageo’s Whiskey 5
- Beam Suntory’s Welcome to Islay
Experience Room
Diageo Reserve will be hosting an Experience Room. From everything we’ve heard, they’re keeping it interesting.
Seminars
These are just a few of the seminars that will be taking place at Whisky Fest 2019 check out the website for the full schedule! Stephanie MacLeod, Dewar’s Master Blender will be talking about their new Double-Double Series and tasting their 21 yr., 27 yr., and 32 yr. blends.
Dr. Don Livermore, Hiram Walker’s Master Blender, will discuss the Canadian Whisky Flavor Wheel that he created, and will sample, among others, Pike Creek 21 yr. 3 Oak and J.P. Wiser’s 35 yr. old.
Taste Whiskies From Around the World
Meet the whisky distillers, master blenders, and other whisky experts who will be in attendance. This is your chance to taste from a selection of single malt and blended Scotch, Irish, bourbon, rye, Tennessee, Japanese, Canadian, and craft-distilled whiskies, all assembled in one Grand Ballroom. High-end rum, cognac, and other spirits will be available as well.
Learn From the Experts
The focus is on education, and many distillery representatives will be on hand at the pouring booths to explain how their whiskies are made. Seminars, featuring their own tastings, run throughout the evening. Meet distinguished members of the whisky community, and learn first-hand how their brands are made. Be sure to go to at least one FREE seminar at WhiskyFest; you’ll be glad you did.
General Admission or VIP Ticket?
Your WhiskyFest experience should be a memorable one. All tickets includes access to the grand tasting, all seminars (on a first come first serve basis), a commemorative Glencairn crystal nosing glass, gift bag, program booklet and pen.
VIP ticket buyers receive all the items listed above and are also granted admission to the ballroom at 5:30 pm, a full hour earlier than general admission. VIP ticketing is limited (VIP tickets always sell out) so you will have more time to explore the numerous booths in the grand ballroom and enjoy one-on-one opportunities with the whisky experts behind the booths.
