The Fifth Annual Whiskey Obsession Festival (WOF) will be held from March 29 to April 1, 2017 in Sarasota, Florida. With 2,500 guests enjoying twenty-five different classes and tastings over four days, Whiskey Obsession becomes the largest festival in the U.S. celebrating all styles of whiskies from around the world.   

This year we’ve added over a dozen lunch and dinner master classes, a street party with live music, and an industry exclusive cocktail academy.  Our two signature events, the Panel of Whiskey Experts and the Grand Tasting retain the same format as past years.  Tickets go on sale on Thursday, December 1, 2016 at  whiskeyobsessionfestival.com. 

Wednesday, March 29, 2017 

Whiskey Obsession Festival Kickoff Dinner//Sarasota Yacht Club

6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Grain Vs. Grape Dinner pairing Whiskey & Wine with Small Plates.

$125 per person. 

Thursday, March 30, 2017

Whiskey Obsession Festival Bartender Cocktail Academy//The Francis

12:00 p.m to 2:00 p.m.

Mixologist/ Industry Exclusive Event

$25 per person.

Super VIP Dinner with Whiskey Panel Expert//The Francis

5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

$125 per person.   

Panel of Whiskey Experts Interactive Tasting & Discussion//The Francis

7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

$75 per person. 

Friday, March 31, 2017 

Lunch Master Class//Select Downtown Restaurants

12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

$35 per person. (USBG/ Industry discount available)

Super VIP Master Class with Premium Whiskies//Michael’s on East

5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

$60 per person.  

Whiskey Obsession Festival Grand Tasting//Michael’s on East

7:30 pm to 10:30 pm (VIP entrance at 6:30 pm)

$45 to $195 per person. 

After Party//Made Restaurant

10:30 pm to 1:00 am

Free. 

Saturday, April 1, 2017 

Whiskey Obsession Festival Street Party//Lemon Avenue at Gator Club

6:00 pm to 1:00 am

Free. 

Sarasota is a beautiful resort community on the Gulf of Mexico, an hour south of Tampa and two hours from Orlando.  Sarasota boasts award-winning beaches like Siesta Key, along with activities like golf, fishing, polo, and fine dining. Recognized as a leading arts community, entertainment opportunities include opera, ballet, theatre, symphony, and live music. 

Please join us! 

Turner C. Moore

President, Whiskey Obsession LLC 

Press and interview requests: Turner@WhiskeyObsessionFestival.com 

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