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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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Episodes

272. James Ownby Reserve Tennesse Bourbon Review

Jim and Mike sit down with a bottle of James Ownby Reserve Tennessee Bourbon from Ole Smoky Distillery. If you love their "shine", you're really gonna like this bourbon. Listen in for all the details. https://jamesownbyreserve.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!

May 30, 202225 minSeason 1Ep. 272

271. Laws Whiskey House Bonded Bourbon and Rye

Jim and Mike sit down with Sam and James from Laws Whiskey House in Denver Colorado. It's a great day when we get to drink a couple of fine bonded whiskeys. Listen in as we review their 8 year bonded Four Grain Straight Bourbon and their 7 year bonded San Luis Valley Rye. https://lawswhiskeyhouse.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!

May 25, 202252 minSeason 1Ep. 271

270. E.J. Curley Bourbon Whiskey Review

Today Jim and Mike review the E.J. Curley Straight Bourbon Whiskey out of Jessamine County Kentucky. A revival of an historic distillery from 1867, located in Camp Nelson a famed historic site of the Civil War. Listen in as we dive into the whiskey which was blended by our good friend Ashley Barnes. https://www.facebook.com/ejcurleyco 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!...

May 23, 202222 minSeason 1Ep. 270

269. Chris Morris - Woodford Reserve

Today Jim and Mike sit down with Chris Morris, Master Distiller at Woodford Reserve. On this show we work through four expressions of Woodford while chatting with Chris about both the history and future of Woodford Reserve. https://www.woodfordreserve.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!

May 18, 202256 minSeason 1Ep. 269

268. Treaty Oak - The Day Drinker Texas Bourbon

Today Jim and Mike review Treaty Oak's "The Day Drinker Texas Bourbon". Meant to be an easy sipper at 80 proof that is gentle on the palate. Lisen in as we give our review and recommendations. https://www.treatyoakdistilling.com/whiskey#dd-header 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!

May 16, 202215 minSeason 1Ep. 268

267. Protect Your Bourbon

Today Jim and Mike discuss how to protect your bourbons from oxidationa dna damaging sunlight. How long should a bottle of bourbon last? Listen in for all the tips. https://thebourbonroad.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!

May 11, 202247 minSeason 1Ep. 267

266. Basil Hayden Subtle Smoke Bourbon Review

Today Jim and Mike review the new Basil Hayden Subtle Smoke Bourbon. Priced at around $50 this new expression will get your attention. Listen in to get the entire review. https://www.basilhaydenbourbon.com/subtle-smoke 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!

May 09, 202218 minSeason 1Ep. 266

265. Inside the Kentucky Distillers Association

Today Jim and Mike sit down with two great ladies from the Kentucky Distillers Association and The Kentucky Bourbon Trail to talk about the great advances in spirits legislation here in Kentucky and how that effects visitors to the Bourbon Trail. https://kybourbon.com/ https://kybourbontrail.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!

May 04, 20221 hr 22 minSeason 1Ep. 265

264. Larceny Barrel Proof A122 Review

Jim and Mike review Larceny Barrel Proof A112 from Heaven Hill. It's always nice when you can get your hands on a bottle of this high octane whiskey. Listen in as we give you our thoughts on this release. https://larcenybourbon.com/barrel-proof 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!

May 02, 202218 minSeason 1Ep. 264

263. R6 Distillery with Rob Rubens

This week, Mike sits down with Rob Rubens, Founder and Head Distiller of R6 Distillery out of El Segundo, California. Rob tells a great startup story while the two sip on their bourbon and rye. https://r6distillery.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!

Apr 27, 202250 minSeason 1Ep. 263

262. Jim Beam Rye Whiskey Review

Today Jim and Mike review Jim Beam's Pre-Probibition Style Rye Whiskey. At $22 this one is strongly in the value category. Listen in as we sip on it ang give you our opinion. https://www.jimbeam.com/en/bourbons/jim-beam-rye/ 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!

Apr 25, 202216 minSeason 1Ep. 262

261. Coors Five Trail Blended American Whiskey

Jim sits down with David Coors of the Coors Whiskey Company to taste their Five Trail Blended American Whiskey. Listen in as Jim and David explore this interesting new whiskey that just earned a double gold at San Fransisco. https://www.fivetrail.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!

Apr 20, 202243 minSeason 1Ep. 261

260. Hard Truth Indiana Straight Rye Whiskey Review

Today Jim and Mike review a rye whiskey from Brown County Indiana called Hard Truth. This is a fine sxample of an Indiana Straight Rye that you may want to give s shot. Maybe travel to Nashville Indiana and check it out. https://hardtruthdistilling.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!

Apr 18, 202214 minSeason 1Ep. 260

259. Limestone Branch Distillery

Jim and Mike visit te home of Stephen Fante, Brand Ambassador for Limestone Branch Distillery and the Yellowstone Bourbon and Minor Case Rye brands. Listen in as we taste through their lineup. Check out the great give-a-way! https://limestonebranch.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!

Apr 13, 20221 hr 19 minSeason 1Ep. 259

258. R6 Distillery Single Malt Whiskey Review

Today Jim and Mike review a single malt whiskey from R6 Distillery out of El Segundo California. We are quite suprised by this whiskey and can't wait to tell you all about the interesting flavor profile. https://r6distillery.com/single-malt/ 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!

