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We 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 WOW

Banrock Station Sauvignon Blanc

https://banrockstation.com.au/collections/our-wines/products/sauvignon-blanc-2l?variant=50397991698736

• Blind Shiraz tasting

WineSmith Shiraz 2025

https://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 

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