-Another fun distillery tour to do in Chicago! I like that this is a smaller distillery company, it's nice to see a different aspect compared to some of the larger distillery tours. They said it is about a 5 employee operation which includes the bar staff. -Prices: The tour and drinks were very reasonable prices. Most drinks were $8-$9 -Plenty of street parking nearby if you want to drive -Nice variety of drinks on their menu -I had the drink clear as day - which sounded not very appealing but it was actually a very refreshing drink. I also ordered the hot toddy which was decent. -Tour guide and staff were all very friendly and informative. read more

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I had the Rhine Hall Old Fashioned made with apple Brandy and it was. I would go back to try another Old Fashioned! #goodoldfashionedchicago read more

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Right by United Center! Stopped by before the Blink-182 show and the cocktails were so tasty. My friend had a spirit flight- the brandies are strong but very interesting. Staff was super friendly and knowledgeable too. It's literally a 10 minute walk from United Center so definitely recommend if you need something to do before a concert or game. No food but they were totally cool with us bringing our own stuff. read more

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I really enjoyed my time at Rhine Hall. Admittedly I was quite intimidated with the idea of making my own cocktails but after taking the "cocktail class" I walked away with MORE knowledge. The class is interactive & sort of competitive as the host will judge your creations & choose the best one of the evening. The only con was there was no central air but aside from that there's nothing negative about this place. You get a history lesson on how the place was created. They basically let you drink as much as you want. As an option you can add a plate of cheese, crackers & olives. They offer plenty of spirits that are even flavored such as apple, mango or cherry brandy so it'd be hard to walk away from the class without purchasing something. Parking is plentiful & lastly the class didn't feel crowded so everyone had ample time for questions or help. I'd definitely recommend it... read more

A group of friends and I came to Rhine Hall Distillery recently and used a Gilt City Voucher. My first visit to Rhine Hall Distillery included 2 cocktails, a tour, and a tasting of one of their brandy's. The bar area wasn't too big, but there was a decent amount of seating available. Rhine Hall Distillery is a newer distillery in the Chicago community, so it was cool to learn how far they have come in such a short time. Our tour guide did an excellent job at explaining both the history of this distillery and the brandy distilling process. He was also very passionate about the products. I ordered their version of an Old Fashioned and also a cocktail called the "Dark Side" (mango brandy, black sesame, chili syrup, brandy). Both cocktails were smooth and unique in their own way. Before this visit, I wasn't really someone that was that familiar with brandy . Now I am more interested in trying more of Rhine Hall's products and other craft brandy brands as well. I highly recommend visiting Rhine Hall Distillery. read more

Run, don't walk to Rhine Hall! Down the street from Goose Island on Fulton is an amazing distillery filled with awesome people. While fruit brandies may not be in everyone's wheelhouse, the folks at RH do a great job explaining the process and taste behind each one of their delicious products. Once you try a few brandies, make sure to try a couple cocktails. They are delicious twists on classics and are perfectly curated for each season. I can't wait to be back! read more

I came here with a few friends for a cocktail making class a few weeks ago. Rhine Hall specializes in brandy and the staff taught us about their fermentation process and how their distillery is different from others in the area. We were taught how to make one cocktail, and had the opportunity to try a wide range of bitters and brandies in an effort to have a friendly competition (judged by the bar tenders) for best cocktail. However, I've taken cocktail classes at other distilleries and was surprised that we were only formally taught how to make a single one here-- especially for $65/class. There was a lot more lecturing/talking at us than us practicing on our own. Overall, the staff were very polite but I thought the class could be executed a bit better and be more hands-on. read more

I had never heard of this place until my girlfriend took me here on a mystery date. While not a huge place, it is worth visiting. We did the tour, which included a small sample of brandy at the end. The tour took us into the main distilling area, which features the still that was hand-assembled by one of the founders using a German guide book. We were also shown the back hallway and dock, which is where the equipment was brought in piece-by-piece because some of it didn't fit through the door. We also tried one of their house cocktails, which are hand crafted by the amazing bartenders. You could tell the amount of care they put into crafting them by just watching them make them. I got the old fashioned, which tasted complex, a little sweet, and very appropriate for the cold weather. The prices were also more decent than the nearby bars and restaurants. read more

