Barrel to Bottle, The Binny's Podcast

Teeling's Master Distiller, Alex Chasko, got his start during the nascent days of the craft beer industry in the US. That probably explains why he's always driving innovation for Teeling Whiskey's barrel regiments. It's those unique barrel regiments that keeps the Whiskey Hotline returning to the Teeling barrel warehouse every year to dig through thousands of casks to find unique and interesting b...

Do you like collecting things? Or do you want to start? Do you have an empty wine cellar or a new fridge that needs filling? Should you even start collecting and aging, or just drink when you buy? Either way, Binny's has you covered. This week we're talking to spirits and wine experts about the dos and dont's of collecting. Trimbach Pinot Gris Chateau Potensac Medoc 2010 If you have a question for...

Pumpkin Spice Latte Season (PSL SZN) is upon us. For beer and cider drinkers, that can sometimes mean big gloppy messes. But this week's lineup features a selection of some of Roger's favorites, that are all exercises in subtly and the art of balance. Also, a listener question about the status of a beloved Scottish lager. Dogfish Head Punkin Ale Cigar City Good Gourd Avery The Kaiser Pipeworks Pum...

Another episode, another multi-generational Italian liqueur producer named Matteo. This week, Barrel to Bottle welcomes Matteo Luxardo, Global Export Director, and Gareth "G" Franklin, Global Brand Ambassador. Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur Luxardo Herbal Liqueur del Santo Luxardo Bitter Bianco Luxardo Espresso Liqueur If you have a question for the Barrel to Bottle Crew, email us at  comments@binnys....

We love amaro on Barrel to Bottle, but shockingly, we've never spoke to an Italian Amaro maker. That changes today as we welcome Matteo Meletti. For nearly 155 years, the Meletti family has been making anisettes and amari in the Le Marche region of Italy. Meletti Anisette Meletti Amaro Meletti Fernet Meletti Coffee Liqueur Meletti 1870 Bitter Aperitivo If you have a question for the Barrel to Bott...

It's Bourbon Heritage Month, so this week we're trying…tequila, Scotch, rum, whiskey and of course bourbon. Dan from the Whiskey Hotline is here with a round-up of the latest offerings from the world of spirits. Manuscrito Tequila Chapter One Blanco FEW Breakfast Bourbon Finished in Maple Syrup Barrels Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon Ryder Cup Limited Edition Coopers' Craft Kentucky Straight Bour...

It's the prost wonderful time of the year for beer geeks! The dog days of summer are probably over and it's time to get your malt on. Specifically, the malty beers of Munich and the surrounding areas. This week we're trying copper-colored Marzens and their paler but still strong Festbier counterparts. Spaten Oktoberfest Hofbräu Oktoberfestbier Paulaner Oktoberfest Märzen Paulaner Oktoberfest Bier...

Steve Nally is the master distiller at Bardstown Bourbon Company. His "schooling" came during 17 years at Maker's Mark before becoming master distiller. At Bardstown Bourbon Company, he made dozens of recipes per year contract distilling, while also creating collaborative blends and the company's own line of bourbons. Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 (coming soon) Bardstown Bourbon C...

What have they been up to in the cluttered Whiskey Hotline office? As usual, there's always something new on our shelves and it can be hard to figure out what's what. This week Dan brought a box of new releases; new handpicked tequilas and Irish whiskies, single barrel Scotches and other fun stuff. El Tesoro Reposado Single Barrel #B067-1355 Binny's Handpicked El Tesoro Reposado Single Barrel #B08...

Somehow, in the nearly 8 years of doing this podcast we have never had a guest from Lagunitas. That's because we wanted Jeremy Marshall or nothing. Lagunitas' brewmaster (head brewmonster) has been with the company for 18 years and has seen almost everything in craft beer. Lagunitas Hazy IPA (coming soon) Lagunitas A Little Sumpin' Sumpin' Lagunitas Yakimopolis Lagunitas Lupulin Affair If you have...

Old Forester is one of the oldest whiskey brands in America, steeped in history but still innovating. Melissa Rift is the Master Taster at Old Forester. What is a Master Taster? We'll find out this week, while tasting some Old Forester. Old Forester 1870 Original Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Old Forester 1897 Bottled in Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style Kentucky...

Roger loves Fourth of July. He loves most holidays because it's an excuse to make holiday-themed cocktails. Unfortunately, we had to record this episode without him, but he's here in spirit . Celebrate the long weekend with these themed cocktails from the easy to the complex. Check out all the recipes on our blog If you have a question for the Barrel to Bottle Crew, email us at  comments@binnys.co...

