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Treaty Oak Distilling – The Day Drinker Review
What’s you definition of day drinking ? If you don’t have one, Treaty Oak Distilling
Basil Hayden Subtle Smoke Review
Have you tried a smoked bourbon? If you haven't, and like that smoky taste in
Jim Beam Rye Review
Do you like a dry spicy rye whiskey for your whiskey cocktails ? In 2015
Hard Truth Indiana Straight Rye Whiskey Review
Have you tried anything from Hard Truth Distilling Co. out of Brown County Indiana ?
Castle & Key Distillery
For the past couple of weeks our attention has been focused in and around
Linkumpinch Bourbon Review
Do you love cask strength whisky in the spring and summer? Jim was down in
Treaty Oak Distilling’s Whiskey Princess
There are times that you meet someone and you can just see the talent
Blackland Rye Whiskey Review
How would you celebrate 3 years of podcasting and 250 podcast episodes ? Well, we
The Gospel Whiskey – Rye Whiskey Review
Have you experienced any whiskey from Australia? Thanks to our good friend and podcast listener
Loggerhead Distillery Bourbon Review
When you have visited Florida have you found it to be a bourbon desert
Old Overholt 114 Proof Review
Do you enjoy high proof rye whiskey ? Last year Jim Beam released Old
Fighting 69th Irish Whiskey Review
What’s you favorite Irish whiskey Today we have a bottle of Fighting 69th, Irish
Explore The Buffalo Trace Mash Bills
How much do you know about the mash bills from Buffalo Trace Distillery. On
Wheel Horse Kentucky Straight Bourbon Review
Have you experienced Wheel Horse Whiskey yet? First you might be wondering what a
Duke Whiskey Review
Can you name a movie where John Wayne drinks whiskey ? There are several
Top Affordable Rye Whiskeys
Have you thought about your top affordable rye whiskeys? This week Jim and I
Blue Note Crossroads Review
Have you ever seen the classic #80's movie Crossroads staring Ralph Macchio ? Big
Oregon’s Dry Fly Distilling
On this week’s episode I sat down and chatted with Terry Nichols from Oregon's
Mr. and Mrs. Kentucky Straight Bourbon Review
What does basketball and bourbon have in common? Well until lately not much, but
The 2022 Bourbon and Biscuits Challenge
We have been promising a couple of things on the podcast and we thought
Smoke Wagon Small Batch Bourbon Review
Is all the hype around Nevada H&C Distilling Co. real? It took us a
The 2021 Bourbon of The Year
What a year it has been for The Bourbon Road podcast. We have recorded
Westward Whiskey American Single Malt Review
Have you found an American single malt whiskey you like? Earlier in the summer
Smugglers Cove Bourbon Review
Can you get good bourbon in the Florida Keys? Jim was on a fishing
Peerless Double Oak Bourbon Review
How many double oaked bourbons can you list? This week Jim grabbed a bottle
The Kitchen Table Restaurant at James B. Beam Distilling
It seems too long since I had the chance to walk the campus of
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof C921 Review
What’s your favorite Elijah Craig Barrel Proof release? Over the years we have had
Stagg Jr. Batch 16 Reveiw
Have you ever had a Stagg Jr. bourbon ? Big Chief was able to
A Visit to Pittsburgh’s Wigle Whiskey
This week I took The Bourbon Road northeast into Pennsylvania for a visit to
Jeptha Creed Bottled in Bond Rye Bourbon Review
Whats your hometown distillery? Our hometown distillery is Jeptha Creed Distillery and they have
Bourbon Hunting and Allocated Bottles
Do you bourbon hunt? This week Jim and I took the time to chat
Johnny Fever Bourbon Review
Do you ever visit Hilton Head? If so, you have to stop by Burnt
Thanksgiving Roundup with Wild Turkey
Are you ready for Thanksgiving. Jim and I sure are and this week we
Luca Mariano Single Barrel Bourbon Review
What bourbon from a new distillery that have tried lately. This week we take
Taylor Austin Dye and Old Jack D
Well folks, this is the last of the Still House Sessions at Leipers Fork
Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 Review
When was your first drink of Jack Daniel's? This week the guys decided to
Chris Thomas – Made South – Birthday Bourbon
This week we have Chris Thomas from Made South as a guest as we continue
Eli Mason Old Fashioned Cocktail Mixer Review
What's your favorite premixed cocktail mixer? If your like us and always on the
Josiah Siska – A Still House Session
This week Jim and I both got on The Bourbon Road and travelled down
Leiper’s Fork Straight Rye Whiskey Review
What’s your favorite southern rye whiskey? If you don’t have one yet, give Leiper's
Maker’s Mark with Rob Samuels
This week as I drove to Loretta Kentucky it reminded me of my childhood
Wheat Penny Bourbon Review
Have you tried any craft whiskey from Ohio? This week Jim Shannon and Big
2021 Bourbon Blending Challenge
So we finally tackled the Bourbon Blending Challenge 2021 episode and wow was it
Walker’s Cay Bourbon Review
Do fishing and bourbon go together? Well in the case of Walker's Cay Bourbon
Makers Mark FAE- 02 Review
What’s the best wheated bourbon on the market today? Makers Mark is making a
200th Episode – 2021 Kentucky Bourbon Festival
Wow, 200 Episodes. How would you celebrate? You know us, we must get on
Cody Road Bourbon Review
Have you had any Iowa bourbon? Right on the banks on the mighty Mississippi
Bulleit Bourbon frontier whiskey review
What bourbon is in your decanter ? Today with the arrival of our new
Four Roses with Master Distiller Brent Elliott
This week we traveled to the famous Four Roses Distillery to chat with their
Four Roses 2021 Limited Edition Small Batch Review
Have you entered the lottery for the Four Roses Bourbon Limited Edition 2021 yet?
