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.

May 2021

A Trip Down the Rabbit Hole

Jim Shannon2021-05-13T09:28:43-04:00

As Jim and I pulled into the parking lot of Rabbit Hole Distillery it was hard not to admire the architecture of their facility. That got me

A Trip Down the Rabbit HoleJim Shannon2021-05-13T09:28:43-04:00

Reviewing Old Forester 117 Series with Jackie Zykan

Jim Shannon2021-05-04T20:35:13-04:00

If you think the bourbon boom is almost over you might want to do some research. It is very clear to us that Old Forester thinks

Reviewing Old Forester 117 Series with Jackie ZykanJim Shannon2021-05-04T20:35:13-04:00

April 2021

Traverse City Whiskey Company

Jim Shannon2021-04-27T20:39:36-04:00

This week Jim and I had a chance to talk to Traverse City Whiskey Company owner and founder Chris Fredrickson. This got me to thinking of

Traverse City Whiskey CompanyJim Shannon2021-04-27T20:39:36-04:00

In Mexico with Weller 107 and Eagle Rare

Jim Shannon2021-04-18T09:46:49-04:00

As we headed down to Mexico for a 10 day vacation, Jim and I knew that bourbon would be scarce so we both packed a bottle for

In Mexico with Weller 107 and Eagle RareJim Shannon2021-04-18T09:46:49-04:00

Oklahoma Road Trip – Bourbon and Storytelling

Jim Shannon2021-04-07T10:15:33-04:00

In this weeks episode I got to sit down with my baby brother Mitch and drink a little bourbon in Oklahoma. Traveling to Oklahoma City to

Oklahoma Road Trip – Bourbon and StorytellingJim Shannon2021-04-07T10:15:33-04:00

March 2021

Old Forester 150th to Celebrate the 150th Episode

Jim Shannon2021-04-02T12:40:17-04:00

Today Jim and I celebrate two gigantic milestones for our podcast. Not only are we 2 years old, we have also recorded 150 episodes. How do

Old Forester 150th to Celebrate the 150th EpisodeJim Shannon2021-04-02T12:40:17-04:00

Peerless Distilling with Corky Taylor and Cordell Lawrence

Jim Shannon2021-03-16T21:46:53-04:00

Jim wasn't able to take our second trip down The Bourbon Road to Peerless Distilling in Louisville, Kentucky with Corky Taylor and Cordell Lawerence. They sip

Peerless Distilling with Corky Taylor and Cordell LawrenceJim Shannon2021-03-16T21:46:53-04:00

Evan Williams Experience with Bernie Lubbers and Jody Filiatreau

Jim Shannon2021-03-10T08:27:00-05:00

This week Jim and I had a chance to get back on The Bourbon Road. Driving to downtown Louisville to the Evan Williams Experience to chat

Evan Williams Experience with Bernie Lubbers and Jody FiliatreauJim Shannon2021-03-10T08:27:00-05:00

Woodford Reserve Master’s Collection

Jim Shannon2021-03-02T21:30:26-05:00

Woodford Reserve is known for their 90.4 proof, they even use it in their higher end Woodford Reserve Master's Collection. I personally have 5 bottles of

Woodford Reserve Master’s CollectionJim Shannon2021-03-02T21:30:26-05:00

February 2021

Old Soul 15 Year and Some Good Times Honey

Jim Shannon2021-02-23T23:32:40-05:00

This week Jim and I drank two extremely unique bourbons. The first one from https://catheaddistillery.com/ which is a 15 year old Straight Kentucky Bourbon with a very mysterious

Old Soul 15 Year and Some Good Times HoneyJim Shannon2021-02-23T23:32:40-05:00

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