Binny's Blog

The constant turnover in beer and cider, along with many breweries abandoning the concept of flagships, has made it really tough to keep track of the latest releases in this category. But we're here to help with six beers and two ciders that should be sticking around for a while.

Barrel to Bottle tastes through twenty Whiskey Hotline Handpicked hidden gems.

We use the phrase “Flavor Blasted” a lot, usually in jest. But more and more, we are seeing products that are catering to fans of candy and desserts. Basically, almost everything is flavor blasted these days from beer to seltzers to ciders and meads. So many beers, ciders and meads have fruit in them; to the point where a “plain” beverage is the oddity.

Travel out to Whiskey Acres in DeKalb for a Whiskey Hotline/Barrel to Bottle field trip.

Last week we covered the wonders of wormwood in our introduction to vermouth and aromatized wines.

Join the Whiskey Hotline and New Riff co-founder Jay Erisman for a tasting of their latest, Maltster Wheated Bourbon and Winter Whiskey.

Join the Whiskey Hotline and Balcones Head Distiller Jared Himstedt for an exploration of the range of whiskies being produced at this Texas whiskey stalwart.

Join the Whiskey Hotline and renowned mixologist and Crafthouse founder Charles Joly

Join the Whiskey Hotline and Sofia Partida for a tasting of Partida Tequila's newest offerings, the Roble Fino line.