Whiskey Crusaders

We are the Whiskey Crusaders! We review whiskies from around the world such as Bourbon, Scotch, Rye, Japanese, American, Irish, Canadian, Taiwanese, Indian and many others. We give nosing and tasting notes so that when you are on the whiskey aisle you can make an informed decision. This will help you to know the flavor profiles you enjoy so that you can explore new whiskies and join us on our crusade to share and visit as many whiskies as possible. We will be going on whiskey crusades to distilleries to meet the actual people who make the magic that all of us enjoy so much and to interview people in the industry to share their passion for whiskey with us.


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Be Among the First to Experience the NEW Isle of Harris Single Malt Scotch Whisky!

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Join the Whiskey Crusaders Whiskey Castle on Friday, September 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM for a very special North American Launch Masterclass & Dinner celebrating the arrival of the NEW Isle of Harris Single Malt Scotch Whisky!

We are excited to welcome North American Brand Ambassador Robin Coupar to the Castle for an unforgettable evening exploring the spirits, story, and character of the Isle of Harris. Guests will experience Isle of Harris Gin alongside an incredible lineup of Scotch whiskies, culminating in an exclusive surprise single cask selected for the evening.

🥃 Featured Evening Expressions

Welcome Cocktail featuring Isle of Harris Gin

Isle of Harris Gin — Neat

🆕 NEW Isle of Harris Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Isle of Harris The Hearach

Isle of Harris The Hearach Oloroso Finish

⭐ Surprise Single Cask Finale

This is your opportunity to experience the North American launch of Isle of Harris Single Malt Scotch Whisky alongside Robin Coupar in the intimate setting of the Whiskey Castle. Seats are extremely limited, so grab your tickets and join us for this very special night of Scotch, stories, dinner, and a few surprises!

🍑 Welcome Refreshment

Southern Peach Iced Tea

🍤 Starter

Classic Shrimp Cocktail
Chilled shrimp served with cocktail sauce

🥗 Salad

Garden Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Fresh garden greens tossed with a bright lemon vinaigrette

🍽️ Main Course

Chicken & Sausage Jambalaya
A hearty Cajun-style jambalaya with seasoned chicken and smoked sausage

Steamed White Rice

French Bread & Crackers

🍮 Sweet Finale

Classic Bread Pudding
A warm, comforting finish to the evening

#isleofharris #gin #singlemaltscotch #scotch #whisky

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Never forget 25 years ago that tragic morning when we all woke up to a terrorist attack by evil men from the other side of the world. 25 years ago today we started to fight back. God bless our troops, fire, police, EMT, and other emergency responders that morning. Love your family and friends and never forget 9/11. Gold bless our country as we continue to fight these demons around the world.

#911 #911memorial #91125thanniversary #twintowers #newyork

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The GlenDronach Masterclass & Dinner

With North American Brand Ambassador Rory Glasgow

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Wednesday, September 30, 2026 | 7:00 PM
Whiskey Crusaders Whiskey Castle

Join us for a special evening with The GlenDronach North American Brand Ambassador Rory Glasgow as we celebrate 200 years of this legendary Highland distillery with an immersive Masterclass & Scottish Dinner.

Known for its rich, sherry-driven style, The GlenDronach has been producing whisky in the Scottish Highlands since 1826. Rory will guide us through the history, production, cask maturation, and distinctive character that have made The GlenDronach a favorite among Scotch whisky enthusiasts.

The Ode Trilogy & More

A major focus of the evening will be the complete GlenDronach Ode Trilogy, alongside two of the distillery's most celebrated core expressions:

· Welcome Cocktail - GlenDronach Highball

· The GlenDronach 12 Year Old

· The GlenDronach 15 Year Old Revival

· The GlenDronach Ode to the Valley – Sherry & Port Casks

· The GlenDronach Ode to the Dark – Pedro Ximénez Sherry Casks

· The GlenDronach Ode to the Embers – Sherry & Smoke

· Additional GlenDronach Expressions

· Special Glenglassaugh Expressions

· Special Benriach Expressions

And perhaps a few surprises along the way…

Wine Glass vs. Glencairn Experiment

We're also doing something different for this masterclass.

You'll experience selected whiskies side-by-side from a traditional wine glass and a Glencairn glass to discover firsthand how dramatically glassware can influence aroma, flavor, texture, and finish.

A Taste of Scotland

Curated Scottish Dinner

Welcome Refreshment

Orchard & Berry Fruit Salad

Scottish Smoked Salmon Platter

Scottish Garden Salad Spoon

Cock-a-Leekie Soup

Traditional Shepherd's Pie

Fried Cabbage & Bacon

Traditional Scottish Tablet

Scottish Shortbread Fingers

Tickets are limited, so grab yours and join us at the Whiskey Castle on Wednesday, September 30th

#glendronach #scotch #singlemalt #whisky #sherry

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Limited Seating — Hard Ticket Cap

This event will have a strict attendance limit, with no additional seats available once we sell out. If you want to join us for this special Sagamore Bourbon Launch Party, we highly recommend purchasing your tickets as soon as you see this post to make sure you don't miss out.

