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.

December 2020

Beam Suntory’s Legent Bourbon

Jim Shannon2021-03-03T18:43:05-05:00

Did you know that the Japanese began making whisky around 1870. It really didn't get off the ground until 1924 when the first commercial distillery, Yamazaki

Beam Suntory’s Legent BourbonJim Shannon2021-03-03T18:43:05-05:00

Blue Note Bourbon & Riverset Rye

Jim Shannon2021-03-03T18:43:13-05:00

This week Jim and I sat down with McCauley Williams from B.R. Distilling in Memphis Tn. Our discussion got my thinking of how much rivers have

Blue Note Bourbon & Riverset RyeJim Shannon2021-03-03T18:43:13-05:00

November 2020

Virginia Whiskies and a Blue Ridge Weekend

Jim Shannon2021-03-03T18:43:23-05:00

Every now and then you get an opportunity to escape the busy day-to-day and get lost in the amazing beauty of nature. That is exactly what

Virginia Whiskies and a Blue Ridge WeekendJim Shannon2021-03-03T18:43:23-05:00

Gotta Love Some Whiskey Lore

Jim Shannon2021-03-03T18:43:32-05:00

Once again Jim and I found ourselves knee deep in a story of a whiskey at sea. It seems to be a reoccurring theme for us. Of

Gotta Love Some Whiskey LoreJim Shannon2021-03-03T18:43:32-05:00

Single Barrel Picks from Wathens and Woodinville

Jim Shannon2021-03-03T18:43:39-05:00

Jim and I sat down this week to drink two store picks and catch up a bit. It got me thinking on store/group picks in general.

Single Barrel Picks from Wathens and WoodinvilleJim Shannon2021-03-03T18:43:39-05:00

Pinhook – Bohemian Bourbon and Rye’d On

Jim Shannon2021-03-03T18:43:44-05:00

What if I told you last year you would have to wait until 2027 to taste the final expression of a bourbon? I then tell you that

Pinhook – Bohemian Bourbon and Rye’d OnJim Shannon2021-03-03T18:43:44-05:00

October 2020

Knappogue Castle – 12 Year Bourbon Cask Irish Whiskey

Jim Shannon2021-03-03T18:43:50-05:00

This week Jim and I sat down with Tony Carroll from Knappogue Castle Irish Whiskey and it got me to thinking about the influence that Irish Whiskey

Knappogue Castle – 12 Year Bourbon Cask Irish WhiskeyJim Shannon2021-03-03T18:43:50-05:00

All About Extra Aged Bourbons

Jim Shannon2021-03-03T18:44:00-05:00

What's so special about old whiskeys and why do we crave them so badly? First off they are extremely limited. As we all know, as whiskey

All About Extra Aged BourbonsJim Shannon2021-03-03T18:44:00-05:00

Fall Sipping Whiskey – Making a Seasonal Choice

Jim Shannon2021-03-03T18:44:13-05:00

This has to be my favorite season. Football is on to watch and its hunting season. My on my, crisp cool mornings with the leaves changing,

Fall Sipping Whiskey – Making a Seasonal ChoiceJim Shannon2021-03-03T18:44:13-05:00

New Riff Distilling – BiB Bourbon and Rye

Jim Shannon2021-03-03T18:44:17-05:00

How do you go from one of the largest liquor stores ever to owning a distillery? Well, lots and lots of money of course. This week

New Riff Distilling – BiB Bourbon and RyeJim Shannon2021-03-03T18:44:17-05:00

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