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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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91. Blaum Brothers Straight Rye Whiskey

Jim and Mike try a rye from Blaum Brothers in Galena, Illinois. A great tasting rye from the home of Knotter Bourbon. Check out Blaum Brothers at https://www.blaumbros.com/ Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad Thanks to Premium Bar Products for supporting this episode. Find out more about high quality laser etched glassware at https://premiumbarproducts.com/.

Sep 07, 202018 minSeason 1Ep. 91

90. Barrel Pick Prep Night with Adam Boothby - Sippin' CYBP

Jim, Mike and Adam sip on a little CYPB and some Stagg Jr. on this barrel pick prep night. A lot of great conversation, good bourbon and anticipation for our Wilderness Trail pick. Adam is one of the moderators on The Bourbon Roadies. We welcome you to join The Bourbon Roadies private Facebook Group. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad Thanks to Logheads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about high log furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.com/...

Sep 02, 202052 minSeason 1Ep. 90

89. Chattanooga Whiskey 99 Rye - Tennessee Rye Malt

Jim and Mike try a rye malt whiskey from our friends at Chattanooga Whiskey. This expression is a four grain, malt forward expression that is aged more than three years. This unfiltered 99 proof rye is a year round sipper. Check out Chattanooga Whiskey at https://chattanoogawhiskey.com/ Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad Thanks to Premium Bar Products for supporting this episode. Find out more about high quality laser etched glassware at https://premiumbarproducts.com/....

Aug 31, 202013 minSeason 1Ep. 89

88. Ashley Barnes Master Blender & Leipers Fork Distillery

Mike invites the team from Tennessee's Leiper's Fork Distillery and Master Blender, Ashley Barnesr for and episode you will not soon forget. Rye and Bourbon are flowing in this episode! Leiper's Fork: https://leipersforkdistillery.com/ Ashley Barnes: https://www.thespiritsgroup.com/ Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad Thanks to Logheads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about high log furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.com/...

Aug 26, 20201 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 88

87. Oak & Eden - Bourbon Finished With a Toasted Oak Spire

Jim and Mike try a bourbon whiskey with a new twist. Oak & Eden has a bourbon finished with a toasted oak spire. We're gonna dive into this one and give you a fair look at a distillery who is stepping outside the box trying something new. Check out Oak & Eden at https://www.oakandeden.com/ Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad Thanks to Premium Bar Products for supporting this episode. Find out more about high quality laser etched glassware at https://premiumbarpro...

Aug 24, 202019 minSeason 1Ep. 87

86. Frey Ranch - Bourbon Straight From a Nevada Farm

Jim and Mike site down with Colby Frey of Frey Ranch Whiskey Farmers of Fallon Nevada. We enjoy two of their expressions, a four grain bourbon and a straight rye. Both made from grains grown on the farm. A distillery is located in the oasis of Nevada. Find out more about Frey Ranch at https://freyranch.com/ Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad Thanks to Logheads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about high log furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.c...

Aug 19, 202057 minSeason 1Ep. 86

85. Woodinville Port Finished Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Jim and Mike venture into the great northwest (virtually) to explore a port finished straight bourbon from Woodinville. Not our first time sipping on Woodinville. Listen in to find out if this one stands up to the test. Check out Woodinville Whiskey at https://www.woodinvillewhiskeyco.com/ Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad Thanks to Premium Bar Products for supporting this episode. Find out more about high quality laser etched glassware at https://premiumbarproducts.co...

Aug 17, 202015 minSeason 1Ep. 85

84. Rare Bird 101 - Sippin' and Talkin' Turkey

David Jennings (Rare Bird 101) joins us to drink some Wild Turkey 17 Year Bottled in Bond as well as the new Rare Breed Rye. We talk all things Turkey including David's New Book, "American Spirit: Wild Turkey Bourbon from Ripy to Russell". Find out more about Rare Bird 101 at https://rarebird101.com/ Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad Thanks to Logheads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about high log furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.com/...

Aug 12, 20201 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 84

83. Buck - Eight Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Jim and Mike try a new eight year old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Buck is a surprising find at $28 per bottle. We hope you enjoy this review! Check out The Bourbon Roadies private Facebook group and join in on the conversation! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad Thanks to Premium Bar Products for supporting this episode. Find out more about high quality laser etched glassware at https://premiumbarproducts.com/.

Aug 10, 202017 minSeason 1Ep. 83

82. The Blanton's Trio - A Father and Son Celebration

Mike joins his Son Jake at Barksdale Air Force Base to celebrate Father's day while sipping on three different expressions of Blanton's, They include Original, Gold and Straight From the Barrel. Check our our private Facebook group "The Bourbon Roadies" and hang out with bourbon loving like minded people. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad

Aug 07, 202033 minSeason 1Ep. 82

81. Post Quarantine - Old Fitz 9 year and Rhetoric 25 Year

Mike finishes his quarantine and invites Jim over for a couple of epic pours. We enjoy the Old Fitzgerald 9 year Bottled in Bond 2020 and the Orphan Barrel Rhetoric 25 year. Don't miss this one! Check our our private Facebook group "The Bourbon Roadies" and hang out with bourbon loving like minded people. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad Thanks to Logheads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about high log furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.com...

