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.
Jim & Todd pour five premium whiskies: Remus Gatsby 15yr, Old Forester 117 High Angel's Share Rye, Bardstown Cascadia Garryana Oak, Redemption 10yr Barrel Proof, and E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Batch 14B.… more
Lost Lantern's 2026 Spring Collection brings Montana, North Carolina, Alabama & Idaho single barrels plus a 7-state Far-Flung blend — peaking at 154.4 proof.… more
Drew Hanisch of Whiskey Lore joins Jim & Todd for a 4-state craft tasting: Old Pepper BiB, 1832 Missouri Wheat, Southern Star Zinfandel finish, and Bell of Dayton Dietrich.… more
Standout episodes from the last six months, ranked by top tasting score.
Jim & Todd countdown their Top 5 Whiskeys of 2025: Knob Creek 21, Jack Daniel's 12, Wild Turkey Beacon, Russell's 13, & Woodford Chocolate Malted Rye Redux.… more
Jim & Todd taste four 2025 Jim Beam limiteds: Little Book Ch. 9, Little Book Infinite 2nd Ed., Booker's Reserves tequila finish, and Knob Creek 21-Year.… more
NYE blowout: Bardstown Calvados finish, Sespe Creek mesquite smoke, Jackson Purchase Foolproof debut & New Riff wheat whiskey all hit the mat.… more
A beacon of craft excellence that touches every palate receptor with expansive, layered complexity and the signature Wild Turkey funk done at its finest.
A masterclass in extra-aged whiskey expression that achieves remarkable depth and refinement without over-oaking, delivering near-perfection in balance and complexity.
An exceptional 12-year-old Riesling-finished bourbon with concentrated fruit and oak complexity ideal for special occasions.
Sazerac officially names its Tennessee operation AJ Bond Distillery and prepares to debut its first Tennessee Whiskey in Summer 2026. The story behind the name is one of partnershi…
The Gallo acquisition is the biggest bourbon deal in years — and the implications run deeper than the price tag. On April 2, 2026, E. & J. Gallo Winery officially closed its $775 m…
A spirited review by Jim Shannon, The Bourbon Road Podcast There are few places in America that resonate so deeply with the soul of bourbon as Frankfort, Kentucky. In the documenta…