Cook County has updated its pandemic guidance. Starting next week, in anticipation of Cook County removing the mask and vaccination requirements for bars, we will no longer require them for visitors to our Speakeasy cocktail bar and Retail Shop. Patrons that prefer to wear masks may continue to do so, and we do encourage that all patrons be vaccinated in...
Read MoreSpecial Holiday Hours
Our Speakeasy cocktail bar is now closed for the holidays, and will reopen in January 2022. Meanwhile, the Retail Shop will be open special hours for the holidays until the end of the year: Wed & Thur 4-7pm, Fri 2-5pm, closed Christmas and New Years Day. There will be no tours on Christmas Day or New Years Day.
Read MoreMasks Required During Visits
Cook County has updated its masking guidance requiring all individuals be masked, even if vaccinated, for indoor spaces, starting August 4th. Hence, we will ask that all of our guests enter the distillery Retail Shop and Speakeasy Bar must be wearing masks, whether that is for purchasing spirits or merchandise, for service of drinks, or for tour/tastings....
Read MoreNew Service & Hours starting July 24th
In response to the new epidemic guidelines, we are preparing to open our bar for cocktail service starting in late July. To that end, we are making changes to our scheduling of the tour/tastings: 1) single group tours will now be changed to allow two groups participating at the same time, so another group may be joining your tour if you have fewer than 6...
Read MoreWon 3 Medals at 2021 Bartender’s Spirit Awards
Our spirits won medals at the 2021 Bartender Spirits Awards. Laughton Bros.™ Bottled-in-Bond straight bourbon whiskey, North American Steamship Rye™ Bottled-in-Bond single malt rye whiskey, and Golden Prairie™ single malt whiskey have all won SILVER MEDALS in 2021. Over the past 3 years, we have now earned 8 silver and gold medals from...
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