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, […]

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- […]

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. […]

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

MARZ!!! More info soon.

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!

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.

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!

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.

Stop by and try some Schlafly from St Louis, Missouri!

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.

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.    

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

Lorna Rumley will be here from Glendalough Distillery to sample some stunning Irish Whiskies & Poitín.      

Local favorites Five Rabbit will be here to sample you out on their Latin inspired line-up of beers.

Dan Tompkins from Smuttynose Brewing in New Hampshire will here.

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

Ian McGarten from Anderson Valley in California will be here to sample out some summer beers with you.  

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

Hey Chicago! Lagunitas beer is now in cans! Stop by and try 'em! Matt from the brewery will be here.

The most amazing beers you will ever have. Don't miss this.

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

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.

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.

Sample Maracame Blanco, Reposado & Añejo Tequilas & the new Xicala Joven Mezcal.

Local craft beer!

Gin cocktails anyone!  Quinn Bryant from Botanist will be here.

Stop by and try some Schlafly from St Louis, Missouri!

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 […]

Colorado's finest!

Local favorites & a solid line-up! Stop by and try them all! Cheers!

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.

We'll be sampling: Bulleit Bourbon Bulleit Rye George Dickel 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.

 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 & […]

We will be sampling out the Johnnie Walker Red & Double Black.

New local favorites. Stop by and check their beers out!

Heritage Wine Cellars will be here to sample out some new arrivals in the shoppe!

Crafthouse Cocktails are in the house from 5-8pm!   Try the Southside, Paloma & Moscow Mule.

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.

Heritage Wine Cellars will be here to sample out some new arrivals in the shoppe!

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

Stop by and sample some fine cognac & cognac cocktails.

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

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 […]

Fresh batches of Arbor Oak & their Wit Bier will be available for this tasting, as well as others. Stop by!

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

Local new favorites!  There will be some new releases at this tasting. Don't miss it!

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.

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!

Shoppe favorites!!! Stop by and sample the beers from Allagash Brewing in Maine.

Another Friday Nite tasting with Mario from Green Flash Brewing Co.

Tasting of the Inland Sea Series from Lake Effect. Stop by!

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

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

Join us for our Friday Nite tasting with Alec from Revolution Brewing Company!

Join us for our Friday Nite tasting with Like Minds Brewing!

Join us for our Friday Nite tasting with Bryan from Pilsner Urquell!

Join us for our Friday Nite tasting with Illuminated Brew Works

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 […]

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

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

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

Friday Nite Beer Tasting with Rogue Ales from Oregon

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!

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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!

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.

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!

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

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

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

Alex from Moody Tongue will be pouring cuisine-inspired brews from Pilsen! See the lineup...

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

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.

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...

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...