Tickets to WhiskyFest Chicago are sold out, but you can still enjoy free tastings and special events during Whisky Week, which kicks off tomorrow. On Monday, March 31, Delilah’s hosts a whiskies of the world seminar with free samples from 8 to 9 PM. Delilah’s owner Mike Miller and Martin C. Duffy, Master of Whisky for Johnnie Walker & the Classic Malts and newly appointed Diageo Spirits Ambassador for the Republic of Ireland, will lead; seating is on a first come, first served basis. Sam’s Wine and Spirits will have a Johnnie Walker tasting on Tuesday, April 1, from 5 to 8 PM, featuring Johnnie Walker Swing,which has been unavailable stateside for almost 15 years. On Thursday, April 3, the Twisted Spoke hosts a “barrel extravaganza” with barrel samples from Death’s Door Spirits, Van Winkle Bourbon, and other distilleries, as well as bourbon-infused snacks.
