Pittsburgh Whiskey and Fine Spirits Festival Kicks Off Ticket Sales With Two Special Offers

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The sixth annual Pittsburgh Whiskey and Fine Spirits Festival will kick off ticket sales with a special 50% off Groupon.com offer and two-for-one ticket pricing on their website.  The Groupon begins Friday, August 31^st, and offers festival guests a 50% discount on the $100 ticket price.  Tickets go on sale on the festival website (PittsburghWhiskeyFestival.com) Monday, September 3^rd, at the limited-time two-for-one rate.

Dale Markham, general manager for the festival, is extremely excited about the Groupon offer.  "The Groupon makes the festival even more accessible for all whiskey and fine spirits lovers.  With our exceptional new venue, Rivers Casino, this year's festival will be better than in the past," Markham says.  "With the theme of 'Vegas' we are thrilled to give guests the chance to indulge in all of their vices in one place," says Markham.

The 2012 Pittsburgh Whiskey and Fine Spirits Festival will be held Friday, October 26^th at Rivers Casino.  At this year's festival, 1,600 guests can indulge in over 250 liquors, including scotch, single-malt, bourbon, whiskey, gin, vodka, tequila, rum, and cordials from distilleries all around the world.

Where to buy tickets
When the Groupon and two-for-one offer expire, tickets can be purchased online at PittsburghWhiskeyFestival.com or at the door for $100.

Sponsors and Beneficiary
The 2012 Pittsburgh Whiskey and Fine Spirits Festival is produced by the Pittsburgh Wine Festival LLC, and sponsored by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Interviews
Dale Markham, and PLCB spirits specialists are available for interviews.  Please call Anna Miskella to make arrangements, 412.621.7494 x10.

SOURCE Pittsburgh Whiskey and Fine Spirits Festival