What's New From the Whiskey Hotline - May 2025
Barrel to Bottle: The Binny's Podcast
Release Date: 05/30/2025
So You Bought a Bottle of Absinthe
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So you bought a bottle of absinthe? Maybe you wanted to make Sazeracs for Mardi Gras. Maybe you were watching Moulin Rouge and got curious. But you used your rinse of absinthe, and you still have most of the bottle left? Now what? We’ve got cocktail ideas for you beyond the Sazerac, from the basic to the complex. If you have a question for the Barrel to Bottle Crew, email us at , or reach out to us on , or . If we answer your question during a podcast, you’ll get a $20 Binny’s Gift Card! If you like our podcast, subscribe wherever you download podcasts. Rate...
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NA Beers
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It’s been a few years since Barrel to Bottle strolled down the NA beer aisle. The options have never been better for Dry January, and beyond. There are more styles than ever, from breweries of all sizes. If you have a question for the Barrel to Bottle Crew, email us at , or reach out to us on , or . If we answer your question during a podcast, you’ll get a $20 Binny’s Gift Card! If you like our podcast, subscribe wherever you download podcasts. Rate and review us on .
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Whisky Advocate Top 20 of 2025
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Every year, we’re seeing more bottles from Whisky Advocate’s Top 20 hit our shelves. Throughout the year these bottles come and go, and this year is no different. The Whiskey Hotline grabbed five from the list to sample, and they’ll countdown the entire list. New Riff Distilling Balboa Rye Bottled in Bond If you have a question for the Barrel to Bottle Crew, email us at , or reach out to us on , or . If we answer your question during a podcast, you’ll get a $20 Binny’s Gift Card! If you like our podcast, subscribe wherever you download podcasts. Rate...
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Binny's Buyers' Picks 2025 pt. 2
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We’re back with part two of Binny’s Buyers’ Picks for 2025. Jeff M. – Spirits Buyer (seasonal) Old Fitzgerald 7-Year-Old Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Kyle F – Beer Buyer Mark S – Wine Buyer Barb H – Wine Buyer If you have a question for the Barrel to Bottle Crew, email us at , or reach out to us on , or . If we answer your question during a podcast, you’ll get a $20 Binny’s Gift Card! If you like our podcast, subscribe wherever you download podcasts. Rate and review us on .
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Binny's Buyers' Picks 2025 pt. 1
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The end of the year means a chance to welcome Binny’s expert team of wine, spirits and beer buyers. They try thousands of things every year, but what is their pick of the year? Bill N. – Wine Buyer Jack S. – Cigar Buyer Tübr Gordo and Stash Can Brett P. – Spirits Buyer New Scotch Distilleries Opened in the Last Ten Years (, , , , , , ) If you have a question for the Barrel to Bottle Crew, email us at , or reach out to us on , or . If we answer your question during a podcast, you’ll get a $20 Binny’s Gift Card! If you like our podcast, subscribe...
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Master Blender Stephanie Macleod
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Stephanie Macleod is the Master Blender of Scotch Whiskey for Bacardi, and this week we’re talking to her about her history with Bacardi and the innovations at Dewar’s and Aberfeldy. If you have a question for the Barrel to Bottle Crew, email us at , or reach out to us on , or . If we answer your question during a podcast, you’ll get a $20 Binny’s Gift Card! If you like our podcast, subscribe wherever you download podcasts. Rate and review us on .
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Barton 1792's Ross Cornelissen
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Ross Cornelissen is the Master Distiller at Barton 1792. From a background in cereal engineering, he became obsessed with fermentation. That eventually led him to Barton 1792, where Binny's partnered with them for our line of . Bottled in Bond 1792 Small Batch 1792 Cognac Finished Limited Release Bourbon Small Batch 1792 Sweet Wheat Limited Release Bourbon If you have a question for the Barrel to Bottle Crew, email us at , or reach out to us on , or . If we answer your question during a podcast, you’ll get a $20 Binny’s Gift Card! If you like our podcast,...
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Espresso Martinis
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Remember Espresso Martinis? They’re back! It’s never been easier to get great coffee, which means it’s never been easier to make delicious espresso martinis, or buy some of our favorite ready-to-drink espresso martinis. Check out the cocktail recipes on our . If you have a question for the Barrel to Bottle Crew, email us at , or reach out to us on , or . If we answer your question during a podcast, you’ll get a $20 Binny’s Gift Card! If you like our podcast, subscribe wherever you download podcasts. Rate and review us on .
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Thanksgiving Pairings
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Everyone has different Thanksgiving traditions, but one thing remains the same: great food and great drinks. We can’t help you with ingredients, but we can help you with easy pairings for your starters, mains and deserts. This week we’re recommending beers, wines and cocktails to pair with your holiday feast: Beer Wine
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B2B Quick Sips: Chartreuse Élixir Végétal
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Chartreuse can be hard to find, but there are many great alternatives. And maybe from the same Carthusian monks who have been making Chartreuse for centures.
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- 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 and Wooden Pot Stills
- El Dorado 12-Year-Old Single Barrel 082/2023 Binny’s Handpicked from Coffey Savalle and Wooden Pot Stills
- Teeling Irish Single Pot Still ex White Wine Cask Binny’s Handpicked
- Teeling Irish Single Malt ex Tequila Cask Binny’s Handpicked
- WhistlePig Farmstock Rye Bottled-in-Barn Binny’s Bespoke
- WhistlePig 15-Year-Old Straight Rye Single Barrel Ace Binny’s Handpicked
- WhistlePig 18-Year-Old Straight Rye Single Barrel Empress of Blandings Binny’s Handpicked
- Whiskey Acres ex Cognac Barrel Finished Bourbon Binny’s Handpicked
- Dewar’s Double Double 21-Year-Old Ruby Marsala Cask Finish Binny’s Handpicked
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