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.

September 2021

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

July 2021

Pappy Gate – Netflix’s Heist – Bourbon King

Jim Shannon2021-07-28T15:04:15-04:00

Have you watched the new Netflix's Heist? Episode 5 and 6 “The Bourbon King” focus on the 2013 Pappy Gate and the story of Toby Curtsinger who

Pappy Gate – Netflix’s Heist – Bourbon KingJim Shannon2021-07-28T15:04:15-04:00

Big Chief Goes West

Jim Shannon2021-07-20T21:59:52-04:00

"Go West, young man, and grow up with the country" the newspaper editor Horace Greeley said in the mid-1800s. How far west was he talking? Manifest

Big Chief Goes WestJim Shannon2021-07-20T21:59:52-04:00

Reminiscing with Weller and Wild Turkey

Jim Shannon2021-07-14T06:43:58-04:00

This week we wanted to introduce ourselves to our new listeners while also introducing our two favorite bourbons. It's sort of a look back reminiscing with Weller

Reminiscing with Weller and Wild TurkeyJim Shannon2021-07-14T06:43:58-04:00

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