A Salute to Horse Soldier Bourbon
This week Jim and I had the amazing opportunity to sit down with the founder
Basil Hayden Toast Review
Do you love toasted bourbon? If you do then Basil Hayden has a new
Barreled and Boxed from James B Beam Distilling Co
Do you belong to any bourbon clubs or programs that the distilleries offer? This
Brindle Bourbon Review
Do you ever find a bourbon or whiskey in the liqour store that you
Broken Barrel Whiskey Company
Over the past two weeks of the podcast we have had guest that are
Off Hours bourbon Whiskey Review
Do you ever want to just relax and enjoy a glass of bourbon without
Bourbon On The Banks 2021
Bourbon Festivals have started and they are great, but with the heat and humidity in
Blue Note Bourbon 9 year Review
What’s a bourbon you have picked up while traveling down The Bourbon Road? Our
Buffalo Trace Bourbon Review
What’s your house bourbon? When the American buffalo blazed a trail across the Kentucky
Reunion Straight Rye Whiskey – Single Barrel Review
What’s your favorite rye whiskey? We know, it’s hard to choose with so many
W.H. McBrayer Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Review
What's a historical bourbon brand that has been resurrected in the past several years
Smoke Your Bourbon
Over the past two years we have had some great guest on the podcast
Russel’s Reserve 13yr Review
Could Russell's Reserve Russels Reserve 13y ear be the 2021 bourbon of the year?
Billy Wheat Whiskey Review
What’s you favorite wheat whiskey? Everyone knows One Big Chief is the Wheated King
Kirkland Signature Small Batch Review
What's your budget bourbon? Costco and Barton 1792 Distillery have teamed up to bring
Reminiscing with Weller and Wild Turkey
This week we wanted to introduce ourselves to our new listeners while also introducing our
David Nicholson 1843 Review
What's the most unique wheated bourbon you have tasted? Lux Row Distillers lead ambassador,
Old Forester Rye Review
What's your go to rye whiskey for under $25? If Old Forester Rye isn't
Bourbon Blending Challenge 2021
We The Bourbon Road Challenge you to the 1st Annual The Bourbon Roadies Blending Challenge.
TX Bourbon – The Science of Texas Whiskey with Rob Arnold
What do you know about how yeast is used in the making of Whiskey?
Heaven Hill Old Style Bourbon 6 year Review
What's the best bottle of bourbon for under $15? Big Chief ran across a
Three Chord Bourbon Strange Collaboration Review
Whats your top three finished bourbons? Three Chord Bourbon has collaborated with Strange Family
Precision Wine Company Navigator Bourbon Review
Are you always on the hunt for the next great bottle of bourbon ?
