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.

February 2020

Leiper’s Fork Distillery – Spirit of Tennessee

Jim Shannon2021-03-03T18:58:20-05:00

You can't just get to Leiper's Fork Distillery by hopping off I65. It’s a left here, a right there, then turn after turn down small country

Leiper’s Fork Distillery – Spirit of TennesseeJim Shannon2021-03-03T18:58:20-05:00

Bourbon Jam Session With The Mash and Drum

Jim Shannon2021-03-03T18:58:25-05:00

Sometimes it's nice to hang out with an old friend and sip on some choice bourbons. Especially when your friend has a whiskey collection the size

Bourbon Jam Session With The Mash and DrumJim Shannon2021-03-03T18:58:25-05:00

It’s The Bourbon Life

Jim Shannon2020-02-04T23:41:10-05:00

Social Media can be a powerful tool if used right. It has connected "The Bourbon Road" podcast to every corner of the world. When we look

It’s The Bourbon LifeJim Shannon2020-02-04T23:41:10-05:00

January 2020

A Day with Angel’s Envy and Wes Henderson

Jim Shannon2021-03-03T18:58:29-05:00

Besides having a great tasting bourbon, how much does marketing affect a bourbon brand? Now think about that question. Can a nice bottle with a nice

A Day with Angel’s Envy and Wes HendersonJim Shannon2021-03-03T18:58:29-05:00

Weller Whiskey Wednesday with Woodrow

Jim Shannon2021-03-03T18:58:35-05:00

This week Jim and I decided to sit down and just chew the fat a little. In front of my fireplace with Woodrow our yellow lab

Weller Whiskey Wednesday with WoodrowJim Shannon2021-03-03T18:58:35-05:00

Bluegrass Distillers – Sam Rock

Jim Shannon2020-01-15T16:42:19-05:00

I've seen the brand "Bluegrass Distillers" on the shelves of many liquor stores in Kentucky and had always just passed it by. Well, about a week

Bluegrass Distillers – Sam RockJim Shannon2020-01-15T16:42:19-05:00

Michael Veach – Bourbon Historian and Author

Jim Shannon2021-03-03T18:58:40-05:00

What a treat we had a couple weeks ago as we sat down with Bourbon Historian and Author, Michael Veach at his office and home. He

Michael Veach – Bourbon Historian and AuthorJim Shannon2021-03-03T18:58:40-05:00

Third Pour – Fifty Dollar Blind Bottle Challenge

Jim Shannon2021-03-03T18:58:44-05:00

It was time for another "3rd Pour Episode" and we were excited. This is what our listeners have asked for. Jim and I were invited by Paul

Third Pour – Fifty Dollar Blind Bottle ChallengeJim Shannon2021-03-03T18:58:44-05:00

December 2019

Big Chief’s Southern Bourbon Adventure Part Two

Jim Shannon2019-12-26T09:29:20-05:00

Welcome back as i recount the second half of my trip down The Bourbon Road. After leaving Seven Three Distillery in New Orleans spent a little

Big Chief’s Southern Bourbon Adventure Part TwoJim Shannon2019-12-26T09:29:20-05:00

Big Chief’s Southern Bourbon Adventure Part One

Jim Shannon2021-03-03T18:58:49-05:00

Living on the Bourbon Trail has its benefits. It’s nice to be able to visit some of the greatest bourbon distilleries in the world with just

Big Chief’s Southern Bourbon Adventure Part OneJim Shannon2021-03-03T18:58:49-05:00

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