Binny's Blog

Join the Whiskey Hotline and The Real McCoy founder Bailey Pryor and master distiller Richard Seale for a tasting of the iconic rums from Barbados.

Join the Whiskey Hotline and Hendrick's Gin Master Distiller Lesley Gracie for a virtual tasting.

Join the Whiskey Hotline and St. George Spirits distillers Lance Winters and Dave Smith for a virtual tasting with one of the oldest craft distilleries in the country, St. George from Alameda, CA

Barrel to Bottle's resident cocktail enthusiast has created six cocktails with the ingredients he has at home. For this week's episode, Quarantini Vol. 1, you can mix along at home or make some substitutions like Greg, Pat and Alicia. Cheers.

Celebrate #NationalMartiniDay with one of our favorite cocktails created by the mixology team from The Winebow Group!

This cheeky cocktail is sour and bitter with a sweet finish. It reminds us of a melted Popsicle on a hot summer day. Bartender Angie selected the gin for its key lime and juniper flavors.

On Second Thought is a twist on the classic cocktail, The Last Word.

A crisp, tart, and refreshing twist on the classic daiquiri, famously enjoyed by writer Ernest Hemingway. Unlike the traditional version, this cocktail swaps out sugar for maraschino liqueur, balancing the bright acidity of fresh lime and grapefruit juice with a hint of sweetness. A timeless favorite that delivers a bold yet smooth citrusy kick, perfect for warm weather sipping.

The Vesper is a cocktail famously knows as James Bond's signature cocktail. It is gin forward with citrus and sweet flavors. A Tried-and-true classic - this cocktail isn't for the weak. It's strong, mighty and may cause chest hair growth.

Legend has it that Don the Beachcomber concocted the first instance of the Zombie to help a hungover customer survive an important business meeting. We suggest skipping the meeting altogether to enjoy this classic cocktail, which uses four different types of rum. Limit two per person.