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September 12, 2009
The Party Source
Bellevue, KY
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September 20, 2009
Stoney's British Pub
N Wilmington, DE
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September 20, 2009
Hyatt Vineyard Creek Hotel
Santa Rosa, CA
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September 22, 2009
Metro Lafayette, CA
Contact Jackson's W&S
925-284-4100
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September 23, 2009
E&O Trading Co.
San Francisco, CA
Contact The Whisky Shop
415-989-1030
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September 24, 2009
Montage at Allison Pointe
Indianapolis, IN
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September 25, 2009
Parkside Grill
Portola Valley, CA
Contact Roberts Market
650-851-1711
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October 16, 2009
WhiskyFest San Francisco
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November 10, 2009
WhiskyFest New York
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April 23, 2010
WhiskyFest Chicago
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WhiskyWeek
Chicago
2009
March 28 - April 2
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WhiskyWeek
San Francisco
2009
October 10 - 17
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WhiskyWeek
New York
2009
November 7 - 12
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We do not yet have a schedule for WhiskyWeek Chicago 2010. But here are the event that surrounded WhiskyFest Chicago 2009:
WhiskyWeek Chicago 2009 March 28 to April 2
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9th Annual WhiskyFest Chicago
Join us at the Hyatt Regency Chicago where you'll have the opportunity to taste more than 200 whiskies from around the world. Top-notch speakers will be presenting interesting seminars. And enjoy our gourmet buffet.
April 1, 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Phone number. 800-610-MALT
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In Fine Spirits Andersonville Virtual Distillery Tour and Tasting Event
March 25, 7 pm to 8:30 pm
Phone number. 773-334-9463
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Delilah's Ardbeg Scotch Whisky Tasting
Taste several of Ardbeg's expressions. In addition, Delilah's will host a showing of paintings of The Ardbeg Distillery by Scotscam Ian Gray. Ian has gained fame in the UK for his spectacular paintings of the Scottish landscape in and around its Distilleries. Ian will be in attendence at this, his first show ever in Chicago. Distillery representative will also be there.
No cover charge.
March 26, 8 pm
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Celebrate Michael Jackson's Birthday and stay for the Maker's Mark seminar and tasting
It is Michael "Beer Hunter" Jackson's birthday, therefore, we are launching the new book about Michael. For more information about the book launch, read the press release.
8 pm. We are featuring a seminar and tasting hosted by the Maker's Mark Distillery. Maker's has become closely associated with Delilah's over the years - we put the first ever show ever Maker's Mark neon in our window 15 years ago, and this now iconic brand represents the best selling Wheated Bourbon in America.
A taste profile will be conducted of Maker’s Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky at different ages of maturity including the following:
Distilled 0 years – White Dog
Distilled 2 years
Distilled to full maturity
Distilled 10 years
You’ll learn everything from the basics of bourbon to the most complex workings of the distillery:
The difference between Whisky and Bourbon
What makes bourbon uniquely bourbon?
The ABCs of bourbon tasting
Maker’s Mark maturation process
A day in the life of Maker’s Mark
No cover charge.
March 27, 4 pm
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W.O.W. Tasting at Printer’s Row Spirits
Featuring Bulleit Bourbon, The Classic Malts, Johnnie Walker and Bushmills. No cover charge.
March 27, 6-8 pm
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W.O.W. Tasting at Binny’s
Featuring Singleton, Cask 16, Bulleit Bourbon, Johnnie Walker Green and Gold, and Bushmills 10 yr. No cover charge.
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W.O.W. Tasting at Sam’s
Featuring Singleton, Cask 16, Bulleit Bourbon, Johnnie Walker Green and Gold, and Bushmills 10 yr. No cover charge.
March 27, 5-8 pm
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W.O.W. Tasting at Warehouse Liquors
Featuring Singleton, Cask 16, Bulleit Bourbon, Johnnie Walker Green and Gold, and Bushmills 10 yr. No cover charge.
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W.O.W. Tasting at Sam’s
Featuring Singleton, Cask 16, Bulleit Bourbon, Johnnie Walker Green and Gold, and Bushmills 10 yr. No cover charge.
1720 N. Marcy, Chicago
March 28, 1-4 pm
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W.O.W. Tasting at Sam’s
Featuring Singleton, Cask 16, Bulleit Bourbon, Johnnie Walker Green and Gold, and Bushmills 10 yr. No cover charge.
2010 Butterfield, Downer’s Grove
March 28, 1-4 pm
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W.O.W. Tasting at Binny’s
Featuring Singleton, Cask 16, Bulleit Bourbon, Johnnie Walker Green and Gold, and Bushmills 10 yr. No cover charge.
790 Royal Saint George Dr., Naperville
March 27, 1-4 pm
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W.O.W. Tasting at Un Cork It
Featuring Singleton, Cask 16, Bulleit Bourbon, Johnnie Walker Green and Gold, and Bushmills 10 yr. No cover charge.
393 E. Illinois St., Chicago
March 27, 5-8 pm
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Jack Daniels at Delilah's
Though it is the most well known American Whiskey brand in the world, Jack Daniels has a long and storied history many people are not acquanted with, plus this will be a great chance to taste the Single Barrel & Gentleman Jack whiskies. Distillery representative will be in attendance. No cover charge.
March 28, 8 pm
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Buffalo Trace Distillery Tasting
We are featuring a completeportfolio tasting from the Buffalo Trace Distillery, easily the most recognised American distillery in terms of innovation awards in recent years. Ancient Age, Buffalo Trace, W.L. Weller, George T. Stagg, Sazerac Rye, just to name a few of the whiskies we will examine. Representatives of the distillery will be in attendance. No cover charge.
