Welcome to North Shore Distillery

You have arrived at the virtual home for the first and only boutique distillery in the Chicago area (and in Illinois). We produce a range of inspired and unique spirits for your enjoyment.

Our small-batch, handmade products are designed for the true spirit connoisseur, using the finest ingredients and the most advanced distillers' techniques. Thanks for visiting - we hope you come back often!

What's New

• Latest e-newsletter out December 10th with ideas for your holiday celebrations - recipes, gift ideas and recipes, plus some great news about our Aquavit
• With our ratings and reviews this year, we make both the highest rated American gins, and the highest rated Aquavit!
• We are selling absinthe accessories (fountains, glasses, spoons, etc. - all non-branded) and North Shore Distillery hats & tshirts in The Distillery Store!
• We are continuing to grow our distribution in Illinois and also in northern California - find a complete list of where to find our products here

Upcoming Events

We are taking a break from our in-store tasting schedule for a few weeks. In the meantime, here are a few events we're working on:

Looking for an excuse for a roadtrip in February? Why not attend the Made in America: Celebration of American Distilling in Madison, Wisconsin with us? It's on Thursday, February 19th from 7 to 10 pm, and we'll soon have tickets available in the Distillery Store. We're also working on a group plan with a bus. Stay tuned for more info!

Weds, Jan 28 - Cocktail & Spirit Tasting at Drinks over Dearborn in Chicago from 5 to 8 pm. Come check out this fantastic little store and try some fun drinks with us.

Visit our events section for a complete list of our upcoming events.