Barrels & Barrels: A Bourbon & Baseball Podcast

The Los Angeles Angels have announced that Shohei Ohtani WILL NOT be traded and instead they will be BUYERS. Where do they need the most help?  Are the Chicago Cubs buyers or sellers? Will ret hot Cody Bellinger & struggling Marcus Stroman stay in Chicago or play for different teams next week? How about the Yankees? Who will be on the move? We give out our trade destination predictions! Matt f...

Shohei Ohtani has continued his dominance into the second half hitting home runs and getting on base. We discuss his BAT FLIP and talk about which teams might make sense for a trade. Will he be traded, we give our thoughts on where he could go. Are the Chicago Cubs buyers or sellers and if they sell, who are the big ticket players? Brandon and Michael have a rant about the Cubs and their performan...

The MLB All-Star Break is done and we are about to start the second half! There are several teams who have underachieved to start the year, but which team will make a run in the second half? We make our second half division predictions and take a look at a few teams that may be able to make a run. The Trade Deadline is Approaching and the hottest name on the market COULD be Shohei Ohtani... We dis...

This week's whiskey/bourbon is Still Austin's Cask Strength Texas Bourbon Whiskey. We give our tasting notes, a breakdown of the characteristics, and rank it on our Barrels & Barrels rating scale. Will it make the All-Star team? Our podcast this week is dominated by Shohei Ohtani talk. We have a debate on how much we think he is worth and how much we think he will be paid. Will he make...

The MLB season is already halfway through and we had some amazing performances this week. A PERFECT GAME from Domingo German. Shohei Ohtani continues to do amazing things. Are the Yankees going to be able to stay in the race without Aaron Judge? The Cincinnati Reds are still on fire. We revisit our preseason predictions and see where we stack up and then hand out midseason awards! Who is the first...

This episode is a review of Makers Mark Limited Release 2023 BEP. We rate it on our @barrelsnbarrelspod rating scale! We also compare it to Makers Mark Limited Release 2022 BRT-01 as well as revisit already BnB rated Makers Mark Limited Release 2022 BRT-02 0:00 Show Open 2:00 BEP Review 24:00 BRT-01 Rating 27:00 BRT-02 Revisit 29:00 Tasting Notes of all 3 36:00 Goodbye! RATING SCALE Hall of Fame -...

This episode is a review of Sagamore Spirits Double Oak Rye Whiskey. We discuss the process Sagamore takes to make this whiskey. We give out our tasting notes and then rate it on our  @barrelsnbarrelspod  rating scale! Listen to find out where we have it ranked! 0:00 Show Open 0:30 Welcome In! 4:05 What's the Whiskey? 11:05 Our Tasting Notes 15:40 Rating the Whiskey 19:35 Baseball Trivia! 21:0...

Who is the best player to ever wear #30 to play in the MLB? We debate the names and come to a surprising conclusion.  The whiskey of the week is Blue Note’s Las Notas Bourbon. This is a straight bourbon whiskey finished in French Oak Las Notas barrels. We have been impressed with our Blue Note reviews in the past, will this one live up to the standard? Will it make All-Star or will it be cut from...

This episode is a review of James B. Beam Distilling Company's Baker's 7 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Single Barrel. The guys discuss our tasting notes, break down the mash bill and the blend, and give their BNB rating on what they think of this pour. DISCLAIMER: We were not compensated by the spirit producer for this review. As is with all of our reviews, this is our honest opinion based on...

This week we dive into a BLIND pour, chosen by Michael's dog Lola. Without any notes of what it is, we rely solely on our nose and palettes to try and nail the type, proof and actual bourbon that Lola chose. Tune in to see if we can name the bottle.   We cannot overlook the thrilling world of baseball. In this episode, we bring you the latest news and updates from the diamond. Corbin Carroll &...

The whiskey of the week is Journeyman Distillery's Corsets, Whips and Whiskey Cask Strength Wheat Whiskey. A product from a craft distillery out of Three Oaks, Michigan putting out some underrated whiskies. Hear our tasting notes along with where we rate it on our BNB Rating Scale. Do we have a surprise Hall of Famer on our hand? Or are we cutting it from our team? Elly De La Cruz made his MLB Deb...

We sit down with Matt from The College Kids & thephillygodfather.com to talk about how this season has gone with the latest MLB Sports betting trends. What should you look for, what should you try, and even a high value World Series Future to possibly bet. Plus Brandon gives out this week's power rankings. 👇 Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to Barrels & Barrels Pod 👇 📺 BNB TV: youtube.com/@ba...

