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Steve Coomes – Author, Journalist, Copywriter and Speaker
Steve Coomes is a Legend in the Louisville Restaurant community. Former chef and long
Previewing Old Forester 2020 Birthday Bourbon with Jackie Zykan
Jackie Zykan has quickly become a well known face in the the world of bourbon.
Kickin’ Back by the Fire with Some Ol’ Fo’
Sometimes it just good to sit down and catch up, Jim and I had
Dads Drinking Bourbon
Our trip to Nashville, Tennessee would not have been complete without a visit with
Breakfast of Champions with Peggy Noe Stevens
Its 9:30 am on a cold winter’s day in downtown Shelbyville Kentucky. You have
Buffalo Trace Distillery Announces Blanton’s Gold will be Available in the U.S.
In a press release today (02/27/2020) from Buffalo Trace Distillery, it was announced that
Nelson’s Greenbrier – The Original Tennessee Whiskey
The story of Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery reads like a good movie script. It
Leiper’s Fork Distillery – Spirit of Tennessee
You can't just get to Leiper's Fork Distillery by hopping off I65. It’s a
Bourbon Jam Session With The Mash and Drum
Sometimes it's nice to hang out with an old friend and sip on some
It’s The Bourbon Life
Social Media can be a powerful tool if used right. It has connected "The
A Day with Angel’s Envy and Wes Henderson
Besides having a great tasting bourbon, how much does marketing affect a bourbon brand?
Weller Whiskey Wednesday with Woodrow
This week Jim and I decided to sit down and just chew the fat
Bluegrass Distillers – Sam Rock
I've seen the brand "Bluegrass Distillers" on the shelves of many liquor stores in
Michael Veach – Bourbon Historian and Author
What a treat we had a couple weeks ago as we sat down with
Third Pour – Fifty Dollar Blind Bottle Challenge
It was time for another "3rd Pour Episode" and we were excited. This is what
Big Chief’s Southern Bourbon Adventure Part Two
Welcome back as i recount the second half of my trip down The Bourbon
Big Chief’s Southern Bourbon Adventure Part One
Living on the Bourbon Trail has its benefits. It’s nice to be able to
Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey History
I've always been drawn to history and the interesting stories of our past. As
Widow Jane Distillery – Lisa Wicker Head Distiller
This week Jim and I were double lucky as we sat down with Lisa
Chef Josh Moore – Louisville’s Volare Restaurant and Chopped Champion
When it comes to Kentucky and food, Italian cuisine isn't always the first thing
A New Blend of Bourbon Makers – Bardstown Bourbon Company
We would like to start by offering our condolences to the Loftin Family and
Distilled with Discipline – Hotel Tango Distillery
The Bourbon Road took a trip up north to the beautiful city of Indianapolis
A Proper Kentucky Salute on Veteran’s Day
Veterans Day (originally known as Armistice Day) is a federal holiday in the United
Kentucky’s Bourbon Brotherhood
This week we sit down and sip a little bourbon with our good friend
Fine Bourbon and Great Country Music with Dustin Collins
This week we were at Baxter’s 942 in Louisville Kentucky and had an opportunity
Inside Kentucky Peerless with Master Distiller Caleb Kilburn
Caleb Kilburn walks into the second floor speakeasy room at Kentucky Peerless, still humble
Basement Bottle Kill and Private Bourbon Blends
It was a marathon, but Bourbon Heritage Month was finally behind us. Can it
Colorado Whiskey – Rugged, Refined, Rebellious
Michael Myers of Colorado's Distillery 291 walked into the tasting room of Louisville’s Westport
Rye with a Twist
It’s hard to guess how things might go when two podcasts join together for
Mountains, BBQ and Bourbon
It was another busy week for The Bourbon Road. Jim left for vacation in
Two American Legends and Boundary Oak Distillery
Boundary Oak Distillery is named for... well you guessed it, an Oak tree on
Talking Turkey with Bo Garrett of Montgomery Gentry
As we setup the gear for another Bourbon Road interview, Bo Garrett, lead guitarist
Wilderness Trail – An Authentic Kentucky Bourbon Distillery
What do Rock 'n Roll and Science have in common with Bourbon? The
The Under $20 Bottle Share Challenge
What happens when good friends Mike and Brian come over for an Under $20
Flannel and Pearls
The question was asked of Elizabeth O'Neill McCall if she was more of a
The Funny Side of Bourbon
One of the great things about the Bourbon Culture is camaraderie… and one of
Bourbon Shapes American History
How is it even possible that bourbon could have anything to do with the
When The Bourbon Road meets Whiskey River
Whiskey may not always flow as a spirit... sometimes whiskey may flow as music
When Bourbon Takes Flight
Giving a new meaning to the term Bourbon Flight, Terry Welshans will give you
The Sweet Taste of Bourbon
The "Sweet Taste of Bourbon" can be found in Mert's "inebriated" Cakes by Virginia
Worth the Trip
In this episode, Jim and Randy sit down with Chris Zaborowski, co-owner at Westport
A Time to Reflect
Jim explains sour mash -vs- sweet mash and Randy finally talks about his moonshining
The Bourbon Boys
The Bourbon Boys get together to participate in a double blind tasting and "shoot
When Wine Country Runs through The Bourbon Road
We caught up with Mark and Sherri Carter of the Old Carter Whiskey Company
If Bourbon Had a Soul
If Bourbon had a soul... it would be in the barrel! If Bourbon
When Bourbon Gives Back
Recently we had the great opportunity to sit down with Barry Brinegar and Ben
Rare Bird
In a recent interview with David Jennings, The Bourbon Road crew had the opportunity
A ‘Spirit’ual Journey
Your journey ... your way! So, there I was with some Jim Beam
Casually Classy
Recently we had the great opportunity to interview Chef David Danielson. David is the
The Taste of Success
In a recent interview with Noah Glanville, I had the opportunity to discover some amazing
Liquid Sunset
I refer to bourbon as a “liquid sunset” … It is because of the
The Bourbon Road?
You might have asked yourself why this podcast is titled, "The Bourbon Road". Could