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Spirit Tasting: George Dickel Tennessee Whiskey

We'll be sampling out the fine whiskies from one of Tennessee's oldest & finest distilleries. Try the rustic & earthy style of George Dickel's Rye, No 12 & our very own specially selected barrel of George Dickel 9 Year Old available exclusively here at WLV.

Beer Tasting: Middle Brow Beer Co

Pete from the brewery will be here to sample you out on his locally made beers from some awesome folks. a little about the brewery: middle brow started in november of twenty eleven, when some longtime homebrewers had the idea that good beer might be used to do good deeds. and that their community, and […]

Event: Angel’s Envy Whiskey Tasting & Bottle Engraving

Stop by and sample some fine bourbon & rye from Angel’s Envy in Kentucky. The Angel’s envy Team will be here to custom engrave your bottle! Puchase any bottle of Angel’s Envy and have it custom engraved at no charge. Yes, it’s complimentary… & it makes a great gift for someone special. Sample these fine […]

Wine Tasting: Heritage Wine Cellars

A Thanksgiving Eve Wine Tasting of some fine wines to pair with your Holiday Meal.  Henry from Heritage Wine Cellars will be here to guide you.

Beer Tasting: Une Année Brewery

Founder & Head Brewer Jerry Nelson will be on hand to sample his beers. They are a Chicago Craft Brewery focused on making great beer with an emphasis on Belgian and French styles.

Spirit Tasting: Prohibition Blended Scotch

Stop in and sample this fantastic whiskey. This whisky has quite a powerful scent, with sweet honey and vanilla taking the edge off an oily, earthy booziness. There are robust malt aromas as well, like deliciously fermented biscuits. The flavors are quite strong: malt takes the lead, but it’s grounded by bitter citrus, tea, and […]

Spirit Tasting: Glenfiddich Single Malt Scotch

Sample the 12 year old & new to the market- 14 Year Old Glenfiddich Bourbon Barrel Reserve 14 Year Old Vanilla, Brown Sugar, Fresh pear and Apple • ABV 43%, 750ml • US exclusive. Certified Kosher. In a class of its own, the Glenfiddich Bourbon Barrel Reserve 14 Year Old uniquely delivers a bourbon heart […]

Spirit Tasting: Bulleit Bourbon & Rye

We'll be sampling the fine whiskies from Bulleit.  We'll be sampling out the Rye & both the 6 & 10 Year Old. Cheers!

Spirit Tasting: Prohibition Blended Scotch

Stop in and sample this fantastic new whiskey. This whisky has quite a powerful scent, with sweet honey and vanilla taking the edge off an oily, earthy booziness. There are robust malt aromas as well, like deliciously fermented biscuits. The flavors are quite strong: malt takes the lead, but it’s grounded by bitter citrus, tea, […]

Event: Angel’s Envy Whiskey Tasting & Bottle Engraving

Stop by and sample some fine bourbon & rye from Angel’s Envy in Kentucky. The Angel’s envy Team will be here to custom engrave your bottle! Puchase any bottle of Angel’s Envy and have it custom engraved at no charge. Yes, it’s complimentary… & it makes a great gift for someone special. Sample these fine […]

Spirit Tasting: Oban Single Malt Scotches

Oban Distillery features some of the finest Single Malt Scotches in the world. Sample the 14 Year Old, Distiller's Edition & Little Bay.

Christmas Day CLOSED

Sorry we are closed today. Holiday Hours: Thursday, December 24th  10am-10pm Saturday, December 26th  10am-11pm

New Years Day CLOSED

Sorry we are closed today. Holiday Hours: New Years Eve- Thursday, December 31st 10am-10pm Saturday, January 2nd 10am-11pm

Spirit Tasting: Prohibition Blended Scotch

Stop in and sample this fantastic new whiskey. This whisky has quite a powerful scent, with sweet honey and vanilla taking the edge off an oily, earthy booziness. There are robust malt aromas as well, like deliciously fermented biscuits. The flavors are quite strong: malt takes the lead, but it’s grounded by bitter citrus, tea, […]

Beer Tasting: Forbidden Root Brewing Co

Stop by and sample some fantastic botanic beers from local brewery Forbidden Root. "In years past, refreshing and satisfying beers were fermented from wild ingredients that were at hand. At Forbidden Root, Chicago's first botanic brewery, we craft delicious botanical beverages for today's sophisticated thrill-seeking palates." Take Note: They just opened up their new brewpub- […]

Beer Tasting: Lake Effect Brewing Co

Stop by and meet Clint from the brewery. He'll be sampling out the IPA available in 6pks and their new Inland Seas Series with their first release, Lake Nipigon, available in 750ml bottles. Lake Nipigon is a brett fermented wild white ale dry hopped with mandarina and hull melon hops. It's a very special ale. […]

Beer Tasting: Arcade Brewing Co

Sample the fine beers this local brewery offers!  The Grapefruit IPA is now available in 6pks too!

