About
Skeptic Distillery is a craft distillery in Melrose Park, IL, using innovative cold vacuum distillation to preserve fresh, vibrant flavors in spirits. They combine science and culinary approaches to create unique products like corn-based vodka, contemporary gins infused with fresh fruits and botanicals, and tequila-barrel-aged GinQuila. Their tasting room offers tours, events, and memorable flavor experiences.
Cold vacuum distillation
Fresh flavor preservation
Culinary-infused spirits like GinQuila and Tamarico
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What They Make
Skeptic Vodka
Naturally gluten-free corn vodka with natural sweetness, multiple award winner including SIP Awards Double Gold and Vodka of the Year
Skeptic Gin No. 1
Contemporary gin infused with fresh mango, pear, gooseberries, citrus zest, juniper, coriander, cardamom, and hibiscus; Top 100 Spirits and Gin of the Year
GinQuila Reposado
Infused with grapefruit, orange, lemon, lime, papaya, peppers, thyme, cinnamon, and juniper; rested in former tequila barrels; SIP Awards Double Gold
GinQuila Anejo Single Barrel
Aged 1-3 years in tequila barrels, hand-selected single barrels at 92.6 proof with oaky, vanilla, spice, and tropical notes; SIP Awards Double Gold
Tamarico
Spicy tamarind candy liqueur with chilis and chamoy, sweet and spicy with half the sugar of cinnamon whisky
Awards
Silver Medal, Chicago Spirits Competition 2021
2021
Upcoming Events
In Store Tasting @ Whole Foods
Fri, Aug 05
Tasting at Whole Foods
Jazz Night at the InterContinental Hotel
Fri, Jul 08
Event at InterContinental Hotel Magnificent Mile
Skeptic Distillery Minnesota Visit
Tue, May 03
Visit at Libation Project Firehouse Office
Latest News
Blog posts: 'Craft Distilling in Chicago Illinois' (Oct 16, 2024), 'Skeptic Vodka: Award Winning and Crafted Differently' (Sep 17, 2024)