Jim and Mike jam with rising country artist Taylor Austin Dye as she belts out a few of her acoustic singles including, "Water Me Down" which soared on the ITunes Country Chart after release. Listen in as she has a few pours with the boys while playing. Check out Taylor at: https://www.tayloraustindye.com/ Check out the bourbon Roadies private Facebook group. Make sure you check out The Bourbon Road at https://thebourbonroad.com and also our private Facebook group, The Bourbon Roadies....
Nov 03, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 212
On this episode Jim and Mike review Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey. The boys sip on a little of the Old Number 7 Brand while discussing history and the definition of Tennessee Whiskey and the Lincoln County Process. Be sure to listen in and be sure to grab that bottle of Jack off the shelf and join us. 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! Check out our swag at https://thebourbonroad...
Nov 01, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 211
Jim and Mike break out a bottle of the 2021 Old Forester Birthday Bourbon and celebrate with Chris Thomas of Made South. Also on the menu is Woodford's Chocolate Whisper and a 1977 Wild Turkey 101. Listen in as podcast veteran Chris Thomas shares his love of the south. Check out Made South at: https://madesouth.com/ Check out the bourbon Roadies private Facebook group. Make sure you check out The Bourbon Road at https://thebourbonroad.com and also our private Facebook group, The Bourbon Roadies....
Oct 27, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 210
On this episode Jim and Mike review Eli Mason Old Fashioned Cocktails Mixer from Nashville, Tennessee. Our good friend Chris Thomas from Made South introduced us to Eli Mason. Check out this episode to find out what we think about this easy cocktail solution from https://elimason.com/. 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! Check out our swag at https://thebourbonroad.com...
Oct 25, 2021•11 min•Season 1Ep. 209
Jim and Mike kick back in the still house at Leiper's Fork and host a jam session with rising country artist Josiah Siska. Great bourbon, awesome music and an amazing environment lead to the perfect "Still House Session" with our newest friend Josiah Siska. Don't miss this! Check out Josiah at: https://josiahsiska.com/ Check out the bourbon Roadies private Facebook group. Make sure you check out The Bourbon Road at https://thebourbonroad.com and also our private Facebook group, The Bourbon Roadi...
Oct 20, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 208
On this episode Jim and Mike review Leiper's Fork Straight Rye Whiskey. The first episode in the five episode series called "Stillhouse Sessions". Be sure to catch all five episodes in this series recorded in the Stillhouse at Leiper's Fork Distillery in Tennessee. You will not want to miss these. 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! Check out our swag at https://thebourbonroad.com...
Oct 18, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 207
Mike spends the day in Loretto Kentucky at Maker's Mark. He sits down in the Samuels house with Rob Samuels and gets a real history lesson as they sip on two of Makers Mark's Finest expressions. You definitely want to check this one out! More on Maker's Mark at https://www.makersmark.com/ Check out the bourbon Roadies private Facebook group. Make sure you check out The Bourbon Road at https://thebourbonroad.com and also our private Facebook group, The Bourbon Roadies.
Oct 13, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 206
On this episode Jim and Mike review Wheat Penny 1958 Bourbon from the Cleveland Whiskey Company in Cleveland Ohio. With a Mash Bill of 51% Corn, 45% Wheat and 4% Malt, this may be the one of the highest wheat contents in a bourbon we have every seen. It's is finished with toasted oak and black cherry. 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! Check out our swag at https://thebourbonroad....
Oct 11, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 205
Jim, Mike and Ashley Barnes of The Spirits Group judge the Roadies 2021 Blending Challenge and announce the winners. Ten entries get to compete in the finals and prizes are awarded to the "Best Blend" and the "Best Name" for a blend. This is an annual event so if you missed this one, be sure to get ready for next year! Check out the bourbon Roadies private Facebook group. Make sure you check out The Bourbon Road at https://thebourbonroad.com and also our private Facebook group, The Bourbon Roadi...
Oct 06, 2021•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 204
On this episode Jim and Mike review Walker’s Cay Straight Bourbon Finished with Sherry Cask Staves. This whiskey is from King Spirits but distilled at Green River Distillery in Owensboro Kentucky. Listen in as we review this 90 proof rye bourbon whiskey that might just get your attention. 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! Check out our swag at https://thebourbonroad.com...
