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The Bourbon Road

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The Bourbon Road is two friends sharing pours and good stories with interesting guests. Each week we sip on bourbon while talking with celebrities, musicians, chefs, authors, industry experts and everyone in between. If bourbon makes it better... or even the other way around, then we want to talk about it.
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31. Distilled With Discipline - Hotel Tango Distillery

We travel Hotel Tango Distillery in Indianapolis. Travis Barnes joins us to talk about his journey to start America's first Disabled Combat Veteran Distillery. Their spirits are "Distilled with Discipline" and "Ready to Serve". Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad. Find out more about Hotel Tango at https://hoteltangowhiskey.com/ Thanks to LogHeads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about their fine rustic furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.com/...

Nov 13, 20191 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 31

30. A Proper Kentucky Salute on Veteran's Day

Our hosts join fellow veterans David and Gina to drink a little bourbon and talk about the Veterans Club. At over 2500 members strong, they help provide connection, healing, recovery, housing, and employment for veterans. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad. Find out more about the Veteran's Club at https://www.veteransclubky.com/ Thanks to LogHeads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about their fine rustic furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.com/...

Nov 06, 201954 minSeason 1Ep. 30

29. Kentucky's Bourbon Brotherhood

A sit down with Bruce Corwin, Founder of the Bourbon Brotherhood. We discuss the club's humble beginnings, and how it has become 1300 members strong. Sipping on bourbon, we recall past events and look at what's to come. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad. Find out more about Bourbon Brotherhood at http://www.bourbonbrotherhood.com/ Thanks to LogHeads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about their fine rustic furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.co...

Oct 30, 201952 minSeason 1Ep. 29

28. Fine Bourbon and Great Country Music with Dustin Collins

Mike gets a chance to hang out with rising country music artist Dustin Collins. His recent album "It's Been Awhile" debuted on four separate Billboard charts. Dustin tells his story while sharing acoustic versions of a few of his songs. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad. Find out more about Dustin at https://dustincollinsmusic.com Thanks to LogHeads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about their fine rustic furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.co...

Oct 23, 201949 minSeason 1Ep. 28

27. Inside Kentucky Peerless with Master Distiller Caleb Kilburn

Jim and Mike get a rare peek behind the scenes of the Worlds Top Craft Distiller, Kentucky Peerless Distilling Company in Louisville, Kentucky. Caleb Kilburn takes us on his journey to becoming Kentucky Peerless' Master Distiller. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad. Find out more about Peerless at https://kentuckypeerless.com Thanks to LogHeads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about their fine rustic furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.com/...

Oct 16, 20191 hr 37 minSeason 1Ep. 27

26. Third Pour - Basement Bottle Kill and Private Bourbon Blend

It's early October... and it's 95 degrees outside! We take a break from interviews and decide to enjoy a bottle kill episode in Jim's 65 degree basement studio. Join us while we finish off three near empty bottles to clear some room in the bar. We also sample Jim's private blend called "Old Hoot". Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad. Thanks to LogHeads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about their fine rustic furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.c...

Oct 09, 20191 hrSeason 1Ep. 26

25. Colorado Whiskey - Rugged, Refined, Rebellious

The awards keep coming as Michael Myers of Distillery 291 blazes a trail for his western whiskies. Join us as we sit down with Michael and sip on his products while exploring the world of Colorado Whiskey. Subscribe to catch every episode. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad. Check out Distillery 291 at https://distillery291.com Thanks to LogHeads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about their fine rustic furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.com/...

Oct 02, 20191 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 25

24. Collaboration - A Look Through The Bourbon Lens

In this episode we collaborate with Michael and Scott from "The Bourbon Lens" podcast to record a joint episode. We explore five cask strength ryes while we discuss numerous bourbon related topics. Subscribe to catch every episode. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad. Check out The Bourbon Lens at https://bourbonlens.com/ Thanks to LogHeads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about their fine rustic furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.com/...

