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.

January 2022

Oregon’s Dry Fly Distilling

Jim Shannon2022-01-19T07:43:29-05:00

On this week’s episode I sat down and chatted with Terry Nichols from Oregon's Dry Fly Distilling. Their whiskey is something spectacular and unique. Forging their

Oregon’s Dry Fly DistillingJim Shannon2022-01-19T07:43:29-05:00

The 2022 Bourbon and Biscuits Challenge

Jim Shannon2022-01-05T09:21:28-05:00

We have been promising a couple of things on the podcast and we thought we would try and honor those promises. The first time bringing on

The 2022 Bourbon and Biscuits ChallengeJim Shannon2022-01-05T09:21:28-05:00

December 2021

The 2021 Bourbon of The Year

Jim Shannon2021-12-30T13:51:47-05:00

What a year it has been for The Bourbon Road podcast. We have recorded 104 episodes this year while traveling from the East Coast to the

The 2021 Bourbon of The YearJim Shannon2021-12-30T13:51:47-05:00

The Kitchen Table Restaurant at James B. Beam Distilling

Jim Shannon2021-12-09T08:04:40-05:00

It seems too long since I had the chance to walk the campus of the James B. Beam Distilling Co in Clermont, Kentucky. I really missed

The Kitchen Table Restaurant at James B. Beam DistillingJim Shannon2021-12-09T08:04:40-05:00

November 2021

A Visit to Pittsburgh’s Wigle Whiskey

Jim Shannon2021-11-24T13:56:08-05:00

This week I took The Bourbon Road northeast into Pennsylvania for a visit to Pittsburgh's Wigle Whiskey. This 600 mile trip gave me plenty time to

A Visit to Pittsburgh’s Wigle WhiskeyJim Shannon2021-11-24T13:56:08-05:00

Bourbon Hunting and Allocated Bottles

Jim Shannon2021-11-21T17:10:27-05:00

Do you bourbon hunt? This week Jim and I took the time to chat with three bourbon friends and the three moderators of our facebook, Adam,

Bourbon Hunting and Allocated BottlesJim Shannon2021-11-21T17:10:27-05:00

Thanksgiving Roundup with Wild Turkey

Jim Shannon2021-11-21T17:03:34-05:00

Are you ready for Thanksgiving. Jim and I sure are and this week we chatted about what bourbons we will drink as well as some of

Thanksgiving Roundup with Wild TurkeyJim Shannon2021-11-21T17:03:34-05:00

Taylor Austin Dye and Old Jack D

Jim Shannon2021-11-03T17:43:02-04:00

Well folks, this is the last of the Still House Sessions at Leipers Fork Distillery, and I think we saved a really good one for last.

Taylor Austin Dye and Old Jack DJim Shannon2021-11-03T17:43:02-04:00

October 2021

Chris Thomas – Made South – Birthday Bourbon

Jim Shannon2021-10-27T14:03:41-04:00

This week we have Chris Thomas from Made South as a guest as we continue our still house sessions from Leiper’s Fork Distillery. If you haven’t heard

Chris Thomas – Made South – Birthday BourbonJim Shannon2021-10-27T14:03:41-04:00

Josiah Siska – A Still House Session

Jim Shannon2021-10-20T11:55:57-04:00

This week Jim and I both got on The Bourbon Road and travelled down to one our favorite craft distilleries Leiper's Fork Distillery . This small

Josiah Siska – A Still House SessionJim Shannon2021-10-20T11:55:57-04:00

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