Frey Ranch Master Distiller Russell Wedlake
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Farm distilleries are becoming a frequent topic on Barrel to Bottle. This week we’re welcoming Russell Wedlake, master distiller at Frey Ranch, another Nevada farm distillery. Frey Ranch Estate Distilled Farm Strength Uncut Straight Rye 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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Central Illinois Beers
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This week on Barrel to Bottle, we’re showing Central Illinois some love. We asked our Central Illinois stores (Peoria, Springfield, Champaign and Bloomington) to bring their favorite local beers to Dan, who muled them back to Chicago. 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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World of Whiskies Speed Dating pt. 2
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We had too much content for one episode of World of Whiskies Speed Dating, so we’re back for part two this week. 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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World of Whiskies Speed Dating pt. 1
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Binny’s has been hosting World of Whiskies, the Midwest’s largest whiskey tasting, for over twenty years. For the first time, Barrel to Bottle set up our podcast equipment nearby to grab interviews with some of the distillers and founders in town for the event. 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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Canapalooza 2026
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Spirits buyer Jeff only appears on the podcast twice a year and since it’s not winter, it means it’s time for Canapalooza. Every year, we sample hundreds of canned beverages from new brands and new innovations from existing brands. This week on Barrel to Bottle we’re trying some of the highlights from Canapalooza that you can look forward to this spring and summer. Mom Water Iced Tea On the Rocks Sparkling Watermelon Margarita Tia Linda’s POG Margarita If you have a question for the Barrel to Bottle Crew, email us at , or reach out to us on , or . If...
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Binny's Tasting Panel Top 30 Under $30 2026
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Binny’s is in the list business! Our yearly 50 Under $50 and 30 Under $30 lists are always popular with both Binny’s staff and customers. This week on Barrel to Bottle we’re tasting highlights from this list with wine managers Gabe and Jon. 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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Citrusy Cocktails
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It’s no secret that we love cocktails on Barrel to Bottle. We also love fruits, and fruit juices. With warm-weather approaching it’s the perfect time for fresh, zippy cocktails that go perfect with outdoor brunch, or a lazy Sunday on the patio. Check out all the 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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Light Lager Blind Tasting
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There are always new trends in beer, and surprisingly the latest trend are breweries making “premium American lagers” or low-calorie beers. Thing macro lagers like Miller Lite or Bud Light. Roger gathered twelve beers that are craft, craft-adjacent or macro, for a blind taste test. 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...
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Bottled in Bond Spirits
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March is Bottled in Bond Month, but if you’re anything like the Barrel to Bottle crew you live every month like it’s Bottled in Bond Month. If you don’t know what it is, we’re going to tell you, and sample thirteen Bottled in Bond spirits. 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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L'Ecole No. 41's David Rosenthal
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This week, we’re schooling you on the wines of L’Ecole No 41. David Rosenthal is the new Director of Wine Making for the longtime Washington winery. They were pivotal in establishing the Walla Walla AVA, literally putting Washington wines on the map. 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 .
info_outlineThere are always new trends in beer, and surprisingly the latest trend are breweries making “premium American lagers” or low-calorie beers. Thing macro lagers like Miller Lite or Bud Light. Roger gathered twelve beers that are craft, craft-adjacent or macro, for a blind taste test.
- Miller Lite
- Short’s Local’s Light
- Montucky Cold Snacks
- Coors Light
- Old Style Light
- Miller High Life Light
- Shiner Light
- Garage Beer Light
- Yuengling Light Lager
- Bud Light
- Half Acre Light Lager
- Busch Light
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