Chicago’s 11th annual WhiskyFest is long sold out, but short of crashing the party (not recommended) or
More Top Picks Best Solar Gate Openers
(also not recommended) plenty of options remain for getting in on the fun.
Events have been happening around the city all week and continue tonight and Thursday. Find them on the Malt Advocate web site
.
For those lucky enough to have tickets, don’t forget: WhiskyFest will be 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, 151 E. Wacker Drive. Those with VIP tickets will be able to enter the fest an hour early to get first dibs at the best and rarest stuff.
The goal is to sip, savor and enjoy as much whisky as possible in a relatively short amount of time, which can be a challenge. If this is your first go-round, these
might help. So might coverage of
.
But tip number one is simple: don’t drive.