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.

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

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

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