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.

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

Flagship February: Oops! All Chicagoland Edition 02/20/2026

Flagship February: Oops! All Chicagoland Edition Every February the Beer Buzz celebrates the great flagship beers from some of our favorite, long-running breweries. These are the beers that keep the lights on, that are reliable, that win awards. This year we’re celebrating flagships from Chicago, the suburbs and just over the border. 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/40157055

Italian Wines for Winter Sports 02/13/2026

Italian Wines for Winter Sports The games of 2026 are taking place right now in the Alpine regions of Italy. Specifically, Lombardy, Veneto and neighboring areas. You may have noticed watching the games that the area looks very German, and the wines often reflect that influence. So, sit on your couch, watch some stupendous athletic feats and enjoy these gold medal wines (and one aperitif) at bronze medal prices. 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/40091420

Dry February 02/06/2026

Dry February So long, Dry January. Hello Dry February! If your time exploring NA drinks has come to an end, kick things off by dialing back the sweetness. We’re trying dry wines, cocktails, ciders and beers. 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 . /episode/index/show/binnys/id/40010305

UGC 2026 Recap 01/30/2026

UGC 2026 Recap Every January the French come to town. Specifically, the Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux. UGC is your chance to try the newest Bordeaux vintage, and to buy these wines before they hit our stores shelves. This year, the 2023 vintage is featured, and we have wine managers Gabe and Jon to walk us through the event and some highlights from the vintage. 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/39925880

So You Bought a Bottle of Absinthe 01/23/2026

So You Bought a Bottle of Absinthe 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 and review us on . /episode/index/show/binnys/id/39829420

NA Beers 01/16/2026

NA Beers 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 . /episode/index/show/binnys/id/39751390

Whisky Advocate Top 20 of 2025 01/02/2026

Whisky Advocate Top 20 of 2025 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 and review us on . /episode/index/show/binnys/id/39566720

Binny's Buyers' Picks 2025 pt. 2 12/26/2025

Binny's Buyers' Picks 2025 pt. 2 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 . /episode/index/show/binnys/id/39520340

Binny's Buyers' Picks 2025 pt. 1 12/19/2025

Binny's Buyers' Picks 2025 pt. 1 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 wherever you download podcasts. Rate and review us on . /episode/index/show/binnys/id/39461140

Master Blender Stephanie Macleod 12/12/2025

Master Blender Stephanie Macleod 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 . /episode/index/show/binnys/id/39375440

Barton 1792's Ross Cornelissen 12/05/2025

Barton 1792's Ross Cornelissen 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, subscribe wherever you download podcasts. Rate and review us on . /episode/index/show/binnys/id/39278975

Espresso Martinis 11/28/2025

Espresso Martinis 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 . /episode/index/show/binnys/id/39182020

Thanksgiving Pairings 11/21/2025

Thanksgiving Pairings 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 /episode/index/show/binnys/id/39111460

B2B Quick Sips: Chartreuse Élixir Végétal 11/18/2025

B2B Quick Sips: Chartreuse Élixir Végétal 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. /episode/index/show/binnys/id/39026600

Bourbon County Brand Stout 2025 Preview 11/14/2025

Bourbon County Brand Stout 2025 Preview It’s Stout Season, which means we once again had the chance to sit down with the team at Goose Island to try the newest Bourbon County Brand Stout releases. There’s a lot of interesting innovation this year, from bottle size to barrel to finishes and as always, unique adjuncts. Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Stout Original Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Stout Reserve (Parker’s Heritage) Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Stout Double Barrel (Heaven Hill) Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Stout Chocolate Praline Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Stout Cherries Jubilee Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Stout Proprietor’s 2025 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/39022730

Binny's Tasting Panel Top 50 Under $50 2025 - This Year's Highlights 11/07/2025

Binny's Tasting Panel Top 50 Under $50 2025 - This Year's Highlights For the third year in a row, Binny’s has asked staff from all 46 stores to conduct blind tastings of their favorite wines, under $50. The massive list is pared down to 50 wines that you can grab for under $50. This week, we’re trying seven highlights from the list. 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/38942680

Wet Hopped American Fall 10/31/2025

Wet Hopped American Fall It’s the most wonderful time for a beer, wet hopped beers to be specific. Bines are harvested and then hops are quickly raced to a nearby (ish) brewery, where they are thrown right into the boil kettle. There aren’t as many wet hopped beers as there used to be, but there are still some great ones from local favorite breweries. Revolution Farm to Fist 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/38827850

Teeling Whiskey Master Distiller Alex Chasko 10/24/2025

Teeling Whiskey Master Distiller Alex Chasko 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 barrel finishes. 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/38747620

Building a Cellar 10/10/2025

Building a Cellar 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. 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/38530575

Pumpkin and Fall Beers 10/03/2025

Pumpkin and Fall Beers 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. 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/38442460

Luxardo 09/26/2025

Luxardo 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. 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/38353050

Matteo Meletti 09/12/2025

Matteo Meletti 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. 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/38184380

What's New From the Whiskey Hotline - September 2025 09/05/2025

What's New From the Whiskey Hotline - September 2025 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. 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/38088710

Oktoberfest 2025 08/29/2025

Oktoberfest 2025 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. 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/38002350

Bardstown Bourbon Company's Steve Nally 08/08/2025

Bardstown Bourbon Company's Steve Nally 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 Company Collaborative Series Maison Ferrand Cognac Finish (coming soon) 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/37720140

What's New From the Whiskey Hotline - July 2025 08/01/2025

What's New From the Whiskey Hotline - July 2025 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. 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/37610490

Lagunitas Brewmaster Jeremy Marshall 07/18/2025

Lagunitas Brewmaster Jeremy Marshall 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 Yakimopolis Lagunitas Lupulin Affair 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/37448745

Old Forester Master Taster Melissa Rift 07/11/2025

Old Forester Master Taster Melissa Rift 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. 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/37365525

Fourth of July Cocktails 07/04/2025

Fourth of July Cocktails 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. 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/37264075

Barrel to Bottle: The Binny's Podcast

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