Brims and Barrels

Brims and Barrels
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Welcome to Brims & Barrels — Two Fits. One Pour. Brims & Barrels is about more than bourbon it’s about real conversations, real perspectives, and the brotherhood that brings it all together. Hosted by two former athletes from different backgrounds, this is where perspectives meet through conversation, not just the pour. Each episode starts with a drink but goes deeper into life, sports, mindset, and real talk the same energy you’d find in a barbershop or locker room. Nothing scripted. No gatekeeping. Just respect for every palate. 🌐 Website: https://brimsandbarrels.com

  1. 4d ago ·  Video

    Brims & Barrels’ FIRST Barrel Pick | Liquor Zone x ThatSuburbanGuy

    This episode hits a little different. For the first time, Brims & Barrels got the opportunity to be part of the barrel-picking process, and we're sitting down to revisit the two bottles we helped select: Reveries 10 Year Single Barrel and Seelbach's 9 Year 4 Month Double Oak. A huge shoutout to Pete at Liquor Zone for taking a chance on us and inviting Brims & Barrels into the experience, and to Laz (@thatsubourbonguy) for the recommendation, guidance, and knowledge throughout the process. We're whiskey enthusiasts first, so having people around us who know the game made this first experience one we'll never forget. 🥃 REVERIES 10 YEAR SINGLE BARREL | 109 PROOF This one immediately separated itself with a darker, richer profile. Nose: Dark brown sugar • Dried fruit • Baking spice • Deep caramel • Molasses Palate: Red fruit • Toasted almond • Vanilla • Brown sugar • Oak Finish: Dark chocolate • Oak • Spice with a lingering finish That toasted almond note is one of the things that made this barrel stand out for us. 🥃 SEELBACH'S DOUBLE OAK | 9 YEARS 4 MONTHS | ~116 PROOF We tasted through several barrels before landing on this one, and the Double Oak profile separated itself from the pack. Nose: Maple • Sweet oak • Baking spice Palate: Sweet oak • Cinnamon • Caramel • Vanilla Finish: Lingering sweet oak • Dark chocolate • Baking spice Two completely different pours. Two barrels we're proud to have our name connected to. But you already know Brims & Barrels is TWO FITS. ONE POUR. 🧢🥃 We also get into some of our latest fitted pickups, Houston-inspired designs, sneaker pairings, and why the BRIMS are just as much a part of this show as the BARRELS. And like always, the conversation goes wherever it goes. 😂 🌐 Check out the Brims & Barrels website and keep up with everything we're building. We're also available across the major podcast platforms, with video available on YouTube and Apple Podcasts. LIKE 👍🏾 | COMMENT 💬 | SUBSCRIBE 🔔 Let us know in the comments: Which one are you reaching for first — Reveries 10 Year or Seelbach's Double Oak? 🥃 Two Fits. One Pour. 🎙️ No script. All vibes. 🥃 Whiskey is better when shared. #BrimsAndBarrels #TwoFitsOnePour #Bourbon #Whiskey #BarrelPick #SingleBarrel #Reveries #Seelbachs #DoubleOak #BourbonCommunity #WhiskeyTube #BourbonReview #Houston #FittedHats #LiquorZone

  2. Jul 29 ·  Video

    Still Austin Calvados Cask Finished

    🥃 Still Austin Calvados Cask Finished | Is It Game Ready?Can a bourbon finished in Calvados casks earn a starting spot in the Brims & Barrels lineup? In this episode of Game Ready, we crack open the Still Austin Distillery Exclusive Calvados Cask Finished Bourbon and break down everything from the nose to the finish. We talk coffee, caramel, toffee, sweet apples, pears, and subtle oak while discussing whether this unique finish complements the bourbon—or takes it in a different direction. Along the way, we compare the nose to Garrison Brothers Cowboy Bourbon, discuss how this bottle fits into a bourbon collection, and even give a shoutout to the wives who support the passion behind Brims & Barrels. 🏈 Game Ready is where every bottle earns its spot. Every whiskey can't be a starter... some belong on the bench. Which one is this? 🥃 Have you tried the Still Austin Calvados Cask Finished? Let us know: Is it a Starter or Bench?What's your favorite Still Austin release?Would you hunt this distillery exclusive? 👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments! 🍂 Tasting Notes • Coffee • Toffee • Caramel • Sweet Apples • Pears • Light Oak • Balanced Finish 🎙️ About Brims & Barrels Two Fits. One Pour. More than bourbon—we're about the stories, camaraderie, and conversations that happen over a great pour. Every episode is honest, unscripted, and built for whiskey lovers of every level. 👍 Like • 💬 Comment • 🔔 Subscribe #BrimsAndBarrels #StillAustin #CalvadosCask #Bourbon #BourbonReview #WhiskeyReview #GameReady #TexasWhiskey #DistilleryExclusive #WhiskeyTube #BourbonCommunity #TwoFitsOnePour

