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Barrel to Bottle, The Binny's Podcast

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Binny's Beverage Depot is the Midwest's largest wine, spirits and beer superstore. If you can't find it at Binny's, it's probably not worth drinking.

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Fever Tree - It's the Quenchiest

October 16, 2020 10:00 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MB

Fever Tree is a favorite of the Barrel to Bottle Crew. Pat samples a lot of mixers so he would know. But we want to know, why does Fever Tree have so many varieties? Alex Brick is here to answer that question, and mix up a range of cocktails from the traditional to the unique. 

Chardonnay

October 09, 2020 10:00 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MB

Chardonnay is a versatile grape that can be grown almost anywhere by almost anyone. That means you can coax a wide variety flavors out of the grape. Many listeners might know Chardonnay for being buttery and heavily oaked, but the Barrel to Bottle crew is here with some more subtle expressions. Plus a listenera Q&A about identifying corked wine.    Drink along at home with the following wines: Domaine Servin Chablis Vaillons 2018 Evening Land Chardonnay Seven Springs Eola Amity Hil...

Quarantinis vol. 5: Quarantikis

October 02, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 62.6 MB

Tiki cocktails are one of Roger's passions. But some members of the Barrel to Bottle Crew don't want to go through the hassle of mixing a 15-ingredient cocktail. Maybe you're the same way? If you don't want to stock up on multiple fruit juices, syrups, liqueurs and types of rum, this is the perfect episode for you. Check out our blog post for all the Quarantiki recipes featured in today's episode.   

Canadian Whisky

September 25, 2020 10:00 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MB

Canadian Whisky is still a bit of a mystery to many drinkers, including some Barrel to Bottle hosts. The Whiskey Hotline is here to help, blind tasting six bottles from the Great White North, to prove that Canadian Whisky is more than just big plastic bottles you find in your grandparent's liquor cabinet. Plus an in-house Q&A about barrel charring.  Drink along at home with the following whisky: J.P. Wiser's Triple Barrel Rye Canadian LTD Signal Hill Canadian Whisky Lot 40 12 Ye...

Bordeaux Bordeux

September 18, 2020 10:00 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MB

We asked Lincoln Park wine manager Gabe what topic he could talk about for a half an hour. Besides video games, Gabe's passion is Bordeaux. Not only does he love Bordeaux, but he's been there for En Primeur. Gabe takes the B2B through some of his favorite Bordeaux selections and gives a behind the scenes look at En Primeur.  Drink along at home with the following wines: Chapelle de Potensac Medoc 2016  Chateau Pedesclaux Pauillac 2016 Chateau Lagrange Saint Julien 2016 Chateau Fe...

Oktoberfestbiers

September 11, 2020 10:00 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MB

You might think that all Oktoberfest beers are the same, but Roger is here to show you that's not the case. The Barrel to Bottle Crew will help you clear up some of the confusing aspects of Oktoberfest, starting with why it's in September. They'll run through a sampling of German and American offerings, as well as give you some great food pairings. Plus, in a very convenient Q&A session, a listener wants to know the best glass for serving Oktoberfest and Festbiers. Prosit!   Dink along ...

A Rhone Rager

September 04, 2020 10:00 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MB

Resident wine guy Chris takes the Barrel to Bottle Crew through some of the lesser known appellations of the Rhone Valley. The Rhone Valley offers wines that are easily accessible or very complex, so it's the perfect region to start your wine journey.   Dink along at home with the following wines: Domaine Vincent Paris Crozes Hermitage 2018  Jean Louis Chave Selection Saint Joseph Offerus 2017 Xavier Vignon Vacqueyras 2015 Domaine de Piaugier Gigondas 2017  

The Gang Picks a Fight with Stanley Tucci

August 28, 2020 10:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MB

Stanley Tucci has a lot to learn about making a Negroni. The question is, does he hunger for knowledge on this classic cocktail, or does he just want to play games? As Roger runs through all the ways in which The Tooch screwed up this cocktail, the Barrel to Bottle spends their big night screwing up this cocktail. But the great thing about a Negroni is you can transform it into almost anything.  Mix up some Negronis at home by visiting our blog for all the recipes featured in this episo...

