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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

302. Elijah Craig Barrel Proof C922 Review

Jim and Mike review the September release of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 12 Year at 1248 proof. Listen in as we give this fan favorite a going over with all the tasting notes and scrutiny the comes with a detailed review. Don't miss this one! https://heavenhilldistillery.com/elijah-craig-barrel-proof.php 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!

Sep 12, 202223 minSeason 1Ep. 302

301. Clermont Supper Club at James B Beam Distilling

Jim and Mike discuss the dinner series from James B Beam called the Clermont Supper Club. We'll be ginving all the details while sipping on Little Book Chapter 5, Knob Creek 9 Year and a recent expression of Bookers. Listen in for great things happening at James B Beam. https://www.beamdistilling.com/home 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!

Sep 07, 202243 minSeason 1Ep. 301

300. Three Chord Tennessee Straight Whiskey Review

For our 300th episode... Jim and Mike review the Three Chord Tennessee Straight Whiskey from one of our favorite craft distilleries. They say you only need three chords and the truth, but I believe you also need a bottle of smooth whiskey. Listen and enjoy! https://threechordbourbon.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!

Sep 05, 202228 minSeason 1Ep. 300

299. Starward Australian Whisky

Today Jim and Mike welcome David Vitale from Starward Whisky out of Melbourne Australia. He brings a couple of great expressions which speak volumes abou their craft and dedication to producing great whisk(e)y. Listen in as David tells us what makes Australian whisky special. https://www.starward.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!

Aug 31, 20221 hr 13 minSeason 1Ep. 299

298. Red Line Single Barrel Toasted Barrel Finished Bourbon Review

Today Jim and Mike review the Red Line Singel Barrel Toasted Barrel FInished Bourbon hailing from Paducah Kentucky. This single barrel, barrel strength whiskey is a finished MGP product that will definitely get your attention. Listen in for all the details. https://www.redlinebourbon.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!

Aug 29, 202222 minSeason 1Ep. 298

297. A Whiskey Day in the Basement Rickhouse

Jim and Mike spend the afternoon in the Basement Rickhouse. Home and headquarters of Bourbon TikTok's dynamic duo, Logan and Mac Hanes of the Basement Rickhouse (basement_rickhouse). Listen in as we hang out, drink a few choice barrel picks of theirs and dive into a little bourbon history. https://basementrickhouse.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!

Aug 24, 20221 hr 23 minSeason 1Ep. 207

296. Mythology Hell Bear American Whiskey Review

Today Jim and Mike review the Hell Bear American Whiskey from Mythology out of Colorado. We were fortunate enough to get our hands on a bottle of this at the Southern Whiskey Society event in Franklin Tennessee. Listen in as we tell you all you need to know about this whiskey. https://www.mythologydistillery.com/whiskey/hell-bear-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!...

Aug 22, 202225 minSeason 1Ep. 296

295. Southern Whiskey Society Event

Jim and Mike (and the ladies) hang out at the Southern Whiskey Society event held at the Factory in Franklin Tennessee. Over 30 distilleries and many world acclaimed chefs show up to support "One Generation Away" which strives to make sure everyone in America has healthy food. A great cause, good food and great whiskey at this year's event! https://madesouth.com/ Be sure to check out our private Facebook group, "The Bourbon Roadies" for a great group of bourbon loving people. You will be welcome...

Aug 17, 202244 minSeason 1Ep. 295

294. Old Elk Masters Blend Double Wheat Review

This Monday, Jim and Mike review the Old Elk Master's Blend Double Wheat. You bet Mike is excited... twice the wheat. Listen in as we break down this American Whiskey. https://www.oldelk.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!

Aug 15, 202220 minSeason 1Ep. 294

293. Freddie Noe 8th Generation Master Distiller

This week, Jim and Mike travel to Clermont Kentucky to sit down with Freddie Noe, Eighth Generation Master Distiller for James B. Beam Distilling Company. In this episode we get some great insight into Freddies life growning up at the distillery. We also drink through the new Hardins Creek expressions. Don't miss this one. https://www.hardinscreek.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...

