Brims and Barrels

From the Backfield to the Barrel: Laurence Vickers Steps Into Bourbon


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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

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