Hard Seltzer with Joel Brower of Odd Side Ales

August 21, 2020 10:00 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MB

At this point it's pretty obvious that hard seltzers are more than just a passing fad. One of the biggest questions we get at Binny's is "what are these things exactly?" Hard Seltzers can be made many different ways , as Odd Side Ales' plant manager Joel Brower explains to the Barrel to Bottle crew. After the interview, Roger, Pat and Chris sample through different brands and flavors of hard seltzer.  Drink along at home with these hard seltzers: Odd Side POG Hard Seltzer White Claw ...

Half Acre Co-Founder Gabriel Magliaro

August 14, 2020 10:00 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MB

It's hard to believe Half Acre Brewing Co. is now considered a veteran of the Chicago craft beer scene. But 14 years will change a lot of things. Co-founder Gabriel Magliaro sits down with the Barrel to Bottle crew to discuss the history of the brewery and the challenges they've faced over the last decade plus.  Drink along at home with these beers: Half Acre Bodem Half Acre Tome Half Acre Fully Saturated Double Daisy Cutter Half Acre Lagertown Half Acre Logue

Alaskan Brewing Bonus Episode

August 11, 2020 22:21 - 16 minutes - 22.1 MB

We couldn't fit all our time with Geoff and Marcy Larson into our weekly episode, so we're sliding into your feed with a bonus ep. Hear about some of the other creative ways Alaskan Brewing has survived and thrived in the Last Frontier. 

Geoff and Marcy Larson from Alaskan Brewing

August 07, 2020 10:00 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MB

Geoff and Marcy Larson have faced many unique challenges brewing beer in landlocked Juneau, Alaska. In addition to a stable of core beers, they've branched out and kept up with the latest trends in craft beer.  Drink along at home with these beers: Alaskan Amber Alaskan Smoked Porter 

Smoke 'Em If You Got 'Em

July 31, 2020 10:00 - 52 minutes - 48 MB

The Barrel to Bottle Crew is looooooooong overdue for this episode. Luckily, we've got someone to guide us through this unexplored category; Binny's Buyer Jack Spethman. Jack takes us through the basics, including some tips for cutting and smoking. Then Pat and Roger run through a few sticks that Jack gave them to sample. Also, a listener Q&A about how to pair with spirits.   

You Don't Know Jackfruit

July 24, 2020 13:45 - 54 minutes - 63 MB

It's You Don't Know Jackfruit, the Barrel to Bottle game show. Your contestants this week are Pat, Chris and Greg, who go head to head taking on the hardest fruit questions presented by your host, Roger. Fruit notes are frequent descriptors in the world of wine, spirits and beer. But why do your favorite beverages have these tasting notes? Play along and see how you stack up against the Barrel to Bottle team.   

Rosé All...Year?

July 17, 2020 10:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MB

 Is this the Summer of Rosé pt. Deux or should it be Rosé All Year? Alicia and Chris take us on a journey around the world of Rosé. From California to France and back again, these refreshing wines (porch pounders, really) are great in the warm weather, but they're excellent to drink year-round as well.  Drink along at home with the following rosés, all day or all year.   Tables Creek Patelin de Tables Rosé 2019 Blackbird Vineyards Arriveste Rosé 2019 Belle de Provence Rosé C...

Quarantinis Ultra Lazy Edition: Highballs

July 10, 2020 10:00 - 55 minutes - 51 MB

The Highball is the ultimate lazy cocktail. By definition, it should only be two ingredients. Pat's not even sure it deserves its own episode. But-not ones to leave well enough alone-Roger and Chris are here to prove that you can get a little fancy with a Highball, elevating it from a two-ingredient cocktail to something a little more complex.  Mix along at home with the following cocktail ingredients: Akashi Ume Plum Flavored Whisky Fever Tree Club Soda Glenmorangie Extremely Rare ...

Highway to Helles

July 03, 2020 10:00 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MB

The beer scene is dominated by flavor-blasted IPAs and stouts, but the German Helles style has been making a quiet comeback. Roger and Chris, the masters of nuance, are here to show you that subtle does not equal boring. The Barrel to Bottle crew has 5 refreshing beers that are perfect for the hottest summer days. In the listener Q&A, the Barrel to Bottle crew tackles the loaded question of beer expiriation/born-on dates.  Drink along at home with the following light and crispy boys tha...

