If you love a good bourbon then get ready for Whiskey Fest to hit Grand Rapids.

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What is Whiskey Fest?

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It is a way of connecting whisky lovers with great whiskey. The Grand Rapids Whiskey Festival is coming to DeVos Place on Saturday, April 1 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., and make sure you got your ID with you to enjoy some fantastic sampling.

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Grand Rapids Whiskey Festival will have sampling that features Japanese whisky, Kentucky bourbon, Scotch whisky, Rye, and flavored whiskeys. It will be a walking whiskey history lesson as you cruise through DeVos Place with some of your buddies.

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While you are enjoying whiskey samples from all over the world you will also get some live music from Cosmic Groove.

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If you would like to cruise through the whiskey menu to get an idea of what you will see and sample at whiskey fest just click here. There are a lot of whiskeys to choose from so you may want to spend some time with the menu to get your plan together on what brands you want to hit and the order you would like to try them in so you can maximize your experience.

Tickets For Grand Rapids Whiskey Festival 2023

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Tickets for Grand Rapids Whiskey Festival 2023 range in price but either package is totally worth it. The general ticket is $45 and entry is at 7 p.m. which comes with 10 cocktail/beverage samples, a commemorative glass, a keepsake photo, plus live music. The VIP package is $65 but gets you in the festival an hour early for some exclusive cocktail tasting. The package also comes with 15 cocktail/beverage samples, a commemorative glass, a keepsake photo, and live entertainment.

Whiskey looks like a lot of fun but make sure you have a designated driver or a driver service to get you in and out safely. Cheers.

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