All Episodes

491. Five Premium Pours: From Gatsby to Garryana Oak

April 15, 2026 · 49:15

Jim & Todd pour five premium whiskies: Remus Gatsby 15yr, Old Forester 117 High Angel's Share Rye, Bardstown Cascadia Garryana Oak, Redemption 10yr Barrel Proof, and E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Batch 14B.

490. The Hazmat Flight: Tasting Lost Lantern's Highest Proof Releases

April 9, 2026 · 58:15

Lost Lantern's 2026 Spring Collection brings Montana, North Carolina, Alabama & Idaho single barrels plus a 7-state Far-Flung blend — peaking at 154.4 proof.

489. A Four-State Craft Whiskey Tour with Drew Hannish

April 1, 2026 · 52:59

Drew Hanisch of Whiskey Lore joins Jim & Todd for a 4-state craft tasting: Old Pepper BiB, 1832 Missouri Wheat, Southern Star Zinfandel finish, and Bell of Dayton Dietrich.

488. Building a Bourbon Legacy: Saga Spirits Group with Wes and Brian

March 25, 2026 · 01:10:42

Wes Henderson (True Story) and Brian Gelfo (Brothers of the Leaf) pour five finished whiskeys and talk family legacy, opaque bottles, and cigar pairings.

487. Overholt Overload: Tasting the 10, 11, and 12-Year Cask Strength Ryes

March 18, 2026 · 46:08

Jim & Todd pour Old Overholt 10, 11, and 12 Year Cask Strength Ryes side by side — then blend all three into a mystery combo pour.

486. The Return of the King: Tasting King of Kentucky Small Batches

March 11, 2026 · 46:38

Jim & Todd taste all 3 King of Kentucky Small Batches (105, 107.5 & 110 proof) side by side — then blend them to crown a champion.

485. Bonding Over Bourbon: Dusty Old Crow, Angel's Envy, and Old Dominick

March 4, 2026 · 01:03:14

Todd, Amzie Winning & filmmaker Bo Cumberland crack a 1992 dusty Old Crow, Angel's Envy Bonded, Old Dominick Tennessee, James E. Pepper Rye & a barrel-aged gin — all bottled in bond.

484. Exploring the Three Chamber Rye and High West Cask Strength

February 25, 2026 · 50:28

Jim & Todd taste Short Barrel Four-Grain, Old Stillhouse Blueprint 002, High West Cask Strength, and Leopold Brothers 9-Year Three Chamber Rye.

483. Craft Innovation & Contract Kings: Inside Lofted Spirits

February 18, 2026 · 58:15

Pete Marino of Lofted Spirits joins Jim & Todd to pour Bardstown Bottle in Bond, High Wheat, Green River Full Proof Weated, and Discovery Series #13.

482. From the Battlefield to the Bottle: A Journey to Perryville, Kentucky

February 11, 2026 · 01:06:20

Lizzie & Aaron Haynes of Peter E. Hart Spirits pour a smoked rye, a sold-out double-platinum weated single barrel, and a double-oaked 8-year from their Civil War–era Kentucky homestead.

481. Back in the Saddle: Jim Returns for a 4-Bottle Review

February 4, 2026 · 45:47

Jim's back from Dry January and the boys taste Castle & Key VDN-finished rye, Old Overholt 12 Year, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof B525, and Old Forester 117 Still Proof.

480. Bonjour Bourbon: A Deep Dive into French Oak Finishing

January 28, 2026 · 46:27

Todd, Amzie Winning & David Sandlin taste four French oak expressions: Maker's 46, Blue Note Crossroads, RD1 Spirits, and Pursuit United Sherry Revere Oak Rye.

479. The Narrator, The Historian and The Guide

January 21, 2026 · 01:08:22

Todd, Drew Hanisch & Jerry Daniels taste Macklow, Jack Daniel's Heritage Barrel, and Penelope 10 Year while mapping the best distillery trips in America.

478. Travel Guide to Experiencing American Whiskey

January 14, 2026 · 01:08:32

Drew Hanisch of Whiskey Lore stops by with a Florida rye, a bacon-smoked Virginia single malt, and his new 1,000-distillery US travel guide.

477. Whiskey of the Year 2025: The Top 5 Countdown

January 7, 2026 · 59:30

Jim & Todd countdown their Top 5 Whiskeys of 2025: Knob Creek 21, Jack Daniel's 12, Wild Turkey Beacon, Russell's 13, & Woodford Chocolate Malted Rye Redux.

476. New Year's Eve Sample Blowout: Calvados Casks to Mesquite Smoke

December 31, 2025 · 46:58

NYE blowout: Bardstown Calvados finish, Sespe Creek mesquite smoke, Jackson Purchase Foolproof debut & New Riff wheat whiskey all hit the mat.

475. The Wrath of Todd: Tasting the Harden's Creek Trio

December 24, 2025 · 47:24

Jim & Todd taste all three Hardin's Creek single-warehouse releases — The Mushroom, The Beaver & The Owl — plus a bonus Beam Distiller's Share No. 8 sweet peat single malt.

474. Grain-to-Glass in North Carolina: Southern Distilling's Story

December 17, 2025 · 57:15

Pete Barger of Southern Distilling pours a bonded Abruzzi rye, a honey-cask wheated bourbon, and a grain-on American single malt—all grown within 20 miles of Statesville, NC.

473. Revenge of the Maltmigos

December 10, 2025 · 01:00:08

The Maltmigos return — Rob and Amzie join Jim and Todd to taste Two Stacks Irish whisky, Glen Scotia 15, Loch Lomond 18, and Bruichladdich's surprise Laddie Rye.

472. Beam Me Up, Toddy: A Trek Through Jim Beam's 2025 Rarities

December 3, 2025 · 44:14

Jim & Todd taste four 2025 Jim Beam limiteds: Little Book Ch. 9, Little Book Infinite 2nd Ed., Booker's Reserves tequila finish, and Knob Creek 21-Year.

471. The Sample Safe: Unlocking Lost Lantern's Fall 2025 Collection

November 26, 2025 · 57:53

Jim & Todd taste all 7 bottles from Lost Lantern's Fall 2025 Collection — Warfield Idaho, Triple Eight Nantucket, McCarthy's Oregon, and two vatted malts.

470. Jim Returns for a Winner Winner Chicken Dinner

November 19, 2025 · 46:06

Jim returns to the Cornrick House as he and Todd sip Burnt Tavern, Gypsy "The Declaration," Bourbon Pursuit Kodama Mizunara, and Old Anvil 11-Year.

469. Bourbon on the Banks 2025: The Official Wrap-Up

November 12, 2025 · 50:39

Renee True & Diane Strong join Jim & Todd to break down the 2025 Bourbon on the Banks festival — plus pours of the Pursuit United tobacco stave pick and Dark Arts Tokaj-finished barrel pick.

468. E.H. Taylor's Rule of the Regions

November 5, 2025 · 37:50

Todd goes solo with Remus Experimental No. 1, Oak Lure Story Series No. 2, a mountain of bourbon news, and a rare 1909 essay by Colonel E.H. Taylor Jr. read in full.

467. Tricks, Treats & Whiskey Neat: A Bourbon Road Halloween

October 29, 2025 · 56:40

Jim & Todd taste Widow Jane Vaults 2025, Barrel 12yr French Oak, Bardstown x Maison Ferrand, Wild Turkey Master's Keep Beacon & Woodford Reserve Barrel Strength Rye.

466. Blending Masters: Inside Barrel Craft Spirits with Joe and Tripp

October 22, 2025 · 01:07:35

Joe Beatrice & Tripp Stimson of Barrel Craft Spirits join Jim & Todd to pour Foundation Single Barrel, Foundation Double Barrel, Batch 37, and the Armagnac Cask Finish.

465. Rocking with Bluegrass Distillers in Midway

October 15, 2025 · 01:17:43

Sam Rock of Bluegrass Distillers pours a 7-year blue corn bonded bourbon, a Spanish oak 11-year, and a jaw-dropping 18-year single barrel at Elkwood Farm.

464. An Evening with a Ghost: The E.H. Taylor, Jr. Story

October 8, 2025 · 01:13:50

E.H. Taylor Jr. rides again — local historian Russ Kennedy brings the Colonel to life at the Frankfort Bourbon Society Corner Rick House.

463. Sweet Rye, Cigar Blends, and Industry Buzz

October 1, 2025 · 54:46

Jim & Todd taste Brothers Bond Regenerative Grain, Buzzard's Roost Cigar Blend, Bardstown Discovery #13, Cedar Ridge Barrel Proof, and Silver Spring Sweet Rye.

462. Smoked Bourbon, White Wine Rye, and a Trip Abroad

September 24, 2025 · 57:26

Jim Shannon returns from Europe as Todd Ritter and Amzie Winning crack open Oak Lore, Sagamore Albariño Finish, and Holiday Ancient Cave smoked bourbon.

461. Hunting for Laughs with the Bourbon Hunters

September 17, 2025 · 01:11:24

Todd hosts Dude Poole & JD Fritches of Bourbon Hunters as they sip an Old Forester single-barrel pick and Pursuit Spirits' "Minick's Muffins" barrel.

460. Ranking the Titans: Old Forester Birthday vs. Bardstown Hokkaido

September 3, 2025 · 48:13

Jim & Todd taste Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2025, Penelope Cigar Sessions, Bardstown Hokkaido Mizunara, and Jefferson's Reserve Cask Strength.

459. Uncorking the Festival: A Preview of Bourbon on the Banks with Diane Strong

August 27, 2025 · 56:37

Diane Strong joins Jim & Todd to taste 4 of 12 official Bourbon on the Banks barrel picks: Angel's Envy port finish, Casey Jones rye, Bespoken 12-yr Riesling finish & a 135.7-proof OZ Tyler gem.

458. Back to Lexington: Four Pours at RD1 Distillery

August 20, 2025 · 01:12:38

Barry Brinegar & PhD wood scientist Jared Gollihue pour Sister Cities Mizunara, a 10-Year Ambarana barrel proof, French Oak, and a rare Red Oak finish at RD1 Lexington.

457. Beyond the Barrel: Tasting with Delysia Chocolatier

August 13, 2025 · 53:03

Nicole Patel of Delicia Chocolatier joins Jim & Todd to pair Blanton's, Weller 12, Michter's Barrel Strength, Ardbeg Corryvreckan & more with handmade truffles.

456. The Roadies Decide: A Bourbon Flight to Remember

August 6, 2025 · 01:06:33

Old Fitzgerald 7yr BiB, Old Grand-Dad 7yr BiB, Old Forester Extra Extra Old, Evan Williams 12yr, and a surprise Maker's Mark Starhill Farms Wheat Whiskey — five pours chosen by the Bourbon Roadies.

455. Four Pours, Four Places: From Cody to the Lone Star

July 30, 2025 · 48:02

Jim & Todd taste Wyoming Whiskey's Buffalo Bill Cody, RD1 Sister Cities, and Milam & Green's Kentucky vs. Texas split-distillate experiment.

454. An Evening at Rare Eagle 2.0

July 23, 2025 · 01:07:14

Rob's Rare Eagle Bar hosts a Roadie-voted tasting of Eagle Rare 12, New Riff 10 Year Bourbon & Rye, LuxRow 12 Year Double Barrel, and Russell's Reserve 13 Year 2025.

453. From Goa to Glasgow: The Maltmigos Ride Again

July 16, 2025 · 01:00:33

Rob Carter joins Jim & Todd to taste 5 single malts: Royal Tiger (India), GlenMorangie Ice Cream, Glen Scotia 10yr & Loch Lomond 12yr.

452. Mother of Bourbon: A Whiskey Story Worth Telling

July 9, 2025 · 01:02:09

Kawe Zemanian of Rabbit Hole pours three Mary Dowling expressions — wheated, tequila-finished, and double-oak cask strength — while unpacking the untold story of bourbon's "mother."

451. From Ground to Glass: Inside Lost Lantern's Summer Collection Part 2

July 2, 2025 · 01:01:32

Jim & Todd taste Lost Lantern's Summer Collection ryes: Far North, Frey Ranch, Corbin Cash, Farmer's Fields blend, plus a Kings County bonus pour.

450. From Ground to Glass: Inside Lost Lantern's Summer Collection Part 1

June 25, 2025 · 01:03:15

Lost Lantern's Summer Estate Collection lands on the mat: Whiskey Acres, Frey Ranch bourbon, the Farmer's Fields blend, Frey Ranch wheat whiskey, and a Far-Flung Bourbon bonus pour.

449. Estate Grown & Climate Controlled: The Innovative Spirit of Minden Mill

June 18, 2025 · 01:04:25

Master Distiller Joe O'Sullivan of Minden Mill joins Jim & Todd to pour estate-grown Nevada Straight Rye, Bourbon, and American Single Malt.

448. High Proof and Higher Spirits: Four Whiskeys, One Wild Ride

June 11, 2025 · 59:04

Jim & Todd taste four whiskeys back-to-back: Pursuit United's Melwood BIB & Derby Town bourbon, 15 Stars Reserve Rye, and a jaw-dropping 156-proof Laws Whiskey House single barrel.