Brunch Cocktails

June 26, 2020 10:00 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MB

OK, so maybe you aren't going to brunch very often right now. But that doesn't mean you can't enjoy these cocktails on your own, whatever time of day, wherever you are. Greg, Roger, Alicia and Chris take you from the basics to the more advanced. As always, the Barrel to Bottle crew is more than willing to offer up a few variations to suit your ingredient list.   Drink along at home with the following brunch cocktail ingredients Maplewood Spruce Gin Baron Fuente Grande Reserve Brut S...

Chèvre Which Way: Cheese Pairings

June 19, 2020 10:00 - 44 minutes - 41.3 MB

It doesn't get any cheddar than this. It's unbrielievable that it took this long, really. The Barrel to Bottle Crew is finally doing cheese pairings. Chris has some bonafides in this department, so he'll be leading us through a selection of wine and cheese pairings. Roger isn't forgetting about the beer-loving curd nerds either, he's got some great IPA, Belgian, sour and cider pairings. We promise you'll have a gouda time listening to this episode.   

Quarantini Sessions III: After the Gold Rush

June 12, 2020 10:00 - 54 minutes - 50 MB

The Quarantini series rolls on with a twofer: The Gold Rush and the Margarita. While Greg and Pat stick with the basics, Roger and Chris get very fancy with several variations. It wouldn't be a cocktail episode without The Fruit King making an appearance to Tiki things up. Then, a listener wants to know the Barrel to Bottle Crew's favorite champage cocktails.   Mix along at home with the following cocktails: Pat's Gold Rush INGREDIENTS: 2 oz bourbon or rye 3/4 oz lemon juice 3/...

Jesse Lange

June 05, 2020 10:00 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MB

The Lange Family are pioneers of Oregon and Willamette Valley wines, an aisle that continues to grow in our stores. Jesse is the winemaker and general manager at Lange, taking over from his father, and the founder of Lange Family Vineyards, Don Lange. Stick around for a listener Q&A about the conundrum of White Zinfandel.  Drink along at home with the following wines: Lange Pinot Gris 2019 Lange Chardonnay 2019 Lange Pinot Noir 2017 Lange Pinot Noir 2018

Desert Island Beers

May 29, 2020 10:00 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MB

We're all kind of on our own desert islands right now, so it's a great time to run through the Barrel to Bottle crew's desert island beers. These cans and bottles have stood the test of time, be they tall cripsy boys from the land of sky blue waters, or malty and spicy Belgian classics. These are the beers that mean something, the ones that we'd want to be stranded with. During Q&A, a listener wants to know what the Barrel to Bottle crew looks for when cellaring beer. Presented in no pa...

Mr. Black Bonus Episode: Ask an Australian

May 26, 2020 15:16 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MB

Barrel to Bottle is dropping into your feed with another bonus episode. We had a little extra time with Mr. Black co-founder Tom Baker, so Roger wanted to play "Ask an Australian". 

Mr. Black

May 22, 2020 10:00 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MB

Mr. Black is the best coffee liqueur the Barrel to Bottle Crew has ever tasted. So it was a no-brainer to have Tom Baker, co-founder of Mr. Black, on the podcast. This is our first international and intercontinental episode of Barrel to Bottle as Tom is dialing in all the way from Australia. The crew will also be making cocktails using Mr. Black. Plus a listener Q&A about what makes whiskey so special.  Mix along at home with the Coffee Negroni 1 part Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur  1 part ...

Quarantinis Vol. 2: Actual Martini Edition

May 15, 2020 10:00 - 50 minutes - 69.4 MB

Everyone is making quarantinis, which can really be anything (including a can of PBR if you're Pat). The Barrel to Bottle Crew was inspired to go back to the actual old school martini, which itself can be almost anything these days. Roger runs through some of the classic recipes including the original martini with sweet vermouth, the Vesper and more. Plus, a rousing listener Q&A about guilty pleasure drinks.  

