The Bourbon Road

10/10/2024

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15/02/2024

Never Say Die

Jim hosts Martha Dalton from Never Say Die to taste and talk about their very special bourbon whiskey. Born in Kentucky and finished in London England, this whiskey is a true sipper with an exceptional story. Listen in to hear about this Kentucky bourbon that makes its way across and back to find a place on our bars here in the US.

Thank you to our sponsors, Blanton's Bourbon Shop and Pints and Barrels.

Be sure to check out our private Facebook group, "The Bourbon Roadies" for a great group of bourbon-loving people. You will be welcomed with open arms!

Spotify 👉 https://open.spotify.com/episode/66Vy3uBoTDtg9aSXiNnVj2

YouTube 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfPZ1X00ktI

Apple Podcasts 👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/never-say-die/id1457878143?i=1000645266292

Google Podcasts 👉 https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly90aGVib3VyYm9ucm9hZC5saWJzeW4uY29tL3Jzcw/episode/Y2IyNDdjMDctZTNiZS00ZWI0LWJjNTQtMjNlNDViOWRmYWI2?sa=X&ved=0CAUQkfYCahcKEwiQtoaOv62EAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ

08/02/2024

An Ohio Whiskey Roadies Trip

Jim and Melody travel to Ohio to meet up with a fine group of Bourbon Roadies. This week we hang out with Doug, Mark, Rhett, and their better halves. We drink through six different Ohio whiskeys while tasting some of the best Pizza northwest Ohio has to offer. Lots of laughs on this episode. Be sure not to miss it.

Thank you to our sponsors, Blanton's Bourbon Shop and Pints and Barrels.

Be sure to check out our private Facebook group, "The Bourbon Roadies" for a great group of bourbon-loving people. You will be welcomed with open arms!

Spotify 👉 https://open.spotify.com/episode/2bHoG9zgPbF0dx7JGJ36fx

YouTube 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBWQ1MjKdHQ

Apple Podcasts 👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/an-ohio-whiskey-roadies-trip/id1457878143?i=1000644443413

Google Podcasts 👉 https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly90aGVib3VyYm9ucm9hZC5saWJzeW4uY29tL3Jzcw/episode/N2Q0NmU4N2QtM2ZiZi00NWE3LTk4YzItM2U2N2U5ZmM5MWEz?sa=X&ved=0CAUQkfYCahcKEwiA1v-ulZyEAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQCg

01/02/2024

The Lost History of Tennessee Whiskey

Jim sits down with best-selling author Drew Hannush to discuss his latest book, "The Lost History of Tennessee Whiskey". Drew is the Host of Whiskey Lore and author of three best-selling books on whiskey. Listen in as Jim and Drew explore the history of Tennessee whiskey while sipping on some select Tennessee pours. A must-listen for sure!

Thank you to our sponsors, Blanton's Bourbon Shop and Pints and Barrels.

Be sure to check out our private Facebook group, "The Bourbon Roadies" for a great group of bourbon-loving people. You will be welcomed with open arms!

Spotify 👉 https://open.spotify.com/episode/3l3PclwcQDVmBljelM5thJ

YouTube 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6uBUxGjrDE

Apple Podcasts 👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lost-history-of-tennessee-whiskey/id1457878143?i=1000643623751

Google Podcasts 👉 https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly90aGVib3VyYm9ucm9hZC5saWJzeW4uY29tL3Jzcw/episode/NTJmNDE2MTktYTk2ZS00MmZlLTk5NTgtMDA4YzZlN2MzYTY2?sa=X&ved=0CAUQkfYCahcKEwiojr_P0YqEAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ

24/01/2024

Jim hangs out in The Bourbon Road Bar with longtime friend and fellow Roadie, Todd Ritter. Todd breaks out the Hardin's Creek Campus Collection from James B Beam Distilling and the boys get to tasting. At 110 proof and 17 years of age, these four expressions are amazing to taste and compare. http://thebourbonroad.libsyn.com/381-hardins-creek-campus-collection?tdest_id=1198730

18/01/2024

Casey Jones Distillery

Jim sits down with Jessica Martin from Casey Jones Distillery in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. They drink through a number of expressions including the new Eclipse Bourbon which celebrates this year's eclipse event that crosses nearby. Listen in to a great episode and some even better whiskey!

