Spirit House fulfilled my Mad Men fantasy. Their Old Fashioned (bourbon, bitter, twist) is one of the best I've ever had - and I have tasted plenty having lived in the Windy City for 2 years.
I take my bourbons very seriously. Four Roses small batch is usually my poison when it comes to an old fashion. If you are at Spirit House, though, order up, and get it with Blanton's. Far as I know, only this joint and Prohibition carry this gem in town (ones that are worth your visit anyway).
The 'tenders are vested and slicked-back-hair knowledgeable about their craft. Friendly bunch.
My only qualm is the clientele. I was expecting more of a Gotstyle/von Furstenberg crowd, but it was more of an Le Chateau/Old Navy mix.
A good bar is as much abou the drink as it is about the people who hang out there.
Spirit House's got the drink part. I hope they could land a mid ground between the Yorkville and Parkdale soon.