Pittsburgh Whiskey Festival

The growth in popularity of "Brown Spirits" can be best evidenced in the growing number of "festivals" to celebrate their consumption.

Like this new one for the fine people of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Please note that this event is NOT associated with the Malt Advocate "Whisky Fest" events)

Pittsburgh Whiskey Festival

Inaugural Festival Offers World-Renowned Whiskies and Premium Spirits

The spirit of the American Whiskey Trail continues with the 2007 Pittsburgh Whiskey Festival, Pittsburgh¹s first large-scale whiskey and premium spirits tasting event, to take place Friday evening, November 2, 2007 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. in the West Club Lounge at Heinz Field.

The 2007 Pittsburgh Whiskey Festival will attract and engage both "whiskey" and "whisky" enthusiasts alike.  The fest will feature more than 60 premier distilled spirits producers and will present a wide variety of the finest Scottish, American, Canadian and Irish whiskies, including single malts and bourbons.  Premium tequila, rum, gin, vodka and cognac will also be presented for tasting. The fest, sponsored by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, will include a buffet and a silent auction.

The heritage and history of distilled spirits in America is fascinating, with many pivotal events and landmarks in this region, from The Whiskey Rebellion in 1794 to Pittsburgh¹s mark on The American Whiskey Trail.

It is befitting for Pittsburgh to have a world-class tasting event that celebrates premium spirits, said Ed Harrell, producer of the Pittsburgh Whiskey Festival and president of the Pittsburgh Wine Festival. In the tradition of the Pittsburgh Wine Festival, we are excited to have some of
the finest distilled spirits producers in the world coming to Pittsburgh for the Whiskey Festival.

The Whiskey Festival is a special opportunity for whiskey enthusiasts to "try before you buy" spirits that will be available through the on site PLCB Premium Spirits store.

Tickets to the Pittsburgh Whiskey Festival are $85 in advance and $95 at the door. Tickets are available for advance purchase on-line at www.pittsburghwhiskeyfest.com, along with additional event information.