Sip on Some Whiskey this Weekend at The Detroit Whisky Festival

This weekend, the Detroit Whisky Festival returns to Eastern Market. Now in its third year, this event is bigger and better than ever. Not only will you get a chance to sip on some rare whiskeys, but some of your favorite local bars will also be on site making signature cocktails featuring whiskey. Some of the bars that will representing at this event include Antihero, Cork & Gabel, The Duke Lounge, Evening Bar, Fort Street Galley, Grey Ghost Detroit, Otus Supply, Second Best Detroit, The Whiskey Parlor, and Willis Show Bar. There will be over 100 whiskeys, bourbons, and ryes available for tasting, you can check out the full list of what will be available here.

The Detroit Whisky Festival is taking place this Friday, March 1st. Tickets to attend the event are $50, which includes admission and 10 spirit samples. There are also VIP and Designated Driver packages available. Tickets can be purchased online here. In addition to great whiskey, there will also be food available for purchase on site, from restaurants like Detroit BBQ Company, Ruckus Taco Co., The Drunken Rooster Food Truck, Hero Or Villain Van, and Gratiot Avenue Provisions.

The festival kicks off this Friday at 6 p.m. for VIP ticket holders and 7 p.m. for everyone else. It's all happening in Sheds 3 & 5 at Eastern Market. For more info on this fun event, visit the Facebook page here.

~C