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Whiskey Empire is home to over 1,000 whiskeys and handcrafted cocktails — all inside The Westside Blono.
06/30/2026
Just a little tease of what's waiting on July 15th. 🥃 The countdown is on.
Now we're getting into the heart of the evening. 🥃🔥
Izzy is showing off the whiskeys featured in Courses 4 and 5 of our July 15th Whiskey Tasting Dinner—and the pairings are every bit as impressive as the pours.
Exceptional whiskeys meet chef-crafted cuisine, creating moments where every bite and every sip elevate one another. Rich flavors, bold pairings, and bottles that most bourbon enthusiasts only dream of tasting.
This is where the experience goes from memorable to unforgettable.
A few seats remain. Don't miss your chance to be part of it.
06/24/2026
These two pours are part of the extraordinary lineup featured at our July 15th Whiskey Tasting Dinner guided by Buffalo Trace Distillery Master Blender Drew Mayville. The kind of bottles that spark conversations, create memories, and remind you why whiskey is more than just a drink—it's an experience.
The countdown is on. 🥃🔥
Izzy's giving you a sneak peek at the first two courses of our upcoming Whiskey Tasting Dinner, and let's just say... we're starting strong.
From a Citrus-Honey Butter Poached Oyster paired with Pappy Van Winkle 23 Year to a Smoked Butternut Squash Bisque paired with a BTAC Thomas Handy, every course is designed to elevate the whiskey and every whiskey is selected to elevate the course.
This isn't just dinner. It's an experience.
A few seats remain for July 15th. Grab yours before they're gone.
06/19/2026
Our Eastside Tasting Dinner with Drew Mayville, Master Blender of Buffalo Trace Distillery, is officially full.
Thank you to everyone who reserved a seat for what promises to be an incredible evening of exceptional food, fine spirits, and unforgettable stories.
Missed out on Eastside? You're not too late.
We still have a limited number of seats available for our Westside 6-Course Tasting Dinner on July 15th, featuring an extraordinary lineup of pours including Pappy Van Winkle, BTAC selections, Double Eagle Rare, Weller Millennium, and more.
Once these seats are gone, they're gone.
Reserve your spot today at The Westside Blono website.
Some bottles don't need an introduction. 🥃
This is just a sneak peek of what's waiting at our Westside Tasting Dinner on July 15th. From Pappy Van Winkle to George T. Stagg, Double Eagle Rare, Weller Millennium, and more, this lineup is the kind whiskey enthusiasts dream about.
Add in a six-course chef-curated dinner, expertly paired pours, and an evening hosted by Drew Mayville, Master Blender of Buffalo Trace Distillery, and you've got an experience that's truly in a class of its own.
Rare bottles. Exceptional food. One unforgettable night.
Seats are limited and disappearing fast. Reserve yours before this lineup becomes someone else's story to tell.
06/02/2026
1,071 and counting! At this point, it's less of a whiskey collection and more of a whiskey adventure.
We've officially grown our wall to 1,071 whiskeys, with everything from everyday favorites to rare finds and hard-to-find pours. And the best part? We're not done yet.
Come explore the collection, discover something new, and help us decide what bottle number 1,072 should be.
05/28/2026
Two nights. Two unforgettable experiences. This July, Whiskey Empire is proud to host an exclusive whiskey tasting dinner experience at both The Eastside Blono and The Westside Blono featuring Drew Mayville, Master Blender of Buffalo Trace Distillery.
📍 July 14th — The Eastside Blono
📍 July 15th — The Westside Blono
Expect an evening of exceptional food, world-class whiskey, and stories behind some of Buffalo Trace’s finest pours—all expertly paired for a truly memorable night.
This is more than dinner. It’s a rare chance to experience legendary spirits with one of the most respected names in whiskey.
Seats are limited. Reserve yours now by visiting The Westside Blono or The Eastside Blono websites.
05/26/2026
Happy National Paper Airplane Day! Sure, you could fold some notebook paper… or you could order our Paper Plane cocktail instead. We think that’s the better flight plan.
Made with K**b Creek 9-Year Bourbon, Amaro Nonino Quintessentia, Cappelletti “Il Specialino,” and fresh lemon, this cocktail is smooth, citrusy, and ready for takeoff.
No turbulence—just good pours. ✈️
05/22/2026
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1304 Cross Creek Drive
Normal, IL
61761
Opening Hours
| Monday | 11am - 9pm |
| Tuesday | 11am - 9pm |
| Wednesday | 11am - 9pm |
| Thursday | 11am - 9pm |
| Friday | 11am - 11pm |
| Saturday | 11am - 11pm |
| Sunday | 11am - 9pm |