Thank you to our sponsors, Blanton's Bourbon Shop and Pints and Barrels.

Be sure to check out our private Facebook group, "The Bourbon Roadies" for a great group of bourbon loving people. You will be welcomed with open arms!

Spotify 👉 https://open.spotify.com/episode/4z5jigchcUwiC866NOSOue

YouTube 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yY7j6-b4uLM

Apple Podcasts 👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/380-casey-jones-distillery/id1457878143?i=1000642028985

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17/01/2024

Join us for this event! We will be pouring for all our friends.

100% of the proceeds from the raffle will go directly to our mission of helping to provide safe, affordable housing in our community.

11/01/2024

Pints and Barrels

Jim spends the day with Stanton Holder from Pints and Barrels. We visit several distilleries in Lawrenceburg and Frankfort before returning to the Bourbon Road Bar. On the show, we taste through several bottles that Stanton selected for the show. Listen in and enjoy this great episode.

Thank you to our sponsors, Blanton's Bourbon Shop and Pints and Barrels.

Be sure to check out our private Facebook group, "The Bourbon Roadies" for a great group of bourbon-loving people. You will be welcomed with open arms!

Spotify 👉 https://open.spotify.com/episode/6eFN4sCoSi83h2LVyy1yUH

Apple Podcasts 👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pints-and-barrels/id1457878143?i=1000641225536

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Be sure to check out our private Facebook group, "The Bourbon Roadies" for a great group of bourbon-loving people. You will be welcomed with open arms!

27/12/2023

It is finally here, the 2023 Blind Bottle Challenge and announcement of this year's Bourbon of the Year! Listen in as Jim, Todd and Amzie each bring a single barrel bourbon to challenge each other in a blind taste off. Also, Jim announces this year's Bourbon of the Year pick. A great show with lots of fun and suspense. Happy New Year! http://thebourbonroad.libsyn.com/377-blind-bottle-challenge-bourbon-of-the-year?tdest_id=1198730

21/12/2023

Still Austin, Dickel and Pizza

Jim hangs out at Rob Carter's Rare Eagle Bar. Together they review both the bourbon and rye from Still Austin. They discuss recent market trends in the whiskey industry. Rob opens up an 8-year and 15-year Dickel to taste while talking all things pizza. A fun and memorable episode.

Thank you to our sponsors, Blanton's Bourbon Shop and Pints and Barrels.

Be sure to check out our private Facebook group, "The Bourbon Roadies" for a great group of bourbon-loving people. You will be welcomed with open arms!

Spotify 👉 https://open.spotify.com/episode/6H3RTnxAavL1cx1pIXyKYF

Apple Podcasts 👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/still-austin-dickel-and-pizza/id1457878143?i=1000639263345

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YouTube 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pzo_AxiX2YQ

Be sure to check out our private Facebook group, "The Bourbon Roadies" for a great group of bourbon-loving people. You will be welcomed with open arms!

21/12/2023

Here are the recipes from our Christmas Cocktail episode:

Jim's Christmas Bourbon Buck

https://pickledplum.com/holiday-kentucky-buck-recipe/

• 2 ounces bourbon

• 1 ounce lemon juice

• 1 ounce simple syrup or ginger syrup

• 2 ounces cranberry juice

• 2 ounces club soda

• fresh cranberries (for garnish)

Combine bourbon, juice, and syrup in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake and strain into a glass with ice. Top with soda, and garnish with fresh cranberries.