I came with a large group for a bachelorette party and had a marvelous time! The bar is beautifully designed with simple and clean decorations, an old exercise bike that's perfect for pictures, a large entryway that's open to the quiet tree-lined street, and a view into the production area. We went for a cocktail class and kicked things off by trying the Free Parking cocktail - a refreshing lemon-forward cocktail with apple brandy. We then got a tutorial from Mark, that evening's bartender, and after learning some handy tricks of the trade made our own Free Parking. I've never made my own shaken cocktail before but felt like a pro - no spilling and I was able to crack the shaker open in one try. Mark was a great host and was charming as all heck. He gave us all a shot of oak aged apple brandy to toast the bride-to-be with and was kind enough to be our photographer. I wasn't a fan of the oak aged apple brandy in shot form (so raisin-y), but the regular version was super tasty in our cocktail. It would have been nice to have a little variety between our welcome cocktail and the one we made - we thought we got to try three different cocktails and while I loved the lemony goodness there were a few ladies who didn't make their own because they didn't enjoy their first drink enough to finish it. All in all, though, it was a great time and I'm glad we got to do something hands on while getting to know each other a little better! read more

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Good Brandy drinks and tours! A decent date night idea. It's off the beaten path a little bit. The customer service is so so and if your not into Brandy you may not like it. The drinks are good not great. read more

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My husband and I took a tour here with another couple. We got the tour from a Gilt deal (highly recommend checking that out). Parking is available (pay to park) and was easy to find. I wish we could have come to this place a lot sooner as it's a lot of fun, welcoming and great cocktails. The owners were also there this night and were a delight to talk with. We received some fun insight into the creativity and overall story of Rhine Hall. The cocktails are very tasty and really introduced us to how to incorporate Brandy for drinks. The flights are a great way to explore the different Brandy's and the price point is well worth it. The tour was fun and informative, it's a very small area yet they are able to tell you the story of how they came to be in West Town. read more

I came here after buying a voucher through gilt city for a tour and drinks. I had been wanting to visit for a while. Although I have never really been a brandy fan I think that has changed. The tour is not really that exciting since the distillery is only about 1 room. If you have been on other distillery tours there isn't much extra to be learned. We were toured by one of their brand ambassadors/bartender Sarah and she did an excellent job. The tasting room is quite small with a bar and 3 additional tables. When we first arrived there were no seats available. Bar service was very friendly, but you need to be forward if you want service when it is busy. The mixed drinks were great. Also wanted to try the draft cocktail- was brandy with Apple cider when we were there. Was able to try the tasting flight for extremely reasonable $10, and it is a great way to decide which flavors you like best. Parking is free on the street. A nice way to spend an afternoon or evening. read more

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We booked a private class here for a bachelorette party and we had a great time. We started right on time and did a tour of their facility. The tour guide / mixologist was very knowledgeable and the story of the distillery was really cool to hear, and the pride of being a small business really came through. The class itself was fun - we learned what all the tools were, how to properly pour a recipe, etc while sampling product and eventually our drinks. We were given plenty of time to chat with each other and the pace of the class felt good. I would highly recommend as a private event, and really hope to return for a cocktail sometime when I'm in town!! read more

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Such a lovely space and helpful staff. I'm mostly a beer girl and can be a little picky when it comes to cocktails. As in, I think 90% of cocktails are too sweet. So, rather than risking picking a too-sweet cocktail based on my limited knowledge of cocktails - and fruit brandy in particular - I decided to ask the bartender for a suggestion. After hearing my requirements, the bartender (I'm sorry, I wish I had asked for your name!) immediately offered up several suggestions off their cocktail list, and even offered to make me a custom cocktail with one of their bierschnapps. I took her up on the custom offer and loved my drink! If all cocktail bars had the level of service and knowledge you find at Rhine Hall, I could actually see myself becoming a cocktail drinker one day! I would love to come back for the distillery tour one day! read more

