Champaign Whiskey Fest Gala & VIP

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.