The WeHa Whiskey Festival will be held in West Hartford and is a fundraiser for Camp Courant and the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center.

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The Third Annual WeHa Whiskey Festival returns to the West Hartford Town Hall Auditorium on Saturday Oct. 17, 2015, from 6-9pm. The Festival is supported for the third consecutive year by presenting sponsor Pernod Ricard – whose portfolio includes Jameson Irish Whiskey, The Glenlivet Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Aberlour Single Malt Scotch Whisky, and Chivas Regal.

The event benefits two Hartford based charities: Hartford’s Camp Courant and the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center. Advanced tickets are on sale now online at www.wehawhiskey.com, or by visiting Maximum Beverage West Hartford (333 North Main St. – Bishops Corner) and Maximum Beverage Farmington (258 Main St. – Route 10).

Last year, the WeHa Whiskey Festival raised over $10,000 for two charities: Hartford’s Camp Courant and The Town That Cares Fund.

Spirit enthusiasts will have the opportunity to sample over 200 types of Bourbon, Scotch and Whiskey at this year’s festival. There will also be catered food from Highland Park Market, a raffle with outstanding whiskey prizes, and a cocktail battle featuring the state’s top bartenders.

Tickets are available to purchase easily online at www.wehawhiskey.com on a group or individual basis. A VIP Tasting will be available to true whiskey enthusiasts. This VIP ticket allows early access to the festival along with a private tasting featuring Pappy Van Winkle and other exclusive whiskies. VIP tickets are limited to 50 and those interested are encouraged to purchase their tickets quickly.

A full list of Whiskey Festival experiences include:

Sample 200 different types of premium Bourbon, Scotch and Whiskey

• Enjoy exceptional catered food from Highland Park Market including a carving station and hors d’oeuvres
• Sample and vote in a local Cocktail Battle featuring Connecticut bartenders
• Enter to win magnificent raffle prizes such as collections of Single Malt Scotch, bourbon baskets, gift cards and more.
• Get to and from the event responsibly with a complimentary $20 ride from Uber (see website for more details)
• Purchase and receive special discounts on all the items tasted at the event

Whiskey are encouraged to follow @WeHaWhiskey on Twitter and like the WeHa Whiskey Festival page on Facebook to stay up to date. For more information, please visit www.wehawhiskey.com.