Learn how to choose a good scotch

Posted November 15, 2010 10:00 pm

By Sara Hooker

For those who love scotch and love it a lot, there's the perfect educational experience just for you at Timothy O'Tooles. Learn the difference between scotch, scotch whiskey and whiskey or single malt, blended or single grain. Try samples of The Glenlivet 12, 15, 18, 21 and Nadurra 16 year. $20 cover.

8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 23, at Timothy O'Toole's Pub Chicago, 622 N. Fairbanks Court, Chicago. (312) 642-0700 or www.timothyotooles.com.

Black Wednesday Bon Jovi

Your love, according to the Bon Jovi tribute band, is like Bad Medicine. Hear from Bad Medicine while enjoying some good drink specials, including $3 Miller Lite bottles. Or choose from more than 30 beers, including some from the Monk's own brewery. The band plays from 5 to 8 p.m. No Cover.

Wednesday, Nov. 24, at The Lucky Monk, 105 Hollywood Blvd., South Barrington. (847) 898-0500 or www.theluckymonk.com.

Bright and sunny Wednesday

There's nothing dark about Il Poggiolo's Black Wednesday specials. It's all sunshine and rainbows with 10 wines for $10, two-ounce pours each. Munch on complimentary small bites. Or choose from 22 different wines by the glass.

Wednesday, Nov. 24, at Il Poggiolo, 8 E. First St., Hinsdale. (630) 734-9400 or www.ilpoggiolohinsdale.com.

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