2024 Bourbon Bonanza Charity Event, Sept 8th in Chicago

Get ready Windy City whiskey enthusiasts… The Bourbon Bonanza is coming.

A charity event, The Bourbon Bonanza Benefit is coming to Chicago for the first time. It all happens on Sunday, September 8, from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m.

What is the Bourbon Bonanza?

Originating in 2015, the Bourbon Bonanza offers patrons with elite food and whiskey options, with all of the proceeds going to charity. The event first was hosted in Bardstown, Kentucky, then made the move to Seattle in 2022. The 2023 Bonanza in Seattle raised more than $310,000 for four different charity organizations.at Bottom Lounge, located at 1375 West Lake Street.

Mike Miller and Delilah’s are hosting this year’s event. Miller owns Delilah’s, which has become a fixture in Chicago since opening in 1993. The establishment has more than 1,000 combined varieties of beers and spirits available.

What to expect at the Bourbon Bonanza?

Each year the Bourbon Bonanza offers some hard-to-find barrels and bottles and 2024 is no different. Five unique, rare Willett Family Estate barrels have been chosen for the 2024 Bonanza in Chicago. The showcase whiskey for this year is a 12-year-old Willett Family Estates bourbon. Participating establishments also offer some of their favorite whiskies for tasting. Delilah’s will offer options, as will Jack Rose Dining Saloon located in Washington, D.C., and The Ballard Cut in Seattle.

Looking to pair some fabulous food with your preferred whiskey or bourbon? We’ve got you covered. Chef Newman Miller, the co-owner of Mr. Tub’s in Bardstown, will travel up from Kentucky and provide his culinary services to lead the food options that will be available for this event. In addition,  James Beard award winner, Chef Paul Kahan and One Off Hospitality Group are partnering with the Bourbon Bonanza this year as part of the proceeds will go to support Pilot Light, a charity that helps bridge the gap between food, wellness and community.

How you can join us?

The 2024 Bourbon Bonanza takes place on Sunday, September 8, from Bottom Lounge, located in the West Loop area of Chicago. The event is scheduled from 3-7 p.m., with an after party at a location to follow. General admission tickets are $350 and include access to our 12-year-old WFE bourbon, while supplies last. There will be a maximum of 100 bottles made available for this event. You can purchase your own bottle for $500. And, again, all money raised goes to charity. Both ticket types are available online.

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