Chicago whisky bars are American Bourbon and rye specialists with serious depth.
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The 10 best whisky bars in Chicago
01 · Chicago
Lincoln Park
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Iconic · Whisky · Punk
Iconic Lincoln Park whisky punk bar with 800+ whiskies.
Order: A pour of rare Kentucky
02 · Chicago
Streeterville
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Hidden · Whisky
Hidden Streeterville Midwest whisky-led cocktail bar.
Order: A high-rye Manhattan
03 · Chicago
Little Italy
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Iconic · Whisky
Iconic Little Italy whisky bar with 250+ whiskies.
Order: A dram of Bourbon
04 · Chicago
Wicker Park
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Iconic · Whisky
Iconic Wicker Park whisky pub.
Order: A high-rye Manhattan
05 · Chicago
Logan Square
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Iconic · Whisky
Iconic Logan Square whisky and music bar.
Order: A dram during the late jazz
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06 · Chicago
Wicker Park
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Speakeasy · Whisky
Iconic Wicker Park speakeasy with serious whisky list.
Order: A bartender's whisky cocktail
07 · Chicago
Humboldt Park
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Iconic · Whisky
Iconic Humboldt Park whisky bar.
Order: A high-rye Manhattan
08 · Chicago
River North
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Iconic · Whisky
Iconic River North whisky bar with 500+ whiskies.
Order: A pour of rare Bourbon
09 · Chicago
Logan Square
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Iconic · Whisky
Iconic Logan Square restaurant bar with serious whisky list.
Order: A dram with the rib-eye
10 · Chicago
Wicker Park
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Iconic · Whisky
Iconic Wicker Park beer + whisky bar.
Order: A dram with the sausage plate
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How Chicago drinks whisky
The 10 above are where Chicago actually drinks whisky — back-bar shelves with depth, staff who know what they're pouring, lists that go beyond Glenfiddich 12.