Episode 27 starts with a debate of the best player to ever wear #27! There is a bunch to choose from, but who gets the nod? Then we taste & review Frank August Small Batch Bourbon. New to the scene but not much info for all the hype. Hear our tasting notes along with where we rate it on our BNB Rating Scale. Will it live up to the hype and make the Hall of Fame? Or are we cutting it from our t...

This episode is a review of Lagavulin Whisky  's Offerman Edition Charred Oak Cask Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky! Parks & Rec. actor, Nick Offerman, had a big role in this bottle as it comes in at 11 years and 92 proof. This is our first scotch review, and it surprised us. A fun review that we thing you will enjoy. Please follow us! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BarrelsnBarrelsPod/...

Episode 26 starts with a debate of the best player to ever wear #26! Who did we pick? We also talk about the best kind of popsicle. Then we taste & review Old Elk's latest offering; the Old Elk Cigar Cut. Hear our tasting notes along with where we rate it on our BNB Rating Scale. Will it make the Hall of Fame? Or are we cutting it from our team? Strikeout leaders is a hot topic along with...

Episode 25 starts with a debate of the best player to ever wear #25! Who did we pick? (It should be obvious) Then we taste & review Pinhook's Bourbon War 2021 Bourbon: Bourbon War Vertical Series. Hear our tasting notes along with where we rate it on our BNB Rating Scale. More news from the Bourbon world too.  Brandon is PISSED again with the MLB's picks for Players of the Week. Who do...

Episode 24 is all about the first month of baseball and the Art of Alchemy. That is the Art of Alchemy Whiskey Blend number one, which we rate and review. Hear our tasting notes along with where we rate it on our BNB Rating Scale. The MLB Players and Pitchers of the Month are out for April and Brandon is PISSED! Who do we think got snubbed? We have a look at some standout players, some injuries, a...

This episode is a review of Blue Note Bourbon's Special Reserve Cash Finish Series. This is a blend of seven different whiskeys ranging from 4 years old, to 19 years old! The guys discuss our tasting notes, break down the mash bill and the blend, and give their BNB rating on what they think of this pour. DISCLAIMER: We were not compensated by the spirit producer for this review. As is with all...

Brandon and Michael are trying Barrell Craft Spirits Bourbon Batch #34. Tune in to find out where they each rate it on the Barrels & Barrels Rating Scale. There has been a lot going on in the MLB over the last week! The guys talk about the Tampa Bay Ray, Pittsburgh Pirates, Clayton Kershaw, the Dodgers, and give out their top 10 Power Rankings so far! We have more great content over on our Social...

We are at the Double Deuces episode, the Mike Schmidt episode, and Brandon and Michael are cracking into Green River Distilling Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Tune in to find out where they each rate Green River Bourbon on the Barrels & Barrels Rating Scale. B & M of course then get into the latest in baseball from breakouts and injuries to call ups to surprises so far for 3 weeks into the sea...

Our Bourbon of the week is Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Batch A123. The annual winter release continues to be one of the more sought after bottles. Mikey got his hands on one, but what do the guys think? Baseball has been underway for two weeks and there is A LOT to talk about! We discuss the biggest surprises so far. The Tampa Bay Rays hot start, as well as what is going on in Seattle and Philly. Jo...

The first week of MLB Baseball is over and boy what a week it has been! This episode looks at the last 6 days of the MLB season and some updates on the rules changes. We also discuss some breakouts so far and some overreactions.  Not only are we talking baseball, but we are talking more bourbon! This week we try Rabbit Hole's Heigold Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Will we rate high or low? We...

2023 Opening Day is finally here! This episode is a breakdown of our 2023 season predictions! From the division winners, to NL and AL Champs, and our World Series predictions! We also have some fun award picks as well.  Not only are we talking baseball, but we are talking about one of the more exciting release of 2023; Bardstown Bourbon Company's Origin Series! We sample the high rye bourbon AND t...

In this week's episode we welcome in Spring with New Riff's Winter Whiskey! A unique pour with a peculiar mashbill, will it rate high or low? We give our tasting notes and rate it on our BNB Podcast Scale. What a week it has been in baseball and the World Baseball Classic. We recap Japan's win over the USA but also touch on how important this was for baseball! Also, a break out of our latest ventu...

In this week's episode we first start with a review of Knob Creek 18! This is is the oldest release along the Knob Creek line, as an honor to the 30th anniversary of Knob Creek. This may be one of, if not, the oldest drams we have sampled. We give our tasting notes and rate it on our BNB Podcast Scale. Spring Training is well underway and we recap how the new rules changes have played a role in th...