447. West Fork Whiskey: Bold Spirits from the Heartland

June 4, 2025 · 59:03

Julian Jones of West Fork Whiskey joins Jim & Todd to taste the Old Hammer Cask Strength, Hugh Hamer Rum Finish, and the brand-new Old Hammer 10-Year.

446. The Heart of Bourbon with Filmmaker Bo Cumberland

May 28, 2025 · 01:12:19

Filmmaker Beau Cumberland joins Jim & Todd to preview the Frankfort Bourbon Documentary premiere June 13, with pours of Buffalo Trace single barrel, Glenn's Creek R.W. Robinson's Legacy, Castle & Key Cast Strength Wheated, and Whiskey Thief Mayday Rye.

445. Crazy Eights: Exploring the Wild Turkey 8-Year Legacy

May 21, 2025 · 01:10:34

Five versions of Wild Turkey 8-Year 101 — from a fresh 2025 release to a prized 2002 — poured with historian David Sandlin of Frankfort's House of Commons.

444. Colorado Craft: Unpacking the Terroir and Tradition at Laws Whiskey House

May 14, 2025 · 01:11:50

Jim Shannon visits Laws Whiskey House in Denver to taste four expressions with founder Al Laws — from the flagship Four Grain Bonded Bourbon to the rare barrel-proof Super Weeder blend.

443. The Great Divide: Bourbon, Barrel Picks, and Beyond

May 7, 2025 · 48:32

Jim's in Colorado, Todd's in Kentucky—Woodford Derby bottle, Penelope Architect, 291 Colorado Rye "M", and Pikesville Rye are on the mat.

442. Six Finished Whiskeys Head to Head

April 30, 2025 · 51:48

Jim & Todd taste all 6 bottles in Lost Lantern's Spring 2025 collection: Finger Lakes rye, Starlight honey bourbon, Santa Fe mesquite single malt, Watershed nocino bourbon & more.

441. Winner Winner Chicken Dinner

April 23, 2025 · 42:04

Jim & Todd pour four: Gypsy Double Barrel, Liberty Pole Old Monongahela Rye, 15 Stars Three Ports, and Jacob's Pardon 18yr 142.7-proof American whiskey.

440. Red Corn Roundup with Roadies

April 16, 2025 · 01:07:23

Doug Keller & retired Col. Jeremy Tilley join Jim & Todd for four heirloom red corn pours: Still Austin, W.H. McBrayer, High Wire, and Wood Hat.

439. Super Sample Sunday - JD 10, 12, 14 and more

April 10, 2025 · 01:00:06

Jim & Todd taste JD 10, 12 & 14 Year, Bardstown Cathedral French Oak, and Woodford Reserve Chocolate Whisper Redux.

438. Blind Barrels

April 2, 2025 · 01:38:31

Bobby DeMars of Blind Barrels guides Jim & Todd through a fully double-blind tasting of Chambers Bay, Whiskey Acres, Iowa Legendary Rye, and Mythology Distillery.

437. Bourbon on the Banks 2025 Preview

March 26, 2025 · 53:38

Diane Strong returns to break down Bourbon on the Banks 2025 — new barrel picks, women in bourbon VIP night, and Thomas H. Handy 2017 in the glass.

436. Four Roses LE Shootout

March 19, 2025 · 01:07:10

Jeffrey Wack of Hello Again Whiskey Friends joins Jim & Todd to taste through Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch 2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024.

435. Blending Bourbon at J Mattingly 1845

March 12, 2025 · 01:25:51

Aaron Mulally of J. Mattingly 1845 guides Jim & Todd through six MGP bourbon barrels to craft their own custom blend — live on mic.

434. Bottled in Bond Day with Drew Hannush

March 8, 2025 · 01:25:01

Drew Hanisch joins Jim & Todd for Bottle in Bond Day with a 1936 Old Crow dusty, Heaven Hill's lost 6-year, Detling single barrel, Still Austin rye, and a Laird's apple brandy bonus.

433. The Four Maltmigos Ride Again

February 26, 2025 · 01:26:14

Amzie Winning & Super Rob Carter join Jim & Todd to taste Town Branch, Old Pepper, Lost Lantern (St. George), and New Riff American Single Malts — plus a Westland Sauternes bonus pour.

432. Bourbon BarrALZ - ENDALZ

February 19, 2025 · 01:14:51

Wes Milligan of Bourbon Barrels joins Jim & Todd to taste a Tyrone F Russell's, a Camp Nelson F Russell's, a JT Mellick rice whiskey, and a Jack Daniel's 137.4-proof barrel-proof rye — all for Alzheimer's research.

431. Jack, Jim, Milam and Greene

February 12, 2025 · 01:04:05

Jim & Todd taste Milam & Green Very Small Batch and Unabridged, Jack Daniel's Maple Rye Distillery Series No. 14, and Jim Beam's wild Worcestershire-stave finish.

430. All Nations - Garrard County Distilling

February 5, 2025 · 01:18:11

Jim & Todd visit Sandy Bennett & Dave DeVoe at Garrard County Distilling to taste All Nations Kentucky Straight, Small Batch, Single Barrel, and brand-new own distillate.

429. The Jimmy Beam Episode

January 29, 2025 · 01:02:15

Jim, Todd & guest Amzie taste Wild Turkey Jimmy's 70th Anniversary, Old Grand-Dad 16 Year, Knob Creek Bourbon×Rye, and Booker's "Jimmy's Batch" — 4 pours, 1 legend.

428. 15 Stars Fine Aged Bourbon with Rick and Ricky

January 22, 2025 · 01:01:40

Rick & Ricky Johnson of 15 Stars pour the Private Stock 8 & 15 Bourbon and the Triple Cask 2 while unpacking the philosophy behind world-class blending.

427. Blue Corn Bourbons and Whiskeys

January 15, 2025 · 01:03:12

Jim & Todd go blue-corn crazy with Jeptha Creed Red White & Blue, Still Austin BIB, Wood Hat Old Blue, Balcones True Blue, and Smoke Eye Hill barrel proof.

426. Whiskey Review Kickoff 2025

January 8, 2025 · 01:04:38

Jim & Todd pour Brothers Bond Blended Rye, Wyoming Whiskey National Parks No. 4, Casey Jones 10th Anniversary Blend, and Angel's Envy 2024 Cask Strength.

425. Ranking the Top Six Bourbons of 2024

January 1, 2025 · 01:13:33

Jim & Todd taste six 2024 standouts — Brothers Bond BIB, Barrel Ice Wine, Bardstown×Amrut, Maker's The Heart, Green River Foolproof & ECBP B524 — to crown Bourbon of the Year.

424. Christmas at the Hill House

December 25, 2024 · 48:33

Jim & Melody Shannon visit Jim & Cheryl Greer at Hill House B&B in Loretto, KY, sipping Maker's 46, Jefferson's Ocean Voyage 28, and Larceny Barrel Proof.

423. Borchetta Bourbon - Big Machine Distillery

December 18, 2024 · 01:05:11

Mark Borchetta & Kylie Judge pour their Small Batch and the rare AJ Foyt Cask Strength Race Car Series — Tennessee craft bourbon built on heirloom corn and copper pots.

422. Discovering the Bardstown Bourbon Discovery Series

December 11, 2024 · 01:03:55

Jim & Todd taste all four Bardstown Discovery Series releases (9–12) side by side, unpacking the blend components and debating which expression stands tallest.

421. Lost Lantern Whiskey

December 4, 2024 · 51:55

Adam Polanski of Lost Lantern Whiskey joins Todd to pour through four stunning 10-year single casks: Thomas Foolery Ohio Bourbon, Spirit Works California Rye, NY Distilling Co. Rye & Westland Peated Single Malt.

420. Brothers Bond Bourbon with Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley

November 27, 2024 · 01:04:05

Ian Somerhalder & Paul Wesley of Brothers Bond pour their 7-Year Bottled in Bond and Regenerative Grain bourbon — medals, mash bills, and malted rye included.

419. Unicorn Reviews

November 20, 2024 · 01:09:40

Jim & Todd go unicorn hunting with Widow Jane Black Opal 20yr, The Vaults 2024, Jack Daniel's Coy Hill, and King of Kentucky 2024.

418. Roadies Southern Whiskey Night

November 13, 2024 · 01:12:48

Jim pours 4 Chattanooga Whiskey expressions — Pinot Noir & White Port bourbons, a Silver Oak Cab malt, and a peach gin liqueur — with roadie guests Rob, Ray & Raheem.

417. Hidden Barn with Jackie Zykan

November 6, 2024 · 59:25

Master blender Jackie Zykan joins Jim & Todd to taste Hidden Barn's Organic Weeded, Cherry Picker Batch, and a 7-Year French Oak Finish from the Neely Family Distillery.

416. Nose Your Bourbon

October 30, 2024 · 54:34

Chris Walters of Nose Your Bourbon joins Jim & Todd to explain how 18 natural ingredients can transform your palate — while Four Roses Small Batch Select, Larceny Barrel Proof, and an 11.5yr MGP rye are in the glasses.

415. Bourbon on the Banks Wrap-up Show

October 23, 2024 · 01:18:43

Bourbon on the Banks 2024 wrap-up with Dutch whiskey ambassador Norbert Tebots & organizer Amzie Winning — featuring a 1970s McKing dusty, a European-exclusive Rebel finish, and a 134-proof Whiskey Thief festival pick.

414. United Spirits Event with Matt and Jamar

October 16, 2024 · 56:16

Jamar Mack (COBE) and Matt Simons join Jim & Todd for Michter's 10 Year at Watch Hill Proper, plus all the details on Louisville's United Spirits Bourbon Festival.

413. Four Branches Bourbon

October 9, 2024 · 49:15

Retired Navy SEAL Harold Underdown & SF veteran RJ Casey pour Four Branches Bourbon Founders Blend and reveal the Black Ops LTO story.

412. Whiskey Lore and More

September 25, 2024 · 01:06:47

Drew Hanisch of Whiskey Lore joins Jim & Todd to bust bourbon myths, sip Liberty Pole Rye, Whiskey Thief BIB, Ardbeg Corryvreckan & more.

411. Kentucky Bourbon Festival 2024 Wrap-up

September 18, 2024 · 01:18:10

Jim's KBF 2024 top 3: Leriken Bottled-in-Bond, Barrel Ice Wine Finish, and Pursuit United Double Oak — all poured, all ranked.

410. Bourbon Heritage Month Roundup

September 11, 2024 · 47:27

Jim & Todd taste James E. Pepper Decanter, Templeton Midnight Rye, Bardstown BBC x Silver Oak, and Maker's Mark The Heart on this week's tasting mat.

409. Some Like it Hot

September 4, 2024 · 01:11:31

Jim & Todd crack open 5 bottles of Stagg — Batch 10, 12, 18, 23C & 24A — to find out which release truly reigns supreme.

408. August Sample Roundup Edition

August 28, 2024 · 55:19

Jim & Todd taste 5 new bottles: Basil Hayden Malted Rye, A. Overholt Monongahela Mash, Bardstown High Wheat, Whiskey Gypsi The Alchemist & Elijah Craig BP B524.

407. Getting to Noe Bookers

August 22, 2024 · 01:01:25

Jim & Todd taste four Booker's releases spanning 2016–2024 — "Noe Hard Times," "Sip Awhile," "Charlie's Batch," and the new "Beam House Batch."

406. Hello Again Whiskey Friends

August 14, 2024 · 54:11

Todd Ritter pours Bardstown Discovery Batch 9 & a Hard Truth Rye barrel pick with the Hello Again Whiskey Friends crew — Kelsey Dime, Jeff Wack & Darrell Stewart.

405. Going Off-Road with Todd Ritter

August 7, 2024 · 01:16:16

Jim & Todd ditch bourbon entirely for sotol, Ilegal Mezcal Añejo, JT Melick rice whiskey, Foursquare Détente rum, and a 147.9-proof Indiana apple brandy.

404. Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Showdown

July 31, 2024 · 59:44

Jim & Todd taste four years of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof — A121, C922, C923, and A124 — plus a rare pour of Russell's Reserve 15 Year.

403. Brown-Forman - Wind Powered Whiskey

July 24, 2024 · 41:29

Brown-Forman Sustainability Manager Miley Hartsuk joins Jim & Todd to talk wind-powered whiskey, white oak conservation, and the road to 100% renewable electricity by 2030.

402. A Review of Five New Whiskeys

July 17, 2024 · 01:06:03

Jim & Todd crack five bottles: High & Wicked bourbon & rye, Old Forester 1924, Hardin's Creek Golden Origins corn whiskey, and Green River Full Proof.

401. Distillery 291 - Good Guy, Bad Guy and Experimental Whiskeys

July 11, 2024 · 01:09:06

Jim Shannon visits Distillery 291's Michael Myers in Colorado Springs to taste Bad Guy, Good Guy, and two rare E-Series Kentucky-barrel-finished whiskeys.

400. A Big 400 Birthday Celebration

July 3, 2024 · 01:15:20

Episode 400! Jim & new co-host Todd Ritter celebrate with Four Roses 2021 LE, Russell's Reserve 13, Parker's Heritage Double Barrel, and George T. Stagg 2023.

