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One episode just wasn’t enough to cram in all the flavor-blasted products on Binny’s shelves. So we’re back with part two, focusing on spirits.

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.

Renowned winemaker, Andy Erickson, carries an impressive Napa resume including time spent at Harlan Estate, Staglin Family Vineyards, and Screaming Eagle.

Last week we covered the wonders of wormwood in our introduction to vermouth and aromatized wines.

Join Alicia and one of the most celebrated names in wine, Paul Hobbs, as they taste through some of Paul's most popular wines from California.

Join the Whiskey Hotline and New Riff co-founder Jay Erisman for a tasting of their latest, Maltster Wheated Bourbon and Winter Whiskey.

Join Alicia, Binny's Wine Educator, and Tim and Dante Mondavi for a tasting of Continuum, a wine that is described as the culmination of the Mondavi family's four generations in wine.