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The beginning of June means many things: the start of summer. No more wearing a jacket because it might be cold at night. Watching the Cubs defend their World Series title (OK, that one isn’t normal, but we’re still pinching ourselves). And best of all, June means it’s time for the Rosé to flow. While having a glass of chilled Rosé on its own is perfectly acceptable, sometimes it’s nice to mix it up. Here are seven of our favorite pink drinks to enjoy as the summer begins.Rosé JulepThis pink tak …

If you ever visit South Korea and go to a bar, chances are pretty high that many of the drinks on the menu will be the national distilled spirit, soju. This clear grain beverage has since become quite popular, and today it’s exported to many different countries around the world. The next time you visit Liquor Barn, make sure to check out our selection of soju; in the meantime, here are 12 interesting facts about this Korean spirit. Soju is traditionally made from rice, but because of rice short …

While craft brewing fever has spread to virtually every corner of the USA, if you had to pick a Patient Zero for this nation-wide pandemic of great beer, Brooklyn would be a good choice. Specifically, Brooklyn Brewery, which was started in 1988 by Steve Hindy and Tom Potter. These days they’ve expanded well beyond the five boroughs of New York; you can find their flagship Brooklyn Lager and a dozen other perennial brews in stores all over the country. Pop on by Liquor Barn to sample our selectio …

Chances are you’ve heard of Riesling. It’s the most well-known German wine and for good reason. This white grape originated in the Rhine valley in West Germany, with the first known written recording of it dating back to the first half of the 15th Century.These days over 20% of German grapes grown are of the Riesling variety, with an equal volume of grapes in the adjacent French region of Alsace also Riesling. It’s a bright, acidic grape with a notably flowery aroma, apple notes, and a terroir-b …

One of the great joys in life is a deliciously rich, plum-colored liqueur called Chambord. It’s made out of blackberries in the heart of France. While you can enjoy a glass of it slightly chilled on its own, this beautiful spirit named after the famous Loire Valley Chateau is versatile enough to be mixed into a number of cocktails. Here are our eight favorite ways at Liquor Barn to enjoy Chambord—don’t forget that you can pick up the famous perfume-bottle shaped liqueur at our Chicagoland locati …