Melody's Withering Sunrise

https://www.foodandwine.com/withering-sunrise-7503883

• 1.5 oz bourbon

• 1 ounce pureed mango

• .5 oz agave nectar

• 2 lemon wedges

• 2 ounces IPA

• 1 dash bitters

Combine bourbon, pureed mango, agave nectar, and juice from 2 lemon wedges in a shaker filled with ice.

Lesley's Charlie Brown's Christmas Drink

• Peanut butter

• 3 graham crackers

• 2 oz of Screwball Whiskey

• 1.5 oz of Rumchata

• 1.5 oz of Eggnog

Rim glass with peanut butter and crushed graham crackers.

Add ice, Screwball Whiskey, Rumchata, and Eggnog to shaker. Shake and strain into glass.

Brian's Tennessee Holiday Mule

• 2oz Jack Daniels

• 1 lime

• Cranberry Ginger Ale or Cranberry Sprite

• 1 Luxardo Cherry

Pour 2 oz of Jack Daniels over ice in a cocktail glass. Squeeze juice from half of the lime over the whiskey. Add cranberry Sprite to the top of the glass. Add 1 slice of the lime and 1 cherry for garnish.

13/12/2023

Christmas Cocktail Edition

Jim, Brian, Melody, and Lesley join in the first annual Christmas Cocktail Edition for The Bourbon Road. In this episode we enter into a head-to-head challenge for the best Christmas cocktail. Listen in as we drink and score the best of 2023 Christmas cocktails. Who will be the winner this year! Recipes will be shared.

Thank you to our sponsors, Blanton's Bourbon Shop and Pints and Barrels.

Be sure to check out our private Facebook group, "The Bourbon Roadies" for a great group of bourbon-loving people. You will be welcomed with open arms!

Spotify 👉 https://open.spotify.com/episode/4lNZGZuwuxHpWUTGg1cjwg

Apple Podcasts 👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/christmas-cocktail-edition/id1457878143?i=1000638400695

Google Podcasts 👉 https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly90aGVib3VyYm9ucm9hZC5saWJzeW4uY29tL3Jzcw/episode/ZTAzMDc2YzktZGEwNC00YzlkLWIyNjctYzM4YjU5NDUzZTEx?sa=X&ved=0CAUQkfYCahcKEwjA0PmI9YyDAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ

YouTube 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qccLyRAh_w

29/11/2023

Jim sits down with Dominic Guglielmi, author of "Warehouse H, The Story of Blanton's Bourbon". Jim and Dom sip on various expressions of Blanton's while exploring the book and talking about the amazing history of this brand. Dominic is a true Blanton's "Superfan" and has a huge amount of information to share about the brand and its history.

29/11/2023

Jim sits down with Dominic Guglielmi, author of "Warehouse H, The Story of Blanton's Bourbon". Jim and Dom sip on various expressions of Blanton's while exploring the book and talking about the amazing history of this brand. Dominic is a true Blanton's "Superfan" and has an huge amount of information to share about the brand and its history. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/warehouse-h-the-story-of-blantons-bourbon/id1457878143?i=1000636870812

https://www.blantonsbook.com/

15/11/2023

For this Veteran's Day Special, Cole and April Bixler from Whiskey River return to the show. Their last appearance was back in episode 14. This amazing couple are not only musicians, they are Veterans as well as certified Bourbon Stewards. We have a great time drinking through a couple of patriotic bourbons while catching up. They also play a couple of songs... one of which is their new single "Two Party System". This is a great episode you will not want to miss.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bourbon-road/id1457878143?ls=1

10/11/2023

Iowa Road Trip - Cedar Ridge Distillery

This week, Jim hits the road and heads west to Iowa. He stops in at Cedar Ridge Distillery in Swisher Iowa for a visit with Head Distiller Murphy Quint. Murph walks Jim through a number of their expressions including bourbons, and some of the best American Single Malts we have had. Listen in to learn all about this Iowa distillery that outsells all Kentucky Bourbon distilleries in their state.

