The Bourbon Playbook

By: Ryan O'Leary and Mike Zika
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  • 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 with new episodes every Tuesday!

    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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Episodes
  • Less is More: The Art of Small Batch Perfection

    Less is More: The Art of Small Batch Perfection
    Dec 3 2024

    In this week's episode of The Bourbon Playbook, Ryan O'Leary and Mike Zika discuss why small batch bourbons are worth the hype! The guys sip on a Bourbon of the Week that could quickly become a favorite for those seeking a refined sip with some rich history.

    In this episode:

    1:28 — What typically goes down at a bourbon meet up

    7:45 — Bourbon pours of the week

    17:48 — The Art of Small Batch Bourbon

    20:40 — Bourbon of the Week History

    26:02 — Tasting notes

    31:09 — Zika's hat gets O'Leary all hot and bothered
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    35 mins
  • The Wildly Perfect Pour for Your Holiday Weekend

    The Wildly Perfect Pour for Your Holiday Weekend
    Nov 26 2024

    On this week's episode, Mike and Ryan crack open and enjoy the perfect bottle for a long Thanksgiving weekend with family and friends. Join the guys for some sips and banter, and support the pod by spreading the word, leaving a review and hitting that subscribe button on your favorite platform!

    In this week's episode:

    2:30 — What made the guys need a bourbon this week

    10:30 — Bourbon of the Week

    19:00 — History

    21:00 — Tasting notes

    25:15 — How to "open up" an new bottle of bourbon

    Support the pod by spreading the word, leaving a 5-star review and hitting that subscribe button on your favorite platform! Submit feedback and connect with the hosts by emailing thebasementbuzz@gmail.com.
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    32 mins
  • 100 Proof Heaven from Bourbon Capital of the World

    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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