399. McBrayer Legacy Spirits

June 27, 2024 · 41:28

Bill McBrayer Jr. & Sr. bring WH McBrayer Barrel Strength and Cedar Brook Wheated Bourbon to the mat — plus the full family legacy behind the brands.

398. Chattanooga Whiskey - Tennessee High Malt

June 19, 2024 · 59:04

Chattanooga Whiskey founder Tim Pearson joins Jim to taste the 91 & 111 and tell the story of changing Tennessee law to make whiskey legal again.

397. Southern Distilling with Vienna Barger

June 12, 2024 · 58:15

Vienna Barger of Southern Distilling Company joins Jim to taste the Southern Star Paragon Bottled in Bond Bourbon and the award-winning Double Rye Whiskey.

396. Old Bourbon is the Name of This Game

June 5, 2024 · 01:12:13

Todd Ritter brings a dusty Old Lewis Hunter, Old McBrayer BIB, a "Old Ritter" Yellowstone barrel pick, and Old Overholt 10-Year Cask Strength to the Bourbon Road Bar.

395. Bourbon on the Banks 2024 Preview

May 23, 2024 · 01:16:10

Limestone Farms Select Batch & Small Batch plus two Whiskey Thief aged ryes flow as Diane Strong, Todd Ritter & Amse Winning reveal every Bourbon on the Banks 2024 detail.

394. Bardstown Bourbon Company with Danny Callaway

May 15, 2024 · 43:36

Danny Calloway of Bardstown Bourbon Company joins Jim to taste Amrut Indian Single Malt and the first-ever American whiskey finished in Indian whiskey barrels.

393. Rise of American Single Malts

May 8, 2024 · 01:11:52

Jim, Rob, Todd & Amzie crack four American Single Malts — Bulleit 10yr, Atelier V, Old Line Navy Strength, and Cedar Ridge Tokaji Finished — live in the Rare Eagle Bar.

392. 10th Mountain Whiskey and Spirits Company

May 1, 2024 · 53:06

Brian Dewar of 10th Mountain Whiskey joins Jim to taste a Colorado bourbon, rye, and American single malt honoring the WWII 10th Mountain Division.

391. Pig Beach BBQ and Bourbon Pairing

April 17, 2024 · 01:09:50

Shane McBride of Pig Beach BBQ joins Jim on the Ohio River waterfront to drink Pinhook Bourbon War, Michter's Barrel Strength Rye, and Old Forester 1924 alongside ribs, brisket, and collard greens.

390. Bulleit Jam Session with The Pretty Goods

April 10, 2024 · 01:12:29

Jim Shannon pours Bulleit 10 Year Bourbon and Bulleit 12 Year Rye with Shelbyville band The Pretty Goods, who perform five original songs live in the studio.

389. The Quiet Giant - Middle West Spirits

April 3, 2024 · 01:03:01

Ryan Lang of Middle West Spirits joins Jim to taste the Soft Red Winter Wheat, Dark Pumpernickel Rye & OYO Michelone Reserve Wheated Bourbon.

388. Limestone Farms Morgan Family Collection

March 27, 2024 · 01:08:52

Barry Downing of Limestone Farms pours three expressions from the Morgan Family Collection — Select Batch, Small Batch, and the ultra-rare Private Stock four-grain.

387. Redemption Whiskey with Alan Kennedy

March 7, 2024 · 57:54

Master Blender Alan Kennedy pours Redemption Bourbon, a Cognac Finished High Rye Bourbon, and the world's first sur lie–aged rye whiskey, Surly Rye.

386. Exploring Malted Rye Whiskey

February 29, 2024 · 01:11:33

Rob Carter of the Rare Eagle Bar joins Jim to taste five malted ryes: Basil Hayden, Old Maysville Club, New Riff BIB, ASW Resurgence, and 291 All Rye.

385. Filmland Spirits

February 21, 2024 · 55:54

Troy Balotnik of Filmland Spirits joins Jim & Brian to taste a 9-year limited bourbon and a cask-strength rye built around original B-movie screenplays.

384. Never Say Die

February 14, 2024 · 42:05

Martha Dalton of Never Say Die Bourbon joins from London to taste their Kentucky-made, ocean-aged small batch bourbon and tell the wild story behind it.

383. An Ohio Whiskey Roadies Trip

February 7, 2024 · 01:07:25

Jim Shannon & Ohio Roadies taste Echo Spirits, Indian Creek, Watershed, Minglewood BIB, Middle West Dark Pumpernickel Rye & Doc Schmickle's Root Beer Whiskey.

382. The Lost History of Tennessee Whiskey

January 31, 2024 · 01:15:39

Drew Hanisch returns to discuss *The Lost History of Tennessee Whiskey* over pours of Jack Daniel's 12-Year, Gobbler Springs, and George Dickel 8-Year Bourbon.

381. Hardins Creek Campus Collection

January 24, 2024 · 58:03

Todd Ritter brings the full Hardin's Creek Campus Collection — Claremont, Frankfurt, Boston, and Distiller's Share — for a side-by-side tasting of four 17-year, 110-proof expressions.

380. Casey Jones Distillery

January 17, 2024 · 48:34

Jessica Martin of Casey Jones Distillery pours four whiskeys: their 108-proof small batch bourbon, a four-grain weeded single barrel, the new Totally Eclipse bourbon, and a double barrel cut specialty spirit.

379. Pints and Barrels

January 10, 2024 · 01:03:18

Jim Shannon hosts Pints & Barrels founder Stanton Holder at the Bourbon Road Bar for four pours: Early Times BiB, Wild Turkey Rare Breed, Knob Creek 12, and Cedar Ridge Tokaji single malt.

378. Bourbon Playoffs - Head to Head with College Football

January 3, 2024 · 44:22

Jim & Brian pair Clyde May's, Traverse City, TX Sherry Cask & Woodinville single barrel with Rose Bowl & Sugar Bowl playoff action.

377. Blind Bottle Challenge - Bourbon of the Year

December 27, 2023 · 01:00:26

The 5th Annual Blind Bottle Challenge: Wilderness Trail, Devil's River, and Traverse City Whiskey go head-to-head with Todd Ritter and Amzie Winning.

376. Still Austin, Dickel and Pizza

December 20, 2023 · 01:15:56

Jim & guest Rob Carter taste Still Austin Musician Bourbon, The Artist Rye, George Dickel 8yr Small Batch, and a first-crack Dickel 15yr Single Barrel at the Rare Eagle Bar.

375. Christmas Cocktail Edition

December 13, 2023 · 50:27

Christmas cocktail showdown! Larceny, Screwball, Jack Daniel's Single Barrel & Cedar Ridge Barrel Proof go head-to-head in 4 original holiday drinks.

374. Warehouse H - The Story of Blantons Bourbon

November 29, 2023 · 57:08

Author Dominic Guialmi joins Jim to tell the untold business history of Blanton's — and they crack open four expressions, including a 132.9-proof Straight from the Barrel.

373. Thanksgiving Turkey Special with Todd Ritter

November 23, 2023 · 01:00:11

Todd Ritter joins Jim in Frankfort for a Wild Turkey Thanksgiving: WT 101 (contemporary vs. 2002) and Rare Breed (current vs. 2015).

372. Whiskey River - A Veterans Day Special

November 15, 2023 · 01:11:38

Veteran duo Whiskey River returns to drink Lawrenceburg Bourbon & Jeptha Creed's Veterans Day release, play originals live, and talk music, family & service.

371. Iowa Road Trip - Cedar Ridge Distillery

November 8, 2023 · 01:10:40

Murphy Quint of Cedar Ridge Distillery walks Jim Shannon through five pours — flagship bourbon to an unreleased port-sherry-French oak single malt called Portside.

370. Sample Day - Four Whiskeys

November 1, 2023 · 01:07:44

Jim & Brian taste New Riff BIB, Bernheim Barrel-Proof Wheat B923, 13th Colony 2023 Double Oak, and ASW Druid Hill Irish-style pot still whiskey.

369. House of Commons - A Bourbon Library

October 25, 2023 · 01:04:43

Jim Shannon visits House of Commons in Frankfort, KY, pouring Benchmark Single Barrel, a 2011 Weller Antique 107, Luca Mariano Gianna Loren Rye, and a 1957 James E. Pepper Bottled in Bond.

368. ASW Distillery Toasted Series

October 18, 2023 · 52:59

Chad Ralston of ASW Distillery joins Jim to taste four Fiddler expressions: Chin Music Toasted, Toasted Bourbon, Toasted Rye, and Georgia Heartwood.

367. Wheat Whiskey Exploration

October 11, 2023 · 49:57

Jim & Brian go deep on wheat whiskey, pouring Woodford Reserve Straight Wheat and Bernheim Original side by side — plus a full Bourbon on the Banks recap.

366. Lawrenceburg Bourbon Barrel Pick

October 4, 2023 · 59:10

Greg Keely of Lawrenceburg Bourbon Company joins Jim Shannon to pour four expressions, including a world-premiere High Wheat Rye and an exclusive Bourbon Road single-barrel pick.

365. Copper and Kings Distillery

September 27, 2023 · 01:04:13

Brandon O'Daniel of Copper & Kings pours four spirits: Craft Grape Brandy, Butchertown 124-proof Brandy, Apple Brandy, and their debut Kentucky Straight Bourbon finished in apple brandy barrels.

364. KBF 2023 Highlights and Wrap-up

September 20, 2023 · 56:50

Jim & Brian recap the 2023 KBF with Filmland Spirits Moonlight Mayhem, Lucky 7 Jokester, and a mystery 118-proof Jay Mattingly store pick from The Blind Pig.

363. Bourbon Festival Pre-Show 2023

September 13, 2023 · 01:03:38

Jim & Brian taste Broken Barrel 95, Legends of Georgia 8yr, 15 Stars 7&15, and Lawrenceburg Bourbon Co. 7yr Rye while previewing the KY Bourbon Festival & Bourbon on the Banks.

362. Four Great Whiskeys This Week

September 6, 2023 · 56:25

13th Colony Georgia bourbon & rye, Hemingway Signature Edition Rye, and the Hard Truth x Mellencamp Harvest Rye all hit the tasting mat tonight.

361. Exploring Colorado Whiskeys

August 30, 2023 · 43:50

Jim & Brian pour 5 Colorado whiskeys: Talnua pot still, Breckenridge bourbon, Leopold Bros., 291 single barrel barrel proof, and Five Trail barrel proof.

360. Hard Truth Distilling

August 23, 2023 · 01:01:24

Brian Smith of Hard Truth Distilling pours the new High Road Rye, a 127-proof single barrel RW1, and the Caramel Malted Rye Reserve from Nashville, Indiana.

359. Bourbon on the Banks Preview

August 16, 2023 · 01:07:27

Diane Strong & Amzie Wenning preview Bourbon on the Banks 2023 while tasting Spirits of French Lick Hindostan Falls, Lost River, a Wilderness Trail blend, and a 5-year bonded gin.

358. Chicken Cock Whiskey

August 9, 2023 · 01:11:11

Master Distiller Greg Snyder pours four Chicken Cock expressions live, including an unreleased Petite Syrah-finished bourbon making its podcast debut.

357. Bourbon 30 and J Mattingly 1845

August 2, 2023 · 59:15

Jim visits Bourbon 30 in Georgetown, KY to taste five expressions — including the one-off J. Mattingly 1845 Funkadelic Rye and Pineapple Sunshine light whiskey — with blender Aaron Mullally.

356. Bluegrass Distillers

July 26, 2023 · 01:01:02

Sam Rock of Bluegrass Distillers takes Jim inside the historic Elkwood farm in Midway, KY — site of a massive new 36-inch column still and the future of Kentucky craft bourbon.

355. Dueling Grounds Distillery

July 19, 2023 · 44:21

Jim Shannon visits Dueling Grounds Distillery in Franklin, KY, tasting Lincoln Pinch Bottled-in-Bond and a 117.6-proof Single Barrel Cask Strength with ops manager Santos Garcia.

354. Whiskey Thief Distilling Co

July 12, 2023 · 45:52

Jim Shannon visits Whiskey Thief Distilling's Walter Zausch to thief smoked rye bourbon & barrel-strength rye straight from the cask on a 127-acre Franklin County farm.

353. AI and the Future of Bourbon

July 5, 2023 · 59:39

ChatGPT joins Jim & Brian to predict craft whiskey trends, secondary market futures & the bourbon boom — poured alongside Weller 12 and Weller Full Proof.

352. The Brian and Tyler Show

June 28, 2023 · 57:16

Brian Hyatt & Tyler Wilson sip Knob Creek 12, Yellowstone 115-proof, John J. Bowman Single Barrel, Old Forester Whiskey Row Fire, and a rare Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 6 Year.

351. A Fathers Day Special

June 21, 2023 · 01:21:44

Jim Shannon, Rob Carter & Steve Ladden sip Jack Daniel's Bonded and Old Forester 100 in Carter's Rare Eagle Bar, toasting ten timeless marks of a Southern gentleman on Father's Day.

350. Discover Barrel Global

June 14, 2023 · 53:21

George Koutsakis of Barrel Global joins Jim to talk bourbon barrel ownership, Dueling Grounds cask-strength, and taking Kentucky whiskey global.

