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The Best Whiskey Bars in Chicago

Chicago whiskey bars include the heritage Delilah s — running since 1993, the deepest American whiskey list in the country — alongside a serious modern bar scene.

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    Delilah's

    West Loop · $$

    Heritage whiskey bar from 1993 with around 900 whiskies, the deepest American whiskey list in the country. The bartenders are knowledgeable. Open daily.

  2. 02

    The Aviary

    Logan Square · $$$$

    Avant garde cocktail bar with a serious whiskey program. Reserve weeks ahead.

  3. 03

    The Whistler

    Wicker Park · $$$

    Cocktail bar with a serious whiskey back bar and live jazz. Open daily.

  4. 04

    The Bedford

    Logan Square · $$$$

    Speakeasy in a former bank vault. The whiskey list is serious. Reserve.

  5. 05

    Lonesome Rose

    West Loop · $$$

    Tex Mex restaurant with a serious tequila and whiskey program. Open daily.

  6. 06

    Blackbird

    $$$$

    Modern American restaurant with a deep whiskey list. Reserve.

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