Aug 10, 20221 hr 20 minSeason 1Ep. 293

292. Brush Creek Straight Bourbon Whiskeys Review

This Monday, Jim and Mike review the Brush Creek Stright Bourbon Whiskeys from Wyoming. Listen in as we analyze this blend of three distilleries from three states. We give our honest opinion of whether you should add this bottle to your bar. https://brushcreekdistillery.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!

Aug 07, 202226 minSeason 1Ep. 292

291. Bourbon Highball Challenge

Jim and Mike take on the Bourbon Highball Challenge. This week six bourbons and six ginger ales go head to head to find out which bourbon makes ginger ale taste best. You definitely want to check out this episode and remember that it is important not to take youself too seriously and enjoy life!!! 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!

Aug 03, 202256 minSeason 1Ep. 291

290. Hardins Creek - Jacobs Well Bourbon Review

This Monday, we review the Hardin's Creek Jacob's Well Bourbon. At 184 months in the barrel, this 108 proof bourbon should teach us a few things about extra aged bourbons. Listen in as we break this one down and give you our opinions on this new James B Beam expression. https://www.hardinscreek.com/jacobswell 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!

Aug 01, 202226 minSeason 1Ep. 290

289. Four Gate Whiskey Company

Jim and Mike head out to Four Gate to sit down with Bill Straub and sample a number of their soon-to-release whiskeys that will hit the shelves the the next few days. Listen in as we give you the inside scoop on the next few highly anticipated batches. https://fourgatewhiskey.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!

Jul 27, 20221 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 289

288. Ben Holladay Bottled In Bond Bourbon Review

Today Jim and Mike review Batch 1 of the Ben Holladay Bottled In Bond Bourbon. This bourbon is six years old and meets the strict requirements to be considered a Missouri Bourbon. Listen in while we break it down and give you our opinion. https://holladaybourbon.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!

Jul 25, 202223 minSeason 1Ep. 288

287. Taylor Hughes Praying to the Whiskey

Listen in as Jim and Mike host Taylor Hughes, an energetic country artist who loves that brown water. Taylor sips on Elmer T, Weller and Knob Creek 12 while belting out a few of her favorites. She has been described as having a voice as "rich chocolate cake with soul" and is said to be "country music's answer to Adele". Don't miss this episode. https://www.taylorhughesmusic.com/ Be sure to check out our private Facebook group, "The Bourbon Roadies" for a great group of bourbon loving people. You...

Jul 20, 20221 hr 46 minSeason 1Ep. 287

286. Wilderness Trail 8 Year Bourbon Review

Today Jim and Mike review the much anticipated 8 year rye bourbon from Wilderness Trail. Listen in as the guys give their detailed tasting notes and personal opinions on this well aged expression from one of our favorite distilleries. https://wildernesstraildistillery.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!

Jul 18, 202219 minSeason 1Ep. 286

285. Made South Southern Whiskey Society

Listen in as Jim and Mike host Chris Thomas from Made South to talk about this years Southern Whiskey Society Event to be held August 6th in Franklin Tennessee. Listen closely for the great give-a-way as well as our tasting notes on a couple of barrels that will be available at the event. https://madesouth.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!

Jul 13, 20221 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 285

284. Leopold Bros Three Chamber Rye Whiskey Review

Thanks to one of our generous "Roadies", Jim and Mike get to try and review the Leopold Brothers Three Chamber Rye Whiskey. Listen in as we disect this whiskey and give it our review. A big thanks to Todd Ritter for providing the bottle. Cheers! https://www.leopoldbros.com/threechamber 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!

Jul 11, 202223 minSeason 1Ep. 284

283. Bourbon on the Banks

Jim and Mike sit down with the folks from the Bourbon on the Banks event team as well as The Frankfort Bourbon Society to discuss this years Bourbon on the Banks event. Listen in for all the details on this great event. Hope to see you there! https://bourbononthebanks.org/ 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!