Sep 25, 20191 hr 47 minSeason 1Ep. 24

23. Big Chief - The 2019 Kentucky State BBQ Festival

You'll enjoy following Big Chief as he make his rounds at this year's Kentucky State BBQ Festival. He talks with Steve Coomes, Susan Reigler, Haley Perros, Big Moe Cason and the folks at Peg Leg Porker among many others. Subscribe to catch every episode. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad. Visit the festival website at http://www.kybbqfestival.com/ Thanks to LogHeads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about their fine rustic furniture at https://logh...

Sep 18, 201957 minSeason 1Ep. 23

22. Boundary Oak Distillery - Brent Goodin Master Distiller

Jim and Mike talk bourbon with Brent Goodin from Boundary Oak Distillery. We sip on the well-known Abraham Lincoln bourbon. A few bottles of this bourbon have topped $25,000 in charity auctions. Subscribe to catch every episode. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad. Visit Boundary Oak Distillery at http://boundaryoakdistillery.com Thanks to LogHeads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about their fine rustic furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.com/...

Sep 11, 201950 minSeason 1Ep. 22

21. Some Big News While Tasting Three Bourbons

Jim and Randy drop some breaking news. They discuss changes to The Bourbon Road podcast and what the future holds. We taste three different bourbons from the states of Virginia, Texas and Kentucky while hanging out with our good friend Mike "Big Chief" Hiatt. Subscribe to catch every episode. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad. Thanks to LogHeads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about their fine rustic furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.com/...

Sep 04, 20191 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 21

20. Talking Turkey with Bo Garrett of Montgomery Gentry

Our guest is Bo Garrett, guitarist for Montgomery Gentry and tour guide at the Wild Turkey Distillery. Bo talks about coming up with Montgomery Gentry. He also talks about leading tours at Wild Turkey. Subscribe to catch every episode. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad. Follow Bo on Instagram @firebirdbo and @montgomerygentry Thanks to LogHeads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about their fine rustic furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.com/...

Aug 28, 20191 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 20

19. Wilderness Trail - An Authentic Kentucky Bourbon Distillery

Our guests are Shane Baker and Pat Heist from Wilderness Trail. We sip on their whiskeys as we chat about the amazing story that led to the creation of Wilderness Trail Distillery. Subscribe to catch every episode. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad. Find out more about Wilderness Trail at http://wildernesstraildistillery.com/ Thanks to LogHeads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about their fine rustic furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.com/...

Aug 21, 20191 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 19

18. Third Pour - Bourbon Under $20 - Blind Bottle Challenge

Jim and Randy host a blind bottle share with their close friends Mike and Brian. Each brings a bottle under $20 shrouded in a brown paper bag. Tastings are done, scores are given. Winner gets his choice from the top shelf and losers drink from the bottom shelf. Subscribe to catch every episode. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad. Thanks to LogHeads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about their fine rustic furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.com/...

Aug 14, 20191 hr 16 minSeason 1Ep. 18

17. Elizabeth McCall - Assistant Master Distiller at Woodford Reserve

Our guest is Elizabeth McCall, Assistant Master Distiller at Woodford Reserve. We chat about her life both at work and at play while sipping on some incredible Woodford products. There is also a special appearance by Chris Morris, Master Distiller. Subscribe to catch every episode. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad. Thanks to Woodford Reserve for sponsoring this episode. Find out more about Woodford Reserve and their amazing products at https://www.woodfordreserve.com/...

Aug 07, 20191 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 17

16. Mark Klein - Comedian - The Funny Side of Bourbon

Our guest is Mark Klein, comedian and self proclaimed bourbon aficionado. Mark talks about his comedy, history and horse racing. Jim and Randy sip on a little Michter's Toasted Bourbon and Peerless Bourbon. Subscribe to catch every episode. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad. Find out more about Mark at http://corpjester.com/ Thanks to LogHeads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about their fine rustic furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.com/...

