Binny's Blog

Love Weller 107 but can't always find it? Ask the Whiskey Hotline!

Barrel to Bottle counts down Whisky Advocate's Top 20 of 2024

Mark Reynier believes in spirits terroir and he's here to make a very convincing argument about why it matters.

The Barrel to Bottle Crew welcomes industry legends Brian Nation and David Perkins of Keeper's Heart Whiskey.

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.

Lexie Phillips, assistant distiller at Jack Daniel’s, stops by the Lincoln Park tasting room to sample a line-up of the famous Tennessee Whiskey with the Barrel to Bottle crew.

If you love food but are a little work-shy in the kitchen, we have an easy and delicious three-course meal for your Galentine's Day or Valentine's Day, along with wine, beer and cocktail pairings for each course.

Join the Whiskey Hotline and Glendalough co-founder Donal O'Gallachoir

This week on Barrel to Bottle we're doing another blind taste test. Because that's the best way to test anything, in the opinion of the Whiskey Hotline.

The Flank Steak Salad is definitely a hearty meal, and a delightfully simple one to prepare. Just bear in mind that salting is essential to the recipe. Salting and seasoning the steak 30 minutes prior to grilling ensures that the meat absorbs the flavorful seasoning and remains juicy when served.