Category: Spirits

Quick Flight, Small Pours 2/7/12

Common beer myths debunked.
   Discussed: drinking from the bottle, beer bellies, more.

The coolest jello shots EVER.
   Seriously, how did we not think of that?

A Binny's Hand Picked Four Roses OBSK takes a fall.
   A harrowing tale of tragedy averted. 

Another Shanken inverview worth reading.
   Discussed: relative luxury, whisk(e)y renaissance, more...

Read more...

0 comments - Posted by Greg Versch at 11:12 AM - Categories: Beer | Spirits

Quick Flight, Small Pours 2/1/12

The state of the beverage industry, via Chicago Tribune.
   Wine, spirits take beer market share as micros gain fans.

Bourbon County Brand Coffee Stout is a fleeting thing.
   Won't somebody think of all the regularly available beers?

Yet more about how alcohol is good for you.

2011 vintage in Bordeaux may call for a price drop?
   How much higher can futures prices go? We'll see in a couple months...

Noted natural winemaker M. Chapoutier weighs in on natural wine debate.
   Common sense in regards to natural wine? Fantastic!

Read more...

0 comments - Posted by Greg Versch at 11:51 AM - Categories: Beer | Spirits | Wine

Binny's in Champaign: Yet More Progress

   Here are more pictures showing the progress of the upcoming Champaign Binny's Beverage Depot. These offer a better impression of just how big this store is going to be. They were taken about a week ago, and we've made even more progress...

Read more...

8 comments - Posted by Greg Versch at 11:44 AM - Categories: Beer | Spirits | Wine

Quick Flight, Small Pours 1/24/12

Science! The health benefeits of beer. 
   They always forget that wine and beer are good because they bring joy.

More science! Aging whiskey overnight.
   What?

Great review of a Naga Chilli vodka.
   Is this something we should look into carrying?

Two craft breweries raise the stakes on the Big Game.

2011 news: Precept Wine Brands becomes "Precept Wine."
   Marketing wizards to collect big paychecks.

Read more...

0 comments - Posted by Greg Versch at 10:44 AM - Categories: Beer | Spirits | Wine

Meet Chicago Football Legends at Binny's

Here's another big upcoming event. Actually two events: two Chicago Football legends will make appearances at two Binny's Beverage Depot locations.

Presented by Jameson Irish Whiskey. This is your chance to meet two Chicago football heroes! Wilson and Van Horne will do a meet & greet and offer complimentary take-home photos. And yes, there will be samples of Jameson...

Read more...

0 comments - Posted by Greg Versch at 2:08 PM - Categories: Events | Spirits

Glenmorangie Seminar with Dr. Bill Lumsden

   Spirits lovers, Scotch lovers, fans of malt whisky. You must save the date of Thursday, February 9th for this can't-miss seminar:

Glenmorangie Seminar
with Dr. Bill Lumsden
Thursday, February 9^th, 6 - 7:30 pm
Binny's Lincoln Park
$15/$10 with Binny's Card
RSVP: 312.664.4394

   This is going to be a really cool seminar. The event will feature the benchmark Glenmorangie portfolio, including the brand new, limited-edition Glenmorangie Artein. More on that below. Our host will be Dr. Bill Lumsden, Head of Distilling...

Read more...

0 comments - Posted by Greg Versch at 12:28 PM - Categories: Events | Spirits

Binny's in Champaign: More Progress, Jobs Info

   First: Check out these cool new images straight from our upcoming store in Champaign, Illinois (the pics are down below). These show a little more progress than the last round - less dust and more paint. We still have a long way to go before our scheduled opening in mid February.

   Second: We're getting a lot of inquiries about jobs here on the Binny's Blog. Here's the deal. We will be at the Wingate by Wyndham at 516 W. Marketview Drive in Champaign during the following times...

Read more...

1 comments - Posted by Greg Versch at 2:46 PM - Categories: Beer | Spirits | Wine