349. Spring 23 Craft Distillery Spotlight

June 7, 2023 · 45:23

Three barrel-finished craft whiskeys in one sit-down: Three Chord Honey Toasted, Midway Vermouth Rye, and Hemingway First Edition Oloroso Sherry Rye.

348. Single Barrel Select Showdown

May 31, 2023 · 50:23

Jim & Brian taste three store-pick single barrels back-to-back: Russell's Reserve Camp Nelson, Maker's Mark Fireside Spice, and Knob Creek 120 Proof.

347. TN Whiskey Experience Wrap-Up

May 24, 2023 · 45:40

Jim Shannon & Brian Hyatt pour Uncle Nearest 1856, Jack Daniel's Sinatra Select & Davidson Reserve Tennessee Straight Rye — plus Nashville Whiskey Trail road reports.

346. Buzzards Roost on Whiskey Row

May 17, 2023 · 43:27

Jim Shannon sits down with Buzzard's Roost co-founder Jason Browner at Bourbons Bistro to taste the Char 1 Bourbon and Char 1 Rye and dig into the barrel science behind the brand.

345. 15 Stars Fine Aged Bourbon

May 10, 2023 · 01:29:04

Rick & Ricky Johnson of 15 Stars pour five expressions — the 7&15 Private Stock, Triple Cask, First West Rye, unreleased Platinum, and sold-out 14-Year Timeless Reserve.

344, Penelope, Wolcott and Weller

May 3, 2023 · 54:06

Jim & Brian sip Wolcott 90, Penelope Four Grain, and Weller Special Reserve while previewing Derby week and the Tennessee Whiskey Trail Experience.

343. Coopers Craft - Real and Raw with Joe Clark Music

April 26, 2023 · 01:03:14

Singer-songwriter Joe Clark plays live acoustic originals in the Bourbon Road bar while Jim sips Cooper's Craft 100 and they talk sobriety, songwriting, and Kentucky roots.

342. The Tennessee Whiskey Trail Experience

April 19, 2023 · 40:26

Charity Tombs of the Tennessee Whiskey Trail joins Jim & Brian to sip Old Dominick, Davidson Reserve, Jack Daniel's Single Barrel, and Old Smoky Salty Watermelon while previewing the 2023 Tennessee Whiskey Trail Experience.

341. Four Whiskey Reviews and Some Big News

April 13, 2023 · 44:53

Jim & Brian taste Jefferson's Ocean Voyage 25, Green River Weeded, Larceny Barrel Proof B523, and the $500 Kentucky Owl Mardi Gras Rye — plus big sponsor news.

340. Exploring RD1 Spirits with Barry Brinegar

April 5, 2023 · 01:20:17

Barry Brinegar of RD1 Spirits pours all four core expressions — including the wild Ambarana finish and a cask-strength surprise — and reveals a brand-new Lexington destination.

339. ASW Distillery of Atlanta Georgia

March 29, 2023 · 01:09:46

Jim & Melody visit ASW Distillery in Atlanta to taste Fiddler Unison, Resurgence Rye, Duality Double Malt, Georgia Heartwood & Fiddler Amburana with Chad & Whit.

338. A Rock and Roll Whiskey Night with Rob Robinson

March 22, 2023 · 01:08:43

Jim pours Blackened X Wes Henderson and a Heaven's Door barrel pick with rock-and-roll producer Rob Robinson, who spent years on the road with Blackfoot and Lynyrd Skynyrd.

337. A Trip to Legends Distillery in Georgia

March 15, 2023 · 43:28

Mike Girard of Legends Distillery pours four Georgia-made bourbons — Heritage High Rye, 8-Year Small Batch, 115 Weated, and a barrel-proof Single Barrel.

336. Distillery 291 with Michael Myers

March 8, 2023 · 59:32

Michael Myers of 291 Distillery returns with four pours including the debut All Rye and a jaw-dropping 142-proof unreleased single malt.

335. Eating My Way Along the Bourbon Trail with Rosa Hart

March 1, 2023 · 01:12:27

Rosa, Louisville food influencer & Lou Review host, joins Jim & Brian to taste Green River bourbon, a private Angel's Envy barrel pick, and map out where to eat on the Bourbon Trail.

334. So You Want to Start a Bourbon Company

February 22, 2023 · 01:48:31

Greg Keely of Lawrenceburg Bourbon Company pours five cask-strength whiskies — including an unreleased 10-year Alberta rye blend — and tells how a Navy vet built a bourbon brand from scratch.

333. R6 Bourbon and Rye Whiskey Re-Review

February 15, 2023 · 19:26

Jim & Brian revisit R6 Distilling's Straight Bourbon (86 pf) and Straight Rye (86 pf) from El Segundo, CA to see how far the brand has come.

332. Toe Tappin and Whiskey Sippin with Firebird Bo Garrett

February 8, 2023 · 01:32:04

Bo Garrett (Wild Turkey Brand Builder & Montgomery Gentry guitarist) joins Jim & Brian to taste Wild Turkey 101, Diamond, 12-Year Export, and Russell's Single Barrel Rye.

331. Old Carter Whiskey Co. - How Do They Do It?

February 1, 2023 · 01:16:34

Jim & Brian visit Mark & Sherry Carter at Old Carter Whiskey Co. HQ in Louisville to taste four expressions including a 14-year single barrel and the newest Bourbon #14.

330. Why Not Wild Turkey - Four Reasons to Reach for this Whiskey

January 25, 2023 · 47:16

Jim, Brian, and producer Tyler Wilson pour through Wild Turkey Long Branch, Russell's Reserve 10-Year, WT 101, and Rare Breed Barrel Proof.

329. Five New Whiskey Releases - Bourbon & Whiskeys to Watch in 2023

January 18, 2023 · 01:05:41

Kentucky Owl Wiseman Bourbon & Rye, 15 Stars Fine Aged, Old Elk 2022 Infinity Blend, and Larceny Barrel Proof A123 all hit the mat.

328. The Bourbon Road to Paradise - Sipping Whiskey in Punta Cana

January 11, 2023 · 53:17

Jim & Melody Shannon host a live tasting in Punta Cana with vacationers, pouring Wilderness Trail barrel pick, Traverse City Cherry, and New Holland Dragon's Milk Stout Bourbon.

327. New Years Blind Whiskey Bottle Share

January 4, 2023 · 01:10:30

Blind bottle showdown: Weller Full Proof, Redline Rum Cask, 291 Colorado Single Barrel & Barrel Dovetail go head-to-head with Rob Carter & Tyler Wilson.

326. Exploring New Whiskeys - with Seth Benhaim of Broken Barrel

December 28, 2022 · 01:09:22

Seth Benheim of Broken Barrel Whiskey pours four expressions: Americana, Little Oak Rye, Peach Brandy Reserve, and the 128-proof Rare Americana.

325. Five Bourbons for Every Shelf - Talking Whiskey with Tyler

December 21, 2022 · 01:21:55

Producer Tyler Wilson brings 5 of his favorites — Buffalo Trace single barrel, Elijah Craig Toasted, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof C920 & more.

324. The Most Surprising Whiskeys of 2022

December 14, 2022 · 01:00:58

Jason Calori of The Mashing Drum joins Jim to taste 7 surprising 2022 American whiskeys including Hard Truth Sweet Mash Rye, Wild Turkey Unforgotten, and the export-only WT 101 12 Year.

323. Wild Turkey Musings and RareBird101

December 7, 2022 · 01:37:47

David Jennings of Rare Bird 101 joins Jim & Brian to sip Wild Turkey 101 12 Year export, Master's Keep BIB 17yr, and more while celebrating his new book *Wild Turkey Musings*.

322. Innerstave - Where Art Meets Science

November 30, 2022 · 54:04

Lee Tatum of Interstave joins Jim & Brian to taste a maple French oak-finished Evan Williams Bottled in Bond — and reveal how oak cubes are disrupting finishing.

321. Jeptha Creed Red, White and Blue Kentucky Straight Bourbon

November 23, 2022 · 01:17:06

Joyce & Autumn Nethery of Jeptha Creed pour the Four Grain, Red White & Blue, a 120-proof single barrel, and an unreleased 6-year weeted bourbon straight from the barrel.

320. Introducing Our New Co-Host

November 16, 2022 · 01:04:49

Brian Hyatt joins Jim Shannon as the new Bourbon Road co-host, tasting JTS Brown, Four Roses Single Barrel, and two rare Blanton's expressions.

319. Big News from Big Bourbon Chief

November 9, 2022 · 33:58

Big Chief's final episode: Mike Hyatt signs off over Weller 107 & Henry McKenna 10yr Bottled in Bond, with a Veterans Day tribute and a big Texas announcement.

318. Hard Truth Sweet Mash Rye Whiskey Review

November 7, 2022 · 20:28

Jim & Mike taste Hard Truth Distilling's Sweet Mash Rye Batch 5 — a 116.6-proof Indiana craft rye that drinks older than its years.

317. Calumet Farm 14, 15 and 16 Year Side-By-Side

November 2, 2022 · 42:00

Jim & Mike taste through Calumet Farm 14, 15, 16 & 8-year bourbons to trace the full arc of barrel aging from Western Spirits.

316. Filmland Spirits Moonlight Mahem Extended Cut Review

October 31, 2022 · 19:04

It's Halloween and a full moon — Jim & Mike crack open Filmland Spirits Moonlight Mayhem Extended Cut at 115 proof to celebrate.

315. The Story of Filmland Spirits

October 26, 2022 · 51:33

Troy Blotnick of Filmland Spirits joins Big Chief at Neat Bourbon Bar to pour three whiskeys: Rise of the Robots Rye, Moonlight Mayhem Bourbon, and the 115-proof Extended Cut.

314. Michters Small Batch US1 Bourbon Review

October 24, 2022 · 20:12

Jim Shannon and guest co-host Adam Boothby taste Michter's US*1 Small Batch Bourbon (91.4 proof) and unpack the brand's cost-be-damned production philosophy.

313. Goodwood Brewing and Spirits

October 19, 2022 · 01:05:56

Jim & Mike visit Goodwood Brewing on Louisville's Whiskey Row with Quentin Nolan & Thomas Crockett to taste four beer-barrel-finished bourbons, including a rare 111-proof Three Chord collab.

312. Devils River Distillers Select Bourbon Whiskey Review

October 17, 2022 · 22:55

Jim & Mike crack open Devil's River Distiller Select — a 120-proof Texas straight bourbon that smells like a fresh Cinnabon and punches way above its two-year age.

311. Clay Risen - Bourbon: The Story of Kentucky Whiskey

October 12, 2022 · 01:11:13

NYT whiskey writer Clay Rising joins Mike to pour Michter's Toasted Barrel, Master's Keep Toasted Oak & more while unpacking his book *Bourbon: The Story of Kentucky Whiskey*.

310. Calumet Farm 16 Year Bourbon Review

October 10, 2022 · 24:57

Jim & Mike taste the Calumet Farm 16-Year Bourbon — $150, 106-proof, and seriously oaky. Worth it or past its peak?

309. Bourbon on the Banks 2022 Wrap-Up

October 5, 2022 · 56:38

Jim & Mike recap Bourbon on the Banks 2022 with OG roadies Drew & Adam — 1,400 attendees, a massive lounge tent, birthday bourbon pours, and a late-night Castle & Key sneak peek.

308. Willet Wheated Eight Year Bourbon Review

October 3, 2022 · 21:03

Jim & Mike crack open the first-ever Willett Weited Kentucky Straight Bourbon — 8 years, 108 proof, purple top, and a $259 price tag.

307. Bourbon With Seldom Seen Farms

September 28, 2022 · 50:17

Kevin Holly of Seldom Seen Farm joins Mike to talk bourbon-barrel-aged maple syrup, 5,000 maple trees, and a fall cocktail built on New Riff Red Turkey Wheat.

306. Knob Creek 18 Year Bourbon Review

September 26, 2022 · 26:46

Jim & Mike crack open the brand-new Knob Creek 18 Year Old Bourbon — neither has tasted a drop. Is it worth the $150 price tag?

305. Batch 2 - Kentucky Bourbon Festival 2022

September 21, 2022 · 32:49

Live from the 2022 Kentucky Bourbon Festival — Jim & Mike roam Bardstown tasting Michter's 10-Year Rye, Broken Barrel Honey Smoke, Knob Creek 18, and more.

304. Old Line American Single Malt Cask Strength Review

September 19, 2022 · 29:01

Jim & Mike taste Old Line Spirits Cask Strength American Single Malt — 124.4 proof whiskey from two Navy vet founders in Baltimore.

303. Talnua Single Pot Still Distillery

September 14, 2022 · 01:06:12

Patrick & Megan Miller of Talnua Distillery pour America's first Single Pot Still and first Bottled-in-Bond Single Pot Still whiskeys for Jim and Mike.

302. Elijah Craig Barrel Proof C922 Review

September 12, 2022 · 23:01

Jim & Mike crack open Elijah Craig Barrel Proof C922 — 124.8 proof, 12 years old — and break down every note on this highly anticipated Heaven Hill release.

