WhiskyWeek events for 2012 are not yet scheduled. Meanwhile, take a look at all of the great events that were held in 2011. Below is the list of WhiskyWeek 2011 events. New events are still being announced and added to the list below. Be sure to check back for updates. |
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Monday, April 11
Bulleit 95 Rye Launch Party!
Delilah’s is very pleased to be hosting the first tasting of Bulleit 95 Rye Whiskey. This new Rye from the makers of Bulleit Bourbon, brings a 95% Rye mash bill whiskey to the market. Information about this innovative new product will be available.
8 pm
Free of charge
For more information: 773-742-2197
Delilah’s | 2771 N Lincoln | Chicago
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Whisky Tasting
Classic Malts Whisky Tasting including a couple of Distiller's Editions.
5-8pm
FREE
Warehouse Liquors
634 W. Wabash Avenue | Chicago, IL 60605
312.663.1850
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Meet Willie Tait and the Isle of Jura product line
The Gage | 24 South Michigan | Chicago
5 – 7 pm
For more information: 773-742-2197
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Tuesday, April 12
2nd Annual Whisky Throwdown at the Irish Bistro
A fun mix of games, challenges, trivia and tastings MC'd by the amazingly talented and versatile Sean Ludford of BevX.com, with his bad-tempered english partner-in-crime, Sue Pitkin, Irish Bistro whisky enthusiast.
7 pm
$10
Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro, | 3905 N. Lincoln Avenue | Chicago, IL 60613
773 248 3905, ask for Sue Pitkin
Reservations strongly advised as space is limited.
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Four Roses Single Barrel Sampling
This unique distillery, featuring the most number of different mash bills, will be hosting a sampling of Four Roses Single Barrel from each of the distillery’s different recipes.Information about the distillery will be available.
8 pm
Free of charge
For more information: 773-742-2197
Delilah’s | 2771 N Lincoln | Chicago
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Bourbon tasting with dinner pairings
The entire evening of April 12 will feature a special menu honoring Heaven Hill Bourbons including pairings of whiskeys. Heaven Hill Brand Ambassador Rob Hutchins will be in attendance from 8:00 PM-10:00 PM.
5:00 PM until close
Free of charge
Longman and Eagle | 2657 N Kedzie Ave
For more information, contact Jim at 773.276.7110
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Meet Willie Tait and the Isle of Jura product line
5 pm
Warehouse Liquors
634 W. Wabash Avenue | Chicago, IL 60605
312.663.1850
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Wednesday, April 13
Koval Distillery Tour
A unique tour of Chicago's first boutique distillery. Learn about Koval's process of mashing, distilling and aging it's organic and kosher spirits. The tour begins at 2pm and finishes with a sampling of white whiskey, aged whiskey, and liqueurs. Space is limited, so please submit a reservation to tours@kovaldistillery.com. Tickets for the tour are $10 (cash only) per person. Tour and tasting last approximately 2 hours.
7 pm
For more information: 773-742-2197
Koval Distillery | 5121 N Ravenswood | Chicago
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Knob Creek Single Barrel Kickoff
In conjunction with our own Hard Country Wednesdays, Delilah’s is very pleased to be hosting a tasting of the new Knob Creek Single Barrel. The ultimate Jim Beam ambassador, Fred Noe will be in attendance to answer questions about the product’s development and Bernie Lubbers will be in to teach folks about Bourbon.
8 pm
Free of charge
For more information: 773-742-2197
Delilah’s | 2771 N Lincoln | Chicago
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Beer & Whiskey Dinner
Five courses paired with special whiskeys and limited release barrel-aged beers, all from New Holland. Distillery personalities is attendance.
Dinner at 7 pm; whiskeys available all night
$45 for the dinner, no cover for the bar
Fountainhead | 1970 West Montrose | Chicago
(773) 697-8204
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Bourbon Dinner and Tasting
Special menu with Bourbon tastings. Heaven Hill Master Distiller Craig Beam and Brand Ambassador Rob Hutchins will be available for bottle signing after 8:00 PM.
5:00 PM until close.