Jul 31, 20191 hrSeason 1Ep. 16

15. Brian Haara - Bourbon Justice: How Whiskey Law Shaped America

Our guest is Brian Haara, author of Bourbon Justice. We discuss why bourbon is uniquely qualified to tell the story of our American History. They sip on the BBC Fusion #1 and Heaven Hill Bottled in Bond. Subscribe to catch every episode. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad. Find out more about Brian at https://brianhaara.com/ Thanks to LogHeads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about their fine rustic furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.com/ http...

Jul 24, 20191 hr 19 minSeason 1Ep. 15

14. Whiskey River - Good Music and Good Bourbon

Jim and Randy sit down with Cole and April from Whiskey River to drink some Weller 107 and talk about their music. We discus their military service and how they met. They surprise us with a really special Four Roses cocktail for the second pour. Subscribe to catch every episode. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad. Find out more about Whiskey River at https://whiskeyriver.live/ Thanks to LogHeads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about their fine rus...

Jul 17, 20191 hr 13 minSeason 1Ep. 14

13. Bourbon Air Tours - A New Way to Visit the Bourbon Distilleries

In this episode, Jim and Randy sit down with Terry Welshans, owner of Bourbon Air Tours in Bardstown Kentucky. We sip on two expressions of Rebel Yell while talking about his service to our country in Vietnam as well as his booming distillery air tour business. Subscribe to catch every episode. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad. Thanks to LogHeads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about their fine rustic furniture at https:/logheadshomecenter.com....

Jul 10, 20191 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 13

12. Mert's Cakes - The Sweet Taste of Bourbon

Jim and Randy spend time with Virginia Rankin from Mert's Cakes in Louisville, Kentucky. They sip on Blanton's and Angel's Envy Finished Rye while talking about bourbons and their uses in baking cakes. They also talk about some high profile customers in the bourbon industry. Subscribe to catch every episode. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad. Thanks to Mert's Cakes for supporting this episode. Find out more about their Spirited Praline Cakes at https://mertscakes.com/ ...

Jul 03, 201957 minSeason 1Ep. 12

11. Chris Zaborowski - Barrel Selection Deep Dive and Bourbon Steward Certifications

In this episode, Jim and Randy sit down with Chris Zaborowski, co-owner at Westport Whiskey & Wine in Louisville Kentucky. They talk in detail about barrel selections at each of the distilleries. We also talk about the Stave & Thief Bourbon Steward Certifications. We drink barrel selections from Wild Turkey's Kentucky Spirit and Grass Widow. Subscribe to catch every episode. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad. Thanks to LogHeads Home Center for supporting this e...

Jun 26, 20191 hr 14 minSeason 1Ep. 11

10. Third Pour - Blind Bourbon Bottle Share with Our Whiskey Tube Friends

Our first "Third Pour" episode is a blind bourbon bottle share challenge with the popular YouTube whiskey channels, "The Mash and Drum Whiskey Room" and "My Bourbon Journey". Also joining us is Dan Trout from the upcoming channel "Dusty Dan's Whiskey Reviews". Subscribe to catch every episode. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad. Thanks to LogHeads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about their fine rustic furniture at https:/logheadshomecenter.com....

Jun 19, 20192 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 10

9. Bourbon Releases and Listener Questions - Pours include Knob Creek Twice Barreled Rye and Old Maysville Club Rye

Jim and Randy talk about some upcoming bourbon releases and address some listener questions. They also review some of the show's past episodes. Jim explains sour mash -vs- sweet mash and Randy finally talks about his moonshining ancestors from Kentucky. Subscribe to catch every episode. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad. Thanks to LogHeads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about their fine rustic furniture at https:/logheadshomecenter.com....