301. Clermont Supper Club at James B Beam Distilling

September 7, 2022 · 42:47

Mike recaps the Claremont Supper Club at James B. Beam Distilling — dinner with Fred & Freddie Noe — while sipping Little Book Ch. 5, Knob Creek 9yr, and Booker's.

300. Three Chord Tennessee Straight Whiskey Review

September 5, 2022 · 27:50

Episode 300! Jim & Mike celebrate with Three Chord Tennessee Straight Whiskey from Neil Geraldo of Pat Benatar fame — 85 proof, 36-month age, Lincoln County Process.

299. Starward Australian Whisky

August 31, 2022 · 01:12:42

Dave Vitelli of Starward Whiskey joins Jim & Mike to taste Twofold and Nova — two Aussie whiskies aged entirely in red wine barrels.

298. Red Line Single Barrel Toasted Barrel Finished Bourbon Review

August 29, 2022 · 21:33

Jim & Mike taste Redline Single Barrel Toasted Bourbon — 118-proof, 6-year MGP finished in a toasted Kelvin Cooperage barrel. Worth the $79?

297. A Whiskey Day in the Basement Rickhouse

August 24, 2022 · 01:23:05

Jim & Mike visit Frankfort's Basement Rick House, tasting a Castle & Key Rye pick & a jaw-dropping Brazilian Amburana-finished Starlight single barrel with hosts Logan & Mack.

296. Mythology Hell Bear American Whiskey Review

August 22, 2022 · 25:12

Jim & Mike crack open Mythology Distillery's Hell Bear American Whiskey — a 90-proof blend of rye, rye bourbon & wheated bourbon from Denver, CO.

295. Southern Whiskey Society Event

August 17, 2022 · 44:25

Live from Franklin, TN: Hattie B's Lord's Skewer, Redline Rum Cask, Old Elk Double Wheat, and 30+ distilleries at Southern Whiskey Society.

294. Old Elk Masters Blend Double Wheat Review

August 15, 2022 · 19:34

Mike and Jim sip Old Elk Double Wheat — a 107.1-proof blend of wheated bourbon and wheat whiskey from master distiller Greg Metz.

293. Freddie Noe 8th Generation Master Distiller

August 10, 2022 · 01:20:23

Freddie Noe joins Jim & Mike at the Baker Beam House to pour Hardin's Creek Jacob's Well (184-month blend) and the two-year-old Colonel James B. Beam at 108 proof.

292. Brush Creek Straight Bourbon Whiskeys Review

August 7, 2022 · 26:10

Jim & Mike taste Brush Creek Straight Bourbon Whiskies — a 94-proof, 4–12yr four-grain blend sourced from Indiana, Kentucky & Tennessee by a Wyoming luxury ranch distillery.

291. Bourbon Highball Challenge

August 3, 2022 · 56:20

Jim & Mike run 6 bourbons — Rebel, Maker's Mark, Larceny, Four Roses, Very Old Barton 100, and Wild Turkey 101 — through a ginger ale highball challenge.

290. Hardins Creek - Jacobs Well Bourbon Review

August 1, 2022 · 26:06

Jim & Mike open Hardin's Creek Jacob's Well — 184 months old, 108 proof, $150. Is Freddie Noe's ultra-aged blend worth it?

289. Four Gate Whiskey Company

July 27, 2022 · 01:12:15

Bill Straub of Fourgate Whiskey joins Jim & Mike to pour Batches 21–24 plus a stunning 144-proof 14-year Indiana bourbon bonus.

288. Ben Holladay Bottled In Bond Bourbon Review

July 25, 2022 · 22:39

Jim & Mike taste the Ben Holliday 6-Year Bottled-in-Bond Missouri Straight Bourbon from Holiday Distillery — spice, oak, fig, and a limestone finish.

287. Taylor Hughes Praying to the Whiskey

July 20, 2022 · 01:45:37

Taylor Hughes plays live originals at Jeptha Bend Farm while Jim & Mike pour Elmer T. Lee, Weller Full Proof, and Knob Creek 12 Year.

286. Wilderness Trail 8 Year Bourbon Review

July 18, 2022 · 18:45

Wilderness Trail's 8-Year Bottled in Bond Rye Bourbon hits the mat — Jim & Mike taste this high-rye Kentucky milestone at 100 proof.

285. Made South Southern Whiskey Society

July 13, 2022 · 01:07:56

Chris Thomas of Made South joins Jim & Mike to pour two exclusive Leapers Fork barrel picks ahead of the Southern Whiskey Society event in Franklin, TN.

284. Leopold Bros Three Chamber Rye Whiskey Review

July 11, 2022 · 23:18

Jim & Mike review Leopold Brothers Three Chamber Rye Bottled in Bond — a pre-Prohibition style rye with stunning texture, courtesy of Bourbon Roadie Todd Ritter.

283. Bourbon on the Banks

July 6, 2022 · 01:16:21

Diane Strong & the Bourbon on the Banks crew join Jim & Mike at Jeptha Creed Farm, pouring Frankfurt Bourbon Society picks: a Yellowstone single barrel & a Castle & Key Restoration Rye.

282. Breckenridge Rum Cask Finish Review

July 4, 2022 · 18:32

Jim & Mike crack open Breckenridge Rum Cask Finished Colorado Bourbon — a high-rye, 90-proof pour delivering tropical fruit and butterscotch.

281. The Cocktail Contessa

June 29, 2022 · 01:07:03

Cocktail Contessa Heather Wibbles mixes a Black Manhattan & a Smoked Chili Old Fashioned live, plus inside scoop on Bourbon Women's Sipposium.

280. Jack Daniels Triple Mash Blended Whiskey Review

June 27, 2022 · 19:49

Jim & Mike taste the Jack Daniel's Triple Mash Bonded — 3 mash bills, 100 proof, $33. Does it earn a spot on the bar?

279. Doc Swinsons Alter Ego Whiskeys

June 22, 2022 · 58:49

Master blender Jesse Parker of Doc Swinson's joins Jim & Mike to taste the Triple Cask Bourbon and Solera Method Rum Cask Rye.

278. Leipers Fork Cask Strength Single Barrel Bourbon Review

June 20, 2022 · 23:04

Jim & Mike taste Leapers Fork's 5-year single barrel cask strength weeted bourbon — a 110-proof Fourth of July release straight from one of their favorite Tennessee distilleries.

277. All Things Wild Turkey With Bruce Russell

June 15, 2022 · 01:30:16

Bruce Russell joins Jim & Mike at Jephthah Bend Farm to taste Russell's Reserve 10 Year, Master's Keep One, and the Diamond Anniversary while sharing family secrets.

276. George Dickel 8 Year Bourbon Whiskey Review

June 13, 2022 · 19:11

Jim & Mike taste George Dickel 8 Year Bourbon — 90 proof, $30, and a mineral-forward Tennessee surprise that raises more questions than it answers.

275. Epic Bourbons and Listener Questions

June 8, 2022 · 01:12:16

Jim & Mike tackle listener questions over Old Fitz BIB 9yr, Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2021, and a cask-strength Blanton's Straight from the Barrel.

274. Jack Daniels Bonded Tennessee Whiskey Review

June 6, 2022 · 21:03

Jim & Mike review Jack Daniel's Bonded Tennessee Whiskey — 100 proof, $30 MSRP, and a serious sipping upgrade from the Lynchburg icon.

273. Makers Mark - Denny Potter and Jane Bowie

June 1, 2022 · 01:29:54

Mike visits Maker's Mark with Master Distiller Denny Potter & blending lead Jane Bowie to taste the FAE-O2 wood finishing release and preview what's next.

272. James Ownby Reserve Tennesse Bourbon Review

May 30, 2022 · 24:45

Jim & Mike pour Old Smoky's James Ownby Reserve — a 4yr 7mo, 94-proof Tennessee straight bourbon honoring a Revolutionary War hero — on Memorial Day.

271. Laws Whiskey House Bonded Bourbon and Rye

May 25, 2022 · 51:45

Sam & James from Law's Whiskey House (Denver) pour their 8-year bonded Four Grain Bourbon and 7-year bonded San Luis Valley Rye.

270. E.J. Curley Bourbon Whiskey Review

May 23, 2022 · 21:59

Jim & Mike taste the debut release from revived 1867 distillery E.J. Curley — a 95-proof Kentucky straight bourbon priced at $51.99.

269. Chris Morris - Woodford Reserve

May 18, 2022 · 56:03

Chris Morris, 7th Master Distiller of Woodford Reserve, joins Jim & Mike to taste four Woodford expressions and tell the story behind bourbon's defining distillery.

268. Treaty Oak - The Day Drinker Texas Bourbon

May 16, 2022 · 15:17

Jim & Mike taste Treaty Oak Day Drinker — a $23, 80-proof Texas wheater aged just 12 months with surprising spice and a honeycomb sweetness.

267. Protect Your Bourbon

May 11, 2022 · 47:15

Weller 12 & Wild Turkey Decades get pulled off Mike's sunlit shelf to answer the question: does bourbon actually go bad?

266. Basil Hayden Subtle Smoke Bourbon Review

May 9, 2022 · 18:09

Jim & Mike crack open Basil Hayden Subtle Smoke — an 80-proof hickory-smoked barrel finish — the morning after Derby.

265. Inside the Kentucky Distillers Association

May 4, 2022 · 01:22:24

Jim & Mike visit KDA HQ in Frankfort with Colleen Thomas & Mandy Ryan, pouring Old Forester 1910, Knob Creek 15yr, Angel's Envy store pick & Russell's Reserve 13yr.

264. Larceny Barrel Proof A122 Review

May 2, 2022 · 18:24

Jim & Mike crack open Larceny Barrel Proof A122 — 124.4-proof wheated Heaven Hill bourbon with layers of molasses, ginger snap, leather & tobacco.

263. R6 Distillery with Rob Rubens

April 27, 2022 · 49:59

Big Chief Mike sits down with R6 Distillery founder Rob Rubens to taste the R6 Straight Bourbon and Straight Rye, straight out of El Segundo, CA.

262. Jim Beam Rye Whiskey Review

April 25, 2022 · 15:42

Jim & Mike taste Jim Beam Pre-Prohibition Style Rye (90 proof) — a $22 cocktail-ready rye with dry spice, black pepper, and barrel char.

261. Coors Five Trail Blended American Whiskey

April 20, 2022 · 42:53

David Coors joins Jim to pour Five Trail Blended American Whiskey — a four-component, double-gold-winning debut from the Coors Whiskey Company.

260. Hard Truth Indiana Straight Rye Whiskey Review

April 18, 2022 · 14:26

Jim & Mike crack open Hard Truth Distillery's 4-year Indiana Straight Rye Whiskey — a 100-proof, Kroger-friendly sipper straight from Brown County.

259. Limestone Branch Distillery

April 13, 2022 · 01:19:02

Stephen Fontaine of Limestone Branch Distillery joins Jim & Mike to taste Yellowstone Select, Minor Case Sherry Cask Rye, and single barrel pours at 109 and 115 proof.

258. R6 Distillery Single Malt Whiskey Review

April 11, 2022 · 24:33

Jim & Mike crack open the R6 Distillery American Single Malt — chocolate malt, coffee, and a whisper of smoke from El Segundo, California.

257. At Castle and Key Distillery

April 6, 2022 · 01:20:01

Brett Connors (Castle & Key Whiskey Wizard) pours Restoration Bourbon Batch 2, two single-barrel ryes, and a sneak peek at their unreleased white wheat bourbon.

256. Dueling Grounds Linkumpinch SB Bourbon Review

April 4, 2022 · 20:40

Jim & Mike crack open Lincoln Pinch Single Barrel Barrel Proof from Dueling Grounds Distillery — a 120-proof, 4-year weeted Kentucky craft bourbon that earns serious praise.

255. Those Forgotten Bourbons

March 30, 2022 · 46:16

Jim & Mike dust off a Blanton's Original Single Barrel and a hidden Rebel Distiller's Collection 8-Year Wheated — plus big event news and a two-bottle giveaway.

254. Castle & Key Small Batch #1 Bourbon

March 28, 2022 · 17:02

Jim & Mike taste Castle & Key's debut straight Kentucky bourbon — 80 barrels, 73% white corn, 17% malted barley, $50. Worth the hype?

253. Michter's Distillery

March 23, 2022 · 01:33:13

Andrea Wilson & Dan McKee of Michter's pour Barrel Strength Bourbon & Rye alongside their core Small Batch Bourbon and Single Barrel Rye in Shively, KY.

252. Russell's Reserve 10 Year Bourbon Review

March 21, 2022 · 20:23

Jim & Mike pour Russell's Reserve 10 Year at the historic Science Hill in Shelbyville, KY — a rick-house-in-a-glass for $35.

251. Treaty Oak Distilling

March 16, 2022 · 43:13

Big Chief visits Treaty Oak Distilling in Dripping Springs, TX — tasting Ghost Hill Bourbon, Day Drinker, and a legendary barrel-aged Waterloo Antique Gin with distiller Daphne Cottrell.

250. Blackland Rye Whiskey Review

March 14, 2022 · 21:53

Episode 250! Jim & Mike celebrate 3 years with a Blackland Distillery Rye review and the show's biggest giveaway ever — two bottles, a hat & a shirt.

