Goon Review! "Traditional" Goon Vs the Modern Bagnum

Send us Fan MailWe put goon on trial by tasting Bagnum versus a classic tap cask, blind, and learned just how easily packaging can mess with perception. Along the way we unpack why a Goon Bag can inflate (unintentionally, unlike Austin's high school pillows), what freshness really means in larger formats, and why the cheaper option can still be the best drink in the glass. • What counts as goon and why the tap matters • Bagnum versus cask pricing and how it plays out per bottle • The “inflated Bag” problem explained by CO2 and heat • Blind Sauvignon Blanc tasting WOWBanrock Station Sauvignon Blanchttps://banrockstation.com.au/collections/our-wines/products/sauvignon-blanc-2l?variant=50397991698736• Blind Shiraz tastingWineSmith Shiraz 2025https://www.winesmiths.com.au/premium-selection-shiraz-nv/RESSHI6.html• Cost of goods in alternative packaging and why bigger is not always cheaper • Extraction, free run and pressings explained in plain language • Freshness tips for boxed wine and why retailer turnover matters Please make sure that you are following us on all the social platforms!Listen next week as we tell you "what to buy when you're staring at a wall of WTF?!"Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmeland TikTok! @winewithmegmel