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.

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

Jack Daniel’s New American Single Malt Whiskey

Jim Shannon2023-09-28T16:42:44-04:00

Jack Daniel's New American Single Malt Whiskey Jack Daniel's is releasing the New American Single Malt Whiskey to be available in duty-free outlets worldwide. The first time

Jack Daniel’s New American Single Malt WhiskeyJim Shannon2023-09-28T16:42:44-04:00

September 2023

Buffalo Trace Prohibition Collection

Jim Shannon2023-09-28T16:43:23-04:00

Buffalo Trace is at it again and these releases will be great. As a fan of the 1944 Golden Wedding I am excited about seeing Golden Wedding

Buffalo Trace Prohibition CollectionJim Shannon2023-09-28T16:43:23-04:00

April 2023

What is a Mash Bill

Jim Shannon2023-04-07T21:15:05-04:00

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 BillJim Shannon2023-04-07T21:15:05-04:00

Whiskey & Bourbon Pioneers

Jim Shannon2023-04-07T21:08:27-04:00

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 PioneersJim Shannon2023-04-07T21:08:27-04:00

How to Speak Bourbon

Jim Shannon2023-04-07T20:42:42-04:00

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 BourbonJim Shannon2023-04-07T20:42:42-04:00

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