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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Fresh off their trip to Bourbon Country, the guys break down their visit to the iconic Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, sharing stories from the tour, the pours, and everything in between!

In this week's episode:

• Top takeaways from the Trail, from Whiskey Row to Lexington
• How navigate Buffalo Trace's daily allocated bottle drops
• What bourbons (and other spirits) to expect in Buffalo Trace's tasting room
• History, tasting notes and E5 ratings for the Bourbon of the Week: Eagle Rare 10 Year

Subscribe, share the pod with a friend, and be sure to check back next week for Part II of our Bourbon Trail Playbook series!

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.