  3. Jul 16 ·  Video

    Wildest Wild Turkey Blind

    🥃 The Wildest Wild Turkey Blind | Beacon vs Russell’s 15 vs Cheesy Gold Foil vs Rickhouse CNE Four legendary Wild Turkey pours. One blind tasting. No labels. No bias. Just the whiskey. In this episode of Brims & Barrels, Ray and Xavier put some of Wild Turkey's most sought-after premium releases head-to-head to answer one question: Which bottle truly stands above the rest when you don't know what's in the glass? 🏆 Today's Blind Lineup: 🥃 Wild Turkey Master's Keep Beacon 🥃 Russell's Reserve 15 Year 🥃 Cheesy Gold Foil 16 Year 🥃 Wild Turkey Rickhouse CNE From the very first nose to the final sip, we score each pour on: • Nose 👃 • Palate 🥃 • Finish 🔥 • Overall Ranking 🏅 Along the way we dive into: Why Wild Turkey may be on the greatest premium release run in bourbon todayBruce Russell's impact on the brandKentucky rickhouses and barrel agingUpcoming bourbon releasesThe evolution of Wild Turkey's limited editionsPlenty of laughs, debates, and a few surprises One bottle completely shocked us... and another reminded us why hype doesn't always equal victory. 👇 Question of the Day Which Wild Turkey bottle would win YOUR blind? Drop your rankings in the comments. 🥃 Enjoying the conversation 👍 Like the video 💬 Leave a comment 🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a pour. 🎧 Listen to Brims & Barrels wherever you get your podcasts: • Spotify • Apple Podcasts • iHeartRadio YouTube 💈 Special thanks to our friends at Chophouse Barber Company If you're in the Houston area, check them out for one of the best barber experiences around. 📱 Follow us: Instagram: @BrimsAndBarrels Xavier: @XaviersBrownPour Ray: @Fitted_Bourbon Remember... Two Fits. One Pour. No labels. Just taste. 🥃 #BrimsAndBarrels #WildTurkey #WildTurkeyBourbon #RussellsReserve15 #CheesyGoldFoil #MastersKeep #Beacon #Rickhouse #Bourbon #BourbonCommunity #BourbonTube #Whiskey #WhiskeyTube #WhiskeyReview #WhiskeyLover #BourbonCollector #BlindTasting #BourbonHunting #DrinkResponsibly #BourbonLife #WhiskeyGram #AmericanWhiskey #CraftSpirits #PourWithPurpose #TwoFitsOnePour

  4. Jul 13 ·  Video

    Cheesy Gold Foil: Legendary Wild Turkey Juice

    A legend returned... but does it deserve all the hype? In this episode of Game Ready, we're pouring one of the most talked-about bourbon releases of the year—the Wild Turkey Austin Nichols Archives Gold Foil Edition. Inspired by the legendary "Cheesy Gold Foil" Wild Turkey from the 1980s and '90s, Bruce Russell set out to honor one of the most iconic pours in bourbon history. Aged 16 years, bottled at 120 proof, and carrying a $400+ MSRP, expectations couldn't be higher. The question is simple... Does it actually live up to the legend? From the very first nose, this bourbon stopped us in our tracks. 🥃 Cherry cola 🥃 Sweet aged oak 🥃 Rich caramel 🥃 Long, warming finish But great flavor alone doesn't answer the biggest question... Is it Game Ready? Or should it stay on the bench? You'll have to watch until the end to find out. A huge thank you to Armando for trusting Brims & Barrels with this incredible bottle and allowing us to share the experience with all of you. We appreciate your support and generosity. 🎥 Special thanks to Armando with Cinematic Labs for taking our production to another level. If you're looking for high-end cinematic content, he's the guy. 👇 We'd love to hear from you: Have you tried Wild Turkey Gold Foil? • Is it worth the MSRP? • Would you pay secondary prices? • Is this one of the best Wild Turkey releases ever? Drop your thoughts in the comments. If you enjoy honest bourbon reviews with real conversation, make sure you: 👍 Like the video 💬 Comment your thoughts 📲 Subscribe to Brims & Barrels 🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss a pour. 🍎 Listen on: • Apple Podcasts • Spotify • iHeartRadio Two Fits. One Pour. #WildTurkey #GoldFoil #WildTurkey101 #BruceRussell #Bourbon #Whiskey #BourbonReview #BrimsAndBarrels #GameReady #BourbonCommunity #WhiskeyTube #AustinNichols #BourbonHunting #BourbonCollector #TurkeyJuice

