2026 Chicago Winter Whiskey Tasting Festival (January 24) TH
Special Perks from TastingFestivals.com HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-chicago-winter-whiskey-tasting-festival-january-24-tickets-1301709802059?aff=travelhost&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 Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3386771-0
YouTube: https://go.evvnt.com/3386771-2
Facebook: https://go.evvnt.com/3386771-3
