WHISKEY FEAST IS COMING TO BROOKLYN ON NOVEMBER 19th, 2016
What better way to celebrate fall than with an Old Fashioned in one hand and a sweet potato ramen burger in the other? Cannonball Productions is launching Whiskey Feast, the ultimate food and drink festival of the season, at Brooklyn Expo Center on Saturday, November 19th.
Inspired by the wildly popular Whiskey Fried Classic in July, the festival will pair 40+ warming whiskies and cocktails with 20+ seasonal dishes from local chefs and restaurants. The growing list of participating distilleries includes Catoctin Creek Distilling Company, Highland Park Distillery and Copper Fox Distillery. Bareburger, Salt & Bone, Sweet Chili, Wheated and The Saint Catherine will also be serving up sips and bites on site.
A panel of judges will award winners in select food and drink categories. The panel includes Saveur Digital Deputy Editor Dan Q. Dao, Gothamist Food Editor Nell Casey, Thirsty Magazine Co-Founders Tara Fougner and Jessie Gibson, and Brooklyn Magazine Food Editor Sarah Zorn.
Kate Levenstien, founder of Cannonball Productions and the Bacon and Beer Classic, is thrilled to introduce Whiskey Feast to foodies and whiskey lovers seeking a one-of-a-kind experience. “This event is not your father’s whiskey tasting. We are turning the stuffy, traditional tasting on its head with adventurous cocktails and small plates, a live DJ and brass band, disco ball, giant Jenga, and more.”
Guests can choose from General Admission two sessions: afternoon (2pm-4:30pm) or evening (7pm-9:30pm), upgrade to an Early Access ticket for half hour early entrance, or opt for the full VIP experience. VIP ticket holders will enjoy one hour early entrance and access to a specialty lounge with handcrafted cocktails; additional whiskey tastings; and exclusive, complimentary dishes.
General Admission tickets are currently selling at $59, Early Access tickets are selling at $79, and VIP tickets are selling at $115, but prices will increase over the next few weeks. All tickets include a souvenir tasting glass.
A nationally-touring event, Whiskey Feast is coming soon to Washington D.C. and San Francisco. Cannonball Productions is committed to partnering with local non-profit organizations and food recovery programs in every host city. Leftover food from the event will be donated to homeless and hungry New Yorkers through City Harvest. For more information, visit www.whiskeyfeast.com