497. Single Barrel Season: Previewing Bourbon on the Banks with Diane Strong
Jim & Todd sip Bourbon on the Banks single barrel picks from James E. Pepper & Jeptha Creed with festival organizer Diane Strong & videographer Bo Cumberland.… more
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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496. Summer Sippers: Five Finished Whiskeys for Hot Days and Cool Nights
Jim & Todd pour five light, finished summer sippers: Iron Fish maple syrup, Company maple wood, Green River honey, and two Oak Lore Story Series expressions.… more
495. Heritage Showdown: Jack Daniel's, Knob Creek, Maker's Mark & Evan Williams
Jim & Todd taste Jack Daniel's 10 & 12 Year, Knob Creek Blenders 01, Maker's Mark Steward's Release, and Evan Williams America 250 Single Barrel.… more
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477. Whiskey of the Year 2025: The Top 5 Countdown
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
476. New Year's Eve Sample Blowout: Calvados Casks to Mesquite Smoke
NYE blowout: Bardstown Calvados finish, Sespe Creek mesquite smoke, Jackson Purchase Foolproof debut & New Riff wheat whiskey all hit the mat.… more
484. Exploring the Three Chamber Rye and High West Cask Strength
Jim & Todd taste Short Barrel Four-Grain, Old Stillhouse Blueprint 002, High West Cask Strength, and Leopold Brothers 9-Year Three Chamber Rye.… more
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Outstanding
Knob Creek 21-Year-Old
Beam Suntory / Knob Creek
A masterclass in extra-aged whiskey expression that achieves remarkable depth and refinement without over-oaking, delivering near-perfection in balance and complexity.
Outstanding
Wild Turkey Master's Keep Beacon
Wild Turkey
A beacon of craft excellence that touches every palate receptor with expansive, layered complexity and the signature Wild Turkey funk done at its finest.
Outstanding
Horse Soldier Barrel Strength
Horse Soldier
A wheated barrel strength with exceptional holiday spice complexity and perfect balance of sweetness and warmth—a craft distillery expression that competes with legendary bourbons.
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The Big 500
Episode 500 lands soon — Todd's 100th as co-host, a new theme song, the revamped Roadie Bar, and a Bourbon on the Banks meet-up.
Bourbon & Whiskey News
Where Is Bourbon Headed? 2026's Whiskey Numbers Tell Two Stories
Bourbon's 2026 numbers tell two stories: a whiskey glut and discount-shelf prices, while record auctions show the high end has never been hotter.
Bourbon & Whiskey News
Bardstown Distillery Reserve Mars: Japanese Single Malt Co-Aged With Kentucky Bourbon
Bardstown co-ages Japanese single malt from Mars Komagatake and Tsunuki with 10- and 16-year Kentucky bourbon. 109.8 proof, $99.99, drops May 29.