Apr 11, 202225 minSeason 1Ep. 258

257. At Castle and Key Distillery

Jim and Mike pay a visit to Castle and Key Distillery in Millville, Kentucky. Site of the Old Taylor Distillery and home to the one of the most highly anticipated bourbon releases of the year. Listen in as we give you the details while tasting some of Kentuckys finest spirits. https://castleandkey.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!

Apr 06, 20221 hr 20 minSeason 1Ep. 257

256. Dueling Grounds Linkumpinch SB Bourbon Review

Today Jim and Mike review a whiskey from Franklin, Kentucky near the Tennessee border. A small distillery called Dueling Grounds is producing a wheated bourbon that has our attention. Listen in as we give you the low-down on this cask strength single barrel. https://www.duelinggroundsdistillery.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!

Apr 04, 202221 minSeason 1Ep. 256

255. Those Forgotten Bourbons

Jim and Mike dive deep into their bar this week and grab two bottles that haven't been visited in a while. We encourage you to do the same. Listen in close becasue there is a huge giv-a-way in this episode! https://thebourbonroad.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!

Mar 30, 202246 minSeason 1Ep. 255

254. Castle & Key Small Batch #1 Bourbon

It is the day after release of the long awaited Castle & Key Bourbon. Now it is here and we have a bottle to taste and review. Listen in as the guys give you the scoop on this highly anticipated spirit. https://castleandkey.com/pages/small-batch-bourbon-whiskey 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!

Mar 28, 202217 minSeason 1Ep. 254

253. Michter's Distillery

The Bourbon Road is on the road. Today Jim and Mike visit Michter's Distillery in Louisville to explore their fine offerings and talk with Andrea Wilson and Dan McKee about all things Michter's. This is an episode you do not want to miss. https://michters.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!

Mar 23, 20221 hr 33 minSeason 1Ep. 253

252. Russell's Reserve 10 Year Bourbon Review

Listen in as Jim and Mike review a a fan favorite for this show. Clocking in a t a minimum of 10 years aged, the Russell's Reserve 10 Year Small Batch Bourbon get's the full attention of the boys today. https://www.russellsreserve.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!

Mar 21, 202220 minSeason 1Ep. 252

251. Treaty Oak Distilling

The final stop on Big Chief's Texas Distillery Tour is at Treaty Oak Distilling in Dripping Springs Texas. Listen in as Mike walks us through their expressions while chatting with Daphne Cottrell, Distiller and Princess of Bourbon. https://www.treatyoakdistilling.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!

Mar 16, 202243 minSeason 1Ep. 251

250. Blackland Rye Whiskey Review

A big give-a-way on today's show. Be sure not to miss this great episode as we review some delicious rye whiskey from Blackland Distillery in Fort Worth Texas. https://blacklandfw.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!

Mar 14, 202222 minSeason 1Ep. 250

249. Still Austin Whiskey Company

Mike drops into Still Austin Whiskey Co. during his Texas road trip. Y'all have been waiting for this one and now it is here. Listen in as Mike goes through the lineup and tells you what he thinks about this awesome Texas whiskey company. Check out https://stillaustin.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!

Mar 09, 202248 minSeason 1Ep. 249

248. The Gospel Straight Rye Whiskey Review

Listen in as Jim and Mike review a wonderful rye whiskey that was distilled and bottled in Melbourne Australia and available in 27 states here in the US. Our listeners down under recommended this one for an episode. https://usa.thegospelwhiskey.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!

Mar 07, 202215 minSeason 1Ep. 248

247. Milam and Greene Whiskey

Listen in as Mike makes another stop in Texas at Milam and Greene in Blanco. It's more rye and bourbon with the ladies of Milam & Greene, Marlene Holmes along with Blair from Whiskey Women. You do not want to miss this episode! Check out https://milamandgreenewhiskey.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!

Mar 02, 202255 minSeason 1Ep. 247

246. Loggerhead Bourbon Whiskey

Today Jim and Mike check out a Florida bourbon from Sanford. This one is a short drive from Orlando and worth the jaunt. Listen in for our give-a-way on this episode. Check out https://loggerheaddistillery.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!

Feb 28, 202220 minSeason 1Ep. 246

245. Garrison Brothers Distillery

Another stop on Mike's Texas Road Trip brings him to Garrison Brothers Distillery in Hye Texas. Listen in as Mike sits down with their Master Distiller and tastes his way through several expressions. They even enjoy some little Salt Lick Barbeque with a cocktail. Check out https://www.garrisonbros.com/ and https://saltlickbbq.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!...

Feb 23, 202254 minSeason 1Ep. 245

244. Old Overholt 114 Proof Rye Whiskey

Today Jim and Mike check out the 114 proof rye whiskey from Old Overholt. If you haven't tried this one before you definitetly want to listen in to this episode. This higher proof rye whiskey from Beam might suprise you. https://thebourbonroad.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!

Feb 21, 202223 minSeason 1Ep. 244

243. Blackland Distillery - Fort Worth

The first stop on Mike's 2022 Texas Tour is a great one. He sits down with Markus Kypreos of BlackLands Distillery and Derrick Walker of Smoke-A-Holics BBQ. A great day of amazing whiskey and barbeque on this episode! Don't miss it. https://blacklandfw.com/ https://www.smoke-a-holicsbbq.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!

Feb 16, 202254 minSeason 1Ep. 243
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