Dawson’s Reserve Bourbon Whisky Review
Have you ever had a high malt wheated bourbon? Big Chief had a chance
A Trip to Iron Clad Distillery
When you think about the Hampton Roads area of Virginia you think military or at
Legends 115 Wheated Bourbon (Barrel Proof) Review
What bourbon will you drink on this Memorial Day 2021? We have the perfect
Tim Smith – Original Discovery Moonshiner
Everyone once in a while Jim and I get to take a side road
Country Smooth Straight Bourbon Whiskey Review
What’s your favorite bourbon that is below 90 proof? Country Smooth has moved east
Introducing Log Still Distillery
Today we are introducing Log Still Distillery. So, as Jim and I headed south
Rebel Distiller’s Collection Review
What's your favorite expression from Lux Row Distillers? As many of you know Big
Hillrock Double Cask Rye Whiskey Review
Have you ever had a double casked rye whiskey ? Hillrock Estate Distillery in
Reviewing Old Forester 117 Series with Jackie Zykan
If you think the bourbon boom is almost over you might want to do
Three Chord Small Batch Blended Bourbon Whiskey Review
Do you listen to music when drinking bourbon? We sure do. "Three Chords and
Traverse City Whiskey Company
This week Jim and I had a chance to talk to Traverse City Whiskey
Thomas S. Moore Port Cask Bourbon Review
Have you experienced Barton 1792 Distillery, Thomas S. Moore port casks yet? Barton 1792
Blood Oath Pact 7 Bourbon Review
Have you tried any of the Blood Oath releases from Lux Row Distillers? John
Jim Beam White Label Bourbon Review
When is the last time you drank some Jim Beam White Label? The king
In Mexico with Weller 107 and Eagle Rare
As we headed down to Mexico for a 10 day vacation, Jim and I knew
Ironclad Distillery Co., Missouri Toasted Oak Cask Review
What do iron clad ships and bourbon have in common in Virginia? We were
ASW Distillery Fiddler Georgia Heartwood Review
A distillery in the heart of Atlanta, GA? You heard it correctly. ASW Distillery
First Call Straight Bourbon Whiskey Review
Who has heard of IJW Whiskey Company? Maybe you’ve noticed a few rick houses
Oklahoma Road Trip – Bourbon and Storytelling
In this weeks episode I got to sit down with my baby brother Mitch
Basil Hayden 10 year Rye Review
What’s a starter rye whiskey to introduce people to? Jim was gifted a bottle
Old Forester 150th to Celebrate the 150th Episode
Today Jim and I celebrate two gigantic milestones for our podcast. Not only are
TahWahKaro Cask Strength Bourbon Review
Have you tried any Texas whiskey? Might we suggest a bottle of Tahwahkaro Distilling
Old Grand-Dad Bottled in Bond Review
What bourbon do you reach for from the bottom shelf? One of the bourbon
Peerless Distilling with Corky Taylor and Cordell Lawrence
Jim wasn't able to take our second trip down The Bourbon Road to Peerless
Evan Williams Experience with Bernie Lubbers and Jody Filiatreau
This week Jim and I had a chance to get back on The Bourbon
J.K Williams Distilling, Gold Zephyr Bourbon Review
Did you know that Peoria, IL was once the whiskey capital of the world
Woodford Reserve Master’s Collection
Woodford Reserve is known for their 90.4 proof, they even use it in their
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 107, American Whiskey Review
What your favorite American Whiskey? Jim helped out a friend that was broke down
Old Soul 15 Year and Some Good Times Honey
This week Jim and I drank two extremely unique bourbons. The first one from https://catheaddistillery.com/ which
Knob Creek 12 Cask Strength Review
What's your favorite Knob Creek Expression? We loved the Knob Creek 12year, so when
Buzzard’s Roost Sipping Whiskeys – Bourbons Bistro
People are always asking where to stay, which distillery to visit, which bar has the
Thirteenth Colony Distilleries, Southern Bourbon Whiskey Review
What’s a great craft distillery sipping bourbon for you? The fine folks down at
Davidson Reserve – Nashville’s Pennington Distilling Co.
On our second day of the latest trip on The Bourbon Road in Nashville
Chattanooga Whiskey Cask 111 Review
Have you tried any high malt bourbon? Jim had bought a bottle of Chattanooga Whiskey
Lux Row Distillers LE 12 Year Double Barrel Review
What’s your favorite Lux Row Distillers expression? This bottle of Lux Row Distillers Limited Release is
Inside the Nashville Barrel Company
Last week I wrote about Whiskey songs and no other town has produced more of
Kings County Barrel Strength Straight Bourbon Whiskey Review
What’s your favorite New York State Whiskey? Let us introduce you to Kings County Distillery out
The Best of Wheated Bourbons with Josh Bogard
This week we had Josh Michael Bogard as a guest on the podcast and as
Booker’s Bourbon Pigskin Batch 2020-03 Review
Have you been able to try the Jim Beam, Booker's Bourbon Pigskin Batch yet?
Lucky Seven Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Do you remember those days of going to the movie not so long ago?
