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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

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.

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

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

Our First Tequila Game Ready! | Tequila Ocho x Old Fitzgerald

For the first time ever on Game Ready, we're stepping into the tequila world. Joining us is a special guest—Ray Sr.—to help us see if this unique pour can win over both tequila and bourbon drinkers alike. On the table is the limited-edition Tequila Ocho Añejo finished for 12 months in Old Fitzgerald wheated bourbon barrels, bringing together two worlds we love: tequila and barrel-aged flavor. We break down the nose, palate, and finish while debating whether this pour is a Starter or Bench. Along the way, the conversation drifts into music, family cookouts, favorite bands, comfortable sneakers, and the memories that great pours create. At Brims & Barrels, it's never just about what's in the glass—it's about the stories, perspectives, and good company that come with it. 🥃 Pour: Tequila Ocho Añejo Old Fitzgerald Barrel Finish 🥃 Proof: 96 🥃 100% Blue Weber Agave 🥃 Single Estate Release 🥃 Limited Edition Collaboration Who wins this Game Ready? Watch and find out. #BrimsAndBarrels #TequilaOcho #OldFitzgerald #GameReady #TequilaReview #BourbonCommunity #BourbonAndTequila #WhiskeyTube #AgaveSpirits #StarterOrBench