249. Still Austin Whiskey Company

March 9, 2022 · 48:11

Co-founder Chris Seals pours The Naturalist Gin, The Musician Bourbon, a 118-proof Cask Strength, and a Cognac-cask Elbon Rye at Still Austin Whiskey Co.

248. The Gospel Straight Rye Whiskey Review

March 7, 2022 · 15:10

Jim & Mike taste The Gospel Straight Rye from Melbourne, Australia — the show's first-ever Australian whiskey, recommended by roadie James Ewen.

247. Milam and Greene Whiskey

March 2, 2022 · 55:00

Big Chief visits Milam & Green Distillery in Blanco, TX with Master Distiller Marlene Holmes (27 years at Jim Beam) to taste the Single Barrel, Triple Cask & award-winning Port Cask Rye.

246. Loggerhead Bourbon Whiskey

February 28, 2022 · 20:02

Jim & Mike taste Loggerhead Bourbon Whiskey from Sanford, Florida — a wheated, 80-proof craft blend with cream corn sweetness and toffee on the palate.

245. Garrison Brothers Distillery

February 23, 2022 · 54:27

Big Chief visits Garrison Brothers in Hye, TX, tasting Small Batch, Guadalupe port finish & cask-strength Cowboy Bourbon with master distiller Donnis Todd.

244. Old Overholt 114 Proof Rye Whiskey

February 21, 2022 · 22:32

Jim & Mike crack open Old Overholt 114 Proof Rye — a $35 high-proof sipper with 200+ years of history behind it.

243. Blackland Distillery - Fort Worth

February 16, 2022 · 54:19

Big Chief visits Blackland Distillery in Fort Worth with founder Marcus Caprio & Smokaholics pitmaster Derek Walker — four whiskeys, pecan-smoked wings, and a Salted Pecan Old Fashioned.

242. Fighting 69th Irish Whiskey Review

February 14, 2022 · 16:26

Jim & Mike taste Fighting 69th Irish Whiskey — 80 proof, bourbon-barrel aged, and tied to one of America's most decorated military regiments.

241. Green River Distillery First Look

February 11, 2022 · 01:02:43

Jacob Call of Green River Distilling pours the brand-new 5-year flagship bourbon, an unreleased 95% rye, a wheated bourbon & Yellow Banks live on-mic.

240. 911 Bourbon - Avoiding Bourbon Scammers

February 9, 2022 · 21:52

Mike from 911 Bourbon joins the show to break down how scammers target whiskey hunters on Instagram, and how to fight back. 2020 William LaRue Weller is in the glass.

239. Rebel Cask Strength Single Barrel Review

February 7, 2022 · 21:58

Mike and Jim crack open the Rebel Cask Strength Single Barrel — a ~120-proof wheated bourbon store pick from LuxRow for just $60.

238. Exploring Buffalo Trace Mashbills

February 2, 2022 · 54:24

Jim & Mike crack open 8 Buffalo Trace bottles to decode all 4 mash bills — and reveal why Blanton's doesn't actually belong to Buffalo Trace.

237 - Wheel Horse Straight Bourbon Whiskey Review

January 31, 2022 · 14:34

Jim & Mike taste Wheel Horse Bourbon 101 — Whiskey Advocate's top-20 pick from Green River Distilling — and tease big news from Owensboro on Feb 10th.

236. ASW Distillery of Atlanta Georgia

January 26, 2022 · 57:10

Master distiller Justin Manglitz of ASW Distillery joins Jim & Mike to taste the Fiddler Georgia Heartwood bourbon and Resurgence Rye Malt Whiskey straight from Atlanta.

235. Duke Spirits Founders Reserve Double Barrel Rye Review

January 24, 2022 · 19:09

Jim & Mike taste Duke Spirits Double Barrel Founders Reserve Rye — the whiskey carrying John Wayne's legacy. Worth the $107 price tag?

234. Top Four Affordable Rye Whiskeys

January 19, 2022 · 41:41

Jim & Mike taste 4 ryes under $30 — Redemption, Old Forester, Rittenhouse BIB & Old Overholt BIB — live from an Owensboro hotel lobby.

233. Blue Note Crossroads Bourbon Review

January 17, 2022 · 16:41

Jim & Mike crack open Blue Note Crossroads from BR Distilling — 100 proof, toasted French oak finish, $40, straight out of Memphis.

232. Dry Fly Distilling with Terry Nichols

January 12, 2022 · 45:03

Terry Nichols of Dry Fly Distilling (Spokane, WA) joins Big Chief to pour Triticale, Port Finish Wheat, Bourbon 101, and Cask Strength Wheat Whiskey.

231. Mr. and Mrs. Kentucky Straight Bourbon Review

January 10, 2022 · 19:20

Jim & Mike taste Louisville Legends Bourbon Green Label — a 110-proof craft pick tied to U of L basketball star Russ Smith. Is it worth $55?

230. The 2022 Bourbon and Biscuits Challenge

January 5, 2022 · 56:10

Jim, Mike, Mel, and Vivian taste four breakfast cocktails built on Old Granddad BIB and Wild Turkey 101 Rye alongside Finchville Farms and Father's Country Ham on four fast-food biscuits.

229. Smoke Wagon Small Batch Bourbon Review

January 3, 2022 · 26:42

Jim & Mike finally crack open Smoke Wagon Small Batch — MGP-sourced, 100 proof, and full of surprises for Craft Distillery Monday.

228. The 2021 Bourbon of The Year and Craft Distillery of the Year

December 29, 2021 · 01:00:44

Jim & Mike name their 2021 Craft Distillery of the Year and pour their Bourbon of the Year — Maker's Mark FAE-02 Wood Finishing Series.

227. Westward American Single Malt Whiskey

December 27, 2021 · 26:41

Mike Hyatt pours Westward American Single Malt Whiskey — 100% malted barley aged in new charred oak — and Jim Shannon joins for a fruity, creamy tasting.

226. Few Bottled in Bond Bourbon Whiskey

December 22, 2021 · 52:16

Paul Holetko of Few Spirits joins Big Chief to pour the Few Bottled in Bond Straight Bourbon and reveal what's next for the Evanston, IL distillery.

225. Key West Trading Smuggler's Choice Bourbon Whiskey

December 20, 2021 · 14:32

Jim & his son Chris sip Key West Trading Company Smuggler's Choice Bourbon from a tiki hut in the Florida Keys — 90 proof, Terrapure-finished, and surprisingly drinkable.

224. Exploring Bourbon Special Releases

December 15, 2021 · 51:39

Jim & Mike pour New Riff Red Turkey Wheat Bottled in Bond and Maker's Mark DNA 125-Entry-Proof beside a fire at Jump the Bend.

223. Peerless Double Oak Bourbon Review

December 13, 2021 · 18:37

Jim & Mike taste the new Peerless Double Oaked Bourbon (107.1 proof) — is the second barrel worth the price of admission?

222. The Kitchen Table at James B Beam Distillery

December 8, 2021 · 41:40

Jim visits Jim Beam's new Kitchen Table restaurant and pours Knob Creek 12 Year and Booker's 2020-03 Pigskin Batch at Jephtha Bend Farm.

221. Elijah Craig Barrel Proof C921 Review

December 6, 2021 · 19:24

Jim & Mike pour Elijah Craig Barrel Proof C921 (120.2 proof) and dig into every layer of Heaven Hill's final 2021 release.

220. Old Dominick Distillery with Alex Castle

December 1, 2021 · 59:13

Big Chief visits Memphis's Old Dominic Distillery with Master Distiller Alex Castle to taste the Hewling Station Wheat Whiskey and Blend of Straight Whiskeys.

219. Stagg Jr Bourbon Batch 16 Review

November 29, 2021 · 23:49

Jim & Mike crack open Stagg Jr. Batch 16 at 130.9 proof — chocolate, cinnamon, cherry, and a serious Kentucky hug.

218. Wigle Whiskey

November 24, 2021 · 01:19:28

Mike visits Pittsburgh's Wiggle Whiskey with Director of Production Michael Fogle to taste four expressions: Pennsylvania Straight Bourbon, Single Barrel, Port Rye, and the smoky Kilted Cask.

217. Jeptha Creed Bottled In Bond Rye Bourbon Review

November 22, 2021 · 21:51

Jim & Mike taste Jeptha Creed's Bottled in Bond High Rye Bourbon — a 100-proof, farm-to-bottle Shelby County gem made with bloody butcher corn and malted rye.

216. Bourbon Hunting and Allocated Bottles

November 17, 2021 · 01:25:33

Bourbon hunting season is on — Jim, Mike, Adam, Drew & Jason compare hauls, debate lotteries vs. lines, and pour Elijah Craig BP, George T. Stagg, Penelope Barrel Strength & more.

215. Johnny Fever Bourbon Whiskey Review

November 15, 2021 · 26:25

Burnt Church Distillery's Johnny Fever Four Grain Straight Bourbon lands on the mat — plus the wild TSA story behind how it almost never made it home.

214. Thanksgiving Roundup with Wild Turkey

November 10, 2021 · 53:00

Jim & Mike taste Wild Turkey 101 Rye, the flagship 101, and a rare 1977 8-year Wild Turkey while planning the perfect bourbon Thanksgiving.

213. Luca Mariano Single Barrel Bourbon Review

November 8, 2021 · 17:48

Jim & Mike finally crack open the Luca Mariano Single Barrel Bourbon — a 103-proof, 6+ year Kentucky craft expression contract distilled at Wilderness Trail.

212. Taylor Austin Dye and Old Jack D

November 3, 2021 · 56:35

Taylor Austin Dye joins Jim & Mike at Leapers Fork Distillery for live music, Michter's Toasted Barrel Finish, and a 132.3-proof Jack Daniel's Single Barrel.

211. Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey Review

November 1, 2021 · 32:02

Jim & Mike finally give Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 its moment on the mat — 16 million cases a year, and it's never been reviewed. Until now.

210. Chris Thomas - Made South - Birthday Bourbon

October 27, 2021 · 01:11:17

Jim & Mike taste the 2021 Old Forester Birthday Bourbon, Woodford's Chocolate Malt Whisper & a blind 1977 Wild Turkey 101 with Made South founder Chris Thomas in Franklin, TN.

209. Eli Mason Old Fashioned Cocktail Mixer Review

October 25, 2021 · 11:00

Jim & Mike mix a Leapers Fork Rye Old Fashioned with Eli Mason cocktail mixer live in the Leapers Fork Distillery stillhouse.

208. Josiah Siska - A Still House Session

October 20, 2021 · 56:54

Jim & Mike pour Leapers Fork Bottled in Bond and a rare Single Barrel at the distillery while Georgia singer-songwriter Josiah Siska plays originals live in the Steel House.

207. Leiper's Fork Straight Rye Whiskey Review

October 18, 2021 · 20:13

Jim & Mike taste the sold-out Leiper's Fork Straight Rye Whiskey live from the distillery's stillhouse in Franklin, TN — part of the Stillhouse Sessions.

206. Maker's Mark with Rob Samuels

October 13, 2021 · 01:07:01

Rob Samuels of Maker's Mark joins Mike Hyde for Maker's Mark Cask Strength and Maker's 46 Cask Strength, plus 240 years of family history.

205. Wheat Penny 1958 Bourbon Review

October 11, 2021 · 19:35

Jim & Mike finally taste Cleveland Whiskey Company's Wheat Penny Bourbon — a 94-proof wheater finished with black cherry and toasted oak, topped with a real penny.

204. The 2021 Bourbon Blending Challenge

October 6, 2021 · 01:30:55

Master blender Ashley Barnes joins Jim & Mike to blind-judge 10 listener blends — from Cedric's Reserve to The Kings — in the 2021 Bourbon Roadies Blending Challenge.

203. Walker's Cay Straight Bourbon Review

October 4, 2021 · 23:07

Jim & Mike crack open Walker's Kay Kentucky Straight Bourbon — a $35 sherry-stave-finished whiskey from Green River Distillery built for the saltwater lifestyle.

202. Old Elk Bourbon With Melinda Maddox

September 29, 2021 · 01:03:33

Mel Maddox of Old Elk Distillery joins Jim & Mike to pour the flagship bourbon, straight wheat, straight rye, and a 116.2-proof weeted single barrel.

201. Maker's Mark Wood Finishing Series FAE-02 Review

September 27, 2021 · 13:49

Jim & Mike crack open Maker's Mark FAE-02, the 109.1-proof wood-finished limited release hot off its Saturday debut — and the fairy dust is real.

200. Kentucky Bourbon Festival 2021

September 22, 2021 · 57:58

200 episodes celebrated live at the 2021 Kentucky Bourbon Festival — Pat Heist, Lisa Wicker, The Bourbon Lens crew, and Bourbon Roadies from across the country toast Jim & Mike.

199. Cody Road Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey Review

September 20, 2021 · 18:56

Jim & Mike taste Cody Road Straight Bourbon from Mississippi River Distilling Co. in LeClaire, Iowa — a 105-proof weeted bourbon honoring Buffalo Bill's hometown.

