{"id":62399,"date":"2020-01-27T12:24:43","date_gmt":"2020-01-27T17:24:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=62399"},"modified":"2020-02-07T16:19:03","modified_gmt":"2020-02-07T21:19:03","slug":"best-distilleries-in-chicago","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/best-distilleries-in-chicago\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Distilleries to Try Near You in Chicago"},"content":{"rendered":"

Shaken, stirred, or on the rocks? Whatever your relationship is with liquor, you can realize its full potential: local, triple-distilled, and ambrosial. Chicago\u2019s ever-growing list of bourbon distilleries near you is sure to be an afternoon (or two!) of fun for you and friends. Get ready to lift your spirits with a variety of spirits!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Photo Credit: Skeptic Distillery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Skeptic Distillery<\/a> <\/strong><\/h4>\n

While a taproom is in the foreseeable future for Skeptic Distillery, you can sample their distinctive gin, whiskey, vodka, and special release selection at bars all over Chicago. Indulge your curious spirit and release your skepticism; these otherwise unattainable flavors are created via a unique cold vacuum distillation process. Through their handy-dandy online tool, it’s easy to find Skeptic liquor<\/a>\u00a0near you, including popular establishments like Spilt Milk, The GMan Tavern, and Mercat a la Planxa.<\/p>\n

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Rhine Hall Distillery<\/a> | <\/span>2010 W Fulton St<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

\u201cStarted from the bottom now we here<\/span>\u201d \u2014Drake<\/span>. Not to rewrite history here but Drake very well could have been speaking about Rhine Hall Distillery.<\/span> Located in Chicago\u2019s West Loop, this distillery near you started as a passion project<\/span><\/a> with deep Austrian-family roots that eventually grew into a full-fledged, father-daughter business. Enjoy any of their fruit-derived brandies <\/span><\/a>(the Apple Brandy is highly rated and widely loved!). Maybe you\u2019re an aspiring bartender or the designated bartender of gatherings; in either case, you can peruse their recipes<\/span><\/a> that feature their very own products, from the classic Old Fashioned to a swingin\u2019 Sidecar<\/span><\/a>. Better yet, Wednesdays through Fridays<\/span> and Saturdays<\/span>, come for the tours and stay for the tasting room delights. Either way, you\u2019ll be nonstop obsessed about Rhine Hall Distillery.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Photo Credit: Chicago Distilling Company<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Chicago Distilling Company<\/a> | 2359 N Milwaukee Ave<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Based in the Logan Square neighborhood of Chicago, you\u2019ll find a massive brick structure complete with garage doors and spray-painted lettering. You\u2019re not in Kansas anymore and, what\u2019s more, you don\u2019t want to be! Enter your very own kingdom, where the yellow brick road is paved by grains, like wheat, rye, barley, and corn. This bourbon distillery near you<\/span> offers a wide array of spirits — all locally sourced with organic grain. What\u2019s intrinsically captivating about Chicago Distilling Company is its hands-on approach; three generations<\/span><\/a> in, they\u2019ve learned the lessons from forefathers\u2019 past and bring them to present-day. You are able to watch the development of the final product. That\u2019s right, this building is the hallowed grounds for your favorite liquors and you can even book a tour or join in the tasting room!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Photo Credit: KOVAL Distillery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

KOVAL Distillery<\/a> | 5121 N Ravenswood Ave<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Nestled in a nook of Ravenswood, just west of Andersonville, is a gem for rugged liquor enthusiasts: KOVAL Distillery<\/span>. From humble Austrian-immigrant beginnings, founders, Robert and Sonat, left academia to bring Chicago their interpretation on classic spirits. Being a woman-owned distillery that uses organic ingredients, KOVAL breaks the rules in order to recreate them in an even more endearing way. As such, in Yiddish, Koval means \u201cblack sheep.\u201d \u201cBlack sheep\u201d or not, you\u2019ll want to be a part of this following!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Photo Credit: CH Distillery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

CH Distillery and Cocktail Bar<\/a> | 564 W Randolph St #1e<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Both organic chemists and organic advocates will rejoice for the next distillery. Famed for Chicago and named for the two most important elements of alcohol\u2019s chemistry, i.e. Carbon and Hydrogen, CH Distillery<\/span> is as scientifically sound as it is organically and locally sourced. Tucked away in the Pilsen neighborhood is a hometown distillery near you that specializes in vodka, gin, bourbon<\/span><\/a>, and last but not least, Malort<\/span><\/a>. That\u2019s right, in 2018, CH Distillery renewed Chicagoans\u2019 pride and joy, wormwood liquor, by acquiring Jeppsen\u2019s Malort<\/span><\/a>. Come in on Saturdays for a 45-minute tour<\/span><\/a> to observe, learn, and taste the offerings of CH Distillery. Want a taste but not a tour? Swing by their tasting room<\/span><\/a>! You can\u2019t go wrong with the perfect union of art and science: CH distilled liquor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Maplewood Brewery and Distillery<\/a> | 2717 N Maplewood Ave<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Another Logan Square staple is Maplewood Brewery and Distillery<\/span>; if you can trust them with your brews, you can definitely trust them with your spirits<\/span><\/a> (specifically malt whiskeys). The first of its kind as one of Chicago’s best distilleries and breweries, Maplewood brings its maverick sense of self to all of its products (you can even track the progress <\/span><\/a>of spirits from barrel to release). Growing since 2014, this Chicago-favorite<\/span><\/a> has expanded to various other Midwest states, such as Michigan, Indiana, Missouri, and Kansas. Perhaps you\u2019ll join their Fifth-Year-Anniversary pour and tapping on February 8th<\/span>, featuring a compelling stout (complete with chocolate, vanilla, and oreo notes).<\/span><\/p>\n

