Welcome to North Shore Distillery

You have arrived at the virtual home for the first boutique distillery in the Chicago area (and in Illinois). Started in 2004 and selling bottles since 2005, we produce a range of inspired and unique spirits for your enjoyment.

Our award winning, 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! And, come see us in person, too!

What's New

Upcoming Events - See the Full Calendar

Tuesday, May 14 -Join us at the Market House in Lake Forest from 6 to 9 for an evening of great spirits, spring cocktails and tasty bites! $40 Per person, includes $20 gift card for Market House. Reservations required.

Thursday, May 16 - Sonja heads to STL this week. She will be at The Wine Merchant in Clayton, MO from 5 to 7 pouring samples of our spirts. Come say hi!

Friday, May 17 - Sonja will be at the Wine & Cheese Place in STL from 4 to 7. Sarah will be at Gentile's Wine Shop in Chicago from 5 to 8. Stop by after work for a tasting of our spirits and tasty cocktail ideas!

Saturday, May 18 - Sonja be pouring spirit samples at Lukas Liquors in Ellisville, MO from 1 to 4. And Sarah will be at Andersonville Wine & Spirits from 3 to 5. Join us!

Visit the Distillery!
The distillery is open for bottle, hat and t-shirt sales Monday through Friday from 10 to 6, and the Tasting Room is open on Fridays from 4 to 8 and Saturdays from 2 to 8. No appointment necessary to stop by for cocktails or spirits tastings when the Tasting Room is open. Want to know more? How about a Saturday distillery tour - details are here.