Oct 04, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 203
Jim and Mike spend a little time savoring Colorado whiskies with Mel Maddox from Old Elk. We taste through 4 expressions of their finest and get the whole story of Old Elk's beginnings. You are going to want to listen in as we taste some of the finest whiskey made outside of Kentucky!!! Check out Old Elk at https://www.oldelk.com/ Make sure you check out The Bourbon Road at https://thebourbonroad.com and also our private Facebook group, The Bourbon Roadies.
Sep 29, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 202
On this episode Jim and Mike get to taste and review the new limited edition Maker's Marks Wood Finishing Series FAE-02. There may actually be fairies in this bottle! Listen in to get the real story of this new expression. Check out https://www.makersmark.com/wood-finishing-series-2021-release-fae-02 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! Check out our swag at https://thebourbonroad.c...
Sep 27, 2021•14 min•Season 1Ep. 201
Mike makes his way through the 2021 Bourbon Festival in Bardstown Kentucky. As a panelist and bourbon celebrity, Mike gets the full treatment as Roadies, attendees and bourbon royalty shout out high praises and raise the accomplishments of The Bourbon Road in this 200th episode. Thank you to all who enjoy what we do! Check out The Bourbon Road at https://thebourbonroad.com/ Make sure you check out The Bourbon Road at https://thebourbonroad.com and also our private Facebook group, The Bourbon Roa...
Sep 22, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 200
On this episode Jim and Mike cross the Mississippi to taste a single barrel wheated bourbon from the hometown of Buffalo Bill Cody. The distillery is Mississippi River Distilling and the bourbon is Cody Road Single Barrel Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Listen in!!! Check out https://www.mrdistilling.com/ 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! Check out our swag at https://thebourbonroad.co...
Sep 20, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 199
On this episode Jim and Mike drink each of the six Benchmark expressions of the new Buffalo Trace Bourbon Collection. They give a full review of what they like and what they do not in this very new offering from Buffalo Trace. Definitely listen in to this episode to find out which one is the sleeper! Check out https://www.buffalotracedistillery.com/our-brands/benchmark.html Make sure you check out The Bourbon Road at https://thebourbonroad.com and also our private Facebook group, The Bourbon Roa...
Sep 15, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 198
On this episode, we finally sit down with our hometown bourbon "Bulleit". We dive into the standard 90 proof bourbon and give it a fair and honest review. Make sure to listen in to this episode as we pull no punches with the local favorite! Check out https://www.bulleit.com/ 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! Check out our swag at https://thebourbonroad.com...
Sep 13, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 197
On this episode Mike hangs out at Four Roses with Master Distiller Brent Elliott. They work their way through the expressions of of Four Roses Bourbon including the 2021 Four Roses Small Batch LE Bourbon. A lot of great Four Roses info is dropped in this session. Check it out! Find out more about Four Roses at: https://fourrosesbourbon.com/ Make sure you check out The Bourbon Road at https://thebourbonroad.com and also our private Facebook group, The Bourbon Roadies.
Sep 08, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 196
On this episode, we get a first look (and taste) of the new 2021 LE release from Four Roses Small Batch. We give all the details on how you can get your hands on this amazing bourbon. Listen in for details on how to get one! https://fourrosesbourbon.com/bourbon/limited-edition/2021-le-small-batch/ 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! Check out our swag at https://thebourbonroad.com...
Sep 06, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 195
On this episode we sit down with Scott Neil, a retired Special Forces Veteran and founder/COO of Horse Soldier Bourbon. Listen in to his first hand account of Green Beret operations in Afghanistan following the attack of 9/11. Also hear the story of Horse Soldier Bourbon as we taste two expressions. Find out more about Horse Soldier at: https://horsesoldierbourbon.com/ Make sure you check out The Bourbon Road at https://thebourbonroad.com and also our private Facebook group, The Bourbon Roadies....
Sep 01, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 194
On this "Craft Distillery Monday" episode, we review a a new expression from our fiends and Beam. Basil Hayden Toast is a new addition to the Basil Hayden line. An expression representing an reimagined line. Don't miss out on this episode. Check out https://www.basilhaydenbourbon.com/toast 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! Check out our swag at https://thebourbonroad.com...