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Friday, September 25, 2026 • 7:00 PM

Whiskey Crusaders Whiskey Castle
Featuring Sagamore Brand Representative Tim McEvilly

The Whiskey Crusaders are excited to welcome Sagamore Whiskey back to the Whiskey Castle for another special evening—and this one brings our history with Sagamore full circle.

Our relationship with Sagamore goes all the way back to 2018, when we hosted the launch of Sagamore Port Finish Rye right in my living room. That evening marked the first launch of the Port Finish outside the state of Maryland, long before the Whiskey Castle became what it is today.

Eight years later we launch something something completely different for Texas.

🥃 The Launch of the BRAND-NEW Sagamore Bourbon

Join us Friday, September 25th as Brand Representative Tim McEvilly takes us through the story and evolution of Sagamore, from the rye whiskies that built its reputation to the next chapter for the Baltimore brand: the launch of the brand-new Sagamore Bourbon.

🥃 Featured Evening Expressions

Welcome Cocktail — The Godfather

Sagamore Small Batch Rye Whiskey

Sagamore Double Oak Rye Whiskey

Sagamore Cask Strength Rye Whiskey

Sagamore 10 Year Rye Whiskey

NEW — Sagamore 2026 Bottled in Bond Rye Whiskey

LAUNCH — BRAND-NEW Sagamore Bourbon Whiskey

Nightcap Cocktail — Cold Fashioned

🍽️ Curated Dinner Menu

🧋 Welcome Refreshment

Classic Arnold Palmer

🍅 Appetizer

Marinated Green Tomatoes

🥗 Salads

Arugula & Spring Mix Salad

Broccoli & Bacon Salad

🍽️ Entrées

Mini Lobster Roll

Crab Cake with Lemon-Caper Cream

Sliced Smoked Sausage

Chilled Shrimp Cocktail

🥘 Accompaniments

Dirty Rice

Grilled Seasonal Vegetables

🍰 Sweet Finale

Baltimore Berger Cookie

#sagamore #rye #bourbon #maryland #whiskey

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THEY LAUNCHED THE HEARACH OLOROSO WITH US. NOW THEY’RE COMING BACK TO DO IT AGAIN.

The Whiskey Castle has been chosen once again for an Isle of Harris North American whisky launch!

On Friday, September 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM, the Whiskey Crusaders Whiskey Castle welcomes back North American Brand Ambassador Robin Coupar for an exclusive Masterclass & Dinner celebrating the North American Launch of the NEW Isle of Harris Single Malt Scotch Whisky!

This is especially exciting for us because this isn’t the first time Isle of Harris has chosen the Whiskey Castle for a major launch.

We previously had the privilege of hosting the North American launch of the sherry-finished Isle of Harris The Hearach Oloroso Cask Matured, and now Isle of Harris is returning to the Castle and trusting us once again to help introduce their newest whisky to North America.

That makes this much more than another masterclass. We get to be part of the next chapter of Isle of Harris in North America — and you can be here to experience it with us.

Robin will take us inside the story of this remarkable distillery, the Isle of Harris, and the spirits they create while we taste our way through an incredible lineup — including the NEW North American release and an exclusive surprise single cask finale!

🥃 Featured Evening Expressions

🍸 Welcome Cocktail featuring Isle of Harris Gin

Isle of Harris Gin — Neat

🆕 NEW Isle of Harris Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Isle of Harris The Hearach

Isle of Harris The Hearach Oloroso Finish

🔥 SURPRISE SINGLE CASK FINALE

Two North American launches. One Whiskey Castle.

A brand-new Isle of Harris whisky. An intimate masterclass with Robin Coupar. Dinner. An incredible lineup of Isle of Harris spirits. And a surprise single cask waiting at the end of the night.

🔥 Seats are extremely limited, and a North American launch only happens once. Grab your tickets, bring your whisky friends, and join us as the Whiskey Castle once again helps Isle of Harris introduce a new whisky to North America!

#isleofharris #singlmaltwhisky #singlemalt #scotch #whisky

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Want to experience all three September Masterclasses & Dinners at the Whiskey Crusaders Whiskey Castle—and save $40? This is the ticket for you!

One combo ticket gets you into three incredible evenings, featuring three outstanding distilleries and their ambassadors:

🥃 Friday, September 18 — Isle of Harris
Join North American Brand Ambassador Robin Coupar for the North American launch of the NEW Isle of Harris Single Malt Scotch Whisky, along with an evening exploring Isle of Harris spirits.

🥃 Friday, September 25 — Sagamore Spirit
Experience Sagamore Spirit with National Brand Ambassador Tim McEveily, featuring their rye whiskey portfolio and the NEW Sagamore High Rye Bourbon.

🥃 Wednesday, September 30 — The GlenDronach
Finish September with North American Brand Ambassador Rory Glasgow for an evening dedicated to the legendary sherry-matured single malts of The GlenDronach.

