Behind the Backbar at Chicago’s Scofflaw
In this round of “Anatomy of a Backbar,” Scofflaw’s Danny Shapiro curates a collection of gin that highlights the dizzying array of styles available today.
- story: Zachary Sussman
- photo: Christie LaMountain
In this round of “Anatomy of a Backbar,” Scofflaw’s Danny Shapiro curates a collection of gin that highlights the dizzying array of styles available today.
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