Wolf Point Distilling sits in Chicago’s West Loop at 215 N Laflin Street, founded by Joe Wolf in 2018 after years in the restaurant industry. Wolf opened the distillery in a converted industrial space, creating Chicago’s first grain-to-glass whiskey operation focused on small-batch bourbon and rye production. The 5,000-square-foot facility houses custom copper stills and a tasting room where visitors can sample spirits made entirely on-site. Wolf Point produces bourbon, rye whiskey, and seasonal spirits using locally sourced grains when possible. The operation remains intentionally small, with Wolf overseeing production alongside a tight-knit team that includes longtime Chicago hospitality veterans. The distillery’s name references the historic Wolf Point area where Chicago’s three river branches meet, paying homage to the city’s founding location. You’ll find Wolf Point tucked into an industrial corridor that’s rapidly gentrifying, but the distillery maintains its gritty, authentic Chicago character while producing legitimately good whiskey.