198. Buffalo Trace Benchmark Bourbon Collection Review

September 15, 2021 · 01:08:35

Jim & Mike taste all six Benchmark expressions — from the $11 No. 8 to the 125-proof Full Proof — and crown a surprising value winner from Buffalo Trace.

197. Bulleit Bourbon - Frontier Whiskey Review

September 13, 2021 · 16:58

Jim & Mike finally taste their hometown bourbon — Bulleit Frontier Whiskey — and make the case for Shelby County as a must-visit bourbon destination.

196. Four Roses with Master Distiller Brent Elliot

September 8, 2021 · 01:09:58

Master distiller Brent Elliott pours all five Four Roses expressions — including the 114-proof 2021 Limited Edition Small Batch — right in the distillery lab.

195. First Look - 2021 Four Roses LE Small Batch Bourbon Review

September 6, 2021 · 23:37

Jim & Mike are among the first to taste the 2021 Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch — a 114.2-proof blend of four recipes aged up to 16 years.

194. A Salute to Horse Soldier Bourbon

September 1, 2021 · 58:09

Retired Green Beret & Horse Soldier Bourbon co-founder Scott Neil joins Jim & Mike to tell the story behind two expressions — the 87-proof Straight and the award-winning Barrel Strength.

193. Basil Hayden Toast Review

August 30, 2021 · 20:21

Basil Hayden Toast hits the mat — new bottle, new name, new toasted brown rice mash bill. Is Freddie Noe's reinvention worth $50?

192. Barreled and Boxed - James B Beam Distilling Co

August 25, 2021 · 53:22

Jim & Mike crack open Little Book Chapter 1 & Chapter 5 while breaking down Beam's new Barreled and Boxed home-delivery club — just 500 spots available.

191. Brindle Straight Bourbon Whiskey

August 23, 2021 · 22:23

Jim & Mike taste Brindle Bourbon — an 88-proof MGP small batch from El Paso's Prospect Spirits Group, sent in by a listener from West Texas.

190. Broken Barrel Whiskey Company

August 18, 2021 · 01:12:38

Seth Benheim of Broken Barrel Whiskey brings four expressions — California Oak, Small Batch, Heresy Rye & Cask Strength — plus a first look at their stunning new bottles.

189. Off Hours Bourbon Whiskey Review

August 16, 2021 · 18:58

Jim & Mike taste Off Hours Bourbon — a transparent, MGP-sourced 4-year high-rye at 95 proof. Worth the $37 price tag?

188. Bourbon On The Banks 2021

August 11, 2021 · 44:49

Live from Frankfort's Capital City Museum — two Frankfort Bourbon Society single barrel picks (Buffalo Trace & Russell's Reserve 10yr) plus a full preview of Bourbon on the Banks festival.

187. Union Horse - Reunion SB Straight Rye Whiskey Review

August 9, 2021 · 18:56

Jim & Mike taste the Union Horse "Chicago Sting" single barrel rye — 100% rye, 5 years old, 126.94 proof, $55. Does it sting as good as it sounds?

186. Smoke Your Bourbon

August 4, 2021 · 39:31

Jim & Mike smoke six racks of ribs with Barrel Proof bourbon barrel chips alongside guests Susan Jackson & Tracy Hunter, sipping J.W. Dant and Early Times Bottled in Bond.

185. Russell's Reserve 13 Year Bourbon Review

August 2, 2021 · 19:02

Jim & Mike crack open the Russell's Reserve 13 Year Old at 114.8 proof — layers of chocolate, spice, and caramel in a hard-to-find Wild Turkey release.

184. Pappy Gate - Netflix's Heist - Bourbon King

July 28, 2021 · 01:19:45

Jim, Mike, Rob Carter & Matt Simons sip Eagle Rare 10 & Russell's Reserve 10 on Rob's back porch while breaking down Netflix's Pappygate documentary.

183. McMenamins Billy Wheated Whiskey Review

July 26, 2021 · 23:12

Mike brings back McMenamins Billy Wheat Whiskey from a fishing trip to Oregon — a 4-year, 87-proof craft wheat whiskey distilled in a French cognac still.

182. Westward Whiskey Distillery - Portland Oregon

July 21, 2021 · 01:10:54

Big Chief visits Westward Whiskey in Portland with founder Christian Krogstad, tasting 7 expressions including New Make, Stout Cask, Pinot Noir Cask, Cask Strength, Tempranillo Cask & Two Malts.

181. Kirkland Small Batch Bourbon Review

July 19, 2021 · 22:47

Jim & Mike taste the $18 Kirkland Signature Small Batch Barton 1792 bourbon — a full liter of 92-proof Kentucky straight from Costco.

180. Weller Special Reserve and Wild Turkey 101 - A Retrospective

July 14, 2021 · 01:10:18

Jim & Mike crack Wild Turkey 101 and Weller Special Reserve for a 180-episode look back at the podcast's origins, favorite bottles, and the stories behind the hosts.

179. David Nicholson 1843 Review

July 12, 2021 · 19:38

Mike Hyde scores a gifted bottle of David Nicholson 1843 wheated bourbon at Lux Row — Jim and Mike find out if this $25 weeder punches above its weight.

178. Bourbon Blending Challenge 2021

July 7, 2021 · 54:23

Jim's secret Old Hoot blend meets Mike's wheated infinity bottle as the guys launch their first-ever Bourbon Roadies Blending Challenge with guest Rob Carter.

177. Old Forester Rye Review

July 5, 2021 · 14:55

Jim & Mike taste Old Forester Rye 100 Proof on a Fourth of July Craft Distillery Monday — plus a preview of the Bourbon Blending Contest.

176. TX Bourbon - The Science of Texas Whiskey with Rob Arnold

June 30, 2021 · 01:05:47

Dr. Rob Arnold of TX Whiskey breaks down their wild pecan yeast, single-farm grain program, and four bottles: Blend, Straight Bourbon, Sherry Finish, and Barrel Proof.

175. Heaven Hill 6 Year Old Style Bourbon Review

June 28, 2021 · 18:02

Jim & Mike taste the $12 Kentucky-exclusive Heaven Hill Old Style Bourbon 6 Year Green Label — Fred Minick's #1 bourbon under $15.

174. Legends Distillery - Spirits USA

June 23, 2021 · 01:02:35

Big G hosts Chris Green & Tyler Sandlin of Legends Bourbon/Spirits USA to taste the 87 Session and 100 Double Barrel while unpacking their patented Quantum Purity process.

173. Three Chord Strange Collaboration Bourbon Review

June 21, 2021 · 18:08

Three Cord Strange Collaboration Pinot Noir-finished bourbon — a tribute to Johnny Strange that benefits Parkinson's research. Is it worth $45?

172. Best Bourbon Festivals of 2021

June 16, 2021 · 51:28

Jim & Mike crack open Sam Houston 15 Year and Calumet Farm 15 Year while mapping out every major whiskey festival of 2021.

171. Navigator Kentucky Straight Bourbon Finished in Cabernet Sauvignon Barrels

June 14, 2021 · 25:12

Jim & Mike taste Navigator Straight Bourbon — a 3-year Kentucky bourbon finished in California Cabernet Sauvignon barrels — and launch a Roadies Blending Challenge.

170. New Spring and Summer Bourbon Releases

June 9, 2021 · 44:14

Jim & Mike crack open Lux Row's Blood Oath Pact 7 and Heaven Hill's Larceny Barrel Proof A121 while surveying the season's hottest spring releases.

169. Copper Fox Dawson's Reserve Bourbon Whiskey Review

June 7, 2021 · 19:31

Mike pulls out a bottle from Copper Fox Distillery in Williamsburg, VA — a peachwood-smoked, high-malt weeded bourbon made with their own malting floor.

168. A Trip to Iron Clad Distillery

June 2, 2021 · 45:36

Big Chief visits Ironclad Distillery in Newport News, VA, tasting five expressions including a brand-new Bottled in Bond and a Coffee Cask Finish with the King family.

167. Legends Barrel Proof Wheated Bourbon Review

May 31, 2021 · 20:55

Jim & Mike crack open Legends Spirits USA Weeted Bourbon Barrel Proof (115 proof) from Cumming, GA — a syrupy, honeysuckle-forward craft gem.

166. Tim Smith - Original Discovery Moonshiner

May 26, 2021 · 58:55

Big Chief visits legendary moonshiner Tim Smith in Climax, VA, tasting Climax Moonshine, Fire No. 32, and three rapid-aged Southern Reserve whiskeys straight from the source.

165. Country Smooth American Straight Bourbon Whiskey Review

May 24, 2021 · 16:57

Jim & Mike crack open Country Smooth Small Batch Straight Bourbon — Lori Karchus's craft release distilled in Indiana — and share their verdict on the $25–$30 sipper.

164. Introducing Log Still Distillery

May 19, 2021 · 53:20

Lynn Dant pours Monks Road 6yr High Rye bourbon & a sneak peek 8yr Tennessee whiskey at the newly opened Log Still Distillery in New Haven, KY.

163: Rebel Distiller's Collection Single Barrel Bourbon Review

May 17, 2021 · 17:54

Mike Hyde and Jim Shannon crack open the Rebel Distillers Collection Single Barrel at 113 proof — a wheated Kentucky bourbon that has Mike hiding bottles under the counter.

162. A trip Down the Rabbit Hole with Seven Beautiful Bottles

May 12, 2021 · 01:08:09

Kaveh Zivanyian & Adam Edwards of Rabbit Hole pour 7 expressions — Cavehill, Heigold, Boxergrail, Bespoke Gin, Derringer, a 6-yr cask-strength rye & a 15-yr Mizunara bourbon.

161. Hillrock Double Cask Rye Whiskey Review

May 10, 2021 · 19:17

Jim & Mike taste Hillrock Double Cask Rye — a 100% rye estate whiskey from Hudson Valley, NY, crafted under master distiller Dave Pickerell.

160. Reviewing Old Forester 117 Series with Jackie Zykan

May 5, 2021 · 43:10

Jackie Zykan, Old Forester Master Taster, joins Jim & Mike to taste the 117 Series High Angel Share — a 110-proof, distillery-only release from Louisville's Whiskey Row.

158. Traverse City Whiskey Company

April 28, 2021 · 45:28

Chris Frederickson of Traverse City Whiskey Co. joins Jim & Mike to taste five expressions: flagship bourbon, North Coast Rye, barrel proof bourbon & rye, and the famous Cherry Edition.

157. Thomas S. Moore Straight Bourbon Finished in Port Casks

April 26, 2021 · 18:59

Jim & Mike taste the Thomas S. Moore Port Cask Finish from Barton 1792 — a $70 port-finished bourbon with dark fruit, truffle, and a long lingering finish.

156. Should You Buy Store Brand Bourbons?

April 21, 2021 · 39:20

Jim & Mike taste Trader Joe's Kentucky Bourbon and Total Wine's new Earl Settler — two store-brand bourbons, two very different results.

155. The World's Top Selling Bourbon

April 19, 2021 · 17:21

Jim & Mike review Jim Beam White Label live from the Riviera Maya — 225 years of bourbon history in a glass, sipped poolside in Mexico.

154. In Mexico with Weller 107 and Eagle Rare

April 14, 2021 · 32:20

Jim & Mike taste an Eagle Rare 10 Year store pick and Weller 107 live from a resort pool in the Riviera Maya, Mexico.

153. Ironclad Missouri Toasted Oak Cask Single Barrel

April 12, 2021 · 18:41

Jim & Mike taste Ironclad Distillery's Four Grain Bourbon Missouri Toasted Oak Cask Finish — a Virginia craft whiskey with serious Civil War naval heritage.

152. Oklahoma Road Trip - Bourbon and Storytelling

April 7, 2021 · 52:55

Big Chief and his Marine brother Mitch taste Hochatown Oklahoma bourbon & Tawa Cairo Texas four-grain while trading small-town stories from Evant, TX.

151. Basil Hayden's 10 Year Rye Review

April 5, 2021 · 20:03

Jim & Mike review Basil Hayden 10 Year Rye — 80 proof, 10 years aged, $70. Is it worth it, or is there a better rye for the money?

150. Old Forester 150th to Celebrate the 150th Episode

March 31, 2021 · 01:08:04

Episode 150! Jim & Mike crack open Old Forester 150th Anniversary with guests Todd Ritter & Matt Simons, plus everyone's top 5 home-bar bourbons.

149. Tahwahkaro Four Grain Single Barrel Cask Strength Bourbon

March 29, 2021 · 15:58

Mike brings back Tawakoni Cask Strength Single Barrel from Texas — 128.4 proof, four-grain, and full of chocolate, pepper, and oak.

148. Two Special Bourbons with Cruise Customs Flags

March 24, 2021 · 46:28

Jim & Mike visit Cruz Customs Flags in Shepherdsville, KY, tasting Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel & Ezra Brooks 99 with combat vet and barrel-flag craftsman Chris Cruz.

147. Old Grand-Dad Bonded Bourbon Review

March 22, 2021 · 23:22

Jim & Mike crack Old Grand-Dad Bonded — 100 proof, high-rye, $22, and they're calling it one of Beam's best values.

