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Best Whiskey & Bourbon Cocktails in Chicago — Caprarius

Best Whiskey & Bourbon Cocktails in Chicago

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Best Whiskey & Bourbon Cocktails in Chicago

The 36 top-rated whiskey & bourbon cocktails in Chicago, ranked by flavor score.

manhattan
LUXBAR18 East Bellevue
The Build-Your-Own Manhattan menu impresses with high-quality ingredients and hand-cut ice, delivering a smooth and delicious cocktail experience.
2
sazerac
Bistro Monadnock325 S Federal St
3
sazerac
Big Jones5347 N Clark St
The Sazerac impresses with its smoothness and strong flavor, perfectly balanced with just the right amount of absinthe.
4
manhattan
The California Clipper1002 N California Ave
The Manhattan is praised for its well-mixed, tasty flavor and the addition of a whiskey-soaked cherry.
5
sazerac
La Grande Boucherie431 N Dearborn St
6
manhattan
The Berkshire Room15 East Ohio St
The Manhattan is praised for its smoothness and complexity, making it a standout choice among the cocktail offerings.
7
manhattan
The Whistler2421 N Milwaukee Ave
8
manhattan
Chop Shop2033 W North Ave
The Manhattan features a smooth blend with cherry vanilla simple syrup and real black cherry garnish, earning high praise from many.
9
manhattan
Matchbox Bar768 N Milwaukee Ave
A well-balanced Manhattan made with Bulleit rye and garnished with brandy-soaked cherries earns high praise for its rich flavor.
10
manhattan
Morton's The Steakhouse65 E Wacker Pl
11
manhattan
The Franklin Room675 N Franklin St
12
french manhattan
Bistro Campagne4518 N Lincoln Ave
13
manhattan
Gene & Georgetti500 N Franklin St
14
manhattan
Celeste111 W Hubbard St
15
sazerac
MONEYGUN660 W Lake St
16
sazerac
Love Street1325 W Wrightwood Ave
17
sazerac
Best Intentions3281 W Armitage Ave
18
manhattan
The Allis113 - 125 N Green St Soho House Chicago
19
manhattan
Remington's20 N Michigan Ave
20
manhattan
Miller's Pub134 S Wabash Ave
21
sazerac
The Victor Bar4011 N Damen Ave
22
manhattan
MONEYGUN660 W Lake St
The Manhattan is well-balanced and strong with high-quality ingredients, though some found it standard and not particularly special.
23
manhattan
Carson’s Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue – Chicago (Streeterville)465 E Illinois St
24
manhattan
The Loyalist177 N Ada St Ste 001
25
manhattan
Weegee's Lounge3659 W Armitage Ave
The Manhattan is praised for its rich flavor and quality ingredients, though some find the $12 price steep and service lacking.
26
manhattan
Freehand Chicago19 East Ohio St
27
manhattan
Charleston2076 N Hoyne Ave
28
manhattan
The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant1401 S Michigan Ave
29
manhattan
The Aviary955 W Fulton Market
30
manhattan
Andy’s Jazz Club11 E Hubbard St Ste 1
31
manhattan
Pops for Champagne601 N State St
The Manhattan is praised for its smooth flavor and unique variations, but some found it overly sweet or watered down.
32
manhattan
Trivoli Tavern114 N Green St
33
manhattan
Gino's North1111 W Granville Ave
34
sazerac
Spilt Milk2758 W Fullerton Ave
35
manhattan
2Twenty2 Tavern222 S Wabash Ave
36
manhattan
Nia Restaurant803 W Randolph St

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