Thank you to our sponsors, Blanton's Bourbon Shop and Pints and Barrels.

Be sure to check out our private Facebook group, "The Bourbon Roadies" for a great group of bourbon-loving people. You will be welcomed with open arms!

Tune in now!

Spotify 👉 https://open.spotify.com/episode/0gYo9i9qkmVYjHmj04nnMq
Apple Podcasts 👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/iowa-road-trip-cedar-ridge-distillery/id1457878143?i=1000634096452
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YouTube 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWyHev2tyT8

02/11/2023

Sample Day - Four Whiskeys

This week, Jim and Brian work through some samples. As a result, we have some amazing reviews and one super exciting revelation in store for you this week. Listen in to this great episode and get a few tips on what you may want to add to your bar.

Thank you to our sponsors, Blanton's Bourbon Shop and Pints and Barrels.

Be sure to check out our private Facebook group, "The Bourbon Roadies" for a great group of bourbon-loving people. You will be welcomed with open arms!

Spotify 👉 https://open.spotify.com/episode/7rMxB3pjWxv2y5ha9POKxO
Apple Podcasts 👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/370-sample-day-four-whiskeys/id1457878143?i=1000633375054
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YouTube 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwKDZJ1dLuo

26/10/2023

House of Commons - A Bourbon Library

This week, Jim sits down with Dave Sandlin, Founder and Proprietor of House of Commons. House of Commons is a wonderful Bourbon Bar in Frankfort Kentucky which is more of a Bourbon Library with a lot of knowledge and storytelling around the bottles they stock. Listen in as Jim and Dave taste through four great whiskeys, each with a story of its own.

Thank you to our sponsors, Blanton's Bourbon Shop and Pints and Barrels.

Be sure to check out our private Facebook group, "The Bourbon Roadies" for a great group of bourbon-loving people. You will be welcomed with open arms!

Spotify 👉 https://open.spotify.com/episode/2T6c0OiexB8VqT3pxpt9SZ

Apple Podcasts 👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/house-of-commons-a-bourbon-library/id1457878143?i=1000632604588

Google Podcasts 👉 https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly90aGVib3VyYm9ucm9hZC5saWJzeW4uY29tL3Jzcw/episode/ZjA4NWJkOTYtZmM3NC00ZjNhLWExZGYtNzIzMDExNDMxM2Ux?sa=X&ved=0CAUQkfYCahcKEwjYlNC6m5SCAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ

YouTube 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPPMTochn-o

18/10/2023

ASW Distillery Toasted Series

Jim is in Atlanta this week, just in time for the new Fiddler Chin Music Toasted Bourbon release from ASW Distillery. Jim sits down with Chad Ralston and tastes through their toasted lineup. We also revisit their Fiddler Georgia Heartwood Bourbon which was well received at this year's Bourbon on the Banks event.

Thank you to our sponsor, Blanton's Bourbon Shop.

Be sure to check out our private Facebook group, "The Bourbon Roadies" for a great group of bourbon-loving people. You will be welcomed with open arms!

Spotify 👉 https://open.spotify.com/episode/6U5KkUbe3Z5lwvSSsO00vZ

Apple Podcasts 👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/asw-distillery-toasted-series/id1457878143?i=1000631690841

Google Podcasts 👉 https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly90aGVib3VyYm9ucm9hZC5saWJzeW4uY29tL3Jzcw/episode/NjIxN2QzODEtODM4Mi00YzgyLWE1NjAtMTYwNjVhZjk1MjAx?sa=X&ved=0CAUQkfYCahcKEwjg69Dt4_-BAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ

YouTube 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SUIbMUAt9M

11/10/2023

Jim and Brian take two wheat whiskeys and put them head to head in this episode. We try the Woodford Reserve and Bernheim Original Straight Wheat Whiskeys. If you haven't tried a wheat whiskey, we suggest you give it a shot. We also chat about the great time at this year's Bourbon on the Banks Festival in Frankfort. Thanks to all our listeners who showed up! http://thebourbonroad.libsyn.com/367-wheat-whiskey-exploration?tdest_id=1198730

09/10/2023

We had a great time at Bourbon on the Banks! It was a fantastic day to share some amazing pours with our longtime Roadies and all of our new friends. A special thanks to Lawrenceburg Bourbon Company for joining us in the Bourbon Road Lounge!

