SETX Whiskey Festival

The inaugural SETX Whiskey Festival will be held at the Beaumont Civic Center on Saturday, Jan. 7, at 6 p.m. Tickets start at $79 and can be purchased online at setxwhiskeyfest.com.

This unique festival will provide guests over the age of 21 the chance to taste premium spirits, mingle with fellow whiskey lovers and learn from the best in the whiskey and bourbon business.

Whiskey lovers will be able to sample more than 400 bottles of fine whiskey, bourbon, scotch and other spirits from 80 distillers. Purchasing options will also be available.

Guests will also have the chance to win rare bottles, plus enjoy the War Wagon Cigar Lounge and live music from Pug Johnson and the Hounds.

All proceeds from the SETX Whiskey Festival will support Cure Rare Disease, a nonprofit biotech developing genetic medicines for children and people with life-threatening diseases.

The Civic Center is located at 701 Main St. in downtown Beaumont.