On this week's minisode, the guys put their palates to the test with a blind tasting that brings bold flavors, wild guesses — and just a bit of humble pie.

The lineup:

1. Ben Holladay 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond
2. E.H. Taylor Single Barrel Bottled in Bond
3. Bardstown Bottled in Bond Origin Series

Which unbiased bottle rises to the top? Join the show and share your own blind tasting notes and experiences at tbplaybook.com.

Alright folks, pour one and buckle in — because this episode is all about bourbon bucket lists.

We’re talkin’ about the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Not from the perspective of seasoned veterans…. but from two guys who’ve never done it and are finally making the trip.

Yep — it’s happening. We’re headed to bourbon country. And we’re coming in hot with a game plan, a cooler, and just enough hearsay to sound like we know what we’re doing.

Are we doing it right? Drop us a dram at tbplaybook.com, and we'll share your Bourbon Trail experiences on a future episode of the pod!

This week on The Bourbon Playbook, we suit up for a sip that brings refinement without the roar—Basil Hayden 10 Year. It’s the bottle that shows up to the tailgate in a blazer, and we’re diving deep into whether that 80-proof polish hides enough oak and spice to win over even the proof chasers.

Plus:

• 🥃 Whiskey history: Featuring Meredith Basil Hayden Sr.—bourbon’s original rye rebel.
• 📝 Tasting notes: Our honest verdict on whether Basil Hayden 10 Year is a daily dram or just Derby-day decor.
• 📈 Bourbon Reviews: Is BH10 hype or hogwash?

🎧 For more on the show, check out tbplaybook.com.