Fresh off the river and straight into the starting lineup. 🌊🥃

In this episode of Game Ready, we’re diving into the O.H. Ingram River Aged Single Barrel — a bourbon doing things differently by aging barrels on floating barges along the Mississippi River. After first discovering the brand at the Houston Whiskey Riot, we had to bring this single barrel back to the table and see if it truly lives up to the hype.

From grape soda and dark fruit notes to chocolate, peanut, and plum flavors, this pour sparked a real conversation about potential, craftsmanship, and what makes a bottle stand out from the crowd. We also break down why this bourbon reminds us of athletes like Reed Sheppard and Steve Smith Sr. — talented, confident, and built for big moments.

Is this bottle Game Ready… or riding the bench?
Pull up and sip with us.

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Welcome back to Brims & Barrels — Two Fits. One Pour.This episode started as a blind tasting… and turned into one of those conversations that just kept flowing.Today we put Still Austin’s highly sought-after Nancy Picks head-to-head in a blind battle featuring multiple 2025 bourbon and rye releases. From caramel and chocolate notes to maple crème brûlée and rye spice, we break down which pours stood out, which surprised us, and whether bourbon or rye took the crown.But like always, the conversation doesn’t stop at whiskey.Somewhere between the pours, we ended up talking:🥃 Texas whiskey culture🏈 Running 4.2s in high school⚾ Baseball superstitions👟 Dad shoes vs Jordans🎙️ XLR mics, content creation, and getting older😂 Star Wars references, barbershop energy, and real-life conversationsHuge shoutout to:• Still Austin• Nancy Fraley• Producer Randy• Armando from Cinematic Labs• Chophouse Barbershop• OnlyDramsAnd don’t forget — join Brims & Barrels and Chophouse on May 31st for the 6th Annual Race to Camp 5K Fun Run supporting kids going to camp.Subscribe, comment, and hit notifications so you don’t miss:🥃 Weekly Game Ready episodes🎥 Full podcast drops🎙️ Blind tastings, bourbon talk, and real conversationsTwo Fits. One Pour. 🥃

Welcome back to another Game Ready from Brims & Barrels — where every bottle has one question to answer:

🥃 Is it a starter… or does it ride the bench?

Today, Xavier and Ray sit down with one of the most talked-about Texas bourbons on the market: Garrison Brothers Laguna Madre. A limited release finished in rare French Limousin oak, carrying a hefty $350 price tag and a profile completely different from your traditional Kentucky bourbon.

From leather, chocolate-covered raisins, oak, and black licorice notes… to conversations about slowing life down, blocking out negativity, and enjoying the moment with people who matter — this episode goes deeper than just tasting notes.

Ray compares Laguna Madre to an old-school power forward: tough, different, physical, and built to stand out in its own lane.

But the real question is…

👀 Did this bottle earn a starting spot?
Or is it riding the bench?

Tap in and find out.

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The Barbershop is the Original Podcast

Before the cameras… before the mics… before podcasts became the culture — the barbershop was already the stage.

In this episode of Brims & Barrels, we step inside Chophouse Barber Company and sit down with owner Josh to talk about how a simple idea rooted in service turned into something bigger than expected.

This isn’t just about haircuts.
This is about community, consistency, and conversation.

From starting in a small salon suite to building multiple locations…
From cutting hair to creating a space where people feel seen…
From quick visits to real-life therapy sessions in the chair…

This episode proves one thing:

👉 The barbershop has always been where real conversations live.

We also talk:

• Why serving people is the foundation of success
• The mindset behind building a lasting business
• How barbershops became a place for connection, not just cuts
• The balance between entrepreneurship, pressure, and purpose
• And how slowing down (even with a pour) brings out deeper conversations

This one is raw, real, and exactly what Brims & Barrels is about.

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No script. No overthinking. Just real pours and real conversation.In Episode 23, we sit down with former NFL fullback Laurence Vickers as he steps into the bourbon world for the first time—breaking down flavors, sharing real reactions, and connecting it all back to football, life, and mindset.From comparing pours to NFL teams, to stories about battling legends like Ray Lewis, to what it really means to sacrifice at the fullback position—this episode goes way beyond bourbon.As the pours open up… so does the conversation.🥃 Featured pours:* Maker’s Mark (Wheated Bourbon)* Eagle Rare (10 Year)* Four Roses Single Barrel* Penelope Rio (Finished Bourbon)💬 Topics we get into:* First impressions of bourbon vs expectation* NFL mindset: being the hunter vs becoming the hunted* The underrated role of the fullback* Playing against legends & earning respect* Leadership, sacrifice, and life after football👉 This isn’t about being experts—it’s about the conversation that happens when you pour up.“As the brown pours, so does the story.”🔔 SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW📺 YouTube: Brims & Barrels🎧 Available on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio#BrimsAndBarrels #LaurenceVickers #NFL #Bourbon #Whiskey #FootballTalk #RealPoursRealTalk #BourbonCommunity #YouTubePodcast #Houston

