Distilleries vary widely in format, ranging from production-focused facilities with small sample bars to full-service cocktail lounges and brewpubs. Some locations require advance reservations for formal tours, while others operate open-door tasting rooms with flight options. A simple map pin shows the location, but it does not tell you whether a spot focuses strictly on bottle sales or offers food and full drink menus.
Chicago 7
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Judson & Moore Distillery
3057 N Rockwell St Bldg 5, Chicago, IL 60618
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KOVAL Distillery
4241 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
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KOVAL Distillery Japan
5121 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60640-5386
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CH Distillery Bar & Table
564 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60661-2218
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Ch Distillery
1629 S Clinton St, Chicago, IL 60616
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Wolf Point Distilling
215 N Laflin St, Chicago, IL 60607
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Rhine Hall Distillery
2010 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60612
Peoria 3
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Black Band Distillery
1000 SW Adams St, Peoria, IL 61602
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Jk Williams Distilling
8635 N Industrial Rd, Peoria, IL 61615-1503
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The Whiskey City
1000 SW Adams St, Peoria, IL 61602-1611
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Black Dog Distillery L.L.C.
14912 Eastern Ave #111, Plainfield, IL 60544
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Black Dog Distillery
10038 Clow Creek Road, Plainfield, IL 60585
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Tailwinds Distilling Company
14912 S Eastern Ave Unit 103, Plainfield, IL 60544-3194
Thornton 3
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The Well At The Distillery
400 E Margaret St, Thornton, IL 60476
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Thornton Distilling Co.
400 E Margaret St, Thornton, IL 60476
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Ng Distillery
110 E Margaret St, Thornton, IL 60476-1277
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Grand River Spirits
428 Wood Rd, Carbondale, IL 62901-5403
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Katy Lynn Distillery
1801 Sneed Rd, Carbondale, IL 62902
Galena 2
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Blaum Bros. Public House
109 S Main St, Galena, IL 61036-2224
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Blaum Bros. Distilling Co.
9380 US Hwy 20 W, Galena, IL 61036
Harvard 2
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NG Distillery
1501 W Diggins St, Harvard, IL 60033-2389
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Rush Creek Distilling
1501 W Diggins St, Harvard, IL 60033
Argenta 1
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Best Friends Distillery
281 N North St, Argenta, IL 62501-8245
Benld 1
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Prairie Oak Craft Distillery LLC
202 E Central Ave, Benld, IL 62009
Bethalto 1
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Bluestem Distillery
5313 IL-140, Bethalto, IL 62010
Clarendon Hills 1
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Tierra Distilling Co. & Cafe
211 Burlington Ave, Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
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Miller Farm- Drinkery & Smokehouse
7202 100th Ave, Coal Valley, IL 61240-9735
Columbia 1
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Stumpy's Spirits Distillery
1727 Centerville Rd, Columbia, IL 62236-3327
Danville 1
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Copper Ridge Distillery
4009 E Main St, Danville, IL 61834
Decatur 1
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Brentford Distillers
545 E William St, Decatur, IL 62523
Dekalb 1
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Whiskey Acres Distilling Company
11504 Keslinger Rd, Dekalb, IL 60115
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Cellovia, Inc. / Chicagoland Spirits, Inc.
45 Gordon St, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007-1117
Evanston 1
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Few Spirits
918 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60202-1819
Geneva 1
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Fox River Distilling Company
204 Dearborn Ct Ste 110, Geneva, IL 60134-3701
Gurnee 1
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Premiere Distillery LLC
1503 Saint Paul Ave, Gurnee, IL 60031
Henry 1
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Marshall County Social Club and Distillery
429 Edward St, Henry, IL 61537-1503
Highwood 1
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28 Mile Distilling Company
454 Sheridan Rd, Highwood, IL 60040
Joliet 1
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Patriarch XO Whiskey
1256 W Jefferson St, Joliet, IL 60435-6886
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Copper Fiddle Distillery
532 W State Rte 22 Ste 110, Lake Zurich, IL 60047
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North Shore Distillery, Llc
13990 W Rockland Rd, Libertyville, IL 60048-9724
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Skeptic Distillery Co.
