Reviews: WhiskyFest Chicago
From Attendees:
WhiskyFest Chicago 2011
Attended Chicago WhiskyFest for the first time - great fun - an overall incredible experience tasting terrific whiskeys and meeting interesting people.
Don M
As always, a fine event with lots of fine tastings, new expressions and interesting discussions.
Food was great and enjoyed the speakers, too.
Wayne G
I think Whiskyfest is an incredible event to sample and learn about the art of whisky production.
Mike U
I particularly enjoy engaging the representatives in conversation about their products. I have always found them to be most gracious and knowledgeable. It makes the event the fun that it is!
Joe M
All in all, a great event and a great opportunity to taste a large number of whiskeys in a relaxed setting.
Jon B
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I purchased four VIP tickets to WhiskyFest and I, and my guests, were very pleased with the event. We were all first time attendees. The seminars were "great" in the words of one of my guests (he attended the Glenmorangie and Ardberg seminars). The food was very good as well. The booths were generally well staffed with friendly and knowledgable people.
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From Attendees:
WhiskyFest Chicago 2010
WhiskyFest Chicago 2010 was another smashing success!
Wayne G
The WhiskyFest Chicago was all I hoped for and more. I was exposed to many new labels, the food was fantastic, and the VIP hour was great. I can't wait to buy tickets for next year!
Matthew K
Very professional and respectable Whisky Festival. The food was outstanding as usual, the exhibitors extremely friendly, the attendees very knowledgeable and the whiskies poured out of this world.
Tanguy L
I completely enjoyed WhiskyFest. It exceeded all of my expectations. All of my 7 friends that I brought with agreed. You have a new group of people who will never miss getting our VIP tickets.
Daniel H
This was my first WhiskyFest and I could not have had a better experience. Everything was very professionally handled and everyone was so unbelievably nice to talk to and all very helpful, from the hotel staff to the vendor representatives. I enjoyed sampling drinks that I may not typically be able to try. I will continue to attend WhiskyFest on a yearly basis.
Tom B
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| Everything about the night was perfect. I could not have asked for anything more. The line to get into the event and pick up my tasting glass was very efficient and fast. The assortment and quality of the food was incredible. The ballroom was well laid out and easy to navigate from one booth to the next. Even the coat check line was efficient and fast. I was extremely pleased and I am looking forward to WhiskeyFest next year. Great job!!!
Douglas C
It was a great time, I went with 2 of my sons and we all 3 enjoyed it. The scotch was great, (as was the food) and distiller reps interesting to talk with. Thanks for an outstanding event.
Scott D
The overall vibe was one of friendliness and respect. We were not sure what to expect with so many people drinking in one place.
Thad R
As usual, we had a GREAT time! Lots of great products to taste and very well organized. The VIP tickets are worth the additional price!
Barbara H
The Chicago event was spectacular as they always are! This was my fourth Whiskey fest, 3 in Chicago/1 in San Francisco. All have been instructional, the distillers presenting varied and knowledgeable, the seminars a great source of knowledge, and the food is always top notch. I will keep coming year after year.
Bill C
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From the Press:
The remarkable thing about Friday night’s WhiskyFest Chicago is obvious: more than 260 whiskies were available for sipping in the short, stout glasses issued upon arrival.
The tragedy? There was no way to taste them all... Read the full article
Josh Noel, The Chicago Tribune
On April 23rd 2010, a cool damp Friday evening, the doors leading into the Grand Ballroom of the Hyatt Regency Hotel swung open promptly at 5.30pm to admit a limited number of premium (VIP) ticket holders into a much ballyhooed and anticipated exclusive event... Read the full article
Chris Dunne, Examiner.com
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Like Dark Lord Day (more on that tomorrow), WhiskyFest can command its high ticket prices because it sells the sizzle... Read the full article
Chuck Sudo, Chicagoist
“Every year at WhiskyFest I get an informative and delightful two-hour tutorial on the newest products and trends in the spirits world. It’s extremely useful.”
Jerry Shriver, USA Today
“In my view, WhiskyFest is the greatest show in our industry.”
Sean Ludford, Aperitif magazine
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From Attendees:
WhiskyFest Chicago 2009
Awesome Time!!!
Extraordinary!
My husband and I love this event! We plan to come again and again! Thanks!
WhiskyFest is great.
It was the first time I had ever done a WhiskyFest and is simply the first of many yet to come. There were four in my party and we all had a splendid time.
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This was the best of the five Fests we have attended. The selection was excellent and the lectures most informative.
Love it! Cheers!
I continue to be astounded at what this well-organized event delivers to its patrons. The hours fly by in a hearbeat.
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