Binny's Blog

Celebrate Flagship February with local beers from Chicago, the suburbs and just over the border.

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.

Flagship February is a yearly opportunity to revisit some craft beer classics. These are the beers that keep the lights on for their respective breweries. They often reflect the period of craft beer history during which they were conceived. Some of these are relatively new flagship beers, while others have been going strong for decades.

We're joined by design icon and fashion mogul Vera Wang for an exploration of her new, limited edition Chopin vodka.

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.

The Godmother is a smooth, subtly sweet cocktail that delivers effortless sophistication with every sip. This elegant mix combines crisp vodka with the rich, almond-kissed flavor of Disaronno, creating a perfectly balanced drink that’s both light and indulgent.