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Home » Letherbee Distillers

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Posted inMusic

After a three-story fall, Continental bartender Greg Shirilla needs help getting back on his feet

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil August 29, 2017August 18, 2021

Continental bartender Greg Shirilla needs help getting back on his feet, the Hideout’s Back to School Ball raises money for Intonation Music Workshop, and more.

Rhine Hall
Posted inFood & Drink

Distilleries are on the rise in Chicago

by Julia Thiel March 20, 2014August 18, 2021

The past few years have seen an explosive growth of distilleries in Chicago. Has the city already reached its saturation point?

Posted inBest of Chicago

Best Locally Made Malort

by Julia Thiel June 19, 2013August 19, 2021

“Bitter as a flavor profile is no longer a dirty word.”

Posted inBlogs

“How did we get here?”—Robbie Haynes and Brent Engel on their R. Franklin Malort

by Julia Thiel May 22, 2013August 19, 2021

The Violet Hour beverage director and Letherbee’s master distiller discuss why they made their own version of Malort, a wormwood-infused liquor that’s famous for tasting terrible.

Posted inCity Life

Our all-local gift guide

by Reader staff December 4, 2012August 19, 2021

Presents people might actually want, based on what we actually want

Posted inBlogs

Moonshiner goes legit: Letherbee Distillers

by Mike Sula April 27, 2012August 19, 2021

The city’s newest craft microdistiller is up and running gin.

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