Binny's Blog

A group of our wine specialists recently visited Illinois Sparkling Wine Company. Founder and lead winemaker Mark Wenzel walked us through the vineyard and shared his family's story

Back in 2014, the Binny’s Beer Team had the pleasure of attending Sierra Nevada’s Beer Camp #110 in Chico, designing a spicy IPA that came to be known as Ryeday the 13th. Fast forward to 2017, we were pumped to return to camp, this time in Mills River, North Carolina.

Our Cigar Team recently hit the road to Santiago to visit the La Aurora factory in the beautiful country that is the Dominican Republic.

Known as Napa Valley’s homecoming, Premiere Napa Valley is the annual tasting and futures auction that raises money for Napa Valley Vinters to invest in and support the Napa County community.

Bright, zesty, and effortlessly refreshing, this cocktail brings together smooth tequila, subtle red grapefruit, and a squeeze of fresh lime over ice. It’s the perfect balance of citrusy bite and mellow sweetness—ideal for warm afternoons, sunset happy hours, or whenever you need a crisp, invigorating sip. Simple ingredients, bold flavor.

The Beer Buzz team hit the road to check out the 2016 Great American Beer Festival.

Have you tried Zubrowka? In English, we call it bison grass vodka. In the Zu Keeper, the vodka's warm flavor mixes with the tart raspberry and lemon for a refreshing and complex cocktail.

Gin is full of exotic flavors - from citrus peel to fennel, lavender, and of course, juniper. The Aviation Cocktail - a classic comprised of gin, fresh lemon juice, maraschino liqueur, and creme de violette - highlights those exotic notes with its tangy cherry-citrus notes and fleeting floral lilt.

You know that expression, "an apple a day keeps the doctor away." We hear that wine has that same effect, too. So why not mix them together? This custom cocktail is fresh, crisp and sure to put some pep in your step.

This story is everybody's favorite. When whiskey meets cherry bitters, this original Manhattan becomes extraordinary. The cherry bitters gives it an extra bit of sweetness. Mix one up for that special someone, even if that special someone is you.