2525 W Le Moyne St, Melrose Park, IL 60160
Midlothian 1
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Mid-Oak Distillery
14301 Cicero Ave, Midlothian, IL 60445
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Two Eagles Distillery
1856 Elmhurst Rd, Mt Prospect, IL 60056-5711
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North Shore Distillery
901 E Orchard St Unit H, Mundelein, IL 60060
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Schomaker Distillery Llc
5258 County Highway 17, Nashville, IL 62263-5600
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Almighty Spirits Distiller
1904 Techny Ct, Northbrook, IL 60062-5385
Paxton 1
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Silver Tree Spirits
115 W Pells St, Paxton, IL 60957
Peru 1
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Star Union Spirits
300 5th St, Peru, IL 61354-2813
Posen 1
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Mid-oak Distillery, Inc.
14800 S McKinley Ave, Posen, IL 60469-1573
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Quincy Street Distillery
39 E Quincy St, Riverside, IL 60546
Rochelle 1
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Kennay Farms Distilling
416 Lincoln Hwy, Rochelle, IL 61068
Rockford 1
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Barnstormer Distillery
6969 S Main St, Rockford, IL 61102
Skokie 1
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Take Flight Spirits
8038 Lincoln Ave, Skokie, IL 60077
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Twilight Distillery
2685 County Highway 6, Stewardson, IL 62463-4300
Swansea 1
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Old Monroe Distilling Co.
8787 Rickhouse Road, Swansea, IL 62236
Sycamore 1
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Windows Distillery
421 N California St, Sycamore, IL 60178
Vandalia 1
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Witness Distillery
330 W Gallatin St, Vandalia, IL 62471
Wheeling 1
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Crystal Rain Distillery, Inc
2281 Foster Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090-6508
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Wondertucky Distillery And Bottling Inc
315 E South St, Woodstock, IL 60098-4219
Also in Illinois
- Breweries and Beer Gardens502
- Wineries and Vineyards248
- Wine Bars221
- Bottle Shops139
- Wineries with Food125
- Wineries with Tastings89
- Wineries with Outdoor Seating38
- Winery Tours32
- Dog-Friendly Wineries28
- Wineries Offering Wine by the Glass15
- Wineries and Tasting Rooms Offering Wine Tasting Flights5
Good to know
Do distilleries serve food?
Food offerings range from light bar snacks and cheese boards to full kitchen menus. Some industrial production spaces bring in food trucks on weekends, while others permit outside food. Check the specific venue details to see if a full meal is available on site.
What is included in a distillery tasting?
A standard tasting typically includes small pours of three to five house-made spirits, such as bourbon, gin, or vodka. Some locations include a guided talk or a quick tour of the stills, while others serve flights directly at the bar. Cocktails and full bottles are usually sold separately.
Do I need to make a reservation in advance?
Walk-ins are often welcome for basic counter service and bottle purchases, but formal tours and weekend seated tastings frequently require booking. If you are traveling with a group larger than six people, calling ahead is recommended to secure space.
Is Napa or Sonoma better?
Napa Valley is generally known for luxury estate experiences and Cabernet Sauvignon, while Sonoma County offers a more relaxed, rustic atmosphere with diverse microclimates. Choosing between them depends on whether you prefer high-end luxury or informal country vineyards. You can explore 59 top wine destinations across Illinois on WineryAtlas.
How to find cheap weekend getaways?
Look for tasting rooms and boutique vineyard stays in emerging wine regions rather than major tourist centers, and book mid-week or off-peak seasons. Visiting local tasting rooms offers affordable entertainment and regional culture. Discover budget-friendly wine getaways across 59 locations in Illinois.