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 2021

Maker’s Mark with Rob Samuels

Jim Shannon2021-10-13T17:18:13-04:00

This week as I drove to Loretta Kentucky it reminded me of my childhood and this country I love so much. My wife and I left

Maker’s Mark with Rob SamuelsJim Shannon2021-10-13T17:18:13-04:00

2021 Bourbon Blending Challenge

Jim Shannon2021-10-06T13:23:11-04:00

So we finally tackled the Bourbon Blending Challenge 2021 episode and wow was it ever fun. There were 10 different entries to sample through and boy

2021 Bourbon Blending ChallengeJim Shannon2021-10-06T13:23:11-04:00

September 2021

Old Elk Bourbon With Melinda Maddox

Jim Shannon2021-09-28T22:01:39-04:00

What are some of your cocktail favorites? This week our guest was Melinda Maddox from Old Elk Bourbon. She is a world renowned mixologist who has

Old Elk Bourbon With Melinda MaddoxJim Shannon2021-09-28T22:01:39-04:00

200th Episode – 2021 Kentucky Bourbon Festival

Jim Shannon2021-09-22T08:21:49-04:00

Wow, 200 Episodes. How would you celebrate? You know us, we must get on the road and that’s what we did. Jim was away on business

200th Episode – 2021 Kentucky Bourbon FestivalJim Shannon2021-09-22T08:21:49-04:00

Four Roses with Master Distiller Brent Elliott

Jim Shannon2021-09-10T08:58:31-04:00

This week we traveled to the famous Four Roses Distillery to chat with their Master Distiller Brent Elliott but do you know about the founder of

Four Roses with Master Distiller Brent ElliottJim Shannon2021-09-10T08:58:31-04:00

August 2021

A Salute to Horse Soldier Bourbon

Jim Shannon2021-08-31T21:47:56-04:00

This week Jim and I had the amazing opportunity to sit down with the founder and COO of Horse Solider Bourbon, retired Army Master Sergeant and Green

A Salute to Horse Soldier BourbonJim Shannon2021-08-31T21:47:56-04:00

Barreled and Boxed from James B Beam Distilling Co

Jim Shannon2021-08-25T15:39:06-04:00

Do you belong to any bourbon clubs or programs that the distilleries offer? This week Jim and I dive deep into the premium subscription program called

Barreled and Boxed from James B Beam Distilling CoJim Shannon2021-08-25T15:39:06-04:00

Broken Barrel Whiskey Company

Jim Shannon2021-08-17T22:33:24-04:00

Over the past two weeks of the podcast we have had guest that are reusing bourbon barrels. https://smokeyourbourbon.com/ using the barrels for smoking chips and our new

Broken Barrel Whiskey CompanyJim Shannon2021-08-17T22:33:24-04:00

Bourbon On The Banks 2021

Jim Shannon2021-08-11T08:15:50-04:00

Bourbon Festivals have started and they are great, but with the heat and humidity in Kentucky this time of year are its almost unbearable to attend an

Bourbon On The Banks 2021Jim Shannon2021-08-11T08:15:50-04:00

Smoke Your Bourbon

Jim Shannon2021-08-03T22:18:31-04:00

Over the past two years we have had some great guest on the podcast with all kinds of bourbon related products. Some utilize bourbon barrels for

Smoke Your BourbonJim Shannon2021-08-03T22:18:31-04:00

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