{"id":41122,"date":"2020-03-12T11:10:20","date_gmt":"2020-03-12T16:10:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=41122"},"modified":"2020-04-08T09:58:49","modified_gmt":"2020-04-08T14:58:49","slug":"whiskey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/whiskey\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Way to Serve & Enjoy Whiskey According to Chicago\u2019s Top Bars"},"content":{"rendered":"

Differentiating in usage and entity, taste and presentation, background and culture, Whiskey is a prominent liquor, seating high and proud as one of the most distinguished beverages in the world. It speaks of origin, traveling through various cultures that each leave a unique mark, and serves as the centerpiece for all things community. Parties, banquets, porch sips in the evening, or winding down after a workday, Whiskey holds true to its original name, \u201cwater of life\u201d. <\/span><\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re a whiskey snob or beginner, prefer Aberlour or Maker\u2019s Mark, spell it <\/span>Whisky<\/span><\/i> or <\/span>Whiskey<\/span><\/i>, like it sweet or savory, in a cocktail or straight, every day or only when boozy holidays occur (St. Patrick’s Day<\/a>), there\u2019s no one way to enjoy whiskey–but, there just might be the best way. We asked four whiskey bars in Chicago (gathering various perspectives from top bartenders, bar managers and more) three questions on their\u00a0favorite whiskey and what they feel is to the best way to drink Whiskey, as well as, incorporate it in a cocktail.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

So let\u2019s settle this dispute once and for all. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Easy Bar<\/a><\/h2>\n
\"Easy
Photo Credit: Megan Osterhout<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

1944 West Division Street<\/strong><\/p>\n

Unassuming by design, Easy Bar is a low-key, laidback dive bar, with awesome drink deals and fun vibes. This Wicker Park gem is surprisingly spacious\u00a0with\u00a0decorative lights, comfy seats, outdoor seating, a great selection of beers, and tasty cocktails. We asked Bartender Melissa Spalding her favorite way to drink and enjoy whiskey.<\/p>\n

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What is your favorite whiskey and why?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Spalding<\/strong>: Maker’s Mark. It\u2019s rich and full bodied but has a softness to it and finishes smooth. A little oak, a little vanilla. Yum. It\u2019s also not pretentious and every bar carries it. Overall, it\u2019s a nice, approachable, middle-of-the-road whisky.<\/p>\n

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How do you like to drink your favorite whiskey?\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n

Spalding<\/strong>: Neat or with a few ice cubes.<\/p>\n

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What\u2019s your favorite way to incorporate your favorite whiskey into a drink\/cocktail?<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Spalding<\/strong>: Boulevardier, my favorite cocktail. A play on the Negroni, it composes equal parts whiskey, Campari and sweet vermouth with an orange peel garnish. It\u2019s my go-to in the cold Chicago winters. It\u2019s the perfect cocktail. Also, I\u2019m weird and like to eat the orange peel at the very end. It\u2019s cold and has been swimming in that delicious drink… makes my tongue tingle. YUM!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Hubbard Inn<\/a><\/h2>\n
\"Hubbard
Photo Credit:<\/em> Madee Moran<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

110 West Hubbard Street<\/strong><\/p>\n

Historic with a contemporary edge, this dim, multi-level gastropub is a romantic hideaway and an impeccable ambiance. Vintage cocktails to complement their classic style, Hubbard Inn is a sophisticated venue worth venturing to on any night and best experienced with nearby parking<\/a>. We asked Bartender and Director of Marketing & Specials Events, Joe Proppe, his favorite way to drink and enjoy whiskey.<\/p>\n

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What is your favorite whiskey and why?<\/strong><\/div>\n

Proppe<\/strong>: When it comes to whisk(e)y, I tend to lean towards the scotch category. I\u2019ve recently discovered Aberlour Single Malt Scotch Whisky and it\u2019s become a fast favorite. Aberlour is not smokey like many would expect from a scotch, and I\u2019m really enjoying the spicy, fruity flavors of the 16 Year Old.<\/p>\n

