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.

May 2025

Bourbon Road Dispatch: Derby Wins, Rye Discoveries, and Evolving Trends

Jim Shannon2025-05-07T21:19:01-04:00

Welcome back to the Bourbon Road! Hosts Jim Shannon and Todd Ritter recently connected across state lines – Jim in Colorado and Todd in Kentucky –

Bourbon Road Dispatch: Derby Wins, Rye Discoveries, and Evolving TrendsJim Shannon2025-05-07T21:19:01-04:00

January 2024

Staghorn Opens Largest All-New Independent Distillery

Jim Shannon2024-01-19T11:26:38-05:00

Staghorn Opens Largest All-New Independent Distillery in Kentucky: Garrard County Distilling Co. Fast-Growing Spirits Company Founded by Industry Veteran Ray Franklin ATLANTA (January 17, 2024) – Atlanta-based

Staghorn Opens Largest All-New Independent DistilleryJim Shannon2024-01-19T11:26:38-05:00

Traveller Whiskey with Chris Stapleton

Jim Shannon2024-01-10T11:06:15-05:00

CHRIS STAPLETON AND BUFFALO TRACE MASTER DISTILLER HARLEN WHEATLEY UNVEIL TRAVELLER WHISKEY A first-of-its-kind collaboration from Buffalo Trace Distillery, Traveller is the result of meticulous craftsmanship and

Traveller Whiskey with Chris StapletonJim Shannon2024-01-10T11:06:15-05:00

December 2023

RD1 Spirits Celebrates a Year of New Bourbons

Jim Shannon2023-12-28T10:29:41-05:00

RD1 Spirits Celebrates a Year of New Bourbons, Top Industry Awards, and U.S. Distribution Growth Best of 2023: A Year in Review LEXINGTON, Ky. (December 27, 2023) –

RD1 Spirits Celebrates a Year of New BourbonsJim Shannon2023-12-28T10:29:41-05:00

Preservation Distillery Sweetens Collection of Very Olde St. Nick with Winter Maple

Jim Shannon2023-12-27T13:06:36-05:00

BARDSTOWN, Ky. - Very Olde St. Nick proudly presents its newest addition to the renowned collection of esteemed Bourbons and whiskeys – Very Olde St. Nick Winter

Preservation Distillery Sweetens Collection of Very Olde St. Nick with Winter MapleJim Shannon2023-12-27T13:06:36-05:00

October 2023

Louisville Tasting Room – Bardstown Bourbon Co.

Jim Shannon2023-10-25T09:27:43-04:00

Are you looking for a new tasting experience in downtown Louisville? Bardstown Bourbon Co. has its new tasting room open at 730 W. Main Street, Louisville, KY.

Louisville Tasting Room – Bardstown Bourbon Co.Jim Shannon2023-10-25T09:27:43-04:00

Whiskey House of Kentucky – Custom Whiskey Program

Jim Shannon2023-10-17T21:47:39-04:00

The Whiskey House of Kentucky is planning to spend over $350 million dollars over the next 10 years to build a new distillery. This is being led

Whiskey House of Kentucky – Custom Whiskey ProgramJim Shannon2023-10-17T21:47:39-04:00

Bardstown Bourbon Co. Named Worldwide Whiskey Producer of the Year

Jim Shannon2023-10-25T09:07:54-04:00

Our friends at Bardstown Bourbon Co. are known for putting out great whiskey. The Bourbon Road listeners have heard Bardstown Bourbon Co.'s name many times on the

Bardstown Bourbon Co. Named Worldwide Whiskey Producer of the YearJim Shannon2023-10-25T09:07:54-04:00

King of Kentucky Releases Sixth Edition

Jim Shannon2023-10-17T21:27:08-04:00

Brown-Forman announced the release of King of Kentucky Releases Sixth Edition on October 16th. King of Kentucky is a super-premium straight bourbon and the suggested MSRP is

King of Kentucky Releases Sixth EditionJim Shannon2023-10-17T21:27:08-04:00

Woodford Reserve Releases Fall 2023 Master’s Collection

Jim Shannon2023-10-17T21:20:34-04:00

Another Fall release! Woodford Reserve always has a great lineup of fall releases. This year is no different with the release of the Master's Collection. The suggested

Woodford Reserve Releases Fall 2023 Master’s CollectionJim Shannon2023-10-17T21:20:34-04:00

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