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Lively Water Whiskey Festival

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Was whiskey called "lively water" at one point? Yes, and guests attending the Lively Water Whiskey Festival in November at Chicago's Field Museum will learn why original distillers called whiskey lively water, while sipping on a variety of whiskey styles. Guests will also learn how to craft cocktails using this brown spirit, which is growing in popularity.