Jun 12, 201946 minSeason 1Ep. 9

8. Mark & Sherri Carter - Old Carter Whiskey Company, Tasting Includes Bourbon #2, Rye #3 and #4, VOC American 27 Year #9 and #6

We talk with Mark and Sherri Carter of the Old Carter Whiskey Company about what it's like to start a Bourbon and Whiskey company. We talk about barrels and blending and much more while sipping on their products. Subscribe to catch every episode. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad. Find Old Carter at https://oldcarterwhiskeyco.com Thanks to LogHeads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about their fine rustic furniture at https:/logheadshomecenter.com....

Jun 05, 20191 hr 17 minSeason 1Ep. 8

7. Lexington Bourbon Society - Pours Include Knob Creek Rye LBS/Wine+Market Single Barrel Select, Wilderness Trail Rye Bourbon Pick Sample

We talk with Lexington Bourbon Society about events, barrel picks and what it's like to be a member of a local bourbon group. Pours include a Knob Creek Rye Barrel Pick and an sneak peak of the new Wilderness Trail Rye Bourbon at barrel proof. Subscribe so you won't miss a single episode. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad. Find LBS at lexingtonbourbonsociety.org Thanks to LogHeads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about their fine rustic furniture ...

May 29, 201958 minSeason 1Ep. 7

6. David Jennings - Rare Bird 101, Bourbon Includes Whiskey Bear/LBS Russells, Single Cask Nation Wild Turkey #16-313

We talk all things Wild Turkey with David Jennings of Rare Bird 101. We also discuss his up coming book while sipping on the Whiskey Bear/LBS Russells pick and the Single Cask Nation Wild Turkey #16-313 10 year. Subscribe so you won't miss a single episode. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad. Find David's blog at rarebird101.com. Thanks to LogHeads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about their fine rustic furniture at logheadshomecenter.com....

May 22, 201959 minSeason 1Ep. 6

5. Jeff Irish - Bourbon Barrel Rehab, Four Roses SB Select and Glenn's Creek OCD #5

We interview Jeff Irish of Bourbon Barrel Rehab. We sip on bourbon while Jeff talks about barrel art and his many bourbon friends. Featured pours are Four Roses SB Select and Glenn's Creek OCD #5. Subscribe so you won't miss a single episode. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad. Find the Bourbon Barrel rehab at bourbonbarrelrehab.com. Thanks to LogHeads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about their fine rustic furniture at logheadshomecenter.com....

May 15, 20191 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 5

4. Noah Glanville - Pit Barrel Cooker, W.B. Saffell Bourbon and Booker's Backyard BBQ

We interview Noah Glanville, President of Pit Barrel Cooker Company and Iraq War Veteran. We sip on bourbon while Noah talks about his youth, returning from the war and his successful company. Featured pours are W.B. Saffell and Bookers Backyard BBQ. Subscribe so you won't miss a single episode. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad. Find the Pit Barrel Cooker Company at pitbarrelcooker.com. Thanks to LogHeads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about th...

May 08, 20191 hr 13 minSeason 1Ep. 4

3. David Danielson - Churchill Downs, Old Stone Inn, Finished Bourbon includes Legent and Jeffersons Rum Cask

We interview Chef David Danielson, Executive Chef of Churchill Downs and Chef/Proprietor of The Old Stone Inn and Tavern in Simpsonville, Kentucky. Featured pours are the new Legent from Beam Suntory and Jefferson's Reserve Old Rum Cask Finish. Subscribe so you won't miss a single episode. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad. Find our guest David Danielson at @kyderbychef and @oldstoneinn and on the web at oldstoneinntavern.com Thanks to LogHeads Home Center for supporti...

May 01, 20191 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 3

2. Sipping Bottled in Bond Bourbon - Jim Shannon and Randy Minnick

The hosts discuss bourbon country life, culture and a bit of personal history. Touching on friendship, family and the love of bourbon while sipping on some nice pours. Featured pours are Woodford Reserve Bottled in Bond and Very Old Barton Bottled in Bond. Subscribe so you won't miss a single episode. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad. Thanks to LogHeads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about their fine rustic furniture at logheadshomecenter.com....

Apr 23, 201946 minSeason 1Ep. 2
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