Master Blender Ashley Barnes trained with the legends at Buffalo Trace and Four Roses Distilleries. She now leads the lab at The Blending House, producing exceptional blends for premier spirits labels such as E.J. Curley.​ The Blending House aims to educate newcomers and seasoned bourbon enthusiasts on ​the art of the blend. Distillation is just the beginning of the story. The adventure is in what comes next.

From the Golden State to the Beaver State and up to the Evergreen State – American viticulture is at its finest on the west coast. Lincoln Park is showcasing all the new arrivals, old favorites, and top icons from the “left side” of the U.S. Unique small bites curated for pairing. Capacity

Join us for a special evening with Chuck Wagner, one of Napa Valley's pioneering winemakers. This exclusive sit-down seminar featuring the 50th Anniversary Caymus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and Special Selection will be followed by a walk-around tasting with Chuck and the other legendary wines of the Wagner Family portfolio and burgers by Small Cheval. Signed bottles will be available and your admission price will go towards your purchase. A party not to be missed!

Join J. Rieger & Co. co-founder Ryan Maybee for an educational tasting of this historic Kansas City brand's diverse portfolio of spirits, including their new Straight Bourbon! Ryan is an award-winning bartender, restauranteur and sommelier and President of the Missouri Craft Distillers Guild.

Spend the afternoon with a musical ensemble in the Lincoln Park Tasting Room, because what could be better than live jazz trio accompanied with your favorite beverage.

Join us for an evening of Cognac, Armagnac, Calvados and much more! Guests have the opportunity to sample a wide variety of the finest brands this diverse category has to offer. Light appetizers to accompany.

Spend the afternoon with a musical ensemble in the Lincoln Park Tasting Room, because what could be better than live jazz trio accompanied with your favorite beverage

Lincoln Park’s homage to one of our favorite countries for wine: France. We’ve gathered the finest of Bordeaux and Burgundy, the top picks from the Rhone and everything in between. And who could forget Champagne! Revisit old favorites and explore what’s new on the French shelves of Lincoln Park Binny’s. Unique small bites curated for pairing.

The Prüm family has roots in the Mosel going back more than 400 years. This iconic estate was founded in 1911 by Johann Josef Prüm and is now headed by his great granddaughter, Dr. Katharina Prüm. Join Katharina's right-hand woman, Carine Patricio (a former Michelin 3-Star restaurant sommelier) in this exclusive seminar. Carine has been responsible for sales at JJ Prüm since joining the team in 2019. Her vision is to manifest a wide awareness of the fantastic versatility of JJ Prüm’s wines for their pairing with food, considering the numerous styles of cuisines worldwide. Taste various styles across a few recent vintages and have first access to order the incoming 2023 vintage on pre-offer.

Join us for a guided Scotch tasting with Julieann Fernandez, Master Distiller of Bunnahabhain, Deanston, and Tobermory distilleries where we will explore their wide range of sough after single malts.

Chicagoland’s most anticipated Champagne tasting is back! From the world-renowned houses that set the benchmark for luxury in a bottle to the tireless efforts of the most gifted growers – there will be no shortage of magic. Unique small bites curated for pairing.