Aug 30, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 193
On this episode we sit down with two bottles of Little Book from James B Beam Distilling Company. We taste Chapter 1 and Chapter 5 while discussing the new premium membership subscription called Barreled and Boxed. It will be limited to 500 members so waste no time! Find out more about Barreled and Boxed at: https://www.beamdistilling.com/barreled-and-boxed Make sure you check out The Bourbon Road at https://thebourbonroad.com and also our private Facebook group, The Bourbon Roadies....
Aug 25, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 192
On this "Craft Distillery Monday" episode, we review a bottle sent to us by one of our listeners and friend of the show, James Drier. We haven't had an El Paso whiskey yet and are dying to crack the seal on this bottle. Remember, we want to know about your home town whiskeys. Let is know! 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! Check out our swag at https://thebourbonroad.com...
Aug 23, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 191
On this episode we sit down with Seth Benhaim, Chief Barrel Breaker at Broken Barrel Whiskey Company. Seth arrives in Shelby County Kentucky with a trunk full of excellent whiskies and we get down to business. You do not want to muss this! Find out more about Broken Barrel at: https://www.brokenbarrelwhiskey.com/ Make sure you check out The Bourbon Road at https://thebourbonroad.com and also our Facebook, Instagram and Twitter feeds. Don't miss out on our private Facebook group, The Bourbon Road...
Aug 18, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 190
On this "Craft Distillery Monday" episode, we review a new bottle of Off Hours Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Surprised by the simplicity of the label and the companies message, Jim and Mike dive into this new expression with an open mind and a ready palate. Don't miss this review! 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! Find out more about Off Hours at: https://drinkoffhours.com/...
Aug 16, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 189
This week the boys get the lay of the land in Frankfort Kentucky for this fall's "Bourbon On The Banks" event. You do not want to miss out on the all out fun weekend happening October 22nd and 23rd in Frankfort. We will be there as well! Find out more about Bourbon On The Banks at: https://bourbononthebanks.org/ Make sure you check out The Bourbon Road at https://thebourbonroad.com and also our Facebook, Instagram and Twitter feeds. Don't miss out on our private Facebook group, The Bourbon Roadi...
Aug 11, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 188
On this "Craft Distillery Monday" episode, we try a single barrel expression of rye from Union Horse Distilling out of Kansas. At 126+ proof, this bottle took both us both by surprise. Definitely a bold and layered 5 year old rye in this bottle. Find out more about Union Horse at: https://www.unionhorse.com/ Thanks to our great sponsor for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproducts.com/
Aug 09, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 187
This week we welcome on Susan and Traci from Barrel Proof Bourbon Barrel Bark. They take a little time out of their busy schedules to show Mike and I how to Smoke Your Bourbon. We love our bourbon and also our smokers, so this was a match made in heaven. We also introduce the girls toa couple of bourbons. Find out more about Barrel Proof at: https://smokeyourbourbon.com/ Thanks to our great sponsor for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproducts.com/...
Aug 04, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 186
On this "Craft Distillery Monday", Jim and Mike try the new Russell's Reserve 13 year Bourbon. This bottle has been out a little under 2 months and has grabbed a great deal of fanfare. Some call ti the 2021 Bourbon of the Year. We will hold our judgment till we taste if for ourselves. Find out more about The Bourbon Roadies at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2612790862081576 Thanks to our great sponsor for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproducts...
Aug 02, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 185
Jim, Mike join a couple of Roadies to sip on Eagle Rare and Russell's 10 Year while discussing the recent TV series on Netflix called Heist. In this series (Ep. 5 & 6 Bourbon King) explores the details behind the 2013 theft of Pappy Van Winkle. Listen in to this great conversation. Find out more about The Bourbon Roadies at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2612790862081576 Thanks to our great sponsor for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproduct...
Jul 28, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 184
Mike returns from his Oregon fishing trip and wouldn't you know he has a wheated whiskey in hand. So today on Craft Distillery Monday, we review McMenamins Billy Wheated Whiskey. Pay no mind to the goat on the label even though Mike thinks it is funny! Find out more about The Bourbon Roadies at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2612790862081576 Thanks to our great sponsor for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproducts.com/
Jul 26, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 182
