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Interested in sampling a $600 bottle of Heaven’s Door “Bootleg” whiskey? Read on to get the secret password to join tonight’s event…
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Chicago has no shortage of excellent bars; these are some of the best cocktail bars to visit while in Chicago…
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It’s no secret that food hall dining is a hot culinary trend, but what about food hall drinking? Bar Manager Mark Phelan of Revival Cafe-Bar is successfully tackling the challenges…
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Chicago didn’t need Prohibition to earn its reputation as a boozy town, but it certainly helped.

Nonetheless, one thing Prohibition—America’s greatest failed experiment in social engineering—accomplished was shuttering the distilling …
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We chatted with NYC Bar Spar participant Deandra Brunson to see how training for the boxing match has improved her bartending career…
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It was a difficult decision, but six winners have finally been chosen from the Edgewater Spirits Shaken & Stirred Cocktail Competition. Check out the winning recipes…
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So many breweries are getting in on barrel-aging, but some stand out from the rest. These 10 breweries boast some of our favorite barrel-aging programs right now…
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For this week’s On Tap column, we chatted with Fulton Galley bar manager Mike Karberg to learn more about the beers they’re serving up this season…
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We’re counting down RyeDay the 13th with Sagamore Spirit—this time in the Windy City!

Both Sagamore’s Signature Straight Rye Whiskey and Cask Strength Rye have graced the shelves of some …
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There’s no such thing as American Single Malt Whiskey, but don’t tell the distillers who have been making it for decades. Here everything to know about the category…
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To celebrate National Honey Bee Day, Aberfeldy Scotch has teamed with bars across the country to create specialty cocktails. Proceeds will support local bee conservancies…
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If you want to sip a delicious beer while taking in gorgeous scenery, these 12 breweries offer some of the best views in the country…
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