Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileTavern On Clark
Rockford, IL · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Tavern On Clark positions itself as a go-to for select bourbon and fine spirits, backing that with more than 30 bourbons and a menu that names bottles like Blanton's, Booker's, and Macallan Harmony Intense Arabica. The beer list runs over 60 craft labels, including Chicago's 312 and Goose Island. Wine service uses a 16-bottle temperature-controlled Cruvinet, enabling by-the-glass pours described as freshly opened. Cocktails are listed as craft on the bar menu.
- What should I order?
- Start with a pour from the bourbon list: Blanton's, Booker's, or E.H. Taylor Small Batch. For Scotch, The Macallan Harmony Collection Intense Arabica and The Glendronach Original 12 are listed. If you prefer wine, the Cruvinet's 16-bottle by-the-glass selection is the way to go. Beer drinkers can look for 312 or Goose Island among the 60+ craft options.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Bourbon drinkers who want a deep sampling list will find plenty here, as will beer fans interested in a wide craft selection with Chicago names. Wine drinkers who value by-the-glass freshness from a Cruvinet will appreciate the 16-bottle setup.
- When should I go?
- The bar menu and broad beverage lists suit a visit focused on comparing bourbons or trying a few craft beers. The Cruvinet makes by-the-glass wine a reasonable choice at any point in the evening.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The combination of a 16-bottle temperature-controlled Cruvinet for wine by the glass and a 30+ bourbon list with named bottles like Blanton's and Macallan Harmony Intense Arabica sets the beverage program apart. The beer list's 60+ craft labels, including 312 and Goose Island, add further breadth.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The bar menu states the venue offers craft cocktails, and the beverage breadth includes craft cocktails alongside beer, bourbon, and wine.
Menu strengths
- — Craft cocktails are listed on the bar menu, indicating a dedicated cocktail offering.
- — The beverage program includes craft cocktails as part of a broad selection with beer, bourbon, and wine.
Standout selections
- — The bar menu states the venue offers craft cocktails.
Wine
A temperature-controlled Cruvinet houses 16 bottles for by-the-glass service, described as unrivaled. The bar menu links to both by-the-glass and by-the-bottle lists. The selection is cited as one of the most diverse and comprehensive in town.
Menu strengths
- — 16-bottle temperature-controlled Cruvinet enables by-the-glass pours described as freshly opened.
- — Both by-the-glass and by-the-bottle wine lists are referenced on the bar menu.
- — The wine selection is described as one of the most diverse and comprehensive in town.
Standout selections
- — A temperature-controlled Cruvinet houses 16 bottles of wine for by-the-glass service.
Beer
The venue offers more than 60 craft beers, with artisan and local beers from 312 and Goose Island of Chicago cited as available. The breadth is part of a larger beverage program that includes bourbon, cocktails, and wine.
Menu strengths
- — Over 60 craft beers available.; Named Chicago brewery examples include 312 and Goose Island.
Standout selections
- — The venue offers more than 60 craft beers.
Spirits
More than 30 bourbons are available for sampling, and the venue describes itself as becoming a go-to place for select bourbon and other fine spirits. An official menu image lists named bottles including Glendronach, Glenfiddich, Macallan Harmony Intense Arabica, Booker's, E.H. Taylor Small Batch, Angel's Envy Port Barrel, Blanton's, and Four Roses Single Barrel.
Menu strengths
- — More than 30 bourbons available for sampling.; Named bottles on the official menu include Blanton's, Booker's, E.H. Taylor Small Batch, and Angel's Envy Port Barrel.
- — Scotch selections include The Glendronach Original 12, Glenfiddich 15, and The Macallan Harmony Collection Intense Arabica.
Standout selections
- — Blanton's — Bourbon listed on the official menu image.
- — Booker's Uncut Unfiltered Small Batch Bourbon Collection — Bourbon listed on the official menu image.
- — E.H. Taylor Colonel E.H. Taylor Small Batch Bottled in Bond — Bourbon listed on the official menu image.
- — The Macallan The Harmony Collection Intense Arabica — Single malt Scotch listed on the official menu image.
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