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The Forge: Lemont Quarries Introduces Whiskey Fest

The event will have whiskey tastings, live music and local food vendors on Saturday.

LEMONT, IL — The Forge: Lemont Quarries will hold Whiskey Fest at The Forge, a brand-new event bringing together whiskey tastings, live music and local food vendors for an afternoon of fun for all ages, the park shared with Patch.

The event will take place on Saturday from 2 to 6 p.m. Tickets are available online.

Admission is free. Guests 21 and older can purchase a drink ticket package to sample spirits from more than 15 distilleries, with 20 (0.25 oz.) tasting pours included with each ticket.

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Featured Distilleries include:

  • Benriach
  • Glenglassaugh
  • Slane
  • Woodford Reserve
  • Jack Daniel's
  • Aberfeldy Single Malt
  • Teeling Irish Whiskey
  • Pollyanna
  • Star Union Spirits
  • Templeton Whiskey
  • Blaum Brothers

Live music by the Abby Kay Band will take place from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., the park said. Food will also be available for purchase from:

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  • Quarry Grill
  • Creamery
  • Two Brothers Pizza

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