Every February the Beer Buzz celebrates the great flagship beers from some of our favorite, long-running breweries. These are the beers that keep the lights on, that are reliable, that win awards. This year we're celebrating flagships from Chicago, the suburbs and just over the border.

• Two Brothers Domaine Dupage
• Three Floyds Gumballhead
• Goose Island 312 Wheat Ale
• Half Acre Daisy Cutter
• Revolution Anti-Hero IPA
• Pipeworks Ninja vs. Unicorn
• Off Color Apex Predator
• Maplewood Son of Juice IPA

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The games of 2026 are taking place right now in the Alpine regions of Italy. Specifically, Lombardy, Veneto and neighboring areas. You may have noticed watching the games that the area looks very German, and the wines often reflect that influence. So, sit on your couch, watch some stupendous athletic feats and enjoy these gold medal wines (and one aperitif) at bronze medal prices.

• Campari Aperitif
• Nino Franco Rustico Prosecco Superiore
• Bellavista Franciacorta Alma Assemblage 1 Extra Brut
• Ca dei Frati I Frati Lugana 2024
• Pieropan Soave Classico 2024
• Abbazia di Novacella Schiava 2024
• Zenato Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso 2021

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So long, Dry January. Hello Dry February! If your time exploring NA drinks has come to an end, kick things off by dialing back the sweetness. We're trying dry wines, cocktails, ciders and beers.

• Laherte Freres Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature
• Zind Humbrecht Muscat Turckheim 2023
• Valdespino Inocente Fino
• Right Bee Dry
• Art History Bauhaus

Check out the cocktail recipes on our blog.

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Every January the French come to town. Specifically, the Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux. UGC is your chance to try the newest Bordeaux vintage, and to buy these wines before they hit our stores shelves. This year, the 2023 vintage is featured, and we have wine managers Gabe and Jon to walk us through the event and some highlights from the vintage.

• Chateau Carbonnieux Pessac Leognan Blanc 2023
• Chateau Giscours Margaux 2023
• Chateau Clinet Pomerol 2023
• Chateau Doisy Daene Barsac 2023

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So you bought a bottle of absinthe? Maybe you wanted to make Sazeracs for Mardi Gras. Maybe you were watching Moulin Rouge and got curious. But you used your rinse of absinthe, and you still have most of the bottle left? Now what? We've got cocktail ideas for you beyond the Sazerac, from the basic to the complex.

Check out our blog for cocktail recipes

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It's been a few years since Barrel to Bottle strolled down the NA beer aisle. The options have never been better for Dry January, and beyond. There are more styles than ever, from breweries of all sizes.

• Samuel Adams Just the Haze Non-Alcoholic IPA
• Go Brewing Disarm Non-Alocholic Hazy IPA
• Blue Moon Non-Alcoholic
• RationAle Non-Alcoholic Japanese Style Dry
• Sapporo Premium Non-Alcoholic
• Years Non-Alcoholic Pilsner
• Pipeworks Non-Alcoholic Ninja vs. Unicorn
• RationAle Non-Alcoholic West Coast IPA
• Best Day Brewing Dark Diamond Non-Alcoholic Mexican-style Dark

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Every year, we're seeing more bottles from Whisky Advocate's Top 20 hit our shelves. Throughout the year these bottles come and go, and this year is no different. The Whiskey Hotline grabbed five from the list to sample, and they'll countdown the entire list.

• Lochlea Fallow Edition Lowland Single Malt
• Lux Row Small Batch Bourbon PX Sherry Finish
• Glendronach Ode to the Ember Peated Highland Single Malt Master's Anthology
• Torabhaig Sound of Sleat Legacy Series 4th Release Isle of Skye Single Malt
• New Riff Distilling Balboa Rye Bottled in Bond

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We're back with part two of Binny's Buyers' Picks for 2025.

Jeff M. – Spirits Buyer

• Cutwater Spirits Margarita Variety (seasonal)
• Old Fitzgerald 7-Year-Old Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Kyle F – Beer Buyer

• Yuengling Traditional Lager

Mark S – Wine Buyer

• Casa Lapostolle Clos Apalta 2021

Barb H – Wine Buyer

• Chateau Doisy Daene Barsac 2022

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The end of the year means a chance to welcome Binny's expert team of wine, spirits and beer buyers. They try thousands of things every year, but what is their pick of the year?

Bill N. – Wine Buyer

• Uccelliera Rosso di Montalcino 2023
• Uccelliera Brunello di Montalcino 2020

Jack S. – Cigar Buyer

• Cohiba Rubicon
• Four Star Society The Architekt

Tübr Gordo and Stash Can

Brett P. – Spirits Buyer

• New Scotch Distilleries Opened in the Last Ten Years (Lochlea, Ardnamurchan, Torabhaig, Clydeside, Nc'Nean, Ballindalloch, Lindores Abbey)

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Stephanie Macleod is the Master Blender of Scotch Whiskey for Bacardi, and this week we're talking to her about her history with Bacardi and the innovations at Dewar's and Aberfeldy.

• Dewar's 12-Year-Old Double Aged Scotch
• Dewar's Double Double 21-Year-Old Ruby Marsala Cask Finished Binny's Handpicked
• Aberfeldy 15-Year-Old Single Malt Finished in Bolgheri Red Wine Casks

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