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.


Whiskey Crusaders

Merry Christmas to all of our students, customers, clients, brand reps, ambassadors, blenders, and distillers. We could not do it without all of our wonderful family and friends at our sides to make the castle great each day. We hope everyone enjoys a Merry Christmas with their family and friends and we will see everyone again at the Whiskey Castle soon. Cheers



#christmas #christmastree #merrychristmas #bourbon #whiskey

1 week ago | [YT] | 13

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Join the Whiskey Crusaders on Saturday December 6, 2025 at 7pm for a Masterclass on Coffee and Whiskey blending featuring coffee legend Beth Smith the founder of Mukilteo Coffee Roasters out of Washington who has over 46 years experience in the industry. This class will discuss from the fields all the way to your cup and then blended with some of your favorite whiskies. This class is suitable for all levels of of coffee and whisky experience from beginner to advanced.


Expressions for the evening include:


5 different Single Origin Coffees


5 paired whiskey blending stations


1 Cold Brew Featured Coffee


Night Cap Cocktail


There will be a decaf version available as well.


A special vault release blending personally roasted and blended just for this event


Light Bites will be served


Tickets are only $50 per person at the link below.



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#coffee #whiskey #blending #coffeeblending #whiskeyblending #mukilteocoffeeroasters #mukilteocoffee #masterclass #whiskeyeducation #coffeeeducation #roaster #topshelf #coffeeroaster #coffeeblack #whiskeyevent #bourbon #scotch @liquorlibraryftw @tx_whiskeygeek @noctisliquor @mukilteocoffee @msbds.official

1 month ago | [YT] | 5

Whiskey Crusaders

Balvenie almost never visits Dallas Fort Worth with the North American Brand Ambassador so you don't want to miss your opportunity to get to learn about Balvenie from one of the best in the industry Brett Bayly. Balvenie to me is one of the very best scotches on the market today. So don't miss this very rare opportunity to try some special whiskies while he is in town teaching this 1 day only masterclass at the Whiskey Castle in Hurst, Texas.



I personally will be bringing in one my favorite all time whiskies for others to learn about that evening from my personal collection (Holy Grail Bottle) as well from Balvenie at the afterparty bottle share. I have no doubt other very special bottles of Balvenie will be coming out that evening as well. This is a class you are not going to want to miss. I am going to keep the early bird pricing on this class so that everyone gets a discount to attend this masterclass as well. Saving you $20 per person at
$119.



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The combo ticket is still available as well to all 3 December whiskey masterclass events with a savings of $80 per person if you attend all 3.



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1 month ago | [YT] | 5

Whiskey Crusaders

Join the Whiskey Crusaders on Tuesday December 2, 2025 at 7pm for a Masterclass and Dinner with The Balvenie North American Brand Ambassador Brett Bayly. The Balvenie is owned by William Grant and Sons which was founded in 1892 and David Stewart was their Malt Master until recently for over 50 years creating the concept of wood finishing. This class is suitable for all levels of whisky experience from beginner to advanced.


Expressions for the evening include:


Welcome Cocktail


The Balvenie 12 Year Doublewood Single Malt Scotch


The Balvenie 14 Year Caribbean Cask Single Malt Scotch


The Balvenie 16 Year French Oak Single Malt Scotch


The Balvenie 21 Year Portwood Single Malt Scotch


The Balvenie 19 Year A Revelation of Cask & Character Single Malt Scotch


The Balvenie Secret Single Malt Scotch


Dinner Menu TBA


This will be a beautiful elevated experience so come prepared for a fantastic evening.


#balvenie #thebalvenie #scotch #singlemaltscotch #singlmalt @bayly_of_the_deer @liquorlibraryftw @whackedoutwhiskey @bigbourbonchief @williamgrantusa

1 month ago | [YT] | 5

Whiskey Crusaders

December Masterclass Combo Early Bird Special will save you $80 off the full price of all 3 amazing masterclasses being offered at the Whiskey Castle this month.



December 2nd – The Balvenie with North American Brand Ambassador Brett Bayly



December 6th – Mukilteo Coffee & Whiskey Blending with Coffee Legend & Founder Beth Smith



December 12 – The Glenlivet with North American Brand Ambassador Owen Gallagher



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#scotch #whisky #coffee #singlemaltscotch #singlemalt #theglenlivet #glenlivet #balvenie #balveniewhisky #thebalvenie #whiskey #whisky #whiskeyevent #masterclass #whiskeyeducation #topshelfwhisky #rarewhiskey #bourbon #castle #whiskeycrusaderswhiskeycastle #whiskeycrusaders

1 month ago | [YT] | 6

Whiskey Crusaders

Happy Veterans Day and thank you to all of you who have served this great country to allow us the freedoms we hold dear each day from all of us here at the Whiskey Castle.



#veteransday #veterans #whiskey #whisky #castle #whiskeycastle #whiskeycrusaderswhiskeycastle #whiskeycrusaders

1 month ago | [YT] | 11

Whiskey Crusaders

Join the Whiskey Crusaders on Friday November 14, 2025 at 7pm for a Masterclass and Dinner with Codigo Tequila Texas Ambassador Joe Sogan. What kind of tequila do those who “know” drink in Mexico is the story of Codigo. This class is suitable for all levels of tequila experience from beginner to advanced.