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Letherbee Distillers<\/a> <\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

No corporations. No marketing. Wholly authentic. Seriously spirited. Letherbee Distillers<\/span> is as rare and as individualistic as they come as one of Chicago’s best distilleries. With a moonshine heritage<\/span><\/a> (i.e. \u201cIllinois Joy\u201d) that transformed itself into experimentation with herbs and spices, Letherbee Distillers brings its own botanical interpretation to authentic spirits. From absinthe to a variety of distilled gins<\/span><\/a>, Letherbee took its humble and rebellious roots to an elevated and refined level \u2014 ready for you and your friends. Although they don\u2019t have a formal tour or tasting room, they can be found in a variety of retailers and taprooms, too!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Photo Credit: Apologue<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Apologue<\/a> <\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Ethical foodies and alcohol connoisseurs unite! Apologue<\/span> is a tiny yet mighty liquor and bourbon distillery near you, complete with a variety of spirits that you can feel good about for both your taste-buds and your community. For one, Apologue is conscientious about their sourcing of ingredients<\/span><\/a>; as such, they source from local, community farms and ensure that all ingredients are non-GMO. Apologue is on the frontier to ensure that farming is equitable and sustainable – for you and generations to come. Apologue may not have an official tasting room but they are found in a variety of your favorite places in Chicago \u2014 retailers and restaurants<\/span><\/a> alike.<\/span><\/p>\n

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FEW Spirits<\/a> | <\/span>918 Chicago Ave, Evanston<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Frances Elizabeth Willard<\/span> may have been a mother of the Temperance Movement<\/span> in a dry town, Evanston, but FEW Spirits<\/span><\/a> took the throne and made Evanston their home for a distillery. Although 10 miles or so out of Chicago, Evanston\u2019s FEW Distillery has a variety of offerings to make the trip worth it. Sure, there are the classics<\/span><\/a>, such as malt whiskey, rye gin, and bourbon whiskey. Then, there\u2019s a curveball! FEW has a delightful Breakfast Gin<\/span><\/a> (perfect for a shampoo effect or a morning pre-game!). Visit FEW for the tasting room<\/span><\/a> or for a tour<\/span>!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Quincy Street Distillery<\/a> | <\/span>39 E Quincy St, Riverside<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

In Riverside<\/span><\/a>, you\u2019re bound to see Frank Lloyd Wright architecture and intentionally crafted common spaces. However, the intentionality and craft does not stop with its external surroundings; head to Quincy Street Distillery<\/span> where you\u2019ll find a black-and-white checkered tile floor with classic diner-bar stools. You\u2019ll feel like you’re in mid-century America with the classic elements of modern-architecture\u2026 only his time there\u2019s moonshine, five-time distilled spirits (such as gin and vodka), and even absinthe<\/span><\/a>. You can find Quincy Street\u2019s spirits in various bars and restaurants in the Loop<\/span><\/a> and surrounding Chicago neighborhoods<\/span><\/a>, too!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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North Shore Distillery<\/a> | <\/span>13990 Rockland Rd, Green Oaks<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

The triple threat: Derek, Sonja, and Ethel of North Shore Distillery<\/span> are here to make sure your spirits are as warm as their spirits are balanced. Husband and wife team, Derek and Sonja, are co-founders, experts, and life-long learners with their passion for craft liquors. Ethel, their trusty, custom-made still from Southern Germany, creates liquid magic for you to enjoy. Located in Green Oaks, IL, you can make a day of your visit to the northern suburbs (past Evanston!) for a tour or for a taste in their tasting room<\/span><\/a>. Of course, should the jaunt seem daunting, be sure to order from Drizly or Instacart<\/span><\/a>!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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From Chicago\u2019s beloved Malort to a variety of botanically-inspired spirits, Chicago is continually expanding her repertoire of spirits for you and friends to savor. Shaken, stirred, or on the rocks \u2014 what does it matter? As long as your liquor is from Chicago, you\u2019re golden!<\/span><\/p>\n

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