🥃 EPISODE 23 | ELIJAH CRAIG 15 YEAR — GAME READY OR RIDING THE BENCH?Is it Game Ready… or riding the bench?In this episode of Brims & Barrels: Game Ready, we sit down with former NFL fullback Lawrence Vickers to put the brand new Elijah Craig 15 Year to the test.This one came in with expectations—15-year age statement, 108 proof, and a legacy name behind it with Heaven Hill Distillery. But does it actually deliver when it hits the glass?We break it down the only way we know how—real talk, real reactions, and a little creativity along the way.From sweet oak and brown sugar to unexpected comparisons like Tom Ford Oud Wood and Emporio Armani Stronger With You Intensely, this episode goes beyond just tasting notes… it’s about the experience.And by the end, we make the call:👉 Is it Game Ready?🎯 WHAT WE COVER* First impressions + fresh crack reactions* Nose, palate, and finish breakdown* 15-year age vs 18-year comparison* Why 108 proof changes the game* Cologne-style analogies (yeah… we went there 😅)* Final verdict: Starter or Bench?🏈 GAME READY FORMATQuick. Honest. No fluff.We pour it, break it down, and decide:Is it Game Ready… or riding the bench?📲 TAP IN WITH USFollow us on all platforms:* 🎥 YouTube* 🎧 Apple Podcasts* 🎧 Spotify* 🎧 Amazon Music* 🎧 iHeartRadio👉 Don’t forget to rate & review on Apple Podcasts — it helps the show grow!🤝 SHOUTOUTBig thanks to Lawrence Vickers for pulling up and bringing that real perspective to the table.🧠 PRO TIPIf you pick up this bottle, track it using the OnlyDrams app—scan it, log it, and build your lineup.🔥 REMEMBERWe’re not experts…We just know how to sip, talk, and keep it real.Two Fits. One Pour. 🧢🥃🏷️ HASHTAGS#BrimsAndBarrels #GameReady #ElijahCraig #BourbonReview #WhiskeyTube #BourbonCommunity #HeavenHill #WhiskeyTalk #StarterOrBench #TwoFitsOnePour

Some episodes are planned… and some just happen the way they’re supposed to.

This one right here? This is family.

In Episode 22, we sit down with our brother Shane—not just a guest, but someone who’s been locked in with us long before the cameras were rolling. From connecting over bottles to building real-life brotherhood, this conversation is a reminder of what bourbon is really about.

We talk about Shane’s journey—from growing up on a ranch outside of Chicago, to working with animals, to finding his purpose in education and impacting the next generation. We also tap into rodeo life here in Houston, the discipline it takes, and the lessons these kids are learning that go way beyond the arena.

Of course, we’ve got pours in hand—but this episode isn’t about what’s in the glass… it’s about who you share it with.

Because at the end of the day:Bourbon brings people together—but real ones turn into brothers.

🥃 What We Get Into:

• From Facebook to real-life brotherhood
• Ranch life vs city life
• Houston Rodeo behind the scenes
• Mentorship, discipline, and impacting youth
• Real conversations over real pours
• 🌾 What is FFA?
  FFA (Future Farmers of America) is where a lot of this journey starts. It’s about learning responsibility, putting in real work, and building discipline—whether that’s raising animals, competing, or finding your path. It’s bigger than farming… it’s about becoming who you’re meant to be.

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Welcome back to Brims & Barrels: Game Ready — where we keep it quick, real, and all about the pour.

This week, we’ve got something special on the table: Seelbach’s Private Reserve 17 Year, 114.2 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon (Batch 001) — and we’re not running it solo. Our brother Shane joins us for the first-ever Game Ready guest appearance, and let’s just say… the conversation matched the pour.

From the jump, this one brings that cherry-heavy profile, layered with stone fruit, blackberry cobbler vibes, light spice, and a smooth, easy finish that makes you go back for another sip without thinking twice. We talk through the hype around these “Buff Turkeys,” whether it’s marketing or not… but one thing we agreed on:

👉 The juice speaks for itself.

Then we take it where we always do — sports analogies:

• 🏈 Andre Johnson type of bottle – reliable, bold, your go-to when you need a play
• 🏀 Hakeem “The Dream” level – stands out in a crowded lineup
• 🏈 Brian Urlacher energy – approachable, respected, and backed by real performance

So the real question is…
Is this bottle GAME READY… or is it riding the bench?

You already know how we closed it out.

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What happens when you take control completely out of your hands… and let an app decide what you’re drinking?

In this episode, we put our palate to the test using the OnlyDrams “Pick My Blind” feature—and let’s just say… this lineup is NOT something we would’ve ever chosen ourselves.

No labels. No bias. No idea what’s in the glass.

Just real reactions.

From unexpected flavor profiles to bottles that surprised us (and a few that didn’t), this blind turned into one of the most unpredictable—and fun—sessions we’ve had.

And that’s the whole point…

👉 Step outside your comfort zone
👉 Trust your palate
👉 Enjoy the moment

Because sometimes the best pours… are the ones you didn’t plan.

🥃 Featured in This Blind:

We let the app pull from the lineup and mix it up in a way we never would’ve:

• A familiar hitter that showed out on the nose
• A high-rye profile that brought the spice
• A classic pour that didn’t hold up in this lineup
• And one standout bottle that stole the show

(Yeah… we weren’t ready for that last one 👀)

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In this Brims & Barrels Game Ready, we crack open the Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 9 Year Spring 2025 and put it to the test.

From rich caramel and dark cherry notes to a smooth, balanced finish, this wheated bourbon surprised us especially on a fresh crack. But we don’t just review… we relate it to the game.

🏀 Point Guard or 🏈 Defensive Tackle… which one is it?
More importantly…is it Game Ready or riding the bench?

Tap in, pour up, and decide with us.

Two Fits. One Pour.

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