On February 21, Chicago hosted more than 350 whiskey aficionados at Pilsen's Lacuna Lofts for the fourth annual Barrel Night. The event brought together 24 distillers and brewers, including Johnnie Walker, Bulleit, Woodford Reserve, Jack Daniels, Patrón, and Goose Island (not to mention a special tasting with Rossville Union and George Remus for VIP ticket holders). In addition to a stacked lineup of tastings, guests enjoyed ping pong by Spin Chicago, cocktail glasses from Spoke Apartments, booze-infused treats by XO Marshmallow, and the chance to win a Tumi luggage set courtesy of Celebrity Cruises. Check out photos from the evening below.
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VIP hour hosted by Rossville Union and George Remus Bourbon.
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Guests taste different whiskeys and bourbon during the VIP hour of Barrel Night.
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Rossville Union’s booth
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Guests had to chance to play a game of corn hole during the event.
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Welcome sign as guests enter Barrel Night.
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Rossville Union’s display during the VIP hour
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Presenters during Barrel Night’s VIP hour
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Attendees had the opportunity to mix their own whiskey during Barrel Night’s VIP hour.
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Attendees enjoy samplings of different whiskeys and bourbon during the VIP hour.
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Boxed Water provided water for the evening.
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CH Distillery’s representative informed guests about the brand and their different vodkas.
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Orville Redenbacher provided popcorn for guests to snack.
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Old Elk Distillery’s representative informed guests about the brand and their different whiskeys.
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Brenne’s representative informs guests about the brand and their different whiskeys.
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Attendees enjoyed a different sampling of whiskeys, bourbons, and spirits throughout the evening.
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Attendees enjoyed a different sampling of whiskeys, bourbons, and spirits throughout the evening.
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George Remus’s representatives informed guests about the brand and their different bourbons.
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Rossville Union’s representatives informed guests about the brand and their different whiskeys.
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Spoke Apartments’ representative informed guest about the building, and provided complimentary cocktail glasses.
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Complimentary cocktail glasses provided by Spoke Apartments.
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As the evening ended, attendees had the opportunity to purchase grilled cheese from the Cheesie’s Pub and Grill truck.
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Gold Plated was offering complimentary hair braiding to attendees.
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Celebrity Cruises hosted a contest where one winner had to chance to win a TUMI luggage set.
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Few Spirits’ representative informed guests about the brand and their different spirits.
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Parce Rum’s representative informed guests about the brand and their different rums.
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Goose Island supplied guests with different beer samples throughout the evening.
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AJ Sacco was the evening’s magician, and amused guests with an array of magic tricks.
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Johnnie Walker Black Label’s representative prepares a variety of ciders infused with the brand’s whiskey.
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Bulleit’s representative informed guests about the brand and their different whiskeys.
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