Everyone knows about Mezcal and Tequila, so come taste the wide variety of OTHER spirits that Mexico has to offer! From whiskey and rum to liqueurs and brandies, there is so much more to experience than just agave spirits!

Come meet Fabio Parziano, CEO and co-owner of Amaro dell’Etna, for a special bottle-signing and tasting experience. Enjoy a taste of this iconic Sicilian amaro as Fabio shares the story behind the brand and its rich heritage, crafted on the slopes of Mount Etna since 1901.

Join us for a delicious and educational evening at Bucktown with Advanced Sake Professional and Certified Sake Sommelier, Chris Melton. A 16-year Sake industry veteran, Chris will lead this seated seminar with insights for novices and connoisseurs alike. Explore how rice, koji, and pristine water sources combine to create the enticing flavors and aromas of premium sake. Small bites to accompany.

A night of bittersweetness! Enjoy a variety of vermouths, amari, aromatized wines, and other bittersweet liqueurs. Shake up your cocktail ingredients or find your new favorite after dinner drink to put over some ice! 

Come discover why Cadenhead’s has earned a cult following among whisky enthusiasts during this guided tasting with Export Sales Manager Jenna McIntosh. A lifelong Campbeltown resident and veteran of the company since 2009, Jenna will share the history, philosophy, and remarkable bottlings that have made Cadenhead’s one of whisky’s most revered independent bottlers.

Taste the best wines for the autumnal season in this walk-around event.  As the cool weather settles into Chicago, we’re highlighting autumn’s dynamic duo: elegant Pinot Noir and structured Nebbiolo. Pinot brings the bright berry notes and forest-floor complexity perfect for sweater weather, while Nebbiolo delivers the leather, spice, and grip that pair beautifully with hearty fall dishes.

Wondering what to pair and what to gift? We have you covered! Sample refreshing whites and roses, to elegant reds and decadent dessert wines perfect for every holiday occasion. Small bites to accompany the selection in this walk-around tasting.

One of our most anticipated events of the season. This walk-around tasting features wines from around the world: Champagne, Prosecco, Cava, U.S.A. and many more! Small bites to accompany.