Aug 05, 202048 minSeason 1Ep. 81

80. Boulder Spirits - Bottled in Bond Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Jim and Mike explore a Bottled in Bond Straight Bourbon Whiskey from Boulder Spirits in Colorado. Don't miss this episode as we taste this high malt bourbon whiskey from the great state of Colorado. We hope you enjoy this review! Check out Boulder Spirits at https://boulder-spirits.com/ Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad Thanks to Premium Bar Products for supporting this episode. Find out more about high quality laser etched glassware at https://premiumbarproducts.com/....

Aug 03, 202015 minSeason 1Ep. 80

79. A Four Whiskey Sit-Down with Steve Coomes

Mike spends the day with Steve Coomes, whiskey journalist and event architect of the 2020 Bardstown Bourbon Festival. They discuss whiskey, current times as well as great new plans for the Bardstown Bourbon Festival this fall. Find out more about Steve and what he has going on at https://stevecoomes.com Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad Thanks to Logheads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about high log furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.com/...

Jul 29, 20201 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 79

78. TX Bourbon - Firestone & Robertson Distilling Co.

Jim and Mike sample another Texas "wheater" on this Craft Distillery Monday episode. Join in as they sip on this fine Texas whiskey fermented with yeast isolated from a Texas pecan. You won't want to miss this episode. Check out TX Straight Bourbon at https://www.frdistilling.com/ Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad Thanks to Premium Bar Products for supporting this episode. Find out more about high quality laser etched glassware at https://premiumbarproducts.com/....

Jul 27, 202018 minSeason 1Ep. 78

77. Country Smooth American Whiskey with Lori Carcich

Jim and Mike try a smooth and inviting American Whiskey from Country Smooth as they talk with Lori Carcich, Founder and CEO of Country Smooth. Hang out as we take a deep dive into her company and vision for this women owned whiskey company, Findout more about Country Smooth at http://countrysmooth.com/ Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad Thanks to Logheads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about high log furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.com/....

Jul 22, 202059 minSeason 1Ep. 77

76. Boondocks Eight Year Port Finished Bourbon

Jim and Mike try the port finished eight year old bourbon from Boondocks. An expression created by Dave Scheurich, a legend of the industry that has helped create some of America’s most recognized whiskeys over the last 40 years. Check out Boondocks at https://www.boondockswhiskey.com/ Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad Thanks to Premium Bar Products for supporting this episode. Find out more about high quality laser etched glassware at https://premiumbarproducts.com/....

Jul 20, 202017 minSeason 1Ep. 76

75. Bourbon and Coke Challenge

Jim and Mike do their best to determine which bourbon (or rye) makes the best whiskey and coke. You might be very surprised to find out who makes the top of the list and who does not. Come to our Facebook group "The Bourbon Roadies" and hang out with some great people who love to talk about bourbon. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad Thanks to Logheads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about high log furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.com/....

Jul 15, 202056 minSeason 1Ep. 75

74. Old Tub Bottled in Bond Bourbon

Jim and Mike try the new release of Old Tub Bottled in Bond Bourbon from Jim Beam. Historically, this bourbon dates back to the early days of Beam. It has been available in the gift shop in Kentucky, but now widely available. Check out Jim Beam at https://www.jimbeam.com/ Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad Thanks to Premium Bar Products for supporting this episode. Find out more about high quality laser etched glassware at https://premiumbarproducts.com/....

Jul 13, 202015 minSeason 1Ep. 74

73. Boone County Bourbon - Made By Ghosts

Jim and Mike take a road trip to the northern edge of The Bourbon Trail to visit Boone County Distilling. During our visit we interview Josh Quinn, one of the owners and founders of the distillery. We try their small batch and six year single barrel. Check out Boone County at at https://boonedistilling.com/ Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad Thanks to Logheads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about high log furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.c...

Jul 08, 202040 minSeason 1Ep. 73

72. J.W. Kelly - Old Milford Single Barrel Select

Jim and Mike sip on a single barrel offering from J.W. Kelly of Chattanooga Tennessee. Chattanooga has it going on when it comes to bourbon whiskey and J.W. Kelly is no exception. Don't miss our review of their 109 proof single barrel bourbon. Check out J.W. Kelly at: https://jwkelly.com/ Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad Thanks to Premium Bar Products for supporting this episode. Find out more about high quality laser etched glassware at https://premiumbarproducts.com...

