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.

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What is a Mash Bill

2023-04-07T21:15:05-04:00

What is a Mash Bill A mash bill is the combination of grains used in the production of whiskey or bourbon. It specifies the type and percentage

What is a Mash Bill2023-04-07T21:15:05-04:00

Whiskey & Bourbon Pioneers

2023-04-07T21:08:27-04:00

Jack Daniels & Uncle Nearest  Jack Daniel was a Tennessee whiskey distiller and the founder of the Jack Daniel's brand, as I explained in my previous answer.

Whiskey & Bourbon Pioneers2023-04-07T21:08:27-04:00

How to Speak Bourbon

2023-04-07T20:42:42-04:00

How to Speak Bourbon Have you ever felt intimidated or lost when you listen to people talk about bourbon?  I’m always amazed at the new information I

How to Speak Bourbon2023-04-07T20:42:42-04:00

What is a Bourbon Craft Distillery

2023-04-07T20:25:17-04:00

Craft bourbon distilleries are basically small distilleries that produce bourbon using different techniques and methods. They often place emphasis on the use of high-quality, locally-sourced ingredients and

What is a Bourbon Craft Distillery2023-04-07T20:25:17-04:00

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December 2022

Holiday Whiskey Cocktails

2022-12-23T12:28:58-05:00

There is nothing better than a pour of your favorite whiskey neat or on a nice big cube of ice.  Around the holiday's many folks like to

Holiday Whiskey Cocktails2022-12-23T12:28:58-05:00
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