Want to spend an evening tasting over 200 different liquors while nibbling on hors d’oeuvres from Philly’s best restaurants? Your chance is coming soon, and it could include a behind-the-scene tour of Lincoln Financial Field.

The 2012 Philadelphia Whiskey and Fine Spirits Festival will take over the Linc on Thursday, October 25 from 6:30–9 PM. Your $90 advance ticket ($100 at the door) brings access to all kinds of fancy whiskey, bourbon, scotch, tequila, gin, rum and vodka. Drink Philly had a table at the event last year, and we can say from experience that the variety of drinks was almost overwhelming. In a very good way.

Along with Philadelphia Magazine, PA Fine Wine & Good Spirits is a presenting sponsor. This means the festival will include an on-site store, so you can pick up a bottle of any favorites you sample during the evening. Other diversions throughout the night include a Woodford Reserve Manhattan cocktail competition, a Sailor Jerry rum photo booth, a meet and greet with Fred Noe (Jim Beam’s great grandson) and a raffle to benefit SafeHome Philadelphia.

If you spring for the $150 VIP option, you’ll get in a whole hour and a half early at 5 PM, and be treated to a private tour of the facilities at the Linc. Your ticket also includes a gift card to PA Wine & Spirits stores. Tickets are likely to sell out, so head over now and reserve your spot.

Event Date: 10/25
Event Time: 5-9 PM
Location: Lincoln Financial Field
Price: $90 advance, $100 at door, $150 VIP
Type: Food,Spirits,Wine
Website: phillymag.com/whiskeyfest