4 | Spirits | Illinois

"Made in the U.S. from an heirloom Russian family recipe that has been traced back to 1905. Mellow and smooth with sweet vanilla and lush texture; long and rich with a ripe, lengthy finish." - The Tasting Panel, 92 points

From right here in Chicago, a beautiful, aromatic London dry gin.
"Vibrant aromas of fresh herbs and spices, piney juniper, and twisted lemon peels jump from the glass. A silky entry leads to a fruity-yet-dry medium-full body of bold cracked juniper berry, pink peppercorns, lemon curd, clove, and pastry frosting flavors. Finishes with a long interplay of resiny juniper, sweet citrus and brown spices. A superb gin that virtually bristles with fresh, 3-D flavors. Very impressive!"

"Fruity spicy rum cake and buttery praline aromas with a silky, off-dry medium body and a frosted rye pastry, Asian spice, and earth driven finish. Very nice vibrancy and complexity; sure to be a hit in crafty cocktails."

"Yellow straw color with a chartreuse cast. vibrant and stimulating aromas of pink peppercorns, cardamom, lemongrass, medicinal roots and herbs, and sandalwood follow through on a silky entry to a dryish medium-to-full body with a touch of tilled earth a long, spicy fade. Excellent flavor, purity and depth."

Inspired by the botanicals of the French Caribbean and modeled after the great amaros of Italy, celebrated mixologists Adam Seger, Chicago and London’s Joe McCanta infuse organic rum with fair trade hibiscus, organic ginger, green cardamom and kaffir lime to create the beautifully balanced spirit called hum.

"Sirene is made with the traditional trinity of absinthe ingredients (anise, fennel and grande wormwood) and a proprietary blend of additional herbs and spices. Sirene is rich and nuanced, with a deeply complex yet balanced flavor profile."