Chicago 2007 Whisky Week Events

The events surrounding the Chicago Whisky Fest are starting to roll in - below you'll find some of the things Binny's, Diageo and Sam's have already told me about. I'll have more events for you as I learn about them.

I'll be in Chicago the whole week and hope to see you at some of these.

Monday, April 9th
Classic Malt Seminar
Master Distiller Emeritus, Evan Cattanach 
Where: Delilah’s - 2771 N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago
Time: 7:00 pm –
Cost: Complimentary

Tuesday, April 10th
Spirits Night at Sam's
Over 150 Spirits in all.  Plus, meet some of the industry's finest: Tom Bulleit of Bulleit Bourbon, George Grant of Glenfarclas, Ian Millar of Glenfiddich, Simon Brooking of Dalmore, Martin Duffy - Master of
Whiskey Knowledge, Fred Noe/Jim Beam and others!
Where: Sam's Lincoln Park Location - 1720 N Marcey St Chicago, IL 60614 (312) 664-4394
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cost: $40 in advance $50 at the door

Duke of Perth Fish & Chips & Singletons
With Evan Cattanach & Marty Duffy
Where: Duke of Perth
Time: 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Cost: Complimentary

Wednesday, April 11th
Bulleit Bottle Signing with Tom Bulleit
Where: West Lakeview Liquors - 2156 W Addison St Chicago, IL 60618 (773) 525-1916
Time: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Cost: Complimentary

Classic Malt Dinner
Evan Cattanach conducts a six course dinner paired with the six Classic Malt whiskies.
Where: The Palm Restaurant - 323 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, 60601 - (312) 616-1000
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost: $85

Delilah’s Bourbon Forum
Tom Bulleit w/Fred Noe, Bill Samuels, Jimmy Russell & others
Where: Delilah's - 2771 N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago, IL. 60614
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost: Complimentary

North American Whiskey Tasting
Where: Rocks Tavern - 1301 W Schubert Ave, Chicago, 60614 - (773) 472-7738
Time: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Classic Malts Tasting
Where: Red Lion Pub - 2446 N Lincoln Ave Chicago, IL 60614 (773) 348-2695
Time: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Gordon & Macphail Seminar
With Export Director Derek Hancock and Brett  Pontoni, covering handpicked casks and new G&M offerings.
Where:  Clark Street Ale House - 742 N. Clark St.
Time: 8:00 pm -
Cost: $20

Thursday, April 12th
Binny’s Whiskies of the World
Where:  Binny's - 3000 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL. 60657
Time: 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Cost: $30

Chief O’Neill’s Bulleit Pig Roast & Whisky Festival
Various Whiskies, live music & complimentary buiffett.  Whisk(e)y Debate between Tom Bulleit & Evan Cattanach. $10, with proceeds going to the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation
Where:  3471 N Elston Ave. Chicago, IL 60618 (773) 583-3066
Time: 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Cost: $10

Friday, April 13th
Whisky Fest
The main event
Where: Hyatt Hotel   
Time: 5:00 pm -10:00 pm
Cost: $105, $145 for VIP ticket

Delilah’s Bushmills After Party
Upstairs with food & live music
Where: Delilah's - 2771 N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago, IL. 60614
Time: 10:00 pm - 1:30 am
Cost: Complimentary