THREE MASTERCLASSES. THREE DINNERS. ONE COMBO TICKET. $40 SAVED.
Purchase the September Combo Ticket and join us for all three unforgettable nights at the Whiskey Crusaders Whiskey Castle.

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#isleofharris #sagamore #glendronach #bourbon #singlemaltscotch

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There is an extremely limited number of tickets with the North American Brand Ambassador Naohiko Kumagai for the Nikka Distillery Masterclass and Dinner on Friday 8/28/2026. This will sell out quickly.

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This is a rare opportunity to explore Nikka's legendary portfolio with North American Brand Ambassador Naohiko Kumagai, who will guide guests through the history, production methods, and distinctive character of these world-renowned whiskies.

Throughout the evening, you'll taste an outstanding lineup that includes Coffey Malt, Coffey Grain, From the Barrel 40th Anniversary Edition, Yoichi, Yoichi 10 Year, Miyagikyo, the new Miyagikyo 10 Year, Taketsuru Pure Malt, the Japan-exclusive Nikka Tailored, and an exclusive surprise pour.

Whether you're new to Japanese whisky or a seasoned enthusiast, this masterclass offers an exceptional opportunity to discover why Nikka has become one of the most revered names in whisky. Combined with a curated dinner from Hush Modern Asian Cuisine, this promises to be an unforgettable evening of exceptional spirits, education, and fellowship at the Whiskey Crusaders Whiskey Castle.

#nikka #nikkawhisky #japanesewhisky #sınglemalt #japan

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Only a handful of tickets remain for the Balcones Masterclass & Dinner this Friday, July 31, so be sure to reserve your seats before this event sells out.

This is a truly rare opportunity to spend an evening with four of the most respected minds in the whiskey industry—Master Distiller Jared Himstedt, Blending Manager Gabe Richarde, Brand Experience Manager Alex Elrod, and National Brand Ambassador Charlie McRae—all together in one room. They will guide you through "Rhythms of Texas: An Experiment on Climate & Maturation," a fascinating masterclass that is seldom presented outside of the distillery.

Not only will you learn directly from the team that created these whiskies, but you'll also taste each expression alongside them, ask questions, and experience firsthand how climate and maturation shape the final spirit. Pair that with an incredible ranch-to-table dinner prepared by Chef Dwight of Outpost 36, and you have an evening that simply cannot be replicated.

Don't miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable experience. Purchase your tickets using the link below before the remaining seats are gone.

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#balconesdistillery #balcones #singlemalt #whiskey #texas

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If you enjoyed Dr. Don Livermore's masterclass a couple of weeks ago, then you're going to love what we have planned this Friday. This will be every bit as educational, but with an even deeper dive into the science of whiskey. It's going to be incredibly fun, incredibly nerdy, and unlike almost any class you'll ever have the opportunity to attend.

Tickets are already over half sold out, so don't wait if you plan on joining us. This is one of those rare experiences that you simply won't find again.

For nearly four years, Balcones conducted an ambitious series of climate and maturation experiments, aging whiskey in different environments throughout Texas and around the world to study how temperature, humidity, and location influence maturation and flavor. These experiments were never intended to become a touring masterclass and have almost never been presented outside the walls of the distillery.

What makes this evening even more extraordinary is that the very people responsible for creating these whiskies will be at the Whiskey Castle to guide us through them. Joining us are Master Distiller Jared Himstedt, Blending Manager Gabe RiCharde, Brand Experience Manager Alex Elrod, and National Brand Ambassador Charlie McRae. Having all four of these individuals together in one room to teach, answer questions, and share the stories behind these whiskies is something that whiskey enthusiasts rarely, if ever, get to experience.

As if that weren't enough, Chef Dwight from Outpost 36 will be preparing an authentic ranch-to-table Texas dinner using livestock raised on his own ranch. Pairing one of the most innovative whiskey programs in America with one of Texas' finest ranch-to-table dining experiences makes this an evening unlike anything we've hosted before.

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#balconeswhisky #balcones #whisky #singlemalt #texas

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Only a handful of tickets remain for this Friday's Masterclass & Dinner with Dr. Don Livermore, so come beat the Texas heat with an unforgettable evening of exceptional Canadian whisky.

If you enjoy bourbon, rye, or single malt whisky, you're going to love what Dr. Don has in store. Forget everything you think you know about Canadian whisky—these are not the inexpensive blends many people were introduced to years ago. Instead, you'll experience world-class expressions that showcase the incredible craftsmanship, complexity, and character that have made Dr. Don Livermore one of the most respected blenders in the whisky industry.

This is a rare opportunity to taste outstanding whiskies from the historic Hiram Walker Distillery, including some truly special expressions, while learning directly from the man who created many of them including a 42 year.

Bring a friend and join us at the Whiskey Crusaders Whiskey Castle for an evening filled with exceptional whisky, a delicious dinner, great stories, and even better company.

Reserve your seats now before they're gone by clicking the link below. 🥃🇨🇦❄️

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#jpwiserswhisky #canadianwhisky #drdonlivermore #whisky #rye

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