  5. Jul 3

    The Moment Dante Higgins Realized Music Was Bigger Than Fame

    Some conversations stay with you. This wasn't an interview it was three brothers sitting around the table sharing stories, reflecting on life, and talking about the moments that shape who we become. In this episode of Brims & Barrels, Houston lyricist Dante Higgins joins us for one of our most meaningful conversations yet. We dive into:🥃 Growing up in Houston and the influence of Screwed Up Click🎙️ The creative process behind his upcoming project South of the Astrodome 🏈 Football, coaching, and why serving young people became his purpose 👨🏾‍👧‍👦 Fatherhood and the lessons learned working with children in mental health 🎵 Why Dante stopped chasing fame and started making music that truly impacts lives One story in particular changed the entire direction of his career: a fan approached him years later and shared how one of Dante's albums helped save his life. That moment reshaped everything about why he creates music today. This is exactly what Brims & Barrels is about. Real conversations.Real people.Real pours. Pull up a chair, pour something you enjoy, and join us. 📸 Instagram: @dantehiggins 🎧 Stream his music everywhere:• Spotify• Apple Music• YouTube Music• Amazon Music Search Dante Higgins to hear his catalog and be on the lookout for his upcoming project: Southside of the Astrodome 📺 YouTube: @BrimsandBarrels 📸 Instagram: @brims_and_barrels 🎧 Listen on:• Spotify• Apple Podcasts• Amazon Music• iHeartRadio 👍 If you enjoyed this conversation, be sure to Like, Subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you never miss a new episode. Two Fits. One Pour. #BrimsAndBarrels #DanteHiggins #HoustonHipHop #SouthOfTheAstrodome #Houston #Podcast #Bourbon #Brotherhood #Storytelling #HipHop #Whiskey #Fatherhood #Purpose #HoustonMusic #Conversation

    The Moment Dante Higgins Realized Music Was Bigger Than Fame

  6. Jul 1

    Can a Bourbon Taste Like Success? Dante Higgins Thinks So.

    Some bottles are good. Some bottles create conversations. In this segment of Game Ready, we're joined by Houston lyricist Dante Higgins as he tries Little Book Chapter 10: All the Wiser for the very first time. From breaking down the nose, palate, and finish to comparing the pour to Jay-Z, Rick Ross, Drake, and Jeezy, the conversation goes far beyond whiskey. Dante describes this bottle as something that "feels like you're wearing a suit"—a pour meant for celebrating success, building businesses, and creating memories with people who truly appreciate the moment. At Brims & Barrels, that's what Game Ready is all about: great pours, honest opinions, and the conversations they inspire. 🥃 Bottle: Little Book Chapter 10: All the Wiser 🥃 Proof: 122.6 🎤 Special Guest: Dante Higgins Drop your thoughts in the comments: Is Little Book Chapter 10 Game Ready, or is it riding the bench? 👍 Like, Subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you never miss a pour. Two Fits. One Pour.

    Can a Bourbon Taste Like Success? Dante Higgins Thinks So.

