Ben Holladay 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond is a Missouri-made bourbon with deep roots, bold flavor — and a comeback story that spans 160 years.

This week, the guys head down to the basement to discuss the "Stagecoach King," the limestone rickhouses of Weston, and why this sleeper bourbon continues to turn heads in the BiB world.

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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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