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There’s something about coming home to a roaring fire after a long day’s work out in the cold – or even just a long commute on the L train – and pouring yourself a neat glass of Scotch. Maybe it’s the smokiness of the peat that reminds you of a pine log burning in the fireplace; maybe it’s the wafting aroma of caramel that makes you think of your grandma’s pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving. Whatever it is, there’s a particular decadence and nostalgia that comes with drinking single malt Scotch w …

It’s November, which means one of our favorite holidays of the year is almost upon us: Thanksgiving. No matter how you feel about eating roast turkey, there’s a plate for every kind of taste to enjoy. And on this special occasion, the perfect complement to a Thanksgiving feast is a good pairing of wine. We’ve put together a Thanksgiving Wine Pairing Mini-Guide for you to use when you put together your grocery list for your Thanksgiving meal.  If you’re making Turkey: Since turkey …

If you’ve ever been to Europe in the winter time, one of the most exciting things about the holiday season is going to a Christmas market and trying lots of yummy hot dishes, such as spicy sausage in Zagreb or goulash in Budapest. And nothing warms the soul better than a glass of hot mulled wine on a chilly, snowy night. Depending on the region, there are a number of different names for it; in Hungary they call it forralt bor; in Holland it’s glühwein; in France it’s simply vin chaud. The …

On Saturday, November 12, Liquor Barn will be hosting the fourth annual Wheeling Wine and Spirits Holiday Fest at The Westin Chicago North Shore. If you haven’t bought your ticket yet on EventBrite for this special evening, do it now! Not sure why you should come? Here are seven reasons why you should come to the Wheeling Wine and Spirits Holiday Fest 2016.  1. Try more than 150 world-class wines from all over the globe, including some of our personal favorites from the best wine-g …

Recipes for Alcoholic Halloween DrinksIf you’re throwing a costume party this year for Halloween, your guests will probably want something a lil’ boozy and sweet to go with all the candy being passed out. We’re a big fan of punch, and although sometimes you can make a fancy punch recipe for a party, some of the best punch recipes don’t have more than four or five ingredients. If you’re on a budget or just don’t want to spend a ton of time making a fancy bowl of punch for your Halloween par …