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.

December 2019

Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey History

Jim Shannon2021-03-03T18:58:53-05:00

I've always been drawn to history and the interesting stories of our past. As a boy, it was the dinosaurs that received most my attention. As

Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey HistoryJim Shannon2021-03-03T18:58:53-05:00

Widow Jane Distillery – Lisa Wicker Head Distiller

Jim Shannon2021-03-03T18:59:16-05:00

This week Jim and I were double lucky as we sat down with Lisa Wicker, the Head Distiller at Widow Jane Distillery. Thanks to our friends

Widow Jane Distillery – Lisa Wicker Head DistillerJim Shannon2021-03-03T18:59:16-05:00

November 2019

Chef Josh Moore – Louisville’s Volare Restaurant and Chopped Champion

Jim Shannon2021-03-03T18:59:21-05:00

When it comes to Kentucky and food, Italian cuisine isn't always the first thing that comes to mind. But, hidden away from downtown Louisville in the

Chef Josh Moore – Louisville’s Volare Restaurant and Chopped ChampionJim Shannon2021-03-03T18:59:21-05:00

A New Blend of Bourbon Makers – Bardstown Bourbon Company

Jim Shannon2021-03-03T18:59:25-05:00

We would like to start by offering our condolences to the Loftin Family and Bardstown Bourbon Company on the passing of Founding Member and Chairman Peter

A New Blend of Bourbon Makers – Bardstown Bourbon CompanyJim Shannon2021-03-03T18:59:25-05:00

Distilled with Discipline – Hotel Tango Distillery

Jim Shannon2021-03-03T18:59:31-05:00

The Bourbon Road took a trip up north to the beautiful city of Indianapolis this week to tour and sit down with Hotel Tango Distillery. We

Distilled with Discipline – Hotel Tango DistilleryJim Shannon2021-03-03T18:59:31-05:00

A Proper Kentucky Salute on Veteran’s Day

Jim Shannon2021-03-03T18:59:35-05:00

Veterans Day (originally known as Armistice Day) is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on November 11, for honoring military veterans, that is,

A Proper Kentucky Salute on Veteran’s DayJim Shannon2021-03-03T18:59:35-05:00

October 2019

Kentucky’s Bourbon Brotherhood

Jim Shannon2021-03-03T19:00:42-05:00

This week we sit down and sip a little bourbon with our good friend Bruce Corwin, Founder of the Bourbon Brotherhood. The Bourbon Brotherhood is a

Kentucky’s Bourbon BrotherhoodJim Shannon2021-03-03T19:00:42-05:00

Fine Bourbon and Great Country Music with Dustin Collins

Jim Shannon2019-10-24T17:28:36-04:00

This week we were at Baxter’s 942 in Louisville Kentucky and had an opportunity for a pre-show sit down with rising country music artist Dustin Collins.

Fine Bourbon and Great Country Music with Dustin CollinsJim Shannon2019-10-24T17:28:36-04:00

Inside Kentucky Peerless with Master Distiller Caleb Kilburn

Jim Shannon2021-03-03T19:00:46-05:00

Caleb Kilburn walks into the second floor speakeasy room at Kentucky Peerless, still humble when called Master Distiller. At the ripe old age of 27 he

Inside Kentucky Peerless with Master Distiller Caleb KilburnJim Shannon2021-03-03T19:00:46-05:00

Basement Bottle Kill and Private Bourbon Blends

Jim Shannon2021-03-03T19:00:52-05:00

It was a marathon, but Bourbon Heritage Month was finally behind us. Can it really be October with daily temperatures hovering near 95 degrees? The

Basement Bottle Kill and Private Bourbon BlendsJim Shannon2021-03-03T19:00:52-05:00

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