Monday, April 19th @ 8:00 pm
We are hosting the perfect Whiskey opener with Diageo Master of Whiskey Marty Duffy. Marty will be sampling at least one whiskey from every major region in the world. Scotch, Bourbon, Irish and Canadian Whiskies will be sampled. We will be discussing all aspects of Whiskey – ideal for the novice and expert alike. Free.
The week of April 19th - 23th, 2010 we are having some very special whiskey-related events to coincide with The Malt Advocate’s Whiskeyfest Chicago at the Chicago Hyatt Regency.
Thursday Mar 26, 2009
The week of March 26th – April 2nd, 2009 we are having some very special whiskey related events to coincide with The Malt Advocate’s Whiskeyfest Chicago at the Chicago Hyatt Regency. All events are free to attend.
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- Thursday, March 26th, 8pm
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We are having an Ardbeg Scotch Whisky tasting of several of their expressions to kick off Whiskeyfest Week. In addition we are showing paintings of the Ardbeg Distilery by Scotsman Ian Gray. Ian has gained fame in the UK for his spectacular paintings of the Scottish landscape in and around its Distilleries, and he will be in attendence at this his first show ever in Chicago. Representatives of the distillery will also be in attendance.
- Friday, March 27th, 4pm
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It is Michael “Beer Hunter” Jackson’s Birthday, therefore, we are launching the new book about Michael.
8:00pm – We are featuring a seminar and tasting hosted by the Maker’s Mark distillery. Maker’s has become closely associated with Delilah’s over the years – we put the first ever Maker’s Mark neon in our window 15 years ago, and this now iconic brand represents the best selling Wheated Bourbon in America. Representatives of the distillery will be in attendance.
- Saturday, March 28th, 8pm
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Though it is the most well known American Whiskey brand in the world, Jack Daniels has a long and storied history many people are not acquainted with, plus this will be a great chance to taste the Single Barrel & Gentleman Jack whiskies. Representatives of the distillery will be in attendance.
- Sunday, March 29th, 8pm
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We are featuring a complete portfolio tasting from the Buffalo Trace Distillery, easily the most recognised American distillery in terms of innovation awards in recent years. Ancient Age, Buffalo Trace, W.L. Weller, George T. Stagg, Sazerac Rye, just to name a few of the whiskies we will examine. Representatives of the distillery will be in attendance.
- Monday, March 30, 6:00pm
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We are hosting an ideal introduction to Kentucky Whiskey. All current styles of Whiskey made in this great state will be tasted We will be discussing all aspects of Kentucky Whiskey – perfect for the novice and expert alike.
6:00pm – Bernheim Wheat Whiskey. This is the only Whiskey commercially produced in America with more than 50% wheat.
8:00pm – Maker’s Mark Wheated Bourbon. This is one of the greatest examples of the rarer Wheated style currently produced.
10:00pm – Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2008 Vintage Release. This Louisville Bourbon is made with Rye and is one of the few vintage dated American Whiskies – we will look at several vintages.
Midnight – Templeton Rye Whiskey. Before Prohibition, Rye was the dominant style of Whiskey in America – this is old time Rye.
- Tuesday, March 31, 7:00pm
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We are hosting a wonderful Scotch Whisky opener with a Single Malt tasting, a Vatted Malt tasting and a Premium Blended Malt tasting. We will be discussing all aspects of Scotch Whisky – perfect for the novice and expert alike.
7:00pm – Glenlivet Single Malts. One of the most well known and award winning distilleries in Scotland, we will be tasting several expressions including the much heralded 21yr and the absolutely fabulous 1969 Vintage.
10:00pm – Compass Box Vatted Malt Whisky. American-in-London John Glasser bucks all trends and produces small batch vats of a few barrels of Whisky, we will be trying several of his Vattings.
Midnight – Chivas 18yr Tasting. One of the most well blended and regarded Premium Blends ever, a perfect finale to an evening of Scotchucation.
- Wednesday, April 1, 10pm
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In conjunction with our own Bloodshot Records’ Hard Country Wednesdays, Delilah’s is very pleased to be hosting the official Malt Advocate Whiskeyfest After Party. With guest bartenders Preston & Julian Van Winkle!!!
- Thursday, April 2, 6-9pm
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Meet The Makers. This is an informal gathering of some of the most prominant Master Distillers and Whiskey Makers in the world, have a dram and a chat with the people who make the Whiskey World happen.
Thursday Apr 24, 2008
$3 Bitburger & Jim Beam Black Label
Saturday Apr 5, 2008
$2 Warsteiner, $2 Jim Beam Rye Whiskey
Saturday Mar 29, 2008
$2 Warsteiner, $2 Jim Beam Rye Whiskey
Saturday Mar 22, 2008
$2 Warsteiner, $2 Jim Beam Rye Whiskey
Saturday Mar 15, 2008
$2 Warsteiner, $2 Jim Beam Rye Whiskey
Friday Mar 14, 2008
$2 Labatt Blue, $2 Maker’s Mark
Saturday Mar 8, 2008
$2 Warsteiner, $2 Jim Beam Rye Whiskey
Thursday Mar 6, 2008
$3 Carlsberg Bottles, $3 Bushmills Irish Whiskey
Saturday Mar 1, 2008
$2 Warsteiner, $2 Jim Beam Rye Whiskey
Thursday Feb 28, 2008
$3 Carlsberg Bottles, $3 Bushmills Irish Whiskey
Thursday Feb 21, 2008
International Rock & Roll DJs Sara & Brian Costello
$3 Carlsberg Bottles, $3 Bushmills Irish Whiskey
Thursday Feb 14, 2008
Valentine’s Day Rock Steady DJ Darren
$3 Carlsberg Bottles, $3 Bushmills Irish Whiskey
Thursday Feb 7, 2008
Mod Chicago DJs Eric & John spin Mod, Soul, Garage & Psyche
$3 Carlsberg Bottles, $3 Bushmills Irish Whiskey
Thursday Jan 31, 2008
Jump Up Records Reggae & Ska DJ Chuck Wren
$3 Carlsberg Bottles, $3 Bushmills Irish Whiskey
Thursday Jan 24, 2008
Local Rock Extravaganza DJ Gina spins local demos
$3 Carlsberg Bottles, $3 Bushmills Irish Whiskey
Thursday Jan 17, 2008
International Rock & Roll DJs Sara & Brian Costello
$3 Carlsberg Bottles, $3 Bushmills Irish Whiskey
Thursday Jan 10, 2008
Maximum Rock & Roll DJ Mikey B.
$3 Carlsberg Bottles, $3 Bushmills Irish Whiskey
Thursday Jan 3, 2008
Mod Chicago DJs Eric & John spin Mod, Soul, Garage & Psych
$3 Carlsberg Bottles, $3 Bushmills Irish Whiskey
Thursday Dec 27, 2007
Jump Up! Records Ska & Reggae DJ Chuck Wren
$3 Carlsberg Bottles, $3 Bushmills Irish Whiskey
Thursday Dec 20, 2007
International Rock DJs Brian & Sara spin Keith Richards Birthday
Live set by the Snow Angels
$3 Carlsberg Bottles, $3 Bushmills Irish Whiskey