Events

Winter Whiskey Tasting

Warm up this winter by exploring the world of whiskey, where wood provides distinctive flavors.

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Spend an evening among the trees, tasting whiskey and listening to live music in the Arboretum’s Firefly Pavilion at the Winter Whiskey Tasting event on Saturday, March 8, 2025.

Taste a selection of whiskeys curated by a team of experts from Binny’s Beverage Depot and warm up at the cozy fire pits on the open-air patios of the Arboretum’s Firefly Pavilion. From the velvety smoothness of aged bourbons to the peaty allure of single malts, every pour is an invitation to explore the nuanced flavors of fine whiskey.

Event Details

The Winter Whiskey Tasting Event will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025, in the Firefly Pavilion on the Arboretum’s East Side.

This event is for adults aged 21 and older. No children, including infants in strollers, will be permitted.

All event ticket purchasers will receive a complementary six-ounce snifter glass.

Concessions will be available to purchase in the pavilion during the event.

Ticket Details

Event Ticket
Cost: $65
Member cost: $55

Ticket purchasers must select one session to attend: 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. or 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. Please select your preferred time slot during the online ticket purchase process.

Designated driver tickets include admission to the selected session and nonalcoholic beverage options. This ticket type does not include a tasting glass. Designated driver ticket pricing will be available soon.

Your ticket purchase helps support the Arboretum’s vision of a greener, healthier, and more beautiful world where people and trees thrive together.

Food Options

Concessions will be available to purchase in the Firefly Pavilion during the event.

A concessions menu will be available closer to the event date.

Whiskey List

Participating distilleries and featured whiskeys will be available closer to the event date.

Accessibility

The Winter Whiskey Tasting event takes place in the Firefly Pavilion, an open-air event space on the Arboretum’s East Side. Parking and paved walking paths will be available near the event location. These paths are accessible for wheelchairs and walkers. Accessible restrooms are available in the Firefly Pavilion.

Visit Accessibility at The Morton Arboretum for more information.

Frequently Asked Questions

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  • The event takes place in a covered, open-air pavilion. Guests will be protected from the elements but should plan to dress for the temperature. Fire pits will be available on the patio. Restrooms are indoors and heated.

  • Yes, each event ticket purchaser will receive a six-ounce snifter whiskey glass.

  • Yes, this event will feature live music.

  • Yes, food will be available for purchase in the Firefly Pavilion during the event.

  • Yes, designated driver tickets are available.

  • No, there will be no additional samples available for purchase.

  • The Arboretum will close to visitors at sunset. After the event concludes, all visitors must exit the Arboretum.

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