Jul 06, 202018 minSeason 1Ep. 72

71. Ironroot Republic Distilling

Mike continues his Texas road trip to Denison to visit Ironroot Republic. The folks at Ironroot pull out all the stops as they scour the warehouse, thieving barrels and come up with 6 different whiskies to taste for the episode. A must listen! Check out Ironroot Republic at https://www.ironrootrepublic.com Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad Thanks to Logheads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about high log furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.co...

Jul 01, 20201 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 71

70. Pinhook Rye'd On Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey

Jim and Mike sip on the new Kentucky Straight Rye from Pinhook. Rye'd On is a 97 proof, two year rye that was produced at the Castle and Key Distillery in Frankfort Kentucky. Listen in as we review the highly anticipated liquid. Check out Pinhook at: https://www.pinhookbourbon.com/ Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad Thanks to Premium Bar Products for supporting this episode. Find out more about high quality laser etched glassware at https://premiumbarproducts.com/....

Jun 29, 202014 minSeason 1Ep. 70

69. Balcones Distilling - Texas Whiskey

Mike takes a road trip to Texas and visits Balcones Distillery in Waco Texas. He and the boys from Balcones sample a long list of whiskey expressions as they talk about bourbon, single malts and all things Texas Whiskey. Check out Balcones at https://balconesdistilling.com/ Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad Thanks to Logheads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about high log furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.com/.

Jun 24, 20201 hr 30 minSeason 1Ep. 69

68. Dry Fly Distilling - From Farm to Bottle

Jim and Mike drink a little wheat whiskey this week from a distillery in Washington State. Dry Fly is a true "farm to bottle" operation that makes every drop they sell. What goes better together than fly fishing and whiskey? Check out Dry Fly Distillery at: http://dryflydistilling.com/ Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad Thanks to Premium Bar Products for supporting this episode. Find out more about high quality laser etched glassware at https://premiumbarproducts.com/....

Jun 22, 202017 minSeason 1Ep. 68

67. Bulleit Blenders Select with The Bourbon House UK

Jim and Mike taste some Bulleit Bourbon with Sam from the Bourbon House in the UK. Sam is a big fan of Bulleit Bourbon and we have a great time hanging out with him virtually in his very own Bourbon House. You'll love the energy of this episode. Check out The Bourbon House on Instagram @thebourbonhouse Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad Thanks to Logheads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about high log furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.com/....

Jun 17, 202050 minSeason 1Ep. 67

66. Ragged Branch Distillery - Wheated Virginia Straight Bourbon

Jim and Mike try a Virginia Straight Bourbon Whiskey from Rugged Branch Distillery in Charlottesville, Virginia. A wheated bourbon and Double Gold Medal Winner at the 2020 San Fransisco World Spirits Competition. Check out Ragged Branch Distillery at: https://www.raggedbranch.com/ Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad Thanks to Premium Bar Products for supporting this episode. Find out more about high quality laser etched glassware at https://premiumbarproducts.com/....

Jun 15, 202015 minSeason 1Ep. 66

65. Bourbon Road Sample Night with Randy Minnick

Jim and Mike welcome back co-host Randy Minnick for a fun filled night of tasting listener samples. Included is a hazmat proof rye and an Old Grandad distilled in 1962. You won't want to miss this episode as the boys try a collection of samples. Check out our Facebook group 'The Bourbon Roadies". Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad Thanks to Logheads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about high log furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.com/....

Jun 10, 202059 minSeason 1Ep. 65

64. Cadée Distillery - Deceptivus Bourbon Maritime Whiskey

Jim and Mike taste Deceptivus Bourbon from Cadée. This ruby port finished bourbon is one of several Maritime Whiskey's available from Cadée. We hope you enjoy this episode, our second installment in Craft Distillery Monday. Check out Cadée Distillery at: https://www.cadeedistillery.com/ Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad Thanks to Premium Bar Products for supporting this episode. Find out more about high quality laser etched glassware at https://premiumbarproducts.com/....

Jun 08, 202014 minSeason 1Ep. 64

63. Heaven Hill Bottled In Bond Showdown

Jim and Mike face off with two well known classics in this episode. Heaven Hills six year and seven year bottled in bond expressions go head to head. Who will win out in this showdown. Check out Heaven Hill Brands at: https://www.heavenhill.com/ Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad Thanks to Logheads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about high log furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.com/.

Jun 03, 202048 minSeason 1Ep. 63

62. Union Horse Distilling

Jim and Mike are joined by Wilson Torres from Union Horse Distilling Co. out of Lenexa Kansas. We taste and review three of their expressions on our new Craft Distillery Monday series. Check out Union Horse Distillery at: http://www.unionhorse.com/ Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad Thanks to Premium Bar Products for supporting this episode. Find out more about high quality laser etched glassware at https://premiumbarproducts.com/.

Jun 01, 202024 minSeason 1Ep. 62
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