Binny's Blog

We're headed to Alsace to explore the German and French influences of their wines, beers and cuisine.

An Alsatian-style lager? We’re proud to announce the arrival of another collaborative lager project with Goldfinger and Pollyanna.

Last week it was new wines, this week it's new spirits. Pat once again overdid it and brought too many new items for us to sample.

The Whiskey Hotline is joined by Bryan Cranston for a tasting and discussion of Dos Hombres Mezcal.

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

Want to discover why Alsace rocks? Join Alicia B. and our special guest, Thierry Fritsch, the Head Oenologist and Chief Wine Educator of Vins d’Alsace, as we explore this fantastic region in Northeast France.

The difference between mezcal and other agave spirits. Maybe someone told you that all tequilas are mezcal but not all mezcals are tequila.

How to read a mezcal label. If you’ve read that mezcal label closely, you’ve maybe seen words like “artesenal” and “ancestral.”

The difference between tequila and mezcal. You’re a tequila fan and you’ve been hearing about its smoky cousin, mezcal?

We're mixing things up with this classic gin cocktail. Instead of gin, we're adding mezcal. It adds a smoky flavor that blends magically with the sweet and bitter flavors in the cocktail.