🥃 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