Join 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 decanter and rich wheated profile, this week's pour delivers caramel charm, cinnamon spice, and the fascinating legend of the man behind the juice: John E. Fitzgerald,

Plus, some advice on how to transport your bourbon during times of extreme heat (spoiler alert, we learned the hard way).

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In 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 Wheated 8 Year Purple Top. With its rich oak, cherry cola charm, and cinnamon-sweet punch, this bottle will be among the elite in any bourbon enthusiasts cabinet.

In this episode:

• Why dining at The Bar at Willett is a must (and the signature dish you have to try)
• The history behind Willett's unique, smaller, family-run distillery
• Tasting notes breakdown: Is this a bourbon or a bakery?
• Essential 5 scale: Is Willett 8 Year P.J. Fleck approved?

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We 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, the guys dive into Maker’s Mark’s 2024 Wood Finishing Series: The Heart Release, a silky, high-proof wheated bourbon designed as a tribute to the unsung heroes behind every barrel.

Join us as The Bourbon Playbook breaks down its visit to the Maker’s campus (yes, the black-fence roads and cold rickhouses were as dreamy as you imagine), swap blind tasting notes from the 2024 and 2025 Wood Finishing Series, and share why the Maker's Mark Distillery tour is a must for any bourbon enthusiast who's hitting the trail.

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