Penelope Barrel Strength Bourbon Review
What’s your favorite four grain bourbon? Our good friends up at Penelope Bourbon sent us a
Sugar House Distillery Bourbon Whiskey Review
How many bourbons have you tried from the state of Utah? A good friend
Moonshiners Donnie & Teresa, The Beattyville Hillbillies
For over 6 months I hadn’t been on The Bourbon Road to do an
Sipping Angel’s Envy Cask Strength Bourbon
You would have thought that we would have wanted to be done with 2020
2020 Blind Bottle Challenge and Bourbon of the Year
Have you ever hosted a Blind Bourbon Challenge or a Bourbon tasting? Well for our
George Washington’s Rye Whiskey
There is no doubt that 2020 has been a tough year on us all,
Exploring Vintage Bourbons with Dusty Dan
If you are anything like us, you are always looking for that great bottle
Beam Suntory’s Legent Bourbon
Did you know that the Japanese began making whisky around 1870. It really didn't
Blue Note Bourbon & Riverset Rye
This week Jim and I sat down with McCauley Williams from B.R. Distilling in
Virginia Whiskies and a Blue Ridge Weekend
Every now and then you get an opportunity to escape the busy day-to-day and
Gotta Love Some Whiskey Lore
Once again Jim and I found ourselves knee deep in a story of a whiskey
Single Barrel Picks from Wathens and Woodinville
Jim and I sat down this week to drink two store picks and catch
Pinhook – Bohemian Bourbon and Rye’d On
What if I told you last year you would have to wait until 2027 to
Knappogue Castle – 12 Year Bourbon Cask Irish Whiskey
This week Jim and I sat down with Tony Carroll from Knappogue Castle Irish Whiskey
All About Extra Aged Bourbons
What's so special about old whiskeys and why do we crave them so badly?
Fall Sipping Whiskey – Making a Seasonal Choice
This has to be my favorite season. Football is on to watch and its
New Riff Distilling – BiB Bourbon and Rye
How do you go from one of the largest liquor stores ever to owning
Lone Elm Straight Wheat Texas Whiskey
As Jim and I sat down with Five Points Distilling (Lone Elm Whiskey) this week
Bourbon Basics – Finished Bourbons
A couple of weeks ago Jim and I discussed the basics of bourbon with
Woodinville Whiskey Company
What does a National brand ambassador do for a distillery? Largely, a brand ambassador is
Bourbon Basics with Four Great Pours
Jim and I felt like it was time to get back to the basics
Bourbon Groups: The Roadie
When I started with the podcast just over a year ago I would have
Ashley Barnes Master Blender & Leipers Fork Distillery
Can a Master Blender save a distillery from itself? If the master blender has
Frey Ranch – Bourbon Straight From a Nevada Farm
I have visited Nevada a few times in my life and I never thought
Rare Bird 101 – Sippin’ and Talkin’ Turkey
While talking with David Jennings (Rarebird101) for our episode this week we got deep
Post Quarantine – Old Fitz 9 year and Rhetoric 25 Year
Have you consumed more bourbon whiskey while at home since all the COVID 19 quarantine
A Four Whiskey Sit-Down with Steve Coomes
Have you thought of all that we have missed this year? All the concerts, sports,
Country Smooth American Whiskey with Lori Carcich
We have been taking about mixing whiskey and making cocktails for the last couple
Bourbon and Coke Challenge
Can you remember that first whiskey and coke that you ordered at a bar?
Boone County Bourbon – Made By Ghosts
This week Jim and I traveled 80 miles up The Bourbon Road to Boone
Ironroot Republic Distilling
What is it about a name that tells a story? With Ironroot Republic Distillery it
Balcones Distilling – Texas Whisky
Waco has always been a special place to me. When I was growing up
Bulleit Blenders Select with The Bourbon House UK
This week we had a chance to sit down with the Instagram sensation, The
Bourbon Road Sample Night with Randy Minnick
It’s always nice to catch up and drink bourbon with friends you haven’t seen in
Heaven Hill Bottled In Bond Showdown
One of the most appealing and exciting things about the bourbon culture is the
Big Chief Hits the Road – Old 55 Distillery
With Restrictions on travel from COVID 19 being lifted the Wife and I needed
Garrison Brothers – A Bold Texas Bourbon Whiskey
Texas Whiskey is young, bold and just getting started. The first distillery in Texas
East Meets West – Bourbon Road Whiskey Shootout
For our first pour I thought I would challenge Jim to a blind pour. Challenging
Wilderness Trail Distillery – Haley Perros
Now to say we are big fans of Wilderness Trail Distillery in Danville Kentucky
Happy Birthday Bourbon Road
Wow, what a year it has been for The Bourbon Road. I remember meeting Jim
Spirits of French Lick – Alchemist of Indiana
French Lick, Indiana is the Gatlinburg, Tennessee of the Midwest. This beautiful town seemed
The Bourbon Roadies – Listener Guest Exclusive
Over the last year Jim, Randy and I have tried our hardest to ensure
Meet the Carters – Old Carter Whiskey Company
Mark and Sherri Carter, proud owners of Old Carter Whiskey Company have become great
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