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 Shannon and Todd Ritter welcome listeners back to the Corner Rickhouse for a special episode centered around the upcoming documentary Spirits of Lawrenceburg: A Bourbon Legacy Forged Through...… more
Jim Shannon and Todd Ritter welcome back two familiar faces to the corner of Rick House in Frankfort: Diane Strong, the driving force behind the Bourbon on the Banks Festival, and Bo Cumberland, the...… more
Jim Shannon and Todd Ritter settle into the Bourbon Road bar for a warm-weather tasting session built around one unifying theme: light-proof, finished whiskeys perfect for summer sipping. The pair...… more
Standout episodes from the last six months, ranked by top tasting score.
Welcome back to The Bourbon Road! This week, hosts Jim Shannon and Todd Ritter are diving deep into the history and flavor of one of America's most iconic whiskey brands. We are keeping a...… more
Welcome back to another exciting episode of The Bourbon Road! This week, hosts Jim Shannon and Todd Ritter are joined by a special guest, Pete Marino, the President of Lofted Spirits. If the name...… more
It's the most anticipated episode of the year! Jim and Todd return to the Bourbon Road bar to ring in the New Year and unveil their 2025 Whiskey of the Year. After a marathon year of reviewing nearly...… more
An exceptional 12-year-old Riesling-finished bourbon with concentrated fruit and oak complexity ideal for special occasions.
An exceptionally complex masterclass in blending and finishing featuring four aged whiskeys finished in Mizunara oak.
Horse Soldier Farms opens July 4th weekend in Somerset, KY with Chris Janson, LoCash, PBR bull riding, bourbon experiences, and fireworks.
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's 2026 numbers tell two stories: a whiskey glut and discount-shelf prices, while record auctions show the high end has never been hotter.
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