So we stumbled on here after leaving a product launch party right across the street. Saw glad we saw the tasting room sign. Had an apple Brandy Old Fashioned! It was my first one and I've heard horror stories of super sweet concoction. Well this was absolutely perfectly balanced. Staff was awesome , super knowledgeable and fun to chat with. This is gonna be a hangout place for me read more

This place has really tasty cocktails. The staff is very friendly and helpful. I had a small birthday party here for my boyfriend . The room is small but super cute. read more

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I've never been a huge brandy fan. I wondered if it was some prejudice about Wisconsin, but upon analysis of my whey matter, that's not the case. But that changed with the first sip of a Rhine Hall Old Fashioned. Not the manliest-sounding drink, with its apple brandy core and maple syrup, tempered by classic Angostura bitters. They said, it's "alcohol forward." I still haven't figured out even what "fashion-forward" means; so I would describe it as being closer to the whiskey that Nick, the Pottersville bartender in "It's a Wonderful Life" served "for men who want to get drunk fast" than Clarence the angel's Flaming Rum Punch request. Served up with TLC by Chelsea, the belle of the bar, the brandy Alexandra, the hostess with the "prost"est ("cheers!" in German). My four friends and I hadn't gone to Rhine Hall to get drunk fast; rather we were there to learn some physics: the science of taking the crispy bites of crate-fulls of Michigan apples and turning them into sips of palate-awakening schnapps. Wow, what a change from the cheap, peppermint schnapps in high school. (My friends, not I, of course.) We learned a lot about science, about artistry, and even a little about family (It's an ex-hockey-player father/daughter family business, after all). Jenny certainly learned a little about "icing" from dad. (This fair-weather Blackhawks fan just re-learned that term the night before.) Our tour guide, Ari, is not only the not-so-mad scientist (he might have been before his psychology degree?) who manages the operation, from driving the harvest from Michigan, "c'mon backing" the truck into the loading dock, to cutting, mashing, fermenting and--be still, my foolish heart--bottling the sharp-tasting nectar at the end with the help of the mom of the family and her friends. He was our tour guide, and despite being interrupted with our barrage of questions and bad jokes (okay, mine), he was an A-one, fun tour guide--the Neil deGrasse Tyson of astroapplephysics. We wanted to buy the teacher a liquid apple for his excellence, but he had work to attend to. Jenny was also in the bar to answer lingering questions. We ended our tour with complimentary shots of apple brandy, and then purchased a flight of shots of their current products to pass around the table and sip. I'll confess that I'm still not a huge fan of the brandy straight up, but the tour was well worth the 10 bucks. I will probably be back to I belly up to the bar of the belle for another Old Fashioned, a perfect description of the craftsmanship that "still" delivers. read more

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Rhine has peculiar hours of operation, and I lucked out when a potential business associate set up our first meet & greet for a Thursday evening. As the weather began to turn, and my fears of the meeting getting canceled grew, I received an email stating "Dustin, cold days like today are a good reason to drink brandy...and meet new people." and boy oh boy, I couldn't agree more. So I hit the icy roads, and drove over to Rhine Hall's very unassuming location. Based in Chicago's "Kinzie Industrial Corridor" it's in a neighborhood surrounded by mixed use industrial. You would not know this place existed, if you were not seeking it out. It's definitely a destination and such a pleasant surprise. Because of the snow and sub zero temps, we ended up being the only people occupying the bar for the evening. Jenny, one of the owners, treated us well. My friend ordered a tasting flight of all the brandy & grappa and had a hard time deciding which one was his favorite. He was happy to buy two bottles to take home with him, to do further research. I asked Jenny what her favorite house variety of booze was, and she recommended the oaked grappa. Made with grape mash locally sourced from regional winemakers, it was absolutely delicious. I had a few rounds, and would have liked a few more... but sadly the roads were, as previously mention... a little too icy for behaviour like that. read more