Jul 06, 20221 hr 16 minSeason 1Ep. 283

282. Breckenridge Rum Cask Finish Review

Happy Fourth of July!!! Jim and Mike sit down with a rum cask finished bourbon whiskey out of Colorado's Breckenridge Distillery. Listen in as we disect this whiskey and give you our honest review. https://breckenridgedistillery.com/spirits/breckenridge-rum-cask-finish/ 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!...

Jul 04, 202219 minSeason 1Ep. 282

281. The Cocktail Contessa

Jim and Mike welcome Heather Wibbels to Jeptha Bend Farm. Heather is the Managing Director of the Bourbon Women organization as well as an accompllished author. Listen in as we sample her cocktails while discussing the bourbon industry, women in bourbon and her book, "Bourbon Is My Comfort Food". https://www.cocktailcontessa.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!...

Jun 29, 20221 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 281

280. Jack Daniels Triple Mash Blended Whiskey Review

Jim and Mike take on the second new expression in Jack Daniels Bonded Series, the Triple Mash Blended Straight Whiskey. A blend of Rye, Tennessee Whiskey and American Malt all in a bonded expression at 100 proof. https://www.jackdaniels.com/en-us/whiskey/triple-mash 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!

Jun 27, 202220 minSeason 1Ep. 280

279. Doc Swinsons Alter Ego Whiskeys

Jim and Mike sit down with Jesse Parker, Master Blender at Doc Swinson's out of the Washington state. We explore their bourbon and rye expressions of the Alter Ego line while we get to know a little more about Jesse, their team and the Doc Swinson's brand. https://www.docswhiskey.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!

Jun 22, 202259 minSeason 1Ep. 279

278. Leipers Fork Cask Strength Single Barrel Bourbon Review

Jim and Mike savor a new cask strength single barrel from Leiper's Fork Distillery. Listen in as the boys walk through the tasting notes and discuss those things that make Leiper's Fork a stand out among the many craft distilleries knocking it out of the park these days! https://leipersforkdistillery.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!

Jun 20, 202223 minSeason 1Ep. 278

277. All Things Wild Turkey With Bruce Russell

Jim and Mike welcome Bruce Russell from Wild Turkey to Jeptha Bend Farm. Join in as we sip through some very cool expressions from Wild Turkey and talk whiskey, family and growing up in a distillery family. https://www.wildturkeybourbon.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!

Jun 15, 20221 hr 30 minSeason 1Ep. 277

276. George Dickel 8 Year Bourbon Whiskey Review

Jim and Mike try George Dickel 8 Year Bourbon Whiskey and give you their take on this well aged bourbon from Tennessee. Listen in as we break this one down and give you our notes and purchase recommendations. https://www.georgedickel.com/whisky/dickel-bourbon 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!

Jun 13, 202219 minSeason 1Ep. 276

275. Epic Bourbons and Listener Questions

Listen in as Jim and Mike answer a whole lot of listener questions while sipping on some pretty epic bottles. Some of these questions are pretty personal, but we love to talk and drink bourbon. 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!

Jun 08, 20221 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 275

274. Jack Daniels Bonded Tennessee Whiskey Review

Jim and Mike dive into the new Jack Daniel's Bonded Tennessee Whiskey. At 100 proof and a minimum of four years old, this whiskey has been a long time coming. Listen in as we break it down and give you our thoughts. https://www.jackdaniels.com/en-us/whiskey/bonded-experience 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!

Jun 06, 202221 minSeason 1Ep. 274

273. Makers Mark - Denny Potter and Jane Bowie

Mike heads south to Loretto to visit Maker's Mark Distillery. He sits down with Master Distiller Denny Potter and Master of Maturation Jane Bowie to taste and discuss the great wheated bourbon that Maker's is known for. Listen in for a great time and another give-a-way. https://www.makersmark.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!

Jun 01, 20221 hr 30 minSeason 1Ep. 273
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