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 2020

Big Chief Hits the Road – Old 55 Distillery

Jim Shannon2021-03-03T18:55:08-05:00

With Restrictions on travel from COVID 19 being lifted the Wife and I needed a break from the prison that our house had become. We decided

Big Chief Hits the Road – Old 55 DistilleryJim Shannon2021-03-03T18:55:08-05:00

Garrison Brothers – A Bold Texas Bourbon Whiskey

Jim Shannon2021-03-03T18:55:13-05:00

Texas Whiskey is young, bold and just getting started. The first distillery in Texas wasn’t founded until 2006 and the first whiskey to come out of

Garrison Brothers – A Bold Texas Bourbon WhiskeyJim Shannon2021-03-03T18:55:13-05:00

East Meets West – Bourbon Road Whiskey Shootout

Jim Shannon2021-03-03T18:55:19-05:00

For our first pour I thought I would challenge Jim to a blind pour. Challenging Jim is a giant task and while he will always state he

East Meets West – Bourbon Road Whiskey ShootoutJim Shannon2021-03-03T18:55:19-05:00

Wilderness Trail Distillery – Haley Perros

Jim Shannon2021-03-03T18:55:27-05:00

Now to say we are big fans of Wilderness Trail Distillery in Danville Kentucky is an understatement. We had recorded two episodes out at the distillery

Wilderness Trail Distillery – Haley PerrosJim Shannon2021-03-03T18:55:27-05:00

April 2020

Happy Birthday Bourbon Road

Jim Shannon2021-03-03T18:55:32-05:00

Wow, what a year it has been for The Bourbon Road. I remember meeting Jim inside The Barrel Room in downtown Shelbyville, Kentucky. Yes you have heard

Happy Birthday Bourbon RoadJim Shannon2021-03-03T18:55:32-05:00

Spirits of French Lick – Alchemist of Indiana

Jim Shannon2021-03-03T18:55:37-05:00

French Lick, Indiana is the Gatlinburg, Tennessee of the Midwest. This beautiful town seemed to have it all, beautiful country side, romantic getaways at historic hotels

Spirits of French Lick – Alchemist of IndianaJim Shannon2021-03-03T18:55:37-05:00

The Bourbon Roadies – Listener Guest Exclusive

Jim Shannon2021-03-03T18:55:42-05:00

Over the last year Jim, Randy and I have tried our hardest to ensure that our listeners were engaged in our podcast. Heck I was once

The Bourbon Roadies – Listener Guest ExclusiveJim Shannon2021-03-03T18:55:42-05:00

Meet the Carters – Old Carter Whiskey Company

Jim Shannon2020-04-07T22:29:59-04:00

Mark and Sherri Carter, proud owners of Old Carter Whiskey Company have become great friends of our over the past year. After first being guest on

Meet the Carters – Old Carter Whiskey CompanyJim Shannon2020-04-07T22:29:59-04:00

Steve Coomes – Author, Journalist, Copywriter and Speaker

Jim Shannon2021-03-03T18:55:47-05:00

Steve Coomes is a Legend in the Louisville Restaurant community. Former chef and long time native of Louisville Kentucky, his true talent is spinning tales and

Steve Coomes – Author, Journalist, Copywriter and SpeakerJim Shannon2021-03-03T18:55:47-05:00

March 2020

Previewing Old Forester 2020 Birthday Bourbon with Jackie Zykan

Jim Shannon2021-03-03T18:55:52-05:00

Jackie Zykan has quickly become a well known face in the the world of bourbon. She wasn’t just handed the title of Master Taster at Old Forester,

Previewing Old Forester 2020 Birthday Bourbon with Jackie ZykanJim Shannon2021-03-03T18:55:52-05:00

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