One of the things we love to do when we travel is tour local breweries, distilleries, etc. Yes, we like our booze. When we opted for a staycation, I started looking at local places to tour that were a convenient trek from our hotel and stumbled upon Rhine Hall. I'm not sure how long it would've taken Rhine Hall to pop up on my radar, but I'm glad it did. We arrived a little early and enjoyed a drink at the bar. They have a small, but interesting cocktail list; he went with the old fashioned and I went with the Bixby's Double. The bartender was helpful describing the drinks, which meant we each ended up with one we would enjoy. Our tour was approximately 10 people and hosted by Jenny, the daughter in the father-daughter Rhine Hall team, although the whole operation is a family affair. Having been on several liquor tours, there wasn't much that was new about the process, although it was still interesting to hear. What I enjoyed most was learning the Rhine Hall story, how one family's hobby turned into a thriving business and hearing how much heart they've put into their product. If you're like me and have never heard of the place, I suggest you become familiar with this local up and comer in the craft spirits space. read more

A great place in Chicago near the United Center to check out, learn about brandy making and trying delicious cocktails! I did a tour with a group of friends and thought there was a lot of interesting and scientific information provided. This operation consisted of 5 people bringing in apples from Michigan, making the liquor and bottling and labeling the product as well as tending bar. The apple brandy was very yummy and a great ingredient for cocktails served, including Brandy Old Fashioned and Jack Rose. The hot toddy was also a great beverage to try. Overall, a great experience having drinks with friends and interacting with friendly staff. read more

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First time here. I heard of them before, but I have not tried their spirit. The apple brandy is really good. We had the Rhine Hall Old Fashioned and it was right on point. The maple syrup they used it's really good quality. It's not sweet and not too strong. We also had the Tapped out. It's also made with Brandy, and I think it was a good choice because it's not tart. Come and check it out if you know where it is. There are a lot of good things going on in this neighborhood!!! read more

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We were given a gift certificate for Christmas to Rhine Hall. We decided to take their Saturday tour and also try their cocktails while we were there. I'd recommend both. The tour was very interesting if you're interested in how fruit based spirits are made. It's an artesian operation so you'll be guided by one of the makers of the product. You also get to taste the finished product. We enjoyed our cocktails made with the in-house liquors. Saturday afternoon is packed but the service is very good. read more

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This is a hidden Gem! This distillery is a selfmade family business. Starting in Germany, Bavaria. Jennifer Solberg and her father discovered their love for homemade brand Schnaps (fruit brandy), made it in the backyard and years later brought the operation to Chicago. Fantastic ambience, delicious cocktails, really cool staff. You can tell all These People Love what they do. The product is so cool, and really well made. So you guys should go there and take a flight of the different Schnaps they have to get an idea of the great taste! read more

I really had fun. The two ladies were friendly and knowledgeable about the product. They even gave suggestions how to mix their brandy when I am at home. The tour was cool, there really isn't much to see but it gives you a since as to how this place got started. All in all this is a must for those who are looking to try something other than Chicago's famous deep dish come check out how local fruit brandy is made and when you are done why not sample some!!! read more

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So happy this place is open during COVID-19. When I'm looking for a unique tasting cocktail that I know will always satisfy my needs this is the place I come to. Great staff, great atmosphere, perfect crowd, tasty menu. Thanks Rhine Hall! read more

My husband and I booked a cocktail making class here at the distillery. Upon arrival, we had a really great welcome cocktail that they made for us. We were given a tour of the distillery and learned all about the family run business. It's actually a pretty cools story. It was also really awesome to hear about how they work with places like City Winery, Goose Island, Metric coffee, the Aviary, etc. After the tour we got a quick overview on cocktail tools and a little cocktail 101. We all made a basic cocktail on our own together. Then we were challenged to create our own signature cocktail drink. We were free to taste and try to combine anything on our own before we submitted our final drink to be judged. We made a few bad flavor profiles but we finally found one that we like. We mixed it up wrote up the recipe and submitted it. The staff there was a blast and we had a lot of fun mixing a few cocktails with them and our classmates. We couldn't leave without buying a bottle of the oak aged apple brandy. The evening was about 2 hours and was a ton of fun. I recommend this as something fun to do after dinner. read more

