The G.A.R. HALL
The Grand Army of the Republic Hall
Built by and for the Veterans of the American Civil War
416 Hamilton Blvd. * Downtown Peoria, Illinois * 61602

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The History and Craft of Whisky

A Whisky Tasting Event

A fundraiser for the GAR Hall 411 Hamilton in Downtown, Peoria
7:00 pm November 1, 2008
Tickets $25

Reservations are required: 309-689-8000

Musical Guests: The Roundstone Buskers
Historian Brian “Fox” Ellis
With Special Guest, Friar Tuck

Equal parts storytelling, the tasting of some of the world's finest whisky, and all of your favorite Irish drinking songs! What is the art of fermentation and its role in Peoria History? Who were the Whiskey Barons of Peoria? What are the differences between Scottish single malt whisky, Irish whiskey, and American bourbon? To find out join us for this fine evening of entertainment and inspired sipping and singing with great Irish music please visit.