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How do you like to drink your favorite whiskey?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Proppe<\/strong>: I tend to add a splash of water to my dram of Aberlour. The water takes the edge off and I can better appreciate the flavors of the scotch.<\/p>\n

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What\u2019s your favorite way to incorporate your favorite whiskey into a drink\/cocktail?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Proppe<\/strong>: While I really just enjoy my dram of whisky with a splash of water, one of my favorite ways to incorporate Aberlour into a cocktail is by making a Rob Roy. It\u2019s similar to a Manhattan in that it\u2019s mixed with Sweet Vermouth and Angostura Bitters, but it uses scotch rather than a rye or bourbon whiskey. The slight sweetness of both the Aberlour 12 Year Old and 16 Year Old seem to work well in the Rob Roy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Drawl Southern Cookhouse & Whiskey Room<\/a><\/h2>\n
\"Drawl
Photo Credit: Victoria Kent<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

2423 North Clark Street<\/strong><\/p>\n

A sophisticated southern charm with New American eats, and good ole\u2019 comforts of the south, Drawl is an elegant whiskey bar to put on your go-to list and easy to park<\/a> nearby. Featuring a cozy Whiskey room and a precise Beverage Program that offers over 70 different bourbons, whiskeys, and rye, whiskey lovers can’t go wrong here. We caught up with Aletta Valencia, General manager and head of Whiskey room and full-bar dining.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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What is your favorite whiskey and why?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Valencia<\/strong>: Something that’s recently become my favorite is\u00a0 W.L. Weller 12 year, which is a wheated Bourbon. Another one is Rock Hill Single Barrel Bourbon, which is higher proof, with a little bit of a backbone, but same smooth deliciousness.<\/p>\n

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How do you like to drink your favorite whiskey?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Valencia<\/strong>: Usually a classic and simple tin, depending on my mood, I may put in a drop of a\u00a0cube, usually if it’s after a long day of work.<\/p>\n

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What\u2019s your favorite way to incorporate your favorite whiskey into a drink\/cocktail?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Valencia<\/strong>: I like it pretty classic — Sazerac which is a traditional New Orleans cocktails, abstract and rye, with bits of bitter, stirred with ice without ruining the spirit of the spirit, old fashioned. Overall, I prefer keeping it simple.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Parlay At Joy District<\/a><\/h2>\n
\"Parlay
Photo Credit: Madee Moran<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

112 West Hubbard Street<\/strong><\/p>\n

Parlay At Joy District is an electric sports bar with youthful vigor. Located in a nightclub with nearby parking<\/a>, this bar is the ultimate partying scene and caters to a generally diverse crowd. Despite its unique spin, Parlay goes back to its roots with a classic. We asked Bar Manager Stephen Venia his favorite to drink and enjoy whiskey.<\/p>\n

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What is your favorite whiskey and why?<\/strong><\/div>\n

Venia<\/strong>: Angel\u2019s Envy Bourbon. The whiskey is finished in port casks and makes it very smooth and drinkable by itself.<\/p>\n

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How do you like to drink your favorite whiskey?<\/strong><\/div>\n

Venia<\/strong>: I prefer to drink Angel\u2019s Envy one of two ways. To better taste the whiskey, I like it on the rocks using a \u201clarge rock\u201d ice cube, which keeps the whiskey chilled but doesn\u2019t overly dilute it. On the other hand, an Old Fashioned is one of my favorite whiskey cocktails for its history and simplicity. Angel\u2019s Envy Bourbon, Angostura Bitters and a Demerara syrup is how I enjoy drinking mine.<\/p>\n

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What\u2019s your favorite way to incorporate your favorite whiskey into a drink\/cocktail?<\/strong><\/div>\n

Venia<\/strong>: I like using Angel’s Envy to make a classic Paper Plane cocktail. The Angel\u2019s pairs well with Aperol and Amaro to create a refreshing Aperitivo.<\/p>\n

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What is your favorite way to drink whiskey? Comment below!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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