Brims and Barrels

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 today * Bruce Russell's impact on the brand * Kentucky rickhouses and barrel aging * Upcoming bourbon releases * The evolution of Wild Turkey's limited editions * Plenty 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

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

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