Unlike most Whiskey Tasting events, the Wee Whiskey Fest Lake Geneva is an entire weekend of festivities. Check out the schedule below and get ready to get a full Lake Geneva experience with a dram in your hand!
FRIDAY, APRIL 25 - SUNDAY, APRIL 27 4PM COCKTAIL CONTEST PRESENTED BY RED LINE WHISKEY COMPANY (ALL WEEKEND LONG!). Visit our Club's favorite local bars and restaurants throughout Lake Geneva to sample concoctions from the best mixologists in town and vote for your favorite libation! All cocktail entries will be using Red Line Whiskey as its base. Winning establishment receives the perpetual Wee Whiskey Fest Cocktail Contest Trophy and major bragging rights! See COCKTAIL CONTEST PAGE for details.
5PM - 6PM
WHISKEY TASTING EXPERIENCE WITH DANCING GOAT DISTILLERY. Enjoy
multiple samples with their LARGER-THAN-LIFE personality and
Master Distiller/Blender, Nick Maas and his crew. Nick will be
ENTHUSIASTICALLY talking about his brand, as we taste their
Bourbons and Ryes including our Club's Barrel Pick and the
Official Whiskey of this year's event, the 'Wee Sippin' Whiskey'
made just for this festival. The amazing Church-Turned-Brewery,
Topsy Turvy, will be the setting for this Whiskey Tasting
Experience. $45 PP includes samples, light snacks, swag and
experience.
Topsy Turvy Brewery - 727 Geneva St, Lake Geneva, WI
TopsyTurvyBrewery.com
DancingGoat.com
6PM - 9PM
DRIFTING ON THE WATER WITH DRIFTLESS GLEN. Enjoy an Exclusive Bourbon
Cruise departing from Pier 290 on Geneva Lake. Cruise into the golden
hour aboard a classic boat for an unforgettable evening of bourbon,
bites, and beautiful lake views. See RESTAURANTS PAGE for details.
Pier290.com
DriftlessGlen.com
7PM - 8PM
VIP EXCLUSIVE EVENT WITH OLD FORESTER - Option 1 of 2 for THE
HIGHLANDER and BOTTLED-IN-BOND ticket holders at no additional
charge. Sample multiple tastings of this iconic brand's premium
Whiskey and learn about the company from their Ambassadors. Enjoy
light bites/charcuterie in a beautiful setting at the Historic Baker
House overlooking Geneva Lake.
Baker House - 327 Wrigley Dr, Lake Geneva, WI
BakerHouse1885.com
OldForester.com
8PM - 9PM
BOURBON & BURLESQUE VARIETY SHOW. Show 1 of 2. An evening of Bourbon
& Burlesque by Cirque Du Cham at The Bottle Shop's Grapevine Theater.
Guests will be entertained by Vegas style performances focused on
highly sensual Burlesque Performers, acts, fire eating and
choreographies including sideshow and LED elements all with a
Bourbon in your hand! Open Seating.
The Bottle Shop - 617 W Main St, Lake Geneva, WI
TheBottleShopLakeGeneva.com
9:30PM - 10:30PM
BOURBON & BURLESQUE VARIETY SHOW. Show 2 of 2. An evening of Bourbon
& Burlesque by Cirque Du Cham at The Bottle Shop's Grapevine Theater.
Guests will be entertained by Vegas style performances focused on
highly sensual Burlesque Performers, acts, fire eating and
choreographies including sideshow and LED elements all with a Bourbon
in your hand! Open Seating.
The Bottle Shop - 617 W Main St, Lake Geneva, WI
TheBottleShopLakeGeneva.com
2PM - 3PM
GRAND TASTING EVENT - VIP EARLY ENTRY FOR BARREL STRENGTH, THE HIGHLANDER & BOTTLED-IN-BOND ticket holders at Lodge Geneva National's Aspen Ballroom. Guests will be able to sample 1/2 ounce pours of 150+ Bourbons & Whiskies from over 50 Distilleries. Exclusive VIP pours will be available during this hour. Live music and entertainment will be provided along with hors d'oeuvres, charcuterie and desserts. See DISTILLERY/VENDORS page for more information.
W4240 WI-50, Lake Geneva, WI
3PM - 6PM
GRAND TASTING EVENT - GENERAL ADMISSION ENTRY for ALL ticket holders at Lodge Geneva National's Aspen Ballroom. Guests will be able to sample 1/2 ounce pours of 150+ Bourbons & Whiskies from over 50 Distilleries. Live music and entertainment will be provided along with hors d'oeuvres, charcuterie and desserts. See DISTILLERY/VENDORS Page for more information.
W4240 WI-50, Lake Geneva, WI
6PM - 8PM WHISKEY PAIRING DINNERS & BOURBON THEMED BITES. Discover numerous dining options specifically curated for Wee Whiskey Fest guests. From high-end multiple pairing course dinners to Bourbon themed bites. Check out our Restaurants Page for participating establishments and information.
8PM - 10PM
VIP PARTY AT MAXWELL MANSION. All BARREL STRENGTH, THE HIGHLANDER and BOTTLED-IN-BOND ticket holders are welcome to an exclusive cocktail party at the Historic Mansion! (Additional Details TBA)
304 S Wells St, Lake Geneva, WI
staymaxwell.com
9PM - LATE NIGHT
DISTINGUISHED HOOLIGANS AFTER PARTY PRESENTED BY DANCING GOAT. ALL
ticket holders are invited to the swankiest cocktail lounge in town,
Fat Cats, for specials and giveaways for Wee Whiskey Fest attendees!
Fat Cats - 104 Broad St, Lake Geneva, WI
FatCatsLG.com
DancingGoat.com
1PM - 2PM
BEES, CHEESE & BOURBON. Experience multiple Bourbon samples paired by experts with the unique flavors of honey, cheese, chocolate & more with 45th Parallel Distillery!
The Bottle Shop - 835 Wrigley Dr, Lake Geneva, WI
TheBottleShopLakeGeneva.com
2:30PM - 3:30PM
VIP EXCLUSIVE EVENT WITH LARRIKIN MASTER DISTILLER - Option 2 of 2 for THE HIGHLANDER and BOTTLED-IN-BOND ticket holders at no additional charge. Enjoy a VERY special tasting with Owner and Master Distiller of Larrikin Bourbon Company's Greg Keeley as he talks about the process of making his Kentucky based brand and the story behind this Veteran Owned company! Enjoy the event with complimentary light snacks and charcuterie.
Barrique Bistro - 835 Wrigley Dr. Lake Geneva, WI
BarriqueWineBar.com
4PM - 5PM
MIXED BARREL PICK TASTING WITH CELLAR 85. Taste multiple samples of one-of-a-kind Barrel Picks (Yellowstone '6 Year'... Backbone 'Apricot Brandy Finished'... Angel's Envy 'Port Cask Finished'... Tumblin' Dice 'Kentucky Straight') selected by Cellar 85 at Fat Cats Cocktail Lounge. Presented by Stinebrink's Cellar 85.
Fat Cats - 104 Broad St, Lake Geneva, WI
FatCatsLG.com
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5PM - 7PM
IRISH GOODBYE CLOSING PARTY PRESENTED BY TULLAMORE DEW. ALL ticket holders are welcome to join in a lively closing party at Champs Beergarden with Failte Irish Band and Tullamore Dew!
Champs - 747 W Main St, Lake Geneva, WI
ChampsLakeGeneva.com
TullamoreDew.com