Binny's Blog

The Whiskey Hotline is joined by Templeton's Master Distiller, Lester Brown and General Manager Blair Woodall for a tasting of their iconic rye, including the latest 10 year release.

You've probably heard us mentioning Porch Pounders, in passing, on Barrel to Bottle. But what are they? Wine Manager Jenna is here with some recommendations to help you pass the long, hot summer days.

What could be more pleasant than a lobster roll on a warm sunny afternoon? This is a lightly dressed, chilled lobster salad served on a warm butter toasted bun, making it a decadent but refreshingly cool summer sandwich.

The Pimm’s Cup is a quintessentially British summer cocktail. The key ingredient is, of course, Pimm’s No. 1 Cup; the original premixed gin sling, which should impress anyone who enjoys ready to drink cocktails. Fortified with gin and loaded with fruit, this fizzy cocktail is a patio favorite.

The Highball is a timeless whiskey cocktail celebrated for its crisp, refreshing simplicity. The traditional Highball highlights the essence of whiskey while delivering a light, bubbly finish. A drink that remains one of the most versatile and approachable whiskey cocktails for both beginners and seasoned enthusiasts.

This Father’s Day, indulge the Bourbon loving carnivore lurking within your mild-mannered Dad with this impressive grilled pork chop slathered with luscious Bourbon glaze.

We're joined by 21 Seeds founder Kat Hantas for a virtual mixology session with her flavored tequilas.

What are summer beers, exactly? The good news is, summer beers come in a wide variety of options for nearly every drinker.

The Whiskey Hotline is joined by mezcal expert Francisco Terrazas for a tasting of the varied offerings from Mezcal Vago.

This boozy but ice-cold and indescribably refreshing cocktail was the signature drink at Trinidad’s luxurious Queen’s Park Hotel from the 1920s until its eventual demise a few decades later. Thankfully, the cocktail lives on as the epitome of the Caribbean cocktail aesthetic.