In this week's episode of the Bourbon Playbook, Ryan O'Leary and Mike Zika cover a special pour from the E.H. Taylor Jr. collection. The Colonel is a pivotal figure in the bourbon industry that every enthusiast should know, and the guys discuss his story while sharing laughs and sipping on some sweet notes.

In this episode:

2:00 — Personal Pours of the Week

12:00 — Bourbon of the Week

20:00 — History

26:00 — Tasting notes

32:00 — E5 Scale Rating

40:00 — Small cube vs. large cube in bourbon glass

In this week's episode of The Bourbon Playbook, Ryan O'Leary and Mike Zika introduce the Essential 5 Scale, a fun way to categorize your favorite bourbons and ensure you have the right bottles for every occasion. Zika then attempts to put lightweight Ryan in a bodybag with a bold, full proof Bourbon of the Week that packs a serious a punch.

In this episode:

01;32 — Personal Pours of the Week

12:20 — Bourbon of the Week

15:00 — Introducing the E5 Scale

22:20 — History

23:53 — Popping the bottle

27:20 — Tasting notes

31:25 — What makes this full proof bourbon unique

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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

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

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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