Jim Shannon, Author at The Bourbon Road

About Jim Shannon

Jim is the Founder and Lead Host of The Bourbon Road Podcast. He spends most of his working time as a Software Developer for a leading Tech Consulting company. He is the Founder of a Louisville based biotech company which supplies research chemicals for pharmaceutical drug discovery. He is also a proud US Navy Veteran. He and his wife Melody live on a small horse farm in Kentucky, not far off the Bourbon Trail. They enjoy the outdoors and spending time with family and friends. Jim is an avid bourbon lover and according to his wife, has “way too many” open bottles.

November 2022

Introducing Our New Co-Host

Jim Shannon2022-11-21T10:12:06-05:00

It has been a busy couple of weeks, but we are happy to be introducing our new Co-Host of The Bourbon Road Podcast, Brian Hyatt. Our

Introducing Our New Co-HostJim Shannon2022-11-21T10:12:06-05:00

September 2022

Clermont Supper Club at James B. Beam Distilling

Jim Shannon2022-09-08T13:10:04-04:00

A couple weeks ago a Black Cadillac Escalade pulled up the drive of Jeptha Bend Farm here in Shelby County Kentucky. It was a Mint Julep

Clermont Supper Club at James B. Beam DistillingJim Shannon2022-09-08T13:10:04-04:00

July 2022

Taylor Hughes Praying to the Whiskey

Jim Shannon2022-07-20T07:53:57-04:00

On this week’s podcast episode we have Taylor Hughes Praying to the Whiskey. Taylor visited Jeptha Bend Farm and preformed some of her latest music for

Taylor Hughes Praying to the WhiskeyJim Shannon2022-07-20T07:53:57-04:00

June 2022

Doc Swinson’s Alter Ego Whiskeys

Jim Shannon2022-06-22T13:47:04-04:00

This week, Jim and Mike hang out with Jesse Parker, Master Blender at Doc Swinson's out of Washington State. It is always a good day when

Doc Swinson’s Alter Ego WhiskeysJim Shannon2022-06-22T13:47:04-04:00

All Things Wild Turkey with Bruce Russell

Jim Shannon2022-06-15T14:02:52-04:00

This week, Bruce Russel from https://www.wildturkeybourbon.com/ visited us at Jeptha Bend Farm. As Jim and I chatted with him, I wondered if he felt the pressure

All Things Wild Turkey with Bruce RussellJim Shannon2022-06-15T14:02:52-04:00

Epic Bourbons and Listener Questions Episode

Jim Shannon2022-06-10T15:31:32-04:00

On this week’s podcast episode Jim and I answered several questions on our Epic Bourbons and Listener Questions Episode. One question centered around distillery expansion and

Epic Bourbons and Listener Questions EpisodeJim Shannon2022-06-10T15:31:32-04:00

April 2022

Castle & Key Distillery

Jim Shannon2022-04-06T17:10:15-04:00

For the past couple of weeks our attention has been focused in and around Castle & Key Distillery. It’s understandable with the release of their batch

Castle & Key DistilleryJim Shannon2022-04-06T17:10:15-04:00

March 2022

Treaty Oak Distilling’s Whiskey Princess

Jim Shannon2022-03-16T13:03:53-04:00

There are times that you meet someone and you can just see the talent flowing out of them. Passion, Dedication and determination all in one person

Treaty Oak Distilling’s Whiskey PrincessJim Shannon2022-03-16T13:03:53-04:00

February 2022

Explore The Buffalo Trace Mash Bills

Jim Shannon2022-02-01T22:03:23-05:00

How much do you know about the mash bills from Buffalo Trace Distillery. On this week’s episode and in this Article we will explore the buffalo

Explore The Buffalo Trace Mash BillsJim Shannon2022-02-01T22:03:23-05:00

January 2022

Top Affordable Rye Whiskeys

Jim Shannon2022-01-19T16:48:47-05:00

Have you thought about your top affordable rye whiskeys? This week Jim and I give you our top four affordable rye whiskies. But before I get

Top Affordable Rye WhiskeysJim Shannon2022-01-19T16:48:47-05:00

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