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

We have twelve…yes twelve…100 proof bourbons to sample today on Barrel to Bottle. Pat just couldn’t help himself; once he started picking, he just couldn’t bear to leave something out. Once again, we’re blind tasting, which is the best way to taste anything.

Join The Whiskey Hotline and Journeyman founder Bill Welter for a virtual tasting of the Southwest Michigan distillery's whiskies.

We aren’t talking about “the” perfect Manhattan, some might argue that the incredibly popular sweet Manhattan already holds that title, but “a” Perfect Manhattan. A variation on the theme that has the maker replace half of the Sweet Vermouth with Dry Vermouth. This perfect 1:1 ratio of Vermouths is the origin of the name.

The Medoc region of Bordeaux is the ultimate place for affordable luxury. Take a tour of the appellations and discover the incredible quality and value with Mary Gorman-McAdams, Master of Wine.

Join the Whiskey Hotline and FEW Spirits founder Paul Hletko for a tasting of their limited edition 10th anniversary bourbon.

This is what the G&T was meant to be from London to Gibraltar to Mumbai to sweltering late summer Chicago; simple to make, complexly layered, ultimately quenching and loaded with character. Mercifully, the colonial era is largely over but may the sun never set on the Gin and Tonic!

Join The Whiskey Hotline for a virtual tasting of the newest Basil Hayden's expression, Toast, with 8th generation Beam Distiller & Director of Craft Operations Freddie Noe.

The original Americano cocktail is, of course, somewhat bitter being a blend of Campari (Red Amaro), Sweet Vermouth and soda. That is the bitter root of the matter but today we bring the Americanos together in a riff, a combo, an Americano, ‘mericano and as far as we know it was invented right here at Binny’s in the U.S. of A.

Head to Beaujolais with the Binny's wine team as Alicia and Chris take you on a journey through the region.