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
Bladnoch Single Malt Scotch Masterclass & Dinner
Friday, October 16, 2026 • 7:00 PM
Whiskey Crusaders Whiskey Castle
Featuring North American Brand Ambassador Jamie MacKenzie
Join the Whiskey Crusaders for a special evening exploring Bladnoch, one of Scotland’s historic Lowland distilleries, with North American Brand Ambassador Jamie MacKenzie. We’ll taste our way through an impressive range of Bladnoch Single Malts, exploring different ages, cask influences, and styles—including a special Liquor Library & Whiskey Crusaders 9 Year Single Barrel pick matured in a Bourbon Barrel.
🥃 Featured Evening Expressions
Welcome Cocktail — Blood & Sand
Bladnoch Vinaya
Bladnoch Alinta
Bladnoch Samsara
Bladnoch Liora
Bladnoch 8 Year
Bladnoch 13 Year
Bladnoch 16 Year
Bladnoch 19 Year
Liquor Library & Whiskey Crusaders Single Barrel — 9 Year Bourbon Barrel
🍽️ Dinner
The evening will also feature a specially prepared BBQ dinner.
Nine Bladnoch expressions, a welcome cocktail, a full masterclass, and dinner—an incredible opportunity to explore one of Scotland’s most historic Lowland distilleries from top to bottom.
🎟️ Tickets
Reserve your seat for the Bladnoch Masterclass & Dinner:
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#bladnoch #bladnochdistillery #singlemaltscotch #scotch #singlemalt
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Penelope Bourbon Masterclass & Dinner
Friday, October 9, 2026 • 7:00 PM
Whiskey Crusaders Whiskey Castle
Featuring JD Whitmore
Join the Whiskey Crusaders for a special Penelope Bourbon Masterclass & Dinner taught by Market Manager JD Whittemore, who will guide us through an evening exploring the diverse world of Penelope Whiskey.
Founded in 2018, Penelope has built its reputation around approachable American whiskey, creative blending, and experimentation with different grains, barrel finishes, and maturation techniques. Beginning with its signature Four Grain Bourbon, the portfolio has grown to include bourbon, rye, wheated whiskey, toasted expressions, unique finishes, and limited releases.
For this masterclass, JD Whittemore will take us through a wide range of Penelope expressions, giving us the opportunity to compare different mash bills, whiskey styles, barrel treatments, and ages—including the impressive Penelope 18 Year American Light Whiskey.
 Featured Evening Expressions
Welcome Cocktail — Penelope Blackberry Old Fashioned
Penelope Kentucky Bourbon
Penelope Rye
Penelope Wheated
Penelope Toasted
Penelope Riviera
Penelope 18 Year American Light Whiskey
From approachable everyday pours to toasted barrels, unique finishes, and an exceptionally aged American whiskey, this will be a fantastic opportunity to experience just how broad the Penelope portfolio has become while learning directly from JD Whitmore.
 Masterclass Dinner
Full dinner menu coming soon.
Join us for another great night of whiskey education, incredible pours, dinner, and plenty of fun at the Whiskey Crusaders Whiskey Castle.
Tickets can be found at
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#penelopebourbon #penelope #whiskey #bourbonwhiskey #mgp
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Join us Friday, October 2nd at 7 PM at the Whiskey Crusaders Whiskey Castle for an incredible evening with Todd Leopold, founder of Leopold Bros.!
Explore their legendary Three Chamber Still and enjoy an exceptional lineup of whiskies, liqueurs, and specialty spirits!
❤️ Bring your significant other! This is a fantastic date night, especially if one of you isn't a big whiskey drinker. With a diverse lineup of spirits, delicious cocktails, and a wonderful dinner, there is something for everyone!
🍸 Welcome Cocktail: Cherry Manhattan
🥃 Exceptional Rye & Bourbon Whiskies
🍋 Specialty Spirits & Liqueurs
🍝 Delicious Italian Dinner Catered by Ti Amo Next Door!
🏰 After-Class Study Hall
All for the LOW PRICE of just $50 per person!
Don't miss this rare opportunity to learn directly from Todd Leopold while enjoying a wonderful evening of great spirits, food, and company!
