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Welcome to The Bourbon Playbook, the podcast where friends, family, and the smoothest of brown spirits come together for good conversation and great bourbon. Each episode, we dive deep into the world of whiskey, exploring a different bourbon of the week. From live sips and tasting notes to fascinating history and fun stories, we bring the distilling craft to life in the most relaxed way possible — just like kicking back with old friends in the basement. Whether you're a bourbon connoisseur or just looking to learn more, this show has something for everyone.
Tune in for:
• Bourbon of the Week: A new bottle to explore every episode
• Live Sips: Real-time tastings and flavor breakdowns
• Whiskey Wisdom: Fun facts, history, and stories from the bourbon world
• Spirited banter: Engaging conversations on life, family and sports
So pour yourself a dram, and let’s make some memories one sip at a time on The Bourbon Playbook!
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- Season 1 finale! Jimmy Russell Wears the Flavor Crown · 59 min. · Episode 35🎤 ANNOUNCEMENT: This episode marks the end of Season 1! We’re shifting from weekly pours to monthly drops, seasoned with deeper dives, social surprises, and a few bonus pours…
- The Stagecoach King: Ben Holladay’s Bottled-in-Bond Legacy · 51 min. · Episode 34Ben Holladay 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond is a Missouri-made bourbon with deep roots, bold flavor — and a comeback story that spans 160 years. This week, the guys head down to the…
- Old Fitzgerald: From Rickhouse Keys to Bourbon Legend · 40 min. · Episode 33Join us as we reflect on our visit to the Heaven Hill Distillery and uncork one of the classiest bottled-in-bond bourbons in the game: Old Fitzgerald 7-Year. With its vintage…
- Not Your Average Wheater: Pouring Willett’s Purple Top Wonder · 56 min. · Episode 32In this episode of The Bourbon Playbook, the guys cover their trip to the Willett Distillery, popping a precious bottle that screams top shelf. This week, we're talking Willett's…
- Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series: Why We Fell for The Heart Release · 47 min. · Episode 31We continue our Bourbon Trail Series with a stop in Loretto, Kentucky—home of red wax, rolling hills, and some of the smoothest bourbon magic you’ll ever sip. In this episode…
- Buffalo Trace Distillery & Eagle Rare 10 · 44 min. · Episode 30Fresh off their trip to Bourbon Country, the guys break down their visit to the iconic Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, sharing stories from the tour, the pours…
- Ben Holladay or E.H. Taylor? Our First Blind Taste Showdown · 21 min. · Episode 29On this week's minisode, the guys put their palates to the test with a blind tasting that brings bold flavors, wild guesses — and just a bit of humble pie. The lineup: • Ben…
- Trailheads & Tasting Rooms: Our Bourbon Trail 2025 Preview · 15 min. · Episode 28Alright folks, pour one and buckle in — because this episode is all about bourbon bucket lists. We’re talkin’ about the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Not from the perspective of…
- Basil Hayden 10 Year: All Belt, No Bite? · 42 min. · Episode 27This week on The Bourbon Playbook, we suit up for a sip that brings refinement without the roar—Basil Hayden 10 Year. It’s the bottle that shows up to the tailgate in a blazer…
- Woodford Batch Proof: Unfiltered Elegance at 121.2 Proof · 52 min. · Episode 26On Episode 26 of The Bourbon Playbook, we crack open the Woodford Reserve Master’s Collection Batch Proof (2023) and give it the full Playbook treatment. It’s bold, it’s rare—and…
- Chestnut Farms Barrel Strength: Our 125-proof Derby Day Pour · 52 min. · Episode 25In Episode 25 of The Bourbon Playbook, we’re sipping something bold: Chestnut Farms Single Barrel at a fiery 125 proof. It’s barrel strength, hard to find, and wrapped in…
- Traveller Blend No. 40: Is the Chris Stapleton-Buffalo Trace collab worth the hype? · 43 min. · Episode 24This week, we're pouring Blend No. 40—aka Traveller Whiskey—a smooth, award-winning collab from Buffalo Trace and Grammy-winner Chris Stapleton. But is it just a celebrity…
- The Barrell Playbook: Inside Bourbon’s Blending Powerhouse · 51 min. · Episode 23This week, we dive into the story of Barrell Craft Spirits, where a tech entrepreneur turned a barrel tasting into a bourbon empire. No stills, No chill filtering. No distilling…
- Sippin' on Soul: The Rise of Blue Note Juke Joint · 43 min. · Episode 22In this week's episode, the guys pour a bold Memphis-born bourbon with blues in its soul. From its high-rye mash bill to its wild backstory — including a warehouse collapse that…
- Bardstown Origin Series: The Next Weller Alternative? · 50 min. · Episode 21In this week’s pour, we’re diving deep into the story of a modern bourbon powerhouse: Bardstown Bourbon Company. What started as a contract distillery quietly crafting premium…
- Here Be Dragons: The Bourbon that Breathes Fire · 47 min. · Episode 20In this week's edition of The Bourbon Playbook, the guys explore the unique connection between the beer- and whiskey-making process, and uncover a famous Midwest brewery famous…
- From Toasted Barrels Comes a Unicorn Bottle · 46 min. · Episode 19On this week's episode of the pod, the guys put a highly sought-after toasted barrel bourbon under the microscope. It’s got the accolades, the cult following and a flavor profile…
- The Bourbon Born from Rebellion · 58 min. · Episode 18This week, join us as we dive into a bourbon that carries the name of a true American firebrand. From frontier distillers to tax revolts, hosts Ryan O'Leary and Mike Zika uncover…
- The Tony Soprano of Bourbon · 49 min. · Episode 17This week, we’re diving into the history of one of the most notorious figures in bourbon—and crime—history. Before Prohibition, he was a respected lawyer. During it, he became…
- This Bourbon's So Money, It Doesn't Even Know It · 49 min. · Episode 16This week on The Bourbon Playbook, the guys dive into a bourbon with deep Irish roots and Kentucky heritage—one that’s aged to perfection and wrapped in Bottled-in-Bond prestige…
