Barrel to Bottle, The Binny's Podcast

Fortified Wine Cocktails

We're following up last week's Fortified Wine podcast episode with an episode on Fortified Wine Cocktails. You don't just have to drink fortified wine from a fancy glass

Fortified Wines and Spirits Barrel Finishes

If Chris is here with six or so bottles, usually it's a casual episode. But someone let Chris team up with Dan and suddenly we have more than double the number of bottles

Sauternes from Chateau d'Yquem

We were just minding our own business when Chris showed up with five different vintages of Chateau d'Yquem Sauternes. He was also joined by friend of the pod and Montgome

Binny's Tasting Panel - Spring 30 Wines Under $30

Chris has six bottles of wine, and they're very special. We've done spring, we've done holiday, now it's fall. Staff from all 46 Binny's locations nominated wines that we

Waiting For Jadot

Chris is here, with a bunch of wines. Specifically, from Louis Jadot, the legendary Burgundian winemaker. Jadot both grows their own grapes, and buys grapes from other gr

B2B Quick Sips: Chartreuses

While it may be difficult to get in the US, it's pretty easy to find Chartreuse in France. Especially if you happen to be traveling there. Lexi recently visited the offic

Voted Best of Binny's - Bourbon Bracket Tournament

Tasting blind is the only unbiased way to determine the best items on our shelves. This past spring, the Whiskey Hotline undertook a companywide blind bourbon tasting tou

What's New From the Whiskey Hotline - August 2026

The Whiskey Hotline isn't just whiskey; it's specialty spirits from around the globe. And also, whiskey/whisky of course. This week, Dan stops by with new releases from S

Will It Slush? vol. 2

As the days get hotter and hotter, we're firing up the slushi machine once again to cool you off.  We've got cocktails from the complicated to the RTS (ready to slush). 

Jordan Winery

Maggie Kruse is only the second winemaker in the history of Jordan Winery. Jordan makes textbook California wine. You might even say it's category-defining. But it's also

What's New in Beer - July 2026

What's new in beer? In a word: everything. New beers from classic breweries, classic beers making a return, the latest trends and a style we've never tried before on Barr

Binny's vs. The Machines

AI is everywhere these days; it's even made its way into the aisles of Binny's. Gabe and Jon, members of our crack wine team, compiled a list of questions they regularly

Summer Scotches

Dan loves Scotch. While he will drink it all year, not everyone is the same. This week he brought a sample box brimming with Summer Scotches. Perfect for hot days and ice

Kölsch

Kölsch, the beer of Cologne, Germany and a favorite among Chicago-area drinkers for several decades now. This week we're trying authentic German Kölsch, local favorites,

Will It Slush? vol. 1

Will it slush? This is the age-old question we will finally answer on Barrel to Bottle. Somehow, we got a slushie machine and every time we think of something that might

All Things Agave Speed Dating

All Things Agave is Binny's yearly celebration of tequila, mezcal and other agave spirits. As we did for World of Whiskies, Barrel to Bottle set up our podcast equipment

Icons of Belgian Beer

The icons of Belgian beer are the perfect gateway for new beer drinkers. They're also great for veteran beer drinkers who have grown tired of the current offerings. The a

Q Mixers

At Barrel to Bottle, we have always preached the importance of quality in cocktail ingredients. High quality spirits, fresh-squeezed juices and of courses. Mixers make up

What's New From the Whiskey Hotline - May 2026

It's been a while since someone from the Whiskey Hotline rolled into the podcast studio, arms full of new and interesting things to try. This week we're trying the latest

Rosés For Summer

Rosés are a perfect summer wine; crisp, refreshing, light, pairs well with the kind of foods you want in warm weather. This week Lexi and Jim did the shopping while Chris