Free of charge
Blokes and Birds | 3341 N Clark
For more information, contact Daily Webb at 773.472.5252
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Bulleit Rye Lanch Party
A party to celebrate the launch of Bulleit Rye. Tom Bulleit and Diageo's Master of Whisky will be present to sample and talk about this new product.
FREE
Frontier
1072 North Milwaukee | Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 772-4322
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Whiskies of the World
Hosted by Diageo's Master of Whisky alongside Martini Bar's resident mixologist. Take a tour of the whiskies of the world while learning and sampling products from America, Scotland, Ireland and Canada.
Cost: $35 at door
Martini Bar
401 South LaSalle (in the lobby) | Chicago, IL 60605
P: 312-377-6111
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High on Rye
Sampling and cocktail creations featuring Bulleit Rye and Bulleit Bourbon. Meet & Greet with Master of Whisky Steve Cole.
7-9 pm
FREE
Fountainhead
1970 W Montrose Ave | hicago, IL 60640
(773) 697-8204
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North American Whiskey Dinner
Informative North American whisk(e)y Dinner & Tasting
8-10 pm
Irish Oak
3511 N. Clark St. | Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 935-6669
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Templeton Rye whiskey unveils the Mobile Speakeasy in Chicago
Enjoy Templeton Rye cocktail features and climb aboard the Templeton Rye Mobile Speakeasy to step back in time to the prohibition era.
The Mobile Speakeasy is a unique and interactive look into the days of Prohibition.
Get the password and learn about the days of bootlegging Iowa's famous Templeton Rye whiskey around the country and how it found its way to center of the Capone bootlegging empire. Learn about the production of this unique whiskey and get a taste of "The Good Stuff".
6:00 - 8:00
Piece Pizzeria & Brewery
1927 W. North Ave.
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9:00 - 11:00
Reggie's
2109 S. State
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Meet Willie Tait
Join us at one of the hottest whisky bars in Chicago for the opportunity to taste all of the Isle of Jura expressions.
7 pm
Duke Of Perth | 2913 Clark Street | Chicago
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Thursday, April 14
Lion’s Pride Whiskey Seminar and Tasting
Come learn about Chicago’s first legal whiskey since Prohibition at The Gage in downtown Chicago. Koval Distillery Brand Ambassador, Meg Bell, will be on hand to discuss Lion’s Pride Organic Whiskey. A single-grain, single-barrel whiskey made from scratch in Chicago, Lion’s Pride comes in a variety of mash bills. Meg will explore Koval’s distilling techniques and go into detail about the aging styles and choices for this unique whiskey. Described by American Craft Spirits Review as ““A new American ‘craft’ style — younger, brighter, more flavorful whiskeys for a whole new generation of brown spirits drinkers.”
5-7 pm
The Gage | 24 South Michigan | Chicago
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We are opening some of the first bottles of Evan Williams Single Barrel 2001
Delilah's is also making available a five year vertical tasting of Evan Williams Single Barrel - 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 & 2000 - this is the first time these whiskies have been tasted together in this manner. Heaven Hill Master Distiller Craig Beam will be stopping in to discuss Bourbon & Rye and the long standing family traditions that define the American Whiskey World.
8 pm
Free of charge
For more information: 773-742-2197
Delilah’s | 2771 N Lincoln | Chicago
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High West Educational Dinner
Five course tasting menu with whiskey pairings, featuring David Perkins, Proprietor of High West.
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7 pm
$50
Branch 27
1371 West Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 850-2700
Contact Branch 27 for tickets.
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Whiskey Week starring New Holland
Limited release whiskeys, barrel-aged beers and cocktails aged in spent New Holland whiskey barrels. Distillery personalities in attendance.
9 pm
Free of charge
Twisted Spoke | 501 North Ogden Avenue | Chicago
(312) 666-1500
Contact name if necessary
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Templeton Rye whiskey unveils the Mobile Speakeasy in Chicago
Enjoy Templeton Rye cocktail features and climb aboard the Templeton Rye Mobile Speakeasy to step back in time to the prohibition era.
The Mobile Speakeasy is a unique and interactive look into the days of Prohibition.