Spirit Tasting: Suerte Tequila

Lindsay from Suerte will be here to sample you out on the silver, reposado, añejo & extra añejo tequilas!  Don't miss trying these premium tequilas!

Mead Tasting: Wild Blossom Meadery

Greg Fisher, owner & master mead maker at Wild Blossom on Chicago's South Side will be present to sample and explore the amazing meads he creates. Learn about the oldest fermented beverage on the planet.

Beer Tasting: Green Flash Brewing Co

Stop by and sample the amazing beers from Green Flash in San Diego California. The line-up will include the incredible Tangerine IPA- it says summer all over it!  Mario from Green Flash will be here to guide you. Cheers!

Beer Tasting: Vliegende Paard Brouwers

Sample some fine barrel aged beers from Vliegende Paard Brouwers in Belgium with Adam Schulte from Artisanal Imports.  The Prearis Grand Cru line of Abt/Quadrupel beers are aged in various barrels including Ardbeg, Jack Daniels, Gran Marnier & others. Don't miss this fine evening.

Beer Tasting: Surly Brewing Co

Stop by and sample the new release "Merica"! Perfect for 4th of July Celebrations!  Chris from the brewery will be here to share lots of Surly beers we have in stock.

Beer Tasting: 21st Amendment Brewery

Stop by and sample the coveted beers from this San Francisco brewery.  Elissa Yousett, from 21st Amendment, will be here to guide you through their portfolio of beers.    

Beer Tasting: Left Hand Brewing Co

Ryan Conat, from Left Hand Brewing in Colorado, will be here to sample you out on some amazing beers including their nitro line-up.  

Spirit Tasting: Suerte Tequila

Lindsay Betland will be here to sample the Blanco, Reposado, Anejo & Extra Anejo tequilas from Suerte.

Spirit Tasting: Wyoming Whiskey

Stop by and sample new whiskies that have arrived in the shoppe! Brett Bauer from Wyoming Whiskey will be here.

Wine Tasting: Terraneo Merchants

Shane from Terraneo will be here to sample out some terrific wines under 12$ available in the shoppe.

Beer Tasting: Illuminated Brew Works, Chicago

Stop by and meet the owner/head brewer, Brian Buckman, of Illuminated Brew Works located here in Chicago. We'll have a nice & fresh assortment of beers to share with you.

Spirits Tasting: Remy Martin VSOP Cognac

This is going to be special. Jade Martin will be here to sample Remy Martin VSOP.  She'll also be offering up some fantastic Cognac Cocktails.

Event: Cantillon Zwanze Day 2016

October 1, 2016 – 10am – 6pm 2PM TAPPING of 1 BEER in 18 COUNTRIES at 60 LOCATIONS Zwanze day is a special day in which Brasserie Cantillon in Brussels, Belgium releases a rare beer at only sixty locations around the world simultaneously. West Lakeview Liquors is honored to have been selected as one of […]

Beer Tasting: Lake Effect Brewing

Stop by and meet Clint - owner and head brewer over at Lake Effect here in Chicago. Find out what makes this man tick and try his beers. You won't regret it.

Spirit Tasting: Wyoming Whiskey

These are some fantastic whiskies that come from a tiny distillery in a tiny town in Wyoming.  We have the single barrel & our exclusive private stock to sample out. Brett from the distillery will be here.

Spirits Event: Whistle Pig Rye Release

 WLV Exclusive Rye Barrels #124 & #371 with Dave Pickerel & Taylor Hansen Please join us for an evening of fine rye whiskey with the amazing people behind them. We are releasing our fine hand selected rye whiskies and will be offering tastings of the barrels, wonderful cocktails & great company.  Fine cheeses, charcuterie & […]

Spirit Tasting: Wyoming Whiskey

There are some fantastic whiskies that come from a tiny distillery in a tiny town in Wyoming.  We have the single barrel & our exclusive private stock to sample out. Brett from the distillery will be here.

Wine Tasting: Terraneo Merchants

Shane from Terraneo Merchants will be here to sample out some fine wines from his portfolio that are available in the shoppe.  

Beer Tasting: Alpine Brewing Co

West Coast style beers from Alpine in California will be featured tonite. Stop by and sample some with Mario from the brewery.

Beer Release: Polyanna Brewing “A Series of Fortitude” Release

Pollyanna is launching a new high-end series of brews named A Series of Fortitude.  The first offering in this series will be:  Earnest 1953 - A Series of Fortitude - 750ml.  Stout Aged in Oak Barrels with Brettanomyces for 12 months. 9% ABV.  We will have a limited number of bottles available at the release. We will […]

Wine Tasting: Cream Wine Co

Sample some of the fine wines available from Cream's stellar portfolio currently available in the shoppe.

