The Champaign Whiskey Fest has 2 fabulous offsite tasting events, held at the M2 Building at 301 N Neil St, in the former Destihl space:

• VIP event on Friday August 9 from 7 - 8:30pm
• Main GALA event, Saturday August 10 from 2-5pm.

To attend both events, please purchase a VIP ticket ONLY. VIP tickets include GALA tickets.

To attend the GALA event only, please just purchase the GALA ticket.

GALA Ticket Includes

• Entry to Gala Tasting on Saturday, August 10th (2-5pm).
• Light bites provided by Big Grove Tavern, Punch!, and Watson’s.
• Commemorative Champaign Whiskey Fest nosing glass.
• Tasting Guide and Order Form.
• Goodie Bag.

VIP Ticket Includes

Entry to both the VIP tasting experience on Friday, August 9th (7-8:30pm) and the Gala Tasting on Saturday, August 10th (2-5pm).

Exclusive tasting of twelve rare cellar selections including:

• Bhakta 2014 Bourbon
• Blanton’s Gold Edition Bourbon
• Elmer T. Lee Bourbon
• Thomas H. Handy Rye (BTAC 2023)
• Lagavulin Offerman Charred Oak 11 Year Single Malt
• Lucky Seven “The Proprietor” 14 Year Bourbon
• Old Pepper “Finest Kentucky Oak” Bourbon
• Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year Bourbon
• George T. Stagg Bourbon (BTAC 2023)
• Suntory The Yamazaki 12 Year Single Malt
• Van Winkle “Lot B” 12 Year Bourbon
• Weller 12 Year Bourbon.

Premium VIP Stolzle Lausitz Crystal Tasting Glass and VIP goodie bag.