✨ Exclusive Tasting Event! Healy’s Craft Winery at Beer Bazaar + New Arrivals! ✨
Get ready for an exciting week at Beer Bazaar Grayslake! This Monday, our shelves are brimming with diverse new brews, spirits, and wines. But mark your calendars: on Thursday, July 11th, join us for an exclusive tasting event featuring the incredibly unique wines of Healy’s Craft Winery! This is your chance to meet the makers and discover truly novel flavors.
Event Spotlight: Healy’s Craft Winery Tasting!
- When: Thursday, July 11th, 4 PM – 6 PM.
- Where: Beer Bazaar Taproom, Grayslake, IL
Founded in 2008 in Lake Villa, Illinois, Healy’s Craft Winery prides itself on handcrafting novel and innovative wines using only natural ingredients. Forget artificial flavors; at Healy’s, Mother Nature guides their winemaking process, resulting in a delightfully different and unparalleled selection that truly embraces the “Bazaar” spirit!
Prepare your palate for an exotic journey as you sample their current portfolio, including:
- Mango Melody & Mango Harmony Mango Wines: Experience the vibrant taste of the tropics with these one-of-a-kind mango wines. Made with fragrant Kesar mangoes sourced directly from the fruitful groves of Junagadh, Gujarat, India, these wines blend the unique aroma of Asian mangoes with the smooth finish of a white wine.
- Gingerine & Gingerly Ginger Wines: Get ready for a spicy zing! These bold ginger wines incorporate all-natural ginger, raisins, citrus, and even chilies (in Gingerine) to create a flavor profile that’s perfect for pairing with sushi, Thai, or other South Asian cuisines.
- Gam Zeh Yaavor Red Wine: Translated as “this too shall pass,” this premium red wine is crafted from 100% American Concord grapes, offering a mature, expressive, full-bodied, and flavorful experience with classic Concord “grapey” notes.
Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the adventurous side of winemaking. Healy’s Winery encourages you to embrace uniqueness and allow yourself to experience these distinct varieties right here in Grayslake!
New & Notable Arrivals – Beyond Just Beer!
Our shelves are bursting with variety. Here’s a look at the latest treasures that just landed:
A. Smith Bowman Distillery (Fredericksburg, VA)
- Port Barrel-finished Straight Bourbon Whiskey: A truly special expression! This Virginia Straight Bourbon Whiskey has been finished in port wine barrels, imparting rich notes of stewed fruit, dark chocolate, vanilla, and a subtle sweetness that balances beautifully with the traditional bourbon character. A complex and highly sought-after sipping experience.
- Small Batch Virginia Straight Bourbon Whiskey: A classic and highly regarded small batch bourbon from a historic distillery. Expect a smooth, well-balanced profile with notes of caramel, vanilla, and a touch of spice – perfect for enjoying neat or in your favorite cocktail.
Brandy Lab (California)
- California Brandy: A modern take on a classic spirit. This California Brandy offers a versatile and flavorful experience, ideal for crafting cocktails or sipping.
Buffalo Trace Distillery (Frankfort, KY)
- Buffalo Trace (RESTOCKED!): The iconic Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is back! Known for its complex aroma of vanilla, mint, and molasses, with a taste of brown sugar, spice, and dark fruit. A staple for any bourbon lover and an absolute must-have.
Freddie’s Old Fashioned Soda (Frankfort, KY)
- Ginger Beer: A zesty and spicy ginger beer, perfect on its own or as a mixer for classic cocktails like a Moscow Mule. Made by the legendary Buffalo Trace Distillery!
- Root Beer: A rich and creamy root beer with classic sarsaparilla notes, a nostalgic and refreshing treat for all ages. Also from the makers of fine Kentucky bourbon.
High Noon Sun Sips
- Variety Packs (RESTOCKED!): The ultimate ready-to-drink vodka and soda seltzers are back! Featuring real fruit juice and no added sugar, these variety packs are perfect for light, refreshing enjoyment.
Sundial Brewing & Blending (Barrington, IL)
- Roggen Light Lager: A crisp and refreshing light lager brewed with rye, offering a subtle spicy complexity and a clean finish. A highly regarded and crushable lager from this innovative Illinois brewery.
- Panspermia Rice Lager brewed with Maitake Mushrooms & Koji (Collaboration with Golden Gills Mushrooms): This is where the “Bazaar” truly shines! An incredibly unique Rice Lager that explores umami and earthy notes from the Maitake mushrooms and Koji, balanced by the clean crispness of a lager. A must-try for adventurous palates!
- Multi-Grain Saison brewed with Barley, Spelt, Triticale, Wheat & Oats from Sugar Creek Malt Co.: A complex and rustic Saison celebrating diverse grains. This multi-grain blend offers layers of bready, spicy, and earthy notes, showcasing the terroir of Illinois malt.
Your Destination for Unique Finds in Grayslake!
Whether you’re a whiskey aficionado, a wine enthusiast, or an adventurous beer lover, Beer Bazaar has something new and exciting for you. Come visit us in Grayslake, IL and let Kimmy or any of our knowledgeable team help you explore these diverse offerings. Don’t forget to mark your calendar for the Healy’s Craft Winery tasting on July 11th! We pride ourselves on curating a selection that goes beyond the ordinary, truly embracing the “Bazaar” spirit!
