Cocktail bar
Unclaimed profileThe Northcott Liquorette
Naperville, IL · $$$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Northcott Liquorette runs a film-inspired cocktail menu with names like Apocalypse Now and High Fidelity, plus absinthe fountains and liquor-infused teapot kettles for table sharing. The spirits list spans bourbon to Japanese whisky, with rare acquisitions like Macallan M. Wine covers glass and bottle pours, including off-site reserve bottles requiring advance notice. Cocktails are priced at $16–$22, making this a destination for creative drinking.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Dog Day Afternoon, a floral reposado gimlet with myrtle effervescence, or the Caddy Shack '75, a hibiscus French 75. For a shared experience, the absinthe fountains or teapot kettles at $60 each are distinctive centerpieces.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts who appreciate playful, film-themed drinks and adventurous ingredients like soju and genepy. Spirits collectors will find limited releases such as Macallan M and WhistlePig Boss Hog. Wine drinkers seeking by-the-glass options or rare reserve bottles have dedicated attention.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Specialty cocktails run $16–$22, while absinthe fountains and teapot kettles are $60. Wine glasses start at $10, bottles up to $125. Spirits pours range from $15 for Basil Hayden 15 to $375 for Macallan M.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail list is a cinematic homage with names like Rear Window and Stalker, each built with unexpected ingredients. The absinthe fountains and teapot kettles designed for sharing elevate the experience beyond standard cocktail service.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail program is creative and ambitious, with film-named drinks that range from a reposado gimlet to a stirred jungle bird negroni. Seasonal cocktails are described as handcrafted and balanced. Absinthe fountains and teapot kettles add a theatrical, shareable element.
Menu strengths
- — Eight named cocktails with distinct flavor profiles and film references
- — Absinthe fountains and teapot kettles for group sharing
Standout selections
- — Dog Day Afternoon: floral reposado gimlet with myrtle effervescence
- — Apocalypse Now: stirred jungle bird negroni, bitter, bright, fruited
- — Caddy Shack '75: hibiscus French 75 with orange and honey
Pricing: $16–$22 per cocktail; $60 for absinthe fountains and teapot kettles
Wine
The wine list spans white, red, and sparkling options by glass and bottle, with recognizable labels. Rare and reserve wines are stored off-site and require at least a day's notice, indicating a deeper cellar for those who plan ahead.
Menu strengths
- — By-the-glass and bottle options across major wine styles
- — Rare and reserve wine program with off-site storage
Standout selections
- — Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc ($16 glass/$64 bottle); Quilt Cabernet Sauvignon ($22 glass/$80 bottle)
Pricing: $10–$22 per glass; $40–$125 per bottle
Nonalcoholic
The nonalcoholic program focuses on mocktails made with Seedlip and Three Spirit N/A spirits.; Seedlip and Three Spirit N/A spirits available; Mocktails offer sophisticated nonalcoholic options
Menu strengths
- — Seedlip and Three Spirit N/A spirits available; Mocktails offer sophisticated nonalcoholic options
Standout selections
- — Menu notes that Seedlip and Three Spirit N/A spirits are available for mocktails.
Spirits
The spirits list is extensive, covering bourbon, rye, scotch, Irish, Japanese, tequila, and cognac. A rare acquisitions section includes limited releases like Macallan M and WhistlePig Boss Hog, appealing to collectors.
Menu strengths
- — Wide range of spirit categories with named selections
- — Rare acquisitions featuring Macallan M and WhistlePig Boss Hog
- — Price range from $14 Keeper's Heart to $375 Macallan M
Standout selections
- — Macallan 18yr ($84); Hibiki ($28); WhistlePig 10yr ($26)
Pricing: $15–$375 per pour
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