Barrel to Bottle, The Binny's Podcast

Nov 20 2024 388 ep. 44 mins 81
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Binny's Beverage Depot is the Midwest's largest wine, spirits and beer superstore. If you can't find it at Binny's, it's probably not worth drinking.

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B2B Quick Sips: Beaujolais Nouveau 2024

Nov 20 2024 10 mins  
The third Thursday of November is Beaujolais Nouveau Day. It also happens to be a week before Thanksgiving, which is convenient because this wine is easy to pair with the vast array of flavors on your holiday table. Take a quick sip of Georges Dubouef Beaujolais Nouveau 2024 with Barrel to Bottle. If you have a question for the Barrel to Bottle Crew, email us at [email protected]

Binny's Tasting Panel Top 50 Under $50 2024 - Ten to Try Now

Nov 14 2024 61 mins  
For the second year, Binny’s presents its list of the Top 50 Wines Under $50. Wine consultants from every Binny’s location conducted their own tasting of their top wines of 2024; from favorites in crowded categories to esoteric, off-the-beaten path offerings, this list has something for everyone. This week on Barrel to Bottle, we’re highlighting ten to try from this year’s

Master Blender Ashley Barnes

Nov 07 2024 51 mins  
Master Blender Ashley Barnes is a super taster with an analytical mind. With a background in molecular biology, she consults with distilleries on quality control and other aspects of their business. This week we’re sampling some of her favorite releases. E.J. Curley & Company Small Batch Bourbon Lucky Seven ‘The Frenchman’ French Oak Finishing Barrel #20 Binny’s Handpicked

Dr. Rachel Barrie

Oct 31 2024 62 mins  
Dr. Rachel Barrie is the Master Blender for Glenglassaugh, BenRiach and Glendronach. On this episode of Barrel to Bottle, Dr. Rachel meditatively guides us through the sweet side of Speyside. Then we meditatively guide her through a Scotch and flavored popcorn pairing. Glenglassaugh Sandend Highland Single Malt BenRiach Cask Edition 10-Year-Old ex-Tennessee Whiskey Barrel #6247 2

At Home Mixology

Oct 03 2024 48 mins  
It’s never been easier to flex your mixology skills at home than it is now. The ingredients are better, the equipment is more advanced, the techniques are easy to master. This week on Barrel to Bottle we’re going to teach you how to impress your friends and family with five cocktails, along with recommendations for accessories and ingredients you can purchase or make yourself.

Brunellos

Sep 26 2024 49 mins  
If you can’t handle the tannins, get out of Montalcino. Or grab some rich, fatty foods like pecorino toscano, fennel-rich finnochiona, butter and crusty Tuscan bread. This week we’re highlighting Tuscan wines from Montalcino and the surrounding area. Altesino Rosso 2022 Caprili Rosso di Montalcino 2022 Caprili Brunello di Montalcino 2019 Tenute Silvio Nardi Brunello di Montal

Pumpkin SZN

Sep 19 2024 58 mins  
It’s Pumpkin SZN! It’s been here for a while because seasonal creep starts earlier and earlier. At the height of the pumpkin craze, our stores were packed with pumpkin and pumpkin-spiced beverages. But after a bit of a lull, pumpkin is on the rise again and the great news is all our favorites are still around. We’ve got a whole patch of pumpkin beers, wines and spirits to tr

What's New From the Whiskey Hotline

Sep 12 2024 49 mins  
There are always new items in the spirits aisles of Binny’s. While bourbon is still very much the focus, don’t forget about Scotch, Rye and even Scottish Rye. Jim Beam Sunshine Blend J. Reiger & Co. Straight Bourbon Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Still Austin High Rye Bourbon Single Barrel #2020/008-1 Binny’s Handpicked Angel’s Envy Bourbon Sherry Barrel S

Oktoberfest 2024

Sep 05 2024 47 mins  
Oktoberfest is probably our most beloved seasonal beer style, so it just makes sense for Barrel to Bottle to regularly revisit Märzens and Festbiers. There are so many Oktoberfest-adjacent beers on our shelves that we can do an episode almost every year with little to no overlap. This year, we’ve got a slew of American craft takes on the styles, and only one from Germany. So lac

Willamette Valley's 2022 Pinot Noirs

Aug 29 2024 43 mins  
Pinot Noir can sometimes seem daunting to some wine drinkers, but it’s not. This week, Chris has five wines from the Willamette Valley 2022 vintage. Originally, experts thought 2022 was going to be a continuation of a run of bad vintages, but things turned around with high quality fruit and better yields than predicted. Maison Noir OPP Other People’s Pinot 2022 Hyland Estates