1. Duke Of Perth
8.0
2913 N Clark St (btwn Oakdale & Surf St.), Chicago, IL
Pub · Lake View East · 85 tips and reviews
Adam Seger: Try a 'Robin Roy' 3 parts Scotch, 1 part hum, Chicago's 70 Proof Botanical Spirit-Think Sweet Vermouth with UK Balls!
Ava M: Great service, awesome atmosphere (fireplaces and no TVs), and a huge selection of scotch
Chicago Bar Bracket: Fantastic bar, outstanding selection of Scotch & great staff and regulars. Plus no TV's to distract you. Makes you actually talk to your company.... or your phone, I guess.
2. Warehouse Liquors
8.5
634 S Wabash Ave (btwn Harrison & Balbo), Chicago, IL
Liquor Store · South Loop · 23 tips and reviews
Joe Totherow: Phenomenal scotch selection. I've never heard of some of these! Check it out!
Betsy Rau: It doesn't matter how good the selection is if the guy behind the counter is on the phone the entire time. I would've liked to have purchased some top shelf Scotch and tequila. Oh well. Not going back
Steve Fogel: One of the best collections of single malt scotch in the world is on Wabash. This is a must go if you want to be blown away by choice, value, knowledgable staff and a warm friendly atmosphere.
3. Delilah's
8.8
2771 N Lincoln Ave (at W Diversey Pkwy), Chicago, IL
Whisky Bar · North Side · 106 tips and reviews
Mike Ewing: Go to Delilahs and sit at the bar. Ask the bartender what special scotches they have, and order one. Go on, you deserve it.
Mb: Great selection. From Philips Union Vanilla, Makers 46, Bowmore Darkest to Strathisla 1960. Read more.
World Whisky Day: They´ve got an INCREDIBLE whisky selection! Ask Mike if you can try his bottling of Highland Park!
5. The Aviary
8.8
955 W Fulton Market (at Morgan St.), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Fulton Market · 174 tips and reviews
Euclid Walker: Go to the Office & for your second drink, try telling the bartender what you enjoy (e.g scotch with an exotic spicy twist) & let them make you a custom cocktail. Jason made us some amazing drinks!
Kaitlyn K: If you want the whole "show," ask for the craziest cocktails...like the lavender scotch or the imagery...
Luiz Eduardo: Their special selection of Evil Twin barrel aged brews is a great surprise. Yes, it's a great cocktail bar, but you won't find a Laphroaig barrel aged beer anywhere. beer blah? Get a Van Winkle then.
6. The Peninsula
9.1
108 E Superior St, Chicago (at N Michigan Ave.), Chicago, IL
Hotel · Streeterville · 71 tips and reviews
susan ellefson: Check out the great scotch flights at The Bar at The Peninsula. There are nine options, so for Scotch lovers it's paradise!
Tito Ali: order the scotch flights its like 10 options aghh what a hotel
Mandy Swanson: Beautiful lobby, went to the bar for drinks. Bar is cozy, masculine, and has a fireplace. Luxurious without being pretentious! Great retreat for the winter.
8. Marisol
8.9
205 E Pearson St (Mies van der Rohe Way), Chicago, IL
Restaurant · Streeterville · 19 tips and reviews
Scott Sachnoff: Amazing selection of single malts, amaros and aperitifs.
ISC Chicago: WHITE TEA PUDDING with berries, cardamom rice, and summer herb granita
Tom Biro: Lovely wine list
9. Drumbar
7.9
201 E Delaware Pl (at Mies van der Rohe Way), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Streeterville · 68 tips and reviews
Chicagoist: Bonus for scotch nerds: Drumbar is one of the few places in the city that stocks offerings from the exclusive Scotch Malt Whiskey Society. Read more.
Nick Pinto: Great atmosphere. A very distinguished place in the city. The staff is great as well!
Eater: Add this to the list of downtown rooftop spaces with a hip, modern terrace atop the Raffaello Hotel. The menu features a mix of seasonal cocktails along with a focus on bourbon and whiskey.
10. Sportsman's Club
8.9
948 Western Ave (at W Augusta Blvd), Chicago, IL
Dive Bar · Humboldt Park · 33 tips and reviews
Shannon Jeropke: Runner up for Bar of the Year presented by Hendrick's Gin, and runner up for Best Bar Family presented by Glenfiddich Scotch at the 2017 Time Out Chicago Bar Awards.
Alex Straus: They have tequila Ocho! Best tequila in the world. Also a really good Mezcal called Pierde Almas. And best of all, you can make any drink spicy with this awesome Ancho Reyes.
Jill: The bartenders know what's up. Appreciate the art they bestow.
12. NoMI
8.6
800 N Michigan Ave (North Rush Street), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Streeterville · 107 tips and reviews
Time Out Chicago: If your idea of winding down involves 12-year single malt, a Montecristo cigar and rubbing elbows with businessmen, you’ll find all three on the seventh-floor patio lounge of this Park Hyatt stunner. Read more.
Chicago magazine: Must-try cocktail: 1871 Manhattan. The perfect rye Manhattan with a smoky historical reference: Laphroaig Scotch.
Andrea Ginepri: Wonderful experience. Great food at an extraordinary location...