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Here to kickoff bf and his sister's 30th. Got the Good afternoon drink myself. It's different but good. They allow dogs so that's a plus for me. Took our dogs along. Great place with friendly bar tenders. read more

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We came for a cocktail and a tour, and ended up sticking around for flights sampling what we had just learned about. (I had some smoky mango cocktail that was spot on.) The space was bright; the bar cozy; the bartenders attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about their menu and ingredient list. Everyone seemed genuinely happy to be there from the staff to the guests. It was a Friday, so I imagine that also helped. If you're looking for a drink and some learning, go for the tour and sample some cocktails to compare flavor profiles. read more

I love Rhine Hall. It's a little out of the way (though actually more accessible than I first thought since the Damen bus stops close by!) but worth the trip. I've enjoyed nearly everything I've tried from Rhine Hall, with the pear brandy being my favorite. read more

Amazing venue! Adira and Jenny kindly hosted us for an event at their tasting room. 5 stars doesn't even cover it. Adira had everything we needed to run a successful event, from tables to tablecloths to drink tickets to a printer to a coat rack for our guests. She received a product drop-off during off-hours, and then helped us clean up everything afterwards -- and totally went above and beyond to ensure a great experience. To top it off, bartenders are friendly and their drinks are spectacular. Host your next event here -- or come in for a drink. You'll be sure to enjoy the experience! read more

QUICK, CHICAGO! Jump on the Rhine Hall bandwagon! Option 1: Go to their distillery for cocktails/tours Option 2: Buy bottles of their amazing apple brandy as a gift for yourself or for those who enjoy the finer things in life Option 3: Order Rhine Hall at some of the best bars/restaurants all over the area Option 4: Do all of those things (I recommend option 4) This is easily one of my favorite new places in Chicago. I love finding gems like this, especially tucked away in the warehouse district of west town. Rhine Hall makes their own apple brandy from local apples in their distillery space on the near west side. You can go to the distillery space for cocktails ($8), tours ($10) and to buy bottles (they come with their cocktail's recipes). You can also find their product at locations all around the city. I must say, Rhine Hall makes the best old fashioned I've ever had. It's almost a shame because I'm a bit spoiled now and the ones I used to get just pale in comparison. I also love that Rhine Hall sponsors a lot of really cool events around the city, like the Ancestry Quarterly release party or Chicago Reader spring cocktail party. They're a great Chicago brand who have seamlessly incorporated themselves into the community in just a few short months. Their space is oh-so-cool! It's ideal for date night or just enjoying their delicious house cocktails. I can't wait until this summer when they can open the garage door and turn their bar into an indoor/outdoor space. This is definitely going to be one of my go-to spots for enjoying the summer months. The people who work at Rhine Hall couldn't be nicer. We went in for drinks and spent almost the entire time chatting with everyone there, learning about the distilling process and their journey to opening up shop in November, 2013. I'm really excited to watch Rhine Hall become a centerpiece among Chicago's local businesses. read more

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Rhine Hall is an absolutely phenomenal distillery with great people, fantastic product development, a great story, and unique and delicious tastes. I stopped in to buy a bottle of the mango brandy and the coffee liqueur , and both of them were phenomenal. The mango brandy is a very special spirit and I've never seen anything like it. It adds a powerful and rich mango flavor without too much sweetness which would make it perfect in a split base margarita. The coffee liqueur , on the other hand, is the best liqueur of its class I have ever had the pleasure of tasting. The vanilla notes are complex and sweet at the perfect level, and there is a viscous and silky richness that just makes you want to keep sipping. I am very slowly enjoying my bottle at times on the rocks and at times straight. Do yourself a favor if you're in the area and support this fantastic local business by stocking your home bar or business with their products. Kudos to Rhine Hall! read more

I hosted a bachelorette party here. The event planner, Sarah, was really easy to work with. She answered all my questions quickly, and was very helpful throughout the process. We were able to rent out the space for 3 hours. We brought in our own food, decorations, and were able to open presents, ect without any problem. The bartenders were very pleasant and made us feel welcome. They also arranged for us to have a drink making class. On top of that, they make a good drink. I will go back just to have drinks. Great place! read more