Barrel to Bottle: The Binny's Podcast

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.

Sauternes from Chateau d'Yquem 09/11/2026

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 Montgomery Binny’s wine manager Emily. These are the most lauded sweet wine on the planet, so getting to try five different vintages is quite a treat. 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 . /episode/index/show/binnys/id/42860600

Binny's Tasting Panel - Spring 30 Wines Under $30 09/04/2026

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 were then narrowed down to 30 wines, under $30. We’re sampling six of them today. 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 . /episode/index/show/binnys/id/42732245

Waiting For Jadot 08/31/2026

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 growers. In the US, they are known for entry-level wines like Beaujolais Villages and Macon Villages, but in France they are known for their Premier and Grand Cru wines. And we happen to sell them at great prices. Louis Jadot Savigny Les Beaune 2021 Louis Jadot Beaune 1er Cru Celebration 2022 Louis Jadot Beaune Boucherottes 2023 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 . /episode/index/show/binnys/id/42620745

B2B Quick Sips: Chartreuses 08/26/2026

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 official Chartreuse store in Paris and brought back a variety pack of six different Chartreuse bottles, plus some Chartreuse hard candy. If you can’t find Chartreuse don’t worry, we have some alternatives to try also. 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 . /episode/index/show/binnys/id/42551680

Voted Best of Binny's - Bourbon Bracket Tournament 08/21/2026

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 tournament to determine the best bourbon on our shelves without bias. Expert spirits staff from each of our 46 stores were brought together for a multiple round blind tasting that included 64 unique bourbons. We narrowed it down to 16, then tasted the top 4, determining the 4 best bourbons on our shelves tasted blind. This week on Barrel to Bottle we got to taste the top four. 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 . /episode/index/show/binnys/id/42502660

What's New From the Whiskey Hotline - August 2026 08/14/2026

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 Scotland, Kentucky, Vermont, Kentucky, Virginia, Kentucky, Indiana, Kentucky, Scotland and France 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 . /episode/index/show/binnys/id/42422695

Will It Slush? vol. 2 08/07/2026

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). Check out 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 . /episode/index/show/binnys/id/42349570

Jordan Winery 07/31/2026

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 approachable luxury. Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon Library Selection 2012 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 . /episode/index/show/binnys/id/42131825

What's New in Beer - July 2026 07/24/2026

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 Barrel to Bottle. Revolution Brunch Hero 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 . /episode/index/show/binnys/id/42152910

Binny's vs. The Machines 07/17/2026

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 receive. We’ll ask AI for its answer and then ask Gabe and Jon to clean those answers up. 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 . /episode/index/show/binnys/id/42103910

Summer Scotches 07/10/2026

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-cold Highballs. Or maybe for cool summer nights around the fire. 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 . /episode/index/show/binnys/id/42024900

Kölsch 07/03/2026

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, and the beer that made Chicago fall in love with Kölsch. Plus an NA version for good measure. 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 . /episode/index/show/binnys/id/41936000

Will It Slush? vol. 1 06/26/2026

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 be better as a semi-frozen drink, we fire up the machine and the record and answer the question, will it slush? 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 . /episode/index/show/binnys/id/41806690

All Things Agave Speed Dating 06/19/2026

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 to grab interviews with industry folks who are passionate about all things agave. Lizzy Lopez, Tequila 1349 Founder and CEO Lucia Narez, La Catrina Imports Co-Founder David, PM 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 . /episode/index/show/binnys/id/41693185

Icons of Belgian Beer 06/12/2026

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 also pair great with all manner of foods. 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 . /episode/index/show/binnys/id/41614350

Q Mixers 06/05/2026

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 a huge percentage of cocktails, which is why we upgrade to a brand like Q. This week BreakThru’s Beverage Development Manager Lisa Selman joins us to make five cocktails with Q mixers and refreshers. 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 . /episode/index/show/binnys/id/41524125

What's New From the Whiskey Hotline - May 2026 05/29/2026

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 tequilas, bourbons, whiskies, scotches and RTDs. 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 . /episode/index/show/binnys/id/41457500

Rosés For Summer 05/22/2026

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 walks us through some frizzy, fizzy, off-the-beaten path wines. 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 . /episode/index/show/binnys/id/41381125

Frey Ranch Master Distiller Russell Wedlake 05/15/2026

Frey Ranch Master Distiller Russell Wedlake 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 . /episode/index/show/binnys/id/41282280

Central Illinois Beers 05/08/2026

Central Illinois Beers 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 . /episode/index/show/binnys/id/41205335

World of Whiskies Speed Dating pt. 2 05/01/2026

World of Whiskies Speed Dating pt. 2 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 . /episode/index/show/binnys/id/41061230

World of Whiskies Speed Dating pt. 1 04/24/2026

World of Whiskies Speed Dating pt. 1 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 . /episode/index/show/binnys/id/40993490

Canapalooza 2026 04/17/2026

Canapalooza 2026 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 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 . /episode/index/show/binnys/id/40890925

Binny's Tasting Panel Top 30 Under $30 2026 04/10/2026

Binny's Tasting Panel Top 30 Under $30 2026 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 . /episode/index/show/binnys/id/40725915

Citrusy Cocktails 04/03/2026

Citrusy Cocktails 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 . /episode/index/show/binnys/id/40702185

Light Lager Blind Tasting 03/27/2026

Light Lager Blind Tasting 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 on . /episode/index/show/binnys/id/40631430

Bottled in Bond Spirits 03/20/2026

Bottled in Bond Spirits 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 . /episode/index/show/binnys/id/40546190

L'Ecole No. 41's David Rosenthal 03/13/2026

L'Ecole No. 41's David Rosenthal 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 . /episode/index/show/binnys/id/40414335

Irish Whiskies 03/06/2026

Irish Whiskies Take the rocky road to Dublin with the Whiskey Hotline as we explore the latest innovations in Irish whiskey, as well as revisit some classics. From blended to single grain to single pot still, the Emerald Isle has a lot to offer spirits drinkers. Whack-follol-le-dah! 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 . /episode/index/show/binnys/id/40333740

Minden Mill Distillery 02/27/2026

Minden Mill Distillery Minden Mill Distillery does not take the easy way out. This estate distillery grows all their grains in the mountains of Nevada, which has a 90-day growing season. Master Distiller Joe O’Sullivan lays out the challenges of distilling in the high desert, making vodka with rye and being part of the nascent American Single Malt movement. 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 . /episode/index/show/binnys/id/40244495

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