The Bourbon Playbook

About The Bourbon Playbook

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!

Publisher

Ryan O'Leary and Mike Zika

Category

leisure · sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

19 Nov 2024

Latest episode

22 Jul 2025

Latest episodes

35 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   22 Jul 2025

   Season 1 finale! Jimmy Russell Wears the Flavor Crown

   🎤 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 along the way. It’s not goodbye. Just a refill break. We close Season 1 with Episode 35, and it's a barrel-aged banger: Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Bourbon. From meeting the legendary Jimmy Russell at Wild Turkey to unpacking a pour that’s bold, spicy, and dripping with caramel swagger, this episode is a full-bodied salute to one of bourbon's true Godfathers.

2. 

   15 Jul 2025

   The Stagecoach King: Ben Holladay’s Bottled-in-Bond Legacy

   Ben 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 basement to discuss the "Stagecoach King," the limestone rickhouses of Weston, and why this sleeper bourbon continues to turn heads in the BiB world. Connect with the Bourbon Playbook at tbplaybook.com. (https://www.tbplaybook.com/)

3. 

   8 Jul 2025

   Old Fitzgerald: From Rickhouse Keys to Bourbon Legend

   The hosts discuss Old Fitzgerald 7-Year bourbon, exploring its wheated profile, caramel notes, cinnamon spice, and the legacy of John E. Fitzgerald, while also sharing tips for transporting bourbon.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

193

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

14 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

15 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 47 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

48

Social presence

0

YouTube

64

Engagement

51

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