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On May 28, Whisky Advocate and Cigar Aficionado are combining their signature events into Big Smoke Meets WhiskyFest, a festival bursting with premium cigars and fine whisky. Hosted by the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, the festival will feature more than 40 whisky brands and more than 20 cigar companies along with educational seminars throughout the day. Seminar highlights include a history of Montecristo cigars and how Nicaragua has become a leader in the cigar industry.

VIP entrance opens at 5:30 p.m. while the grand tasting opens at 6:30 p.m. Seminars begin at 9:30 a.m. General admission tickets are $325 and $450 for VIP.

1 Seminole Way, Hollywood; 866/502-7529; bigsmokewhiskyfest.com

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Christie Galeano-DeMott

Author Christie Galeano-DeMott

Christie is a food lover and travel fanatic who believes there's always room for dessert. When she’s not writing about the plates and people who capture South Florida's soul, Christie is irresistibly happy in the company of her husband, their two dogs and a glass of red wine.

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