  7. Jun 28

    Behind the Buffalo Trace Barrel Pick | A Kentucky Bourbon Adventure

    Behind the Buffalo Trace Barrel Pick | A Kentucky Bourbon Adventure Some trips are about the destination. Others become part of your story. Join us as Brims & Barrels travels to the legendary Buffalo Trace Distillery for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to participate in a private barrel pick for Katy Liquor. From sprinting down Whiskey Row chasing exclusive distillery releases to narrowing four incredible barrels down to one unforgettable selection, this was more than a bourbon trip—it was a bucket-list experience. One of the highlights was stepping inside the historic Warehouse C, built in 1885 by Colonel E.H. Taylor Jr. More than 140 years later, this iconic rickhouse continues to produce some of Buffalo Trace's most sought-after barrels. Standing among that history, surrounded by aging bourbon and generations of craftsmanship, is something words simply can't capture. You don't just see Warehouse C—you feel it. This episode takes you behind the scenes as we: 🥃 Explore Whiskey Row in Louisville 🥃 Participate in a Buffalo Trace barrel pick 🥃 Tour the legendary Warehouse C 🥃 Learn what separates great barrels from exceptional ones 🥃 Share our tasting notes and the story behind the barrel we ultimately chose None of this would have been possible without some incredible people. A huge thank you to Laz (@thatsubourbonguy) and his wife for welcoming us, sharing their passion for bourbon, and making us feel like family throughout the trip. Your friendship turned an amazing opportunity into a lifelong memory. Thank you to Oscar of Katy Liquor (@katyliquor1) for trusting us to be part of this barrel selection. It's an honor to help choose a bourbon that your customers will soon get to enjoy. A special thank you to Jeremy (@jeremy_bourbonky) at Buffalo Trace for being an outstanding host. Your knowledge, hospitality, and enthusiasm made the barrel selection and tour an unforgettable educational experience. At the end of the day, bourbon may have brought us together—but it's the friendships, the history, and the memories that make this community so special. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on notifications so you never miss another pour. 🥃 Two Fits. One Pour. #BrimsAndBarrels #BuffaloTrace #BuffaloTraceDistillery #BarrelPick #WarehouseC #KentuckyBourbon #WhiskeyRow #Bourbon #Whiskey #BourbonCommunity #BourbonHunting #BuffaloTraceBourbon #BourbonLife #WhiskeyTube #TwoFitsOnePour

    Behind the Buffalo Trace Barrel Pick | A Kentucky Bourbon Adventure

  8. Jun 19

    Hall of Fame Drummer. Hall of Fame Dad.

    This Father’s Day weekend, we sit down with a true legend. Ray Sr. has worn many brims throughout his life—Hall of Fame drummer, business owner, coach, league president, husband, father, grandfather, and mentor. From playing professional drums at just nine years old to being inducted into the Tejano Roots Hall of Fame and the Tejano Music Library of Congress, his musical legacy speaks for itself. But beyond the stage lights and accolades is a story about family, sacrifice, passion, and purpose. In this special Brims & Barrels episode, we dive into: 🥁 His journey as a child prodigy drummer 🏆 Hall of Fame honors and unforgettable performances 👨‍👦 The lessons learned from fatherhood and family 🎵 Stories from decades in the Tejano music scene 🥃 A Father's Day toast with Crown Royal 🧢 The many "brims" he's worn throughout his life At Brims & Barrels, we believe the best stories are shared over a pour, and this one is about legacy. To us, Ray Sr. isn't just a Hall of Fame drummer. He's a Hall of Fame Dad. 🥃 Two Fits. One Pour. #BrimsAndBarrels #FathersDay #HallOfFame #TejanoMusic #DrummerLife #FamilyLegacy #Fatherhood #CrownRoyal #Podcast #Houston #MusicHistory #GrandfatherGoals #Brotherhood #Legacy #HallOfFameDad #TwoFitsOnePour #RaySr #TejanoRootsHallOfFame #WhiskeyAndWisdom #RealConversations

    Hall of Fame Drummer. Hall of Fame Dad.
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Welcome to Brims & Barrels — Two Fits. One Pour. Brims & Barrels is about more than bourbon it’s about real conversations, real perspectives, and the brotherhood that brings it all together. Hosted by two former athletes from different backgrounds, this is where perspectives meet through conversation, not just the pour. Each episode starts with a drink but goes deeper into life, sports, mindset, and real talk the same energy you’d find in a barbershop or locker room. Nothing scripted. No gatekeeping. Just respect for every palate. 🌐 Website: https://brimsandbarrels.com

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  • Creator
    Brims and Barrels
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    53
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Brims and Barrels
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