Beer Tasting: Ballast Point Brewing Co

California beers in February will warm you up! Liz from the brewery will be here to sample out some new beers from their line-up.

Beer Tasting: Great Lakes Brewing Co

Stop by and sample the NEW Chillwave DIPA and some other fine beers from Great Lakes. Emmett from Great Lakes will be here to guide you through their line-up. Cheers!

Beer Tasting: Scorched Earth Brewing Company

Another Friday Nite tasting with Natalie from Scorched Earth Brewing Company! Come in and try: -Hickster -Giant Killer IPA -Rugged Coalminer Porter -St Monty Dobbel -Bitter Chocolatier -Exiled Angel

Beer Tasting: Mikkeller

Amazing Mikkeller Beers on draft & Pizzas from Piece Pizzeria & Brewery tomorrow from 4-7pm!

Cantillon Zwanze Day 2017

September 23, 2017 – 11am – 6pm 2PM TAPPING of 1 BEER in 18 COUNTRIES at 66 LOCATIONS Zwanze day is a special day in which Brasserie Cantillon in Brussels, Belgium releases a rare beer at only sixty-six locations around the world simultaneously. West Lakeview Liquors is honored to have been selected as one of […]

Beer Tasting: Short Fuse Brewing Co.

West Lakeview Liquors 2156 West Addison Street, Chicago, IL, United States

Join us for the return of Friday Nite Tastings with local brewery Short Fuse from 6-9pm!

Beer Tasting: Buckle Down Brewing

West Lakeview Liquors 2156 West Addison Street, Chicago, IL, United States

Join us for Friday Nite Tasting with Buckle Down Brewing from Lyons, IL. Get ready for some hops!

Beer Tasting: Lake Effect Brewing

West Lakeview Liquors 2156 West Addison Street, Chicago, IL, United States

Join us and Pam from Lake Effect in trying their lineup!

Beer Tasting: Rogue Ales

West Lakeview Liquors 2156 West Addison Street, Chicago, IL, United States

Friday Nite Beer Tasting with Rogue Ales from Oregon

Bottle Release: Lake Effect / WLV collab

West Lakeview Liquors 2156 West Addison Street, Chicago, IL, United States

We are releasing our collaboration with Lake Effect Brewing, an imperial stout aged in bourbon barrels. The first 50 bottles sold come with a free WLV beer glass!

Beer Tasting: Lake Effect Brewing

West Lakeview Liquors 2156 West Addison Street, Chicago, IL, United States

We will be host to Lake Effect Brewing for a special 5-7pm Friday Nite Tasting! Come by and sample some great local brews!

Beer Tasting: Alter Brewing

West Lakeview Liquors 2156 West Addison Street, Chicago, IL, United States

At this Friday Nite Beer Tasting Alter Brewing from Downer's Grove will be showing off Hopular Kid Pale Ale and Alterior Motive IPA.

Beer Tasting: Pilsner Urquell

West Lakeview Liquors 2156 West Addison Street, Chicago, IL, United States

It's a classic! Come in and let Brian pour you some of the golden pilsner that started it all, straight from Plzen, Czech Republic.

Beer Tasting: Ravinia Brewing Co.

West Lakeview Liquors 2156 West Addison Street, Chicago, IL, United States

Join us for a tasting of the lineup from local brewery Ravinia!

Mezcal Seminar: Cinco Sentidos

West Lakeview Liquors 2156 West Addison Street, Chicago, IL, United States

Join us for a special event to learn about and taste the fine mezcal of Cinco Sentidos. Jason Cox, the company's founder, will be presenting his knowledge and expertise in the field of mezcal distillation. No ticket required.

Zwanze Day 2018

West Lakeview Liquors 2156 West Addison Street, Chicago, IL, United States

A celebration of all things good in life! Good drink, good food, good music, and good company.

Event: Half Acre & Bartoli’s

Join us from 6-8pm for some delicious cans of Half Acre Beer & Bartolli's Deep Dish Pizza! An unrivaled combination of awesomeness! Pizza Menu TBA! The event is complementary!

Beer Tasting: Urban Renewal Brewery

West Lakeview Liquors 2156 West Addison Street, Chicago, IL, United States

Urban Renewal Brewery opened in Ravenswood in February but their brewmaster has years of experience under his belt - and it shows. Come in to meet our neighbors and try their Kolsch, IPA and Milk Stout.

Beer Tasting: Short Fuse Brewing Co

West Lakeview Liquors 2156 West Addison Street, Chicago, IL, United States

Come by to say "hi" to Jay from Short Fuse and try a bunch of great beer from Schiller Park including their famed Loosey Juicy Hazy IPA!

