every ticket purchase to the inaugural wee whiskey fest lake geneva includes

Wee Whiskey Fest, Cheers!

Ticket Packages

  • Entry at 3pm to the Grand Tasting at The Ridge Hotel’s Aspen Ballroom where you can sample over 100 whiskies from our favorite distilleries of our Club’s choosing
  • The Grand Tasting also includes hors d’oeuvres and live entertainment throughout the event
  • A welcome bag full of Wee Whiskey Fest Lake Geneva swag with a Whiskey Passport Program
  • A commemorative Wee Whiskey Fest Lake Geneva tasting glass
  • Entry into the Distinguished Hooligan’s Saturday Night Party brought to you by Magpies Den and Pen
  • Access to Sundays Cocktail Contest throughout downtown Lake Geneva
  • The opportinuty to purchase tickets for the numerous tastings available on Sunday, the 21st
  • Entry to Sunday’s Geneva Lakes Whiskey Club Closing Party

  • Everything offered for Small Batch ticket PLUS
  • Early Entry at 2pm into the Grand Tasting to sample Premium whiskies ONLY available to VIP ticket holders
  • Access to Premier VIP Party - location TBA

  • Everything offered for Barrel Strength ticket PLUS
  • An Exclusive Premium Tasting for only THE HIGHLANDER at no additional charge
  • Many VIP swag upgrades including a commemorative Wee Whiskey Fest Flask
  • A Geneva Lakes Whiskey Club Barrel-Pick bottle of Premium Bourbon (TBA)
  • An Official Geneva Lakes Whiskey Club ‘Distinguished Hooligan’ t-shirt and more

*THE HIGHLANDER packages are very limited

Wee Whiskey Fest, Genuine Flask
Wee Whiskey Fest, Official Distinguished Hooligans T-Shirt

  • Package is for (2) VIP tickets for everything offered for Barrel Strength ticket PLUS
  • (2) Exclusive Premium Tasting for The BOTTLED-IN-BOND level at no additional charge
  • (2) Entries into the Premier VIP Party - location TBA
  • (1) Hotel Suite for Saturday, April 26th at TBA
    https://staymaxwell.com/carriage-house-accommodations
  • A one of a kind custom engraved Wee Whiskey Fest Glencairn Imperial Decanter
  • A Geneva Lakes Whiskey Club Barrel-Pick bottle of Premium Bourbon (TBA)

*BOTTLED-IN-BOND packages are very limited

Wee Whiskey Fest, Imperial Decanter
Wee Whiskey Fest, Maxwell Mansion
Wee Whiskey Fest, Maxwell Mansion
Wee Whiskey Fest, Maxwell Mansion

Saturday  Night  Bourbon  Pairing  Dinners

After the closing of the Grand Tasting, join one of our fabulous participating Restaurant Partners for a one of a kind Whiskey Pairing Dinner or Whiskey themed specials curated specifically for Wee Whiskey Fest attendees. See our Restaurants page for detailed information and recommendations.
Wee Whiskey Fest, Bourbon Pairing Dinner

Sunday's à la carte add-on Tastings

Wee Whiskey Fest - Angel’s Envy Tasting
Angel’s Envy Tasting with Custom Engraved Bottle

- Built on a tremendous legacy and a pioneering spirit, Angel’s Envy innovated the foundations of bourbon and rye through a unique “secondary finishing” technique. By maturing their whiskey in charred oak barrels, then transferring it to secondary finishing casks, they crafted a distinct blend of refined complexity with an inviting flavor profile. Guests will receive a welcome cocktail and sample multiple offerings from this famous brand. All ticket holders will ALSO receive a one of a kind custom engraved Wee Whiskey Fest bottle of Angel’s Envy Bourbon to take home!

Sunday, April 21st from 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Maxwell Mansion
304 S Wells St, Lake Geneva, WI
angelsenvy.com/us/en/
staymaxwell.com
$95 per person includes a custom engraved Wee Whiskey Fest 2025 bottle of their Kentucky Straight Bourbon to take home!

45th Parallel Distillery Tasting & Cocktail Class
45th Parallel Distillery Tasting & Cocktail Class

- 45th Parallel is a family-owned craft distillery, founded in 2007 as one of the first in the Midwest. Based out of New Richmond Wisconsin 45th Parallel’s process is a full circle local production and begins when they pick up grain from Rusmar farm. They then mill, mash, ferment, and distill it all within their facility. Afterwards, the grain is shipped to another local farm where it is used as feed for livestock. Naturally, the livestock turn the grain into fertilizer for next year’s crops. Ticket holders will receive samples of their Red Fife Wheated Whiskey, Distiller’s Reserve Single Malt and Maple Syrup Finished Border Bourbon AND get to participate in a cocktail making class.

Sunday, April 21st from 1:15pm - 2:15pm
Bella Vista Suites
335 Wrigley Dr. Lake Geneva, WI
bellavistasuites.com/groupevents
45thparalleldistillery.com
$40 per person

Wee Whiskey Fest - Michter's Distillery Tasting!
Michter's Distillery & Cheese Pairing from Hill Valley Dairy

- Michter’s is proud to honor a historical legacy tracing back to the founding of America’s first whiskey company in 1753. Join the most admired Whiskey in the world as they pair up with local cheese maker Hill Valley Dairy to enjoy a unique pairing experience of premium Whiskey and mouth watering cheeses. Michter’s Ambassadors will be discussing their offerings and giving out incredible swag such as a Michter’s Distillery Glencairn glass and tote bag.

Sunday, April 21st from 2:30pm - 3:30pm
The Bottle Shop - 617 W Main St, Lake Geneva, WI
michters.com
thebottleshoplakegeneva.com
$50 per person