Pop the Top: Virtual Tasting Bonus Episode

May 12, 2020 10:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MB

We're jumping into your podcast feed with a bonus episode of Barrel to Bottle. We've been hosting a series of virtual tastings on Zoom. In this week's bonus episode Alicia and Barb, along with Lincoln Park wine manager Gabriel, taste through their favorite canned wines and canned wine cocktails.  For more information about our virtual tastings, please visit our website. 

Beaujolais

May 08, 2020 10:00 - 27 minutes - 25.7 MB

Beaujolais is gonna work for you. They're not in plastic bottles any more and they're not your father's Beaujolais. This week on Barrel to Bottle, Pat is joined by Binny's educator Alicia along with wine manager Ben to help set the record straight on Beaujolais. The Barrel to Bottle Crew will taste through the entire Beaujolais region while discussing its history and sharing Beaujolais food pairings. Drink along at home with the following wines: Domaine de la Prebende Beaujolais 2018 ...

Quarantinis vol. 1

May 01, 2020 10:00 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MB

Make do with what you have, that's the theme of this week's episode. You might not have all the ingredients for your favorite cocktail, but there's almost always a substitute you can make. This week the Barrel to Bottle Crew scours their respective basements for ingredients that will still make an excellent cocktail. At the end, Greg, Roger, Pat and Alicia each put their own quarantini spin on a negroni.  You can find all of our Barrel to Bottle Quarantini recipes on the Confessions of a ...

Wines of Alsace

April 24, 2020 14:02 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MB

Alsace, an underappreciated wine region and the Barrel to Bottle Crew would love for our customers to know more about. Alsatian wines are food-friendly and budget friendly. Binny's Wine Educator Alicia tastes through five wines from Alsace, and throws in some trivia along the way. She also has some excellent food pairings. Plus, a customer wants to know what to do with a bottle of wine they don't really like.  Drink along at home with the following wines: Hugel Gentil 2018 Meyer-Fonne ...

Beer Geek Basement Clean Out 2: Basement Edition

April 17, 2020 10:00 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MB

Since we're all at home looking at all the beers we've been collecting for years, it's a good time to open some more of them. Because of the breadth of their collections, the Barrel to Bottle Crew was lucky enough to have some overlap. Except Greg, who likes to actually drink the beer he buys. 

Q&A-Palooza Vol. 3

April 10, 2020 19:17 - 50 minutes - 46 MB

We asked for questions and you asked us questions. Lots of questions. This week the Barrel to Bottle Crew will answer 19 of your burning questions. What's the best way to store wine? Is this bottle worth anything? Does lactose effect a beer's shelf life? What is the airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow?

Mezcal

April 03, 2020 10:00 - 50 minutes - 46.8 MB

Mezcal, it's not just smoky tequila with a worm in the bottle. On this special Whiskey Hotline & Friends edition of Barrel to Bottle, Pat, Brett and friend-of-the-pod Monique Houston are going to help demystify mezcal.  Drink along at home with the following mezcals: El Buho Mezcal Espadin El Buho Especial Tepeztate Siembra Metl Don Mateo Cupreata Mezcal Don Mateo de la Sierra Pechuga La Luna Mezcal Manso Sahuayo La Luan Mezcal Chino La Venenosa Raicilla Tabernas Maximiliana...

Whiskey Blind Tasting

March 27, 2020 10:00 - 47 minutes - 65.4 MB

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. Speaking of which, we've got a Whiskey Hotline quorum this week, with Pat and Brett Pontoni stepping up to the mics. Also along for the ride is longtime Binny's buyer Mike Baba. Greg and Roger round out the panel. Five hosts, 10 whiskeys and only you'll know what they're tasting.  Blind taste along at home with the following spirits: O...

