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.

April 2023

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

What is a Bourbon Craft Distillery

Jim Shannon2023-04-07T20:25:17-04:00

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 DistilleryJim Shannon2023-04-07T20:25:17-04:00

March 2023

Kentucky Owl 2023 Mardis Gras Rye Review

Jim Shannon2023-03-30T18:48:30-04:00

Kentucky Owl Mardi Gras Rye is a straight rye whiskey finished in barrels that previously held Bayou XO Mardi Gras Rum. Bayou XO Mardi Gras Rum is

Kentucky Owl 2023 Mardis Gras Rye ReviewJim Shannon2023-03-30T18:48:30-04:00

December 2022

Exploring New Whiskeys – With Seth Benhaim of Broken Barrel

Jim Shannon2023-01-02T10:26:18-05:00

Jim and Brian sit down with Seth Behaim of Broken Barrel to discuss his latest releases. Broken Barrel is located in Los Angeles, California. The whiskey

Exploring New Whiskeys – With Seth Benhaim of Broken BarrelJim Shannon2023-01-02T10:26:18-05:00

Holiday Whiskey Cocktails

Jim Shannon2022-12-23T12:28:58-05:00

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 CocktailsJim Shannon2022-12-23T12:28:58-05:00

Introducing Our New Producer/Media Director

Jim Shannon2022-12-23T12:23:20-05:00

We are happy to introduce Tyler to The Bourbon Road! Tyler is our new Producer/Media Director and head of all things social media. He is a

Introducing Our New Producer/Media DirectorJim Shannon2022-12-23T12:23:20-05:00

Bourbon News December 17th, 2022

Jim Shannon2022-12-23T12:13:04-05:00

The Bourbon Road is proud to bring you some of the highlights in the bourbon and whiskey industry. There are so many exciting advances in this amazing

Bourbon News December 17th, 2022Jim Shannon2022-12-23T12:13:04-05:00

November 2022

Introducing Our New Co-Host

Jim Shannon2022-11-21T10:12:06-05:00

It has been a busy couple of weeks, but we are happy to be introducing our new Co-Host of The Bourbon Road Podcast, Brian Hyatt. Our

Introducing Our New Co-HostJim Shannon2022-11-21T10:12:06-05:00

September 2022

Clermont Supper Club at James B. Beam Distilling

Jim Shannon2022-09-08T13:10:04-04:00

A couple weeks ago a Black Cadillac Escalade pulled up the drive of Jeptha Bend Farm here in Shelby County Kentucky. It was a Mint Julep

Clermont Supper Club at James B. Beam DistillingJim Shannon2022-09-08T13:10:04-04:00

July 2022

Taylor Hughes Praying to the Whiskey

Jim Shannon2022-07-20T07:53:57-04:00

On this week’s podcast episode we have Taylor Hughes Praying to the Whiskey. Taylor visited Jeptha Bend Farm and preformed some of her latest music for

Taylor Hughes Praying to the WhiskeyJim Shannon2022-07-20T07:53:57-04:00

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