Local Event

2018 Chicago Indie Spirits Expo Oct 9 VIP

Tue, October 9, 2018 (5:00 PM - 9:00 PM)

Cost: $85

The annual gathering of independently produced spirits from around the world - vodka, gin, rum, tequila, pisco, cachaca, brandy/cognac/Armagnac, whisk(e)y (American/Scotch/Irish/Japanese/Canadian/World), liqueurs, mixers, etc.!

Join us and meet the fascinating people who are changing the landscape of backbars around the world! Last year we had over 600 spirits poured by 130 distillers, brand ambassadors, importers & distributors!!

Keep an eye on this page as we list the innovative small brands sampling at the best underground spirits event in North America.

Date: Tuesday, October 9th 2018
Press Tasting: 5:00-9:00PM
VIP Tasting: 5-6:30PM
General Admission: 6:30-9:00PM

Venue: The Chicago Hilton Hotel & Tower, 720 S. Michigan Ave.
Room: The Continental Ballroom

GA/VIP Tickets are now on sale ~ 
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-chicago-indie-spirits-expo-tickets-tickets-44835969592

For VIP Ticket Holders, you have access to our seminars in The Buckingham Room: 
12pm-2pm ~ THE INDUSTRY ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION, an open discussion by industry professionals that addresses the topics of the day that small spirits deal with on a daily basis. 
IRTD event page - https://www.facebook.com/events/1941925525818171/

Behind The Curtain of Drink Media (The Buckingham Room)
2:15pm-3:15pm ~ Writers give you the inside scoop on how to promote your distillery & brand thru the media.
BTCODM event page - https://www.facebook.com/events/362613120933323/

Steppin' Up To The Bar (The Buckingham Room)
3:30pm-4:30pm ~ Aaron Zacharias, owner of Bar On Buena & Fountainhead Taverns, will moderate a panel of bar owners as they give brands advice on how to approach bartenders, F&B managers & bar owners and what they expect from a brand.
SUTTB event page - https://www.facebook.com/events/217220868955369/?active_tab=about

Tastings.com Award Presentation (The Main Foyer)
4:00pm-4:45pm ~ Presenting the awards to the top spirits in every category of spirits from the folks at the Beverage Testing Institute.
TAP - https://www.facebook.com/events/1908154679486485/

Additional related events:
5pm-8pm, Monday, Oct. 8th - The CISE Smokin' Garden Party at Up Down Cigar
Link for details - www.updowncigar.com

LIST OF BRANDS SAMPLING AT THIS YEAR'S SHOW:
11th Orchard Bitters
123 Tequila
A.D. Laws Whiskey
Amaro Montenegro
Angels' Share Glass
Aroma Academy US
Azunia
Back Bar Project
BC Merchants
Beach Whiskey Company
Beppe & the Architect, LLC
Black Dog Distillery L.L.C.
Balcones Distilling
Blaum Bros. Distilling Co.
Blue Star Potables LLC
Bond and Royal
Botran Rum
Breckenridge Distillery
BroVo Spirits
Cardinal Spirits
Catan Pisco & Co.
CH Distillery
Chicago Distilling Company
Clyde May's
Connacht Whiskey Company
Copper Fiddle Distillery
Copper Fox Distillery
Corsair Distillery
Cutwater Spirits
Davos Brands
More information:
http://www.facebook.com/events/716263231897897/