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

• We are hiring for three positions! Come join our amazing team, help us make/sell/promote our spirits and have a great time!
• Our latest newsletter is hot off the presses on April 12th with the latest distillery news, tons of great events, and some delicious spring cocktails
• The tasting room newsletter came out on May 2nd with some fun events this month!

Upcoming Events - See the Full Calendar

Weds 5/16 - Patio Launch Party at Prasino in Chicago from 5:30 to 8 pm

Fri 5/18 - Sonja will be teaching a Cocktail Seminar at Binny's in Downer's Grove, IL from 6:30 to 8 pm. There is no fee to addend. Please call the store (630-705-9463) for more information. We also have an In-Store Tasting at Binny's in Skokie, IL from 4 to 7 pm

Sat 5/19 - In-Store Tastings at Gene's Sausage Shop (Lincoln Square location) in Chicago from 12 to 4 pm and at Binny's in Glen Ellyn, IL from 1 to 4 pm

Mon 5/21 - HamBingo at Hamburger Mary's in Chicago from 7 to 10:30 pm

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 distillery tour - details are here.