This week we're catching up with Ryan Maybee and J. Rieger & Co., who was last on the podcast in 2018. A lot has changed since then; they're bottling their own juice and they have a visitor's center with four bars and a 40-foot slide. We're also joined by Rieger Master Distiller, Nathan Perry. J. Rieger & Company Rieger's Kansas City Whiskey J. Rieger & Company Monogram Whiskey Oloroso Sherry Bota...

Seattle Cider's Imperial Guava Citrus is new for summer and perfect for a quick tiki cocktail. We're trying it this week on the latest B2B Quick Sip. 

What's new in beer? Oops, it's all collabs! We have had a slew of beer collabs in the last couple of months, so this week we're trying them; from crispy and refreshing to big barrel aged stouts, there's something for everyone here. My Cousin Binny vol. 4 West Coast Pilsner collaboration with Binny's Sketchbook Holzschnitt Franconian Red Lager collaboration with Binny's Noon Whistle Hop Prism Opal...

Léon Bañuelos Jr. is a third generation tequilero. His father and grandfather founded Cazadores, so he grew up around a distillery. Securing the name El Mexicano was all it took to get his father back into the business making tequila again. El Mexicano Blanco Tequila El Mexicano Hi-Proof Blanco Tequila El Mexicano Reposado Tequila If you have a question for the Barrel to Bottle Crew, email us at ...

The Martini was a once simple cocktail that then became very complicated. At some point the definition of a martini changed and it became more about the vessel and the ingredients were anything you wanted them to be. But there's also nothing wrong with a "martini" that has no gin and no vermouth either. This week we're making a slew of martinis, from the simple to the complex. You can find the rec...

When the Whiskey Hotline isn't traveling the world looking for the best spirits at the best prices, they're joining us on Barrel to Bottle to talk about the best spirits at the best prices. El Tesoro Reposado Single Barrel #B072L342 Binny's Handpicked Lobos 1707 Reposado Tequila Triple Oak Finish Binny's Handpicked El Dorado 10-Year-Old Single Barrel 080/2023 Binny's Handpicked from Coffey Savalle...

Summertime: when trends are born from the most unexpected places. Every summer, we at Barrel to Bottle are surprised by the hot sellers in beer, wine, spirits, RTDs, hard seltzers, hard teas…the list goes on. This week we're sampling what we think might be hot this summer.  Owl's Brew Hard Teal Seltzer Hopewell Sharp Japanese-Style Dry Lager Off Color Beer for Hell Firestone Walker Wandering Don c...

The weather is warming up, which means the Whiskey Hotline becomes the Gin Hotline. If you aren't sure about gin, don't worry because there's probably something for you. We'll be sampling new gins, while thinking about which one works best in one of three classic gin cocktails: the Negroni, the Gin & Tonic and the Martini. Tinkerman's Curiously Bright & Complex Gin Tinkerman's Citrus Supreme Gin K...

Daniel Estrin is an Oregonian who makes Oregon wines. As winemaker and vineyard manager for Cristom, Daniel has put his stamp on this iconic brand that's a favorite of Binny's wine buyers and customers. Cristom Pinot Noir Mt. Jefferson Cuvée 2022 Cristom Pinot Noir Jessie Vineyard 2021 Cristom Pinot Noir Louise Vineyard 2021 Cristom Pinot Noir Eileen Vineyard 2021 Cristom Pinot Noir Paul Gerrie Vi...

The Paloma is a great warm-weather cocktail; zippy and refreshing and easy to drink. But do you prefer the simple preparation or the complicated one?   If you have a question for the Barrel to Bottle Crew, email us at  comments@binnys.com , or reach out to us on  Facebook ,  Twitter  or  Instagram . If we answer your question during a podcast, you'll get a $20 Binny's Gift Card! If you like our po...

From his days with Seagram's to his current role as Master Blender for Sazerac, Drew Mayville has worn a lot of hats in the spirits industry. He witnessed the rise (ryes) of the Buffalo Trace brand and continues to oversee Sazerac's new and existing projects. Benchmark Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Benchmark Bonded Kentucky Straight Bourbon Benchmark Full Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon...

You might not know much about Alsatian wines and it's likely you know even less about Alsatian beers, but we're here to change that and tell you why you should check out this underappreciated region of France. Goldfinger Bank of the Rhine collaboration with Pollyanna and Binny's Kronenbourg 1664 Blanc Leon Beyer Pinot Noir 2019 Camille Braun Cremant d'Alsace Brut Trimbach Pinot Blanc 2022 Marcel D...

What's new, and newly returned in beer? For every brewery that's innovating, there's another brewery revisiting classic styles, or resurrecting classic beers. Newcastle Brown Ale Noon Whistle Fortunate Day Revolution DDH Nelson Hero Off Color Sibling Rivalry Avery The Reverend Pollyanna Czech Dark Lager Phase Three Kastalia collaboration with Binny's If you have a question for the Barrel to Bottle...