Get the password and learn about the days of bootlegging Iowa's famous Templeton Rye whiskey around the country and how it found its way to center of the Capone bootlegging empire. Learn about the production of this unique whiskey and get a taste of "The Good Stuff".
6:00 - 8:00
Blokes & Birds
3341 N Clark St.
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Fountainhead
1970 W. Montrose
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Hye on Rye
$1 off all Rye Whiskies and Rye Whisky drinks. Also featuring Rye draft beers and flavors from the Kitchen.
Fountainhead
1970 W. Montrose (Montrose and Damon)
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Night of The Whisky Flights
Come hang out at "The BOB" and check out over 20 Whisky Flights at huge discounts!
The Bar on Buena
910 W. Buena Ave. | Chicago, IL 60613
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Friday, April 15
11th Annual WhiskyFest™ Chicago
Gather. Taste. Discover. Share.
Over 200 Whiskies in One Place, on One Night
WhiskyFest Chicago will feature more than 200 of the world's finest, rarest, and most expensive, single malt and blended Scotch, Irish, bourbon, Tennessee, Japanese, Welsh, Canadian and other whiskies from around the world to sample in one Grand Ballroom. High-end rums, tequilas beer and other spirits will be represented as well. Pouring list.
Learn from Master Distillers and Blenders
The focus is on education, and many distillery representatives will be on hand at the pouring booths to explain how the whiskies are made. Seminars, many featuring their own tastings, run throughout the evening. Meet distinguished members of the whisky community, and learn first-hand how their brands are made. Speakers and seminar info.
6:30 – 9:30pm
Hyatt Regency Chicago | 51 East Wacker Drive | Chicago, IL
Phone number: 800-514-3849
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Delilah’s is very pleased to be hosting the WhiskyFest After Party. With many special guest distillers + guest bartenders Preston & Julian Van Winkle !!! + The Upstairs - The Black Grouse Rock & Roll Dance Party!!!
10 pm
Free of charge
For more information: 773-742-2197
Delilah’s | 2771 N Lincoln | Chicago
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New Holland After Party
Featuring limited release whiskeys, New Holland beer & cocktails as well as distillery personnel in attendance
10:30pm
Free of charge
The Exchange | 1270 North Milwaukee Ave, Chicago
(773) 342-5282
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Saturday, April 16th
Ardbeg Committee Summit
Join us on the 16th April for our exclusive US gathering and be one of the first Committee members to dare to dip your toes into one of the most eagerly anticipated Ardbeg releases of all time. All attendees are invited with one guest and must register at http://ardbeg.mhusa.com. Note, space is limited, reserve your spot now! To join the Committee, simply sign up on www.ardbeg.com. We hope you see you then! (Note, all guests must be 21 years of age to enter).
Time: 12:00 Noon - 5:00 PM
Location: Bottom Lounge | 1375 West Lake Street | Chicago, Illinois
Event: Ardbeggian fare and drams will be served
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A unique tour of Chicago's first boutique distillery. Learn about Koval's process of mashing, distilling and aging it's organic and kosher spirits. The special post-WhiskyFest tour begins at 2pm and finishes with a sampling of white whiskey, aged whiskey, and liqueurs. Space is limited, so please submit a reservation to tours@kovaldistillery.com. Tour and tasting last approximately 2 hours.
2 pm
For more information: 773-742-2197
$10 per person (cash only). Includes samples
Koval Distillery | 5121 N Ravenswood | Chicago
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Koval Distillery launches new, unique Lion’s Pride Whiskeys at Delilah’s
Koval Distillery is introducing new mash bills to their Lion’s Pride Whiskey line. Chicago’s first legal whiskey since Prohibition is now available in Wheat, Millet and Spelt. Come sample these unique spirits in two aging styles (regular and dark), and meet Koval’s distillers. These are the first whiskeys to be distilled from Millet and Spelt in the USA, and Wheat whiskeys are rare (only becoming a legal category of whiskey in 2005.) Each single-grain, single-barrel whiskey is distinctively mashed, distilled, and aged in Chicago by Koval Distillery.
7-9pm
Free of charge
For more information: 773-742-2197
Delilah’s | 2771 N Lincoln | Chicago
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