Cabernet Around the World

March 20, 2020 16:57 - 41 minutes - 38 MB

There's more to Cabernet than Napa and France. Jason Palma steps back into the Barrel to Bottle studios for a Cabernet world tour. Cabernet is grown on six continents and each one has it's own unique flavors and aromas.  Drink Along at Home with the Following Wines:  Daou Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 Antinori Guado al Tasso Il Bruciato 2017 Primus Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 d'Arenberg Cabernet Sauvignon The High Trellis 2016 Meerlust Rubicon 2015 Chateau Musar Hochar

Barrel-Aged Beer Blind

March 13, 2020 10:00 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MB

Barrel-aged beers are still a hot commodity, but Roger is here to show that you don't have to wait in line or pay a lot for a high quality barrel-aged beer. Breweries are also moving behind traditional bourbon barrels to age all sorts of beers in different spirits barrels. Also a listener Q&A that isn't really a Q&A but proves Pat was wrong.    Drink along at home with the following beers:   Odd Side Ales MacDougal's Apple Brandy Barrel Aged Scotch Ale Sierra Nevada Barrel Aged Narw...

Irish Whiskey

March 06, 2020 11:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MB

What's the craic? It's the time of year to brush up on all that our Irish Whiskey aisle has to offer. Barrel to Bottle's resident Irishman (and whiskey expert) Pat Brophy has brought in six of his favorites to help you change your perception of this style. Plus, listener Q&A is back with question about the best crowd-pleasing beer to serve at your wedding.    Drink along at home with the following whiskeys   Slane Irish Whiskey Triple Casked  The Sexton Single Malt Irish Whiskey The...

What the Hell Does That Taste Like?

February 28, 2020 11:00 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MB

You know the classics. You know your favorites. But what about the rest? Our stores are home thousands of bottles of spirits, wine and beer. There are so many bottles that even the Barrel to Bottle Crew haven't tried all of them. Liqueurs with milk and eggs, Hungarian wines, 16% ABV beers! If you've ever wandered our aisles wondering "What the hell does that taste like?" this is the episode for you.   Drink along at home with the following oddballs and headscratchers:   Rujero Singa...

Glassware and Ice

February 21, 2020 11:00 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MB

Glassware. It's an essential part of the drinking experience, but there are so many options in wine, spirits and beer. Stemmed or stemless? Big bowl or small? Shaker pint or tulip? And what about ice? Big cube, small cube, sphere? Filtered water or tap? The Barrel to Bottle crew is here to help you sort through this madness and also prove that despite all the pretension it really does make a difference in how your drink tastes. Throughout the episode Pat will also be measuring how fast (or...

New Orleans Cocktails

February 14, 2020 11:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MB

Laissez les bon temps rouler! It's Mardi Gras season and Barrel to Bottle's resident mixologist and New Orleans enthusiast, Roger Adamson, is here to give you an authentic taste of the French Quarter. Get yourself set up for Fat Tuesday with two easy New Orleans cocktails plus some strong opinions on paczkis.    Mix along at home with the following spirits and bitters:   Rittenhouse Rye 100 Proof Dolin Sweet Vermouth Peychaud's Bitters Angostura Bitters Hardy VS Cognac Dom B...

Australian Wines

February 07, 2020 11:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MB

That's not a podcast! THIS is a podcast! Binny's Wine Manager Mike Bach spent two weeks in Australia last May, and this week he's joining the Barrel to Bottle Crew to share some of his favorites wines from the land down under. Forget about throwing a shrimp on the barbie, because Mike has wine and kangaroo pairings.  Drink along at home with the following wines: Yalumba Y Series Shiraz Viognier 2018 Alpha Box & Dice Tarot Grenache 2018 D'Arenberg High Trellis 2016 Mollydooker Shiraz...

Vermouths and Mahattans

January 31, 2020 11:00 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MB

What is vermouth? Where does it come from and why does Pat Brophy love it so much? This week, the Barrel to Bottle Crew will be sampling through an array of vermouths, while Pat tries to find one that will pry Greg away from his beloved Cocchi di Torino. After that, we will take all those vermouths, combine then with a variety of bitters and see who can craft the best Manhattan. Will it be The Greghattan? El Broph? The Rogehattan?    Mix along at home with the following vermouths and b...

Lo-Cal Beers

January 24, 2020 11:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MB

If you're not quite ready to commit to Dry January, how about Lo-Cal January? Specifically, low calorie beer options that still taste good. Roger has assembled 9 flavor-packed beers, ciders and hard waters from some well-known breweries, plus one surprising stalwart that has been making low-calorie, flavorful beer for decades. Plus, listener questions are back and this week we've got a controversial topic: aging whiskey in small barrels.  Drink along at home with the following beers Sai...