Expressions for the evening include:


Welcome Cocktail



Codigo Blanco Tequila



Codigo Rosa Tequila (French White Oak Napa Valley Cab Rested)


Codigo Reposado Tequila


Codigo Anejo 18 Month Tequila


Codigo Extra Anejo 6 Year Tequila


Codigo Barrel Strength Anejo Tequila


Codigo Cristalino Tequila


Codigo Still Strength Blanco Tequila


There will be prizes including the grand prize of a signed George Strait guitar


Dinner will be catered by Los Jimadores in Bedford


Dinner Menu


Fajitas – Chicken, Beef, and Pork


Flour & Corn Tortillas


Rice & Beans


Pico, Guac, and Sour Cream


Chips & Salsa


Tickets are $75 a person at the following link:


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#tequila #codigo #codigotequila #tequilaevent #agave #agavelife #agavespirit #agavelover #tequilalover #topshelftequila #whiskey #whisky #blanco #reposado #anejo #extraenejo #bourbon #masterclass #castle #whiskeycastle #whiskeycrusaderswhiskeycastle #whiskeycrusaders #tequilacastle #tequilaclass #tequiladinner #besttequila #premiumtequila

2 months ago | [YT] | 6

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Join the Whiskey Crusaders on Sunday November 09, 2025 at 4pm for a blind Masterclass Scotch Malt Whiskey Society Texas Ambassador Nate Douglas. Scotch Malt Whiskey Society started in 1983 and is kin with Single Malt Nation that visited us at the castle recently. This class is suitable for all levels of whiskey experience from beginner to advanced.


Expressions for the evening include:



This is a Sunday afternoon completely blind 6 whiskies masterclass. So bring you best game and see if you can guess what we are drinking while learning the power of deductive reason while trying these whiskies.


Tickets are $60 per person at the link below.

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#smws @smwsamerica #scotch #singlemalt #singlemaltscotch #whiskey #whisky #bourbon #topshelf #caskstrength #whiskeycastle #whiskeycrusaderswhiskeycastle #whiskeycrusaders #castle #whiskeyevent #masterclass #rarewhiskey #sınglecask

2 months ago | [YT] | 7

Whiskey Crusaders

Join the Whiskey Crusaders at the Whiskey Castle in Hurst on Saturday September 20th at 7pm for a masterclass and dinner with Cambio Tequila founder Chef John des Rosiers along with catering for the evening by Social House
in Fort Worth.



Expressions for the evening include:


Welcome Cocktail


Cambio Blanco


Cambio Reposado (Aged in Burgundy, Bordeaux, and French Oak Chardonnay Barrels)


Cambio Anejo (Aged in Chardonnay & Cognac Casks and untoasted French Oak Casks


Cambio Special Secret Bottle Exclusive


Cambio Poral Coffee Liqueur (First time debut ever tried outside of the distillery)


Cambio Cellar Reserve Secret Expression #1


Other exclusives may be available during the evening


Menu from Social House


Chicken Tinga and Birria Tacos


Veggie tacos


Chips & Dip



#tequila #cambio #cambiotequila #tequilaevent #tequilaclass #masterclass #agave #agavespirits #topshelftequila #whiskey #whisky #blanco #reposado #azulweber #100%blueweberagave #bourbon #anejo #whiskeycastle #whiskeycrusaderswhiskeycastle @cambio_tequila @definitely_not_beau

3 months ago | [YT] | 6

Whiskey Crusaders

Join the Whiskey Crusaders on Saturday September 20, 2025 at 7pm for a Masterclass and Dinner with Cambio Tequila hosted by founder & owner Chef John des Rosiers. Cambio uses some of the most unique distillation and fermentation techniques every used in the production of Tequila while only using 100% Blue Webber Agave. This class is suitable for all levels of tequila experience from beginner to advanced.


Expressions for the evening include:


Welcome Cocktail


Cambio Blanco


Cambio Reposado (Aged in Burgundy, Bordeaux, and French Oak Chardonnay Barrels)


Cambio Anejo (Aged in Chardonnay & Cognac Casks and untoasted French Oak Casks


Cambio Special Secret Bottle Exclusive


Cambio Poral Coffee Liqueur (First time debut ever tried outside of the distillery)


Cambio Cellar Reserve Secret Expression #1


Other exclusives may be available during the evening


Dinner will be catered from Social House in Fort Worth



Tickets are $60 per person at the following link.


whiskeycrusaders.com/product/cambiomasterclasssatu…


#tequila #cambio #cambiotequila #tequilaevent #agave #agavelife #agavelover #tequilalover #topshelftequila #whiskey #whisky #blanco #reposado #anejo #bourbon #masterclass #castle #whiskeycrusaders #whiskeycrusaderswhiskeycastle #tequilacastle #chefjondesrosiers #tequilaclass #tequiladinner #besttequila #premiumtequila #agavespirits

4 months ago | [YT] | 6