04/10/2023

Jim heads to Lawrenceburg Bourbon to revisit the barrel pick bottle for Bourbon on the Banks. We also taste to 10x Rye, the new Very Small Batch Bourbon as well as a surprising wheated rye that takes us completely by surprise. Make sure to join us in Frankfort this weekend for Bourbon on the Banks.

Be sure to check out our private Facebook group, "The Bourbon Roadies" for a great group of bourbon-loving people. You will be welcomed with open arms!

Thank you to our sponsor, Blanton's Bourbon Shop.

Tune in now!

Spotify 👉 https://open.spotify.com/episode/4gENZB2sPG7VGyhaUsgaIF
Apple Podcasts 👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lawrenceburg-bourbon-barrel-pick/id1457878143?i=1000630134345
Google Podcasts 👉 https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly90aGVib3VyYm9ucm9hZC5saWJzeW4uY29tL3Jzcw/episode/NjZmMzU1YTUtNjhlZi00ODJlLTgwNzAtNjM4Y2I3NTczNDAx?sa=X&ved=0CAUQkfYCahcKEwiA09PcttyBAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ
YouTube 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFj888OP9xg

28/09/2023

Jim and Brian visit with Brandon O'Daniel, Distiller at Copper and Kings Distillery in Louisville, Kentucky. On this episode, we explore some amazing Kentucky Brandy's made right here in Louisville Kentucky. We also are among the first to taste and review the new Bourbon from Copper and Kings. Listen in to get the entire story about this amazing distillery based in Bourbon Country.

Be sure to check out our private Facebook group, "The Bourbon Roadies" for a great group of bourbon-loving people. You will be welcomed with open arms!

Thank you to our sponsor, Blanton's Bourbon Shop.

Tune in now!

Spotify 👉 https://open.spotify.com/episode/2DP55iqPFCycCULjYEXJaB
Apple Podcasts 👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/copper-and-kings-distillery/id1457878143?i=1000629296099
Google Podcasts 👉 https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly90aGVib3VyYm9ucm9hZC5saWJzeW4uY29tL3Jzcw/episode/NThiY2FiMmQtZGMxOC00N2JhLThkM2EtOGJhZjk2MTk1ZTgx?sa=X&ved=0CAUQkfYCahcKEwjg2-Oe1M2BAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ
YouTube 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwsy7ZUz9fA

21/09/2023

KBF 2023 Highlights and Wrap-up

Jim and Brian wrap up this year's Kentucky Bourbon Festival. This episode highlights the whiskey and people of this year's event. We announce our best of show and hints for making the most of next year's event. Listen in for the scoop.

Be sure to check out our private Facebook group, "The Bourbon Roadies" for a great group of bourbon-loving people. You will be welcomed with open arms!

Thank you to our sponsor, Blanton's Bourbon Shop.

Tune in now!

Spotify 👉 https://open.spotify.com/episode/5JhWfhsFUp3xPz5hpqDdge
Apple Podcasts 👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kbf-2023-highlights-and-wrap-up/id1457878143?i=1000628608157
Google Podcasts 👉 https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly90aGVib3VyYm9ucm9hZC5saWJzeW4uY29tL3Jzcw/episode/MTY5NWY4MDUtMjY4MC00ZmM1LWJlNjctMDJhMjUxZDJmNzU3?sa=X&ved=0CAUQkfYCahcKEwiI-uPq27uBAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ
YouTube 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twrMgab9Yic

19/09/2023