March 29, 8 pm
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Tapping a firkin of Ola Dubh 40!!! at Bar on Buena
One of twelve barrels in the U.S.A. Scotland's award winning Harviestoun Old Engine Oil aged in Highland Park 40 casks.
Flights and Live Jazz, featuring Alejandro Urzagaste. Enjoy over 20 specially selected flights of whisky at up to 25% off! The jazz starts at 7:30. No cover.
March 29, 7 pm
Phone number. 773-525-8665
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Kentucky Whisky
We are hosting an ideal introduction to Kentucky Whiskey. All current styles of Whiskey made in this great state will be tasted. We will be discussing all aspects of Kentucky Whiskey - perfect for the novice and expert alike.
6:00pm - Bernheim Wheat Whiskey. This is the only Whiskey commercially produced in America with more than 50% wheat.
8:00pm - Maker’s Mark Wheated Bourbon. This is one of the greatest examples of the rarer Wheated style currently produced.
10:00pm - Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2008 Vintage Release. This Louisville Bourbon is made with Rye and is one of the few vintage dated American Whiskies - we will look at several vintages.
midnight - Templeton Rye Whiskey. Before Prohibition, Rye was the dominant style of Whiskey in America - this is old time Rye.
No cover charge.
March 30, 6 pm
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Whiskey Night at 1 North Kitchen and Bar
Whiskey tasting enjoy a sample from distilleries around the world. RSVP Don: 312-750-9700
March 30, 5 pm to 7 pm
Phone number. 312-750-9700
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Rye Education at Five-Star Bar & Grill
Guests will learn about the history of rye whiskey from MT. Vernon to today as well as the benefits and challenges of working with this unique grain. Templeton Rye founders Scott Bush and Keith Kerkhoff will be on hand to discuss the unique history of Templeton Rye ranging from humble beginning during Prohibition, to great fame as the center of the Capone bootlegging empire, to near obscurity, to an award winning brand today. RSVP: info@fivestarbar.com
March 30, 7 pm to 8 pm
Phone number. 312-850-2555
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Gordon & MacPhail Single Malt Scotch Seminar at the Clark Street Ale House
We will be sampling thru 8 Single Malts bottled by Gordon & MacPhail. Most of them are single exclusive cask bottlings. Derek Hancock will be presenting the malts. Clark Street Ale House will be providing the warm environment and tasty appetizers. $20 at the event. Call Brian to confirm: 630-240-7259.
Line up for the evening:
Rosebank 1990 15yr 40%
Mortlach 1994 13yr CS
Tormore 1996 12yr 46% 1st fill Bourbon Barrel
Benromach Traditional 40%
Ardmore 1994 13yo 46% Hoggie
Ledaig 1994 12yr 46%
Pulteney 1998 9yr 46% 1st fill Bourbon Barrel
Caol Ila 1998 8yr 46%
March 30, 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Phone number. 312-642-9253
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Classic Cocktail Night at Fizz Bar & Grill
A representative from Templeton Rye will be on hand to discuss the history of this great American brand and the proper method for making various classic cocktails made famous in the speakeasies of America. The classics traditionally made with rye whiskey including the Manhattan, the Old Fashioned and the Sazerac. RSVP: 773-348-6088
March 30, 8 pm to 10 pm
Phone number. 773-348-6088
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World of Whiskies at Binny’s
Sample over 150 whiskies in every conceivable style from all over the world.
1132 S. Jefferson St., Chicago
$50 Binny’s Card members / $60 non-members
Call for reservations: 888-817-5898
March 31, 5 to 8 pm
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Scotch Whisky Tasting
We are hosting a wonderful Scotch Whisky opener with a Single Malt tasting, a Vatted Malt tasting and a Premium Blended Malt tasting. We will be discussing all aspects of Scotch Whisky - perfect for the novice and expert alike.
7:00pm - Glenlivet Single Malts. One of the most well known and award winning distilleries in Scotland, we will be tasting several expressions including the much heralded 21yr and the absolutely fabulous 1969 Vintage.
10:00pm - Compass Box Vatted Malt Whisky. American-in-London John Glaser bucks all trends and produces small batch vats of a few barrels of Whisky, we will be trying several of his Vattings.
midnight - Chivas 18yr Tasting. One of the most well blended and regarded Premium Blends ever, a perfect finale to an evening of Scotchucation
No cover charge.
March 31, 7 pm
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Twisted Spoke Annual Bourbon Extravaganza
Three guest bartenders: Julian Van Winkle, Brian Ellison and cocktail superstar Adam Seger. Try our new Bourbon friendly snacks and barrel samples of Bourbon. Founders Brewery will be tapping one of the two kegs of Kentucky Breakfast Stout available in Illinois.Jimmy Russell will be hanging out, along with Freddy Noe.
March 31, 8pm to 2am
Phone number. 312-666-1500
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Lush Wine & Spirits
Meet Julian Van Winkle for a very special Bourbon tasting and bottle signing. And if you ask nicely, he will sign any body part you want signed.
March 31, 5pm to 8 pm
Phone number. 773-281-8888
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The After Party
In conjunction with our own Bloodshot Records’ Hard Country Wednesdays, Delilah’s is very pleased to be hosting the WhiskeyFest After Party. With guest bartenders Preston & Julian Van Winkle !!! No cover charge.
April 1, 10 pm
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Meet the Makers
This is an informal gathering of some of the most prominant Master Distillers and Whiskey Makers in the world, have a dram and a chat with the people who make the Whiskey World happen. No cover charge.
April 2, 6-9 pm
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Mrs. Murphy and Sons Irish Bistro
Mrs. Murphy and Sons Irish Bistro is planning something special for WhiskyWeek. We'll post the details as soon as we have them. Check back here for more information.
Phone number. 773-248-3905
Website
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