Spirit Tasting: Ballotin Chocolate Whiskey

West Lakeview Liquors 2156 West Addison Street, Chicago, IL, United States

Rich and deceptively boozy whiskies in four flavors - Chocolate, Caramel Turtle, Mint and Bourbon Ball - that are great in cocktails, poured over dessert, or for sipping.

Spirit Tasting: French Gin & Cognac

West Lakeview Liquors 2156 West Addison Street, Chicago, IL, United States

Join us as Antoine will be in to pour fine cognac from Bache Garbielsen as well as Saffron Infused Gin by Gabriel Boudier Dijon.

Tasting: Top Note Mixers (feat. Letherbee Gin)

West Lakeview Liquors 2156 West Addison Street, Chicago, IL, United States

Top Note from Milwaukee makes unique tonics and ginger beer that are designed to be enjoyed alone or in a cocktail. Try it both ways!

Spirit Tasting: Ballotin Chocolate Whiskey

West Lakeview Liquors 2156 West Addison Street, Chicago, IL, United States

Rich and deceptively boozy whiskies in four flavors - Chocolate, Caramel Turtle, Mint and Bourbon Ball - that are great in cocktails, poured over dessert, and for sipping.

Beer Tasting: Scorched Earth Brewing Co.

West Lakeview Liquors 2156 West Addison Street, Chicago, IL, United States

Scorched Earth from Algonquin will be pouring their varied lineup of beers for a Friday Nite Tasting! Try Hickster Cream Ale, Giant Killer IPA, Rugged Coalminer Porter, and the seasonal Foraging Swine Smoked Ale. Check out the lineup...

Wine Tasting: Natural Reds from Chile

West Lakeview Liquors 2156 West Addison Street, Chicago, IL, United States

Steven from wine distributor Cream will be sampling Chilean natural red wine.

Wine Tasting: Baja, Mexico

West Lakeview Liquors 2156 West Addison Street, Chicago, IL, United States

Steven from Bodin Street Wines will be in store to share some great under-the-radar wine from Baja, Mexico.

Beer Tasting: Hopewell Brewing Co.

West Lakeview Liquors 2156 West Addison Street, Chicago, IL, United States

Logan Square's Hopewell Brewing Co. will be in for a Friday Nite Tasting with a few IPAs and maybe even... could it be?... A Lager! See what is in store...

Beer Tasting: Moody Tongue Brewing Co.

West Lakeview Liquors 2156 West Addison Street, Chicago, IL, United States

Moody Tongue's brewmaster is a chef who incorporates his cooking knowledge into his beer. Check out what brewing in Pilsen! See the lineup...

Beer Tasting: Alter Brewing Co.

Mallory from Downer Grove's Alter Brewing, will be pouring samples from their core lineup and seasonal releases. Alter's year round beers are Center Line golden ale, Hopular Kid pale ale, and Alterior Motive Midwest IPA.

Beer Tasting: Victory Brewing Co.

Come say "Hi" to Ian from Pennsylvania brewery Victory and try some long-time favorites and new additions to their winning lineup!

Beer Tasting: Urban Renewal Brewery

West Lakeview Liquors 2156 West Addison Street, Chicago, IL, United States

Urban Renewal Brewery, a stone's trow away in Ravenswood, is home to some great beer. Ben from the brewery will be in store to share some of it with us! Their flagship KISS Kolsch and Razed IPA will be joined by Pop Hops Brut IPA and a brand new imperial stout.

Beer Tasting: Empirical Brewery

West Lakeview Liquors 2156 West Addison Street, Chicago, IL, United States

Empirical has been "exploring the science of beer" in Andersonville for several years now and has recently revamped their table of beers. ... and their logo is based on cuneiform. Shout out to everyone who knows what this is without using a search engine.

Beer Tasting: Illuminated Beer Works

West Lakeview Liquors 2156 West Addison Street, Chicago, IL, United States

If you haven't had Illuminated yet you are risking you eternal soul. Come to our Friday Nite Tasting to remedy your situation. Welcome to the cult. Use your all-seeing eyes to check out what is in store...

Beer Tasting: Funkwerks

West Lakeview Liquors 2156 West Addison Street, Chicago, IL, United States

Funkwerks is a Colorado brewery that is new to Chicago but has built an enviable reputation on the back of its Great American Beer Festival Gold Medal-winning Saison. Come see what all the fuss is about at our Friday Nite Tasting! Shop the lineup...

Beer Tasting: Moody Tongue Brewing

West Lakeview Liquors 2156 West Addison Street, Chicago, IL, United States

Moody Tongue from Pilsen in Chicago has crafted some delicious beer with inspiration from their brewpub's cuisine. Come check it out at our Friday Nite Tasting! See part of the lineup...

Beer Tasting: Hopewell Brewing Co.

Few Chicago breweries pair as well with the warmer weather as Hopewell. Stop by for a refreshing Friday Nite Tasting. Shop the lineup...