146. Peerless Distilling with Corky Taylor and Cordell Lawrence

March 17, 2021 · 54:51

Big Chief visits Kentucky Peerless with Corky Taylor & Cordell Lawrence to taste a 114.8-proof single barrel bourbon and a "Caribbean Cured Sugar Cane" single barrel rye.

145. Peerless Rye Aged in Absinthe Barrels

March 15, 2021 · 24:37

Mike brings Jim a $129 surprise: Peerless Rye finished in a Copper & Kings absinthe barrel. Green fairy confirmed. Corky Taylor interview drops Wednesday.

144. Evan Williams Experience with Bernie Lubbers and Jody Filiatreau

March 10, 2021 · 01:03:10

Bernie Lubbers and Jody Filiatreau pour the Evan Williams Bottled in Bond, Master's Blend, and rare 12-Year Red Label inside the Louisville Speakeasy.

143. Gold Zephyr Straight Bourbon Whiskey

March 8, 2021 · 23:03

Jim & Mike taste J.K. Williams Golden Zephyr, a 4-year wheated bourbon from Peoria, IL — with a backstory involving Al Capone.

142. Woodford Reserve Master's Collection

March 3, 2021 · 54:18

Jim & Mike taste 5 Woodford Reserve expressions — Masters Collection Oat Grain, Select American Oak, Very Fine Rare Bourbon, Chocolate Malted Rye, and Batch Proof 123.6.

141 Smooth Amber Old Scout 107 American Whiskey

March 1, 2021 · 19:12

Jim & Mike crack open Smooth Ambler Old Scout 107 — a buttery, butterscotch-forward blended American whiskey from Greenbrier, West Virginia. Is it worth the $45?

140. Old Soul 15 Year and Some Good Times Honey

February 24, 2021 · 43:51

Jim & Mike taste Cathead Old Soul 15yr bourbon & Good Times 'Mo Honey Ali' 120-proof honey-finished MGP wheater fireside.

139. Knob Creek 12 Year Cask Strength Kentucky Bourbon

February 22, 2021 · 19:57

Jim & Mike taste Knob Creek 12 Year Cask Strength (120.5 proof) and preview the reimagined Kentucky Bourbon Festival.

138. Buzzard's Roost Sipping Whiskeys - Bourbons Bistro

February 17, 2021 · 51:20

Jason Brauner of Bourbon's Bistro pours all four Buzzard Roost Rye expressions — Small Batch, Single Barrel, Barrel Strength & Toasted Barrel — live at his Louisville bar.

137. Thirteenth Colony Southern Bourbon Whiskey

February 15, 2021 · 19:02

Jim & Mike crack open 13th Colony Southern Bourbon — 95 proof, high-rye, $34.99 — from Americas, Georgia on Craft Distillery Monday.

136. Davidson Reserve - Nashville's Pennington Distilling Co.

February 10, 2021 · 01:13:28

Jim & Mike visit Pennington Distilling in Nashville to taste Davidson Reserve Weeted Bourbon, 100% Rye, Tennessee Whiskey, and the rare Genesis Bourbon with owner Jeff Pennington.

135. Chattanooga Whiskey Cask 111 - Tennessee High Malt

February 8, 2021 · 21:15

Jim & Mike taste Chattanooga Whiskey Cask 111 — a high-malt Tennessee bourbon at 111 proof for $45. Is it a shelf staple or a sleeper hit?

134. Inside the Nashville Barrel Company

February 3, 2021 · 55:47

Jim & Mike head to Nashville to taste NBC's Small Batch Rye Batch 1.1, a cask-strength single barrel pick, and an unreleased 140-proof whiskey-barrel-finished rum with founders Mike & James.

133. Kings County Barrel Strength Bourbon

February 1, 2021 · 16:45

Jim & Mike taste Kings County Distillery Straight Bourbon Barrel Strength — 127.4 proof, Brooklyn-made, and packed with brown sugar, dark fruit, and a serious warm finish.

132. The Best of Wheated Bourbons with Josh Bogard

January 27, 2021 · 56:37

Singer-songwriter Josh Bogard joins Jim & Mike fireside at Jep the Bend Farm with Weller Antique 107, Maker's Mark Cask Strength, and three original songs.

131. Booker's 2020-03 "Pigskin Batch" Bourbon Review

January 25, 2021 · 19:21

Mike cracks open Booker's 2020-03 "Pigskin" — 127.3 proof, 6+ years, 5 warehouses — and Jim joins him to decide if it's a buy at $90 MSRP.

130. Lucky Seven Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

January 20, 2021 · 01:02:14

Lucky Seven's JP, Mike & master blender Ashley Barnes pour The Jokester 6yr and The Hold Up 12yr Kentucky straight bourbons and tell the Casablanca story behind the brand.

129. Penelope Barrel Strength Bourbon

January 18, 2021 · 19:48

Jim & Mike taste Penelope Barrel Strength four-grain bourbon by the fire — Pop Rocks, strawberries, cinnamon spice, and a snowy night at the Bend Farm.

128. Moonshiners Donnie & Teresa, The Beattyville Hillbillies

January 13, 2021 · 53:35

Big Chief visits the Beattyville Hillbillies — Moonshiners' Donnie & Teresa — to taste hand-crafted rye moonshine and fruit-infused shine straight from their copper pot stills.

127. Sugar House Distillery Bourbon Whiskey

January 11, 2021 · 17:44

Jim & Mike taste Sugar House Distillery Bourbon from Salt Lake City, UT — 92 proof, high-rye craft whiskey sent by a hunting buddy.

126. Angel's Envy Cask Strength Bourbon - 2020 Retrospective

January 6, 2021 · 43:30

Jim & Mike crack Angel's Envy 2020 Cask Strength (120.4 proof) and recap the year's biggest bourbon moments, guests, and milestones.

125. Leiper's Fork Bottled in Bond Tennessee Whiskey

January 4, 2021 · 24:28

Jim & Mike taste Leiper's Fork Bottled in Bond Tennessee Whiskey — a 100-proof, corn-forward craft gem from just south of Nashville.

124. 2020 Blind Bottle Challenge and Bourbon of the Year

December 30, 2020 · 01:17:26

Blind cask-strength showdown: E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof, Maker's 46 CS, Elijah Craig BP, and Horse Soldier Barrel Strength go head-to-head with guests Rob Carter and Jordan Riley.

123. Castle & Key's Restoration Kentucky Rye Whiskey

December 28, 2020 · 17:36

Mike grabbed the last bottle at Lexington Liquor Barn — Castle & Key Restoration Rye Batch 1, 103 proof, finally reviewed.

122. George Washington's Rye Whiskey

December 23, 2020 · 34:21

Jim & Mike taste George Washington's unaged Mount Vernon rye whiskey and dig into the history of America's most famous founding-era distillery.

121. Oregon Spirit Distillers Bottled In Bond Bourbon

December 21, 2020 · 19:41

Jim & Mike taste Oregon Spirit Distilleries' Bottled-in-Bond Single Barrel Four-Grain Bourbon — the podcast's first-ever Oregon bottle.

120. Exploring Vintage Bourbons with Dusty Dan

December 16, 2020 · 52:00

Dusty Dan joins Jim & Mike to crack open a 1955 Old Crow, 1963 Very Old Fitzgerald, 1969 Early Times, and a 1985 Old Grand-Dad 114.

119. Thirteenth Colony Southern Rye Whiskey

December 14, 2020 · 17:26

Jim & Mike taste 13th Colony Southern Rye from Americus, Georgia — a caramel-forward, 95-proof craft rye with a sweet pecan pie finish.

118. Beam Suntory's Legent Bourbon

December 9, 2020 · 47:22

Adam Harris of Beam Suntory joins Jim & Mike to explore Legent Bourbon — Fred Noe & Shinji Fukuyo's East-meets-West finished Kentucky straight bourbon.

117. Frey Ranch Barrel Proof Single Barrel Bourbon

December 7, 2020 · 16:01

Jim & Mike taste the Frey Ranch Single Barrel Distiller's Reserve — a barrel-strength, grain-to-glass Nevada bourbon at 126.38 proof and 5 years old.

116. Blue Note Bourbon & Riverset Rye

December 2, 2020 · 45:55

McCauley Williams of BR Distilling joins Jim & Mike to pour Blue Note Juke Joint Bourbon and Riverset Rye — two craft Memphis expressions under $30.

115. Green River Distilling First Look

November 30, 2020 · 21:13

Jim & Mike get an early taste of Green River Bourbon — a 117-proof, high-rye revival of a legendary 1800s Kentucky distillery — plus their first-ever Wilderness Trail barrel pick.

114. Virginia Whiskies and a Blue Ridge Weekend

November 25, 2020 · 45:43

Jim Shannon visits former co-host Randy Menick in Montebello, VA to taste Bare Knuckle Bourbon from KNO Distillery and Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye.

113. Lucky Seven - Limited Release Double Oak "The Holiday Toast"

November 23, 2020 · 19:57

Jim & Mike taste Lucky Seven Spirits' Holiday Toast — a 115-proof double-oaked bourbon finished in heavily toasted barrels and blended by Ashley Barnes.

112. Gotta Love Some Whiskey Lore

November 18, 2020 · 01:20:37

Drew Hanisch of Whiskey Lore joins Jim & Mike to taste Shackleton Blended Malt Scotch and Angel's Envy 2019 Cask Strength.

111. Calumet Farm 14 Year Old Single Rack Black Kentucky Bourbon

November 16, 2020 · 25:27

Jim, Mike & guest Jake Garrett taste Calumet Farm 14 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon, plus a listener Guinness Whoopee Pie recipe with Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream.

110. Single Barrel Picks from Wathens and Woodinville

November 11, 2020 · 50:25

Jim & Mike crack open a Wathens Single Barrel store pick from Go Big Blue and a Woodinville Cask Strength pick from Westport Whiskey & Wine.

109. J.W. Kelly - Melrose Rye Whiskey

November 9, 2020 · 20:49

Jim & Mike taste J.W. Kelly's Melrose Rye — an Amarone cask-finished craft rye from Chattanooga, TN. Is it the perfect gateway rye?

108. Pinhook - Bohemian Bourbon and Rye'd On

November 4, 2020 · 01:07:24

Sean Joseph of Pin Hook Bourbon joins Mike to crack open Bohemian Bourbon, Ride On Rye, and the new 5-Year Vertical Series MGP release.

107. Maker's Mark 46 Cask Strength Review

November 2, 2020 · 21:38

Jim & Mike taste the limited Maker's Mark 46 Cask Strength (109.6 proof) and dig into what makes this wheated fall release worth hunting down at $55.

106. Knappogue Castle - 12 Year Bourbon Cask Irish Whiskey

October 28, 2020 · 54:54

Tony Carroll of Nappogue Castle joins Jim & Mike for a vertical of the 12, 14, and 16 Year Old Single Malt Irish Whiskeys.

105. HoneyDew - Texas Honey Infused Bourbon from Garrison Brothers

October 26, 2020 · 20:15

Jim & Mike taste Garrison Brothers Honeydew, a rare 80-proof honey-barrel Texas bourbon — and they're giving away a sample to the first listener who can name its honey's hometown.

104. All About Extra Aged Bourbons

October 21, 2020 · 38:43

Jim & Mike go extra-aged, tasting Elijah Craig 18 Year and Knob Creek 15 Year side by side to explore what oak does over the long haul.

103. My Old Kentucky Home Straight Kentucky Bourbon

October 19, 2020 · 21:45

Jim & Mike finally crack open Boundary Oak's My Old Kentucky Home Single Barrel — 80 episodes after Brent Gooden first teased it — plus a special 82nd Airborne giveaway.

102. Fall Sipping Whiskey - Making a Seasonal Choice

October 14, 2020 · 55:12

Jim & Mike crack open Bulleit 10 Year bourbon and WhistlePig 10 Year rye to build the ultimate fall sipping guide — plus a listener challenge with samples on the line.

101. Wild Turkey 101 - Episode 101

October 11, 2020 · 20:42

Jim & Mike celebrate episode 101 with Wild Turkey 101 — a 101-proof Kentucky classic that deserves more respect than it gets.

100. New Riff Distilling - BiB Bourbon and Rye

October 7, 2020 · 01:06:46

Jay Erisman of New Riff Distilling joins episode 100 to taste the Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon, Bottled-in-Bond Rye, and a cask-strength Single Barrel Rye.

99. Blackened American Whiskey from Metallica

October 5, 2020 · 18:29

Jim & Mike taste Blackened American Whiskey Batch 97 — Metallica and Dave Pickerell's bourbon-rye blend finished in black brandy casks.

98. Lone Elm Straight Wheat Texas Whiskey

September 30, 2020 · 50:43

Master distiller Bill Wolford of Five Points Distilling joins Jim & Mike to taste Lone Elm Small Batch and Single Barrel Texas Straight Wheat Whiskey.

97. Three Chord Whiskey Drummer - 15 Year Bourbon

September 28, 2020 · 20:43

Jim & Mike taste Three Cord's limited Whiskey Drummer — a 117.9-proof, 15-year Kentucky bourbon with only 1,080 bottles in Batch 1.

96. Bourbon Basics - Finished Bourbons

September 23, 2020 · 43:55

Jim & Mike taste