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#leopoldbros #threechamberstill #cocktail #liqueur #bourbonwhiskey
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Join us this Wednesday, September 30th, at 7 PM at the Whiskey Crusaders Whiskey Castle for an incredible evening of Scotch whisky with Rory Glasgow, National Brand Ambassador for The GlenDronach!
This will be much more than a traditional GlenDronach tasting! We will explore the incredible sherry-driven whiskies of GlenDronach, including the new Ode Series, while also featuring expressions from its sister distilleries, Benriach and Glenglassaugh.
And because we always like to make things a little extra special at the Castle, we will also be trying additional older age statements and surprise expressions that are NOT listed on the event page!
🥃 Featured Evening Expressions
The GlenDronach 12 Year
The GlenDronach 15 Year
Ode to the Valley
Ode to the Dark
Ode to the Embers
Additional Benriach & Glenglassaugh expressions
Surprise older age statements and special expressions!
We will also feature a special cheese pairing exploring how the same whisky changes when enjoyed from a traditional Glencairn versus a wine glass.
Of course, the evening includes a wonderful Scottish-inspired dinner, great company, and our traditional Study-Hall afterwards.
Three incredible Scotch distilleries, exceptional aged whiskies, a fantastic dinner, and the opportunity to learn directly from Rory Glasgow. This is going to be a fun and wonderfully nerdy evening!
Don't miss your chance to join us this Wednesday!
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We look forward to seeing everyone at the Castle!
Slàinte! 🥃
#glendronach #singlemaltscotch #scotch #whisky #singlmaltwhisky
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Whiskey Crusaders
October Educational Whiskey Series — Combo Ticket
Experience four incredible Whiskey Crusaders Masterclasses & Dinners at the Whiskey Castle this October—and save $60 when you attend them all!
Your October Combo Ticket includes:
🥃 October 2 — Leopold Bros.
🥃 October 9 — Penelope Bourbon
🥃 October 16 — Bladnoch Single Malt Scotch
🥃 October 24 — Aberfeldy Single Malt Scotch
Four completely different whiskey experiences, each featuring an educational masterclass, curated whiskey lineup, full dinner, and plenty of surprises along the way.
One ticket. Four unforgettable nights. Save $60.
Tickets available on the Whiskey Crusaders website.
#whiskey #scotch #bourbon #rye #gin
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Get ready for an incredible night of American whiskey history, rare whiskey, and serious whiskey nerdiness as the Whiskey Crusaders welcome Leopold Bros. founder Todd Leopold to the Whiskey Crusaders Whiskey Castle on Friday, October 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM!
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FYI there will be an October combo coming soon too
This is a rare opportunity to learn directly from one of the most respected craft distillers in America and dive into one of the most fascinating pieces of whiskey history—the legendary Three Chamber Still.
Todd and Leopold Bros. helped resurrect this nearly forgotten pre-Prohibition American distilling method, recreating a style of rye whiskey known for its remarkably rich, bold, and complex character. We won't just be talking about it—we'll be tasting the results firsthand, including an incredible 9-Year Three Chamber Rye!
🥃 Expressions for the Evening
Welcome Cocktail — Cherry Manhattan
Leopold Maryland-Style Rye • Tart Cherry Liqueur • Bittercube Cherry Bark Vanilla
Featured Pours
⭐ 9-Year Three Chamber Rye
5-Year Maryland-Style Rye
8-Year Bourbon Finished in a Three Chamber Rye Barrel
Sour Lime Cordial
Leopold Bros. Small Batch or Navy Strength Gin
If you love rye, bourbon, whiskey history, unusual production techniques, or simply learning how whiskey is actually made, this is a masterclass you do not want to miss.
Come spend the evening with Todd Leopold at the Whiskey Castle for great whiskey, dinner, history, and the kind of deep-dive masterclass you simply don't get every day.
Friday, October 2, 2026 • 7:00 PM
Whiskey Crusaders Whiskey Castle
#leopoldbros #bourbon #whiskey #threechamber #navystrength
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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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Whiskey Crusaders
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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