Bordeaux Basics

January 17, 2020 11:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MB

This week the Barrel to Bottle team covers the basics of the world's most prestigious region: Bordeaux! Doug Jeffirs, Director of Wine Sales for Binny's, joins the team to help demystify the topic and cover a few wines that provide excellent value.  Drink along at home with the following wines Chateau La Platus Bordeaux 2016  Chateau Saby Bordeaux 2016 Chateau Montlandrie Castillon Cotes de Bordeaux 2015 Chateau Lanessan Haut Medoc 2016 Chateau Ducasse Blanc 2018 Castelnau de Su...

Dry January

January 10, 2020 11:00 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MB

Are you doing Drynuary? Dry January? Non-Alc New Year? Whatever it's called, there are many reasons our customers seek out non-alcoholic offerings. Non-alcholic beers have been around for several decades, but now craft breweries have begun producing them in addition to the old stalwarts. Meanwhile, Pat has a whole new category for the Barrel to Bottle crew to sample, whiskey and gin alternatives.  Drink along at home with the following non-alcoholic beers and spirits: O'Doul's Pabst Blu...

Louis Martini

January 03, 2020 11:00 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MB

Michael Eddy is the first winemaker at Louis Martini that doesn't share a last name with winery's founder. In his tenure with Louis Martini, Michael has witnessed a huge transition for this legacy brand. He's been presented with the unique challenge of growing the winery and moving it in new directions, while also maintaining the standards wine drinkers have come to expect.    Drink along at home with the following wines: Louis Martini Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County 2016 Louis Marti...

Redemption

December 27, 2019 11:00 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MB

It's a special Whiskey Hotline edition of Barrel to Bottle with David Carpenter of Redemption Whiskey. As the master blender, David likes to focus on the grains because they're the star of the show. David is also master blender for Bib & Tucker, a Tennesee whiskey brand that focuses more on the barrel than the grain. Finally, the Barrel to Bottle crew heads north of the border to try some 100% rye Canadian whisky, but it's not your typical Canadian whisky. Don't forget to check out our Redem...

Holiday Beers

December 20, 2019 11:00 - 47 minutes - 44 MB

'Tis the season for malty, spicy beers with a little extra kick to them. Just don't call them old man beers. Roger has brought the good stuff; from longtime classics to new takes on the holiday style. From Germany to California and everywhere in between, Happy Holidays from the Barrel to Bottle Crew.  Drink along at home with the following beers: Hofbrau Winter Spezial  Anchor Steam Christmas Ale Revolution Fistmas Three Floyds Alpha Klaus 21st Amendment Fireside Chat St. Bernar...

Champagne and Other Bubbly

December 13, 2019 11:00 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MB

The last time Bob Calamia stopped by the Barrel to Bottle studio, it was to talk about something he loves but doesn't know, amaro. Now he's here to talk about something he both knows and loves: Champagne and bubbly. The holidays are a perfect time to have Binny's longtime Champagne buyer on the podcast. Although we here at Barrel to Bottle feel that every time of year is a good time for Champagne. Plus, we'll teach you how to taste and how to find what you like. Pop the cork on this vintage ...

Fortified Wines Part 1: Madeira

December 06, 2019 11:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MB

Fortified wine, it's not just for grandma's post-dinner drink. Binny's Wine Educator Alicia Barrett joins the Barrel to Bottle to Crew this week to share her passion for fortified wines, particularly Madeira. Roger loves Madeira too and he is very eager to discuss it. So what is it? Why should you drink it? Where does it come from? All your questions will be answered on this week's Barrel to Bottle. Drink along at home with the following Madeiras: The Rare Wine Company Charleston Sercial ...

CH Distillery

November 29, 2019 11:00 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MB

CH Distillery has arguably the widest ranging portfolio in the Midwest. At CH, they can only serve what they make, which has presented unique challenges but also allowed them to offer an incredible breadth of spirits. Owner and distiller Tremaine Atkinson was good enough to bring some spirits for the Barrel to Bottle crew to sample. Most importantly, CH is now the shepherd of Malört, favorite child of the Barrel to Bottle podcast. They're trying all sorts of new things with Malört, including...

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