The Bourbon Playbook

By: Ryan O'Leary and Mike Zika
  • Summary

  • 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. Grab your glass and join the conversation!

    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
    • Good Company: Conversations with family, friends, and occasional guest stars

    So pour yourself a dram, and let’s make some memories one sip at a time on The Bourbon Playbook!

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Episodes
  • 100 Proof Heaven from Bourbon Capital of the World
    Nov 19 2024

    Welcome to the premiere episode of The Bourbon Playbook! Ryan O'Leary and Mike Zika swap stories on life, sports and of course, the sweet brown juice. Join the guys as they crack open a heavenly bottle of 100 proof gold to kick-off the show, while covering the bourbon's history, tasting notes and more!

    In this week's episode:

    0:00 — Prologue: Whiskey vs. Bourbon explained

    4:40 — Welcome to the show

    11:30 — Bourbon of the Week

    12:30 — What is this miniature looking glass?

    17:00 — History

    20:00 — The Kentucky Chew

    24:00 — Tasting notes

    31:00 — That one time Ryan asked a question to Bill Belichick on TV

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    41 mins

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