CHAMPAIGN WHISKEY FEST
AUGUST 6-10
DOWNTOWN
CHAMPAIGN
WHISKEY.
WHISKY.
WHISK(E)Y.
Expect the Exceptional.
Champaign Whiskey Fest celebrates all the deliciousness, history, and camaraderie unleashed when you open a great bottle. Founders of the Downtown Unity Barrel (D.U.B.) Single Barrel Picks: Big Grove Tavern, Punch!, & Watson’s Shack & Rail wanted to bring even more whiskey to the people!
Join us and fellow enthusiasts for the 2024 Champaign Whiskey Fest!
Five days of showcases, tastings, and educational events from old school and innovative distillers.
Stand-alone events Tuesday-Thursday at Punch!, Watson’s, & Big Grove Tavern. Look for social media announcements soon.
Insane VIP tasting on Friday with exclusive pours from our cellars including hard to find bottles from Blanton’s, Lagavulin Offerman, The Yamazaki, & Pappy! Limited to 42 people.
Buy your tickets now for the massive Gala tasting on Saturday afternoon with scores of the best Bourbon, Rye, Scotch, and more from around the world. Guests will taste their choice of spirits from over 20 tables representing over 40 distilleries with opportunities to purchase more than twelve dozen sensational bottles at great prices.
GALA EVENT
SATURDAY AUGUST 10 • 2-5pm
301 N. NEIL ST. IN THE OLD DESTIHL SPACE
Gala event tickets are for Saturday only. You have the option to buy either ticket at the link above.
GALA Tickets ARE $69 and include:
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.
See the tasting list.
VIP NIGHT
FRIDAY AUGUST 9 • 7-8:30pm
301 N. NEIL ST. IN THE OLD DESTIHL SPACE
VIP tickets include tickets to the Gala event. There is no need to purchase both. You have the option to buy either ticket at the link above.
VIP TicketS are $199 and include:
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.
Tasting list is subject to change.
STAND ALONE EVENTS
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Tuesday August 6 @ Punch!
Scotch education and tasting with Glenmorangie Distillery.
5-8pm, with featured Glenmorangie cocktails.
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Wednesday August 7
Whiskey Wednesday Tasting Event at Watson’s.
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Thursday August 8
Whiskey Fest experience at Big Grove!
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Map of the events
The Champaign Whiskey Fest VIP (Friday evening) and Gala (Saturday afternoon) events will be located at the M2 Building in Downtown Champaign (in the former Destihl space) at 301 N. Neil St on the corner of Church & Neil.
Parking is available at the parking garage connected to the building, across the street near Big Grove, and street parking in downtown.
The individual events will be held at their respective venues.
