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Spring is Here, Summer is Coming!


Distillery Garden & New Events
The weather has finally started to turn here in the Chicago area, and we are thrilled. We're working on our distillery garden, and we're planning our summer cocktails. This year, we'll be growing mint, basil, purple sage, variegated lemon thyme, cascade hops, and several other herbs & flowers.

We're filling up our calendar for the summer with fun new events here at the distillery and around Chicago, and we will be out and about across the area next month pouring samples at a range of liquor stores. We've got some exciting new partnerships in the works too - read on for details!


Tahitian Vanilla Vodka is Back!
If you're a fan of our Tahitian Vanilla Vodka, we have good news - it is finally back in stock at the distillery! There has been a worldwide shortage of Tahitian vanilla beans - in fact, we've been out since January, and have only recently been able to acquire more beans. We're celebrating by bringing back a favorite Vanilla cocktail, the Pear-A-Dice, for our Drink of the Week this week.

New City's Big Heat List
Our own Sonja Kassebaum was included in New City's "Big Heat" list of the 50 most influential folks in food and drink in Chicago for 2019, clocking in at #24
2019 Malt Whiskey Update
The response to our 2019 Malt Whiskey release has been great! We are serving it in our tasting room, and have it for sale in our shop. Next year, we plan to release it across the Midwest.

Tasting Notes: This whiskey has a rich, inviting nose of malt, with hints of spice, heather and eucalyptus. On the palate, it is delicious, smooth and nuanced, starting with a spice note, leading to a rush of velvety smooth malt, accents of honey and fruit, and a dry finish, with rich notes of rye spice and orange.


Stop by for a taste soon if you haven't already!
Upcoming Events Around Chicago
Here are some things coming up in the next month or so that we're excited about: 
  • Global Day of Discovery at Renaissance Hotel Northbrook Thursday 5/16 from 6 to 7:30 pm - Stop by and check out the lounge & restaurant at this great hotel, and enjoy their "Global Day of Discovery" with us! We'll have spirited tastings, and there will be other delights to enjoy.
     
  • North Shore Night at Tavern Lounge in Libertyville Thursday 6/6  from 7 to 9 pm - We'll be back at Tavern on the first Thursday of the month for our monthly cocktail party! Stop by to say hello and enjoy some spirited samples and new cocktail specials with us.
     
  • New! First Fridays at Uncommon Ground in Chicago (Edgewater location) - Friday 6/7 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm -  Join us and our friends at Uncommon Ground's on the first Friday of each month during the summer - we'll sample a cocktail or two made with fun stuff from their organic rooftop farm (the first certified organic rooftop farm in the USA). You'll be able to tour the farm and enjoy the view, too! 
     
  • Summer Cocktail Class at Gorton Center in Lake Forest - Sunday 6/9 at 3 pm - Join Sonja for another fun cocktail class, where we'll make & taste a variety of great cocktails for your summer soirees and patio sipping! Get a ticket here for the class at Gorton, or sign up for the one at the distillery on Thursday 6/13.
     
  • New! Scottish Highland Games in Itasca, IL - Saturday 6/15 from 12:30 to 3:30 pm- we'll be pouring spirits in the spirited tent at the Midwest's largest Scottish event. Come out for an afternoon of haggis hurling, rugby, live music, dancing & heavy athletics (with spirit & beer samples)!
     
  • Elawa Beer Garden at Elawa Farm in Lake Forest - Saturday 6/22 from 7 to 10 pm - We'll be pouring again at Elawa Farm's second annual Beer Garden Tasting Event, alongside local breweries and a wine shop - regular tickets are sold out, but VIP is available here.
Upcoming Tasting Room Events 
Just fyi - starting in May, we began opening 1 hour later on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday - at 3 pm instead of 2 pm. In addition to our regular weekly events, like Tiki Taco Tuesdays and Thursday Flight Nights, and our monthly Boozy Book Club, we have a few special events coming up:
  • Cocktailin' and Jewelry Makin' Thursday 5/23 from 6 to 9 pm - Join us to create a beautiful tile wrap bracelet with a customized color palette while you sip a cocktail! No experience necessary, details & info on tickets here (fb link).
     
  • New! Game Night @ NSD Wednesday 5/29 - Join us on the last Wednesday of each month for an evening of great games, food & drink specials, and more. We'll have a range of games on hand, and you are welcome to bring your own, too.
     
  • New! The Great Rondout Train Robbery - Tuesday 6/4 at 7:00 pm - We're partnering with the Lake Bluff History Museum on a new event series, celebrating local history. Did you know that the largest train robbery in US history happened right down the street from us? We drive by the historical marker every day, and are excited to learn more about it. Join us - tickets here.
     
  • Drinks & Discussion with LWV Wednesday 6/5 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm
    Join us for a non-partisan discussion of current events at our monthly event series with League of Women Voters - Lake Forest/Lake Bluff

     
  • Save-A-Pet Day Wednesday 6/19 - We're donating 20% of all our sales to Save-A-Pet, a great local no-kill animal shelter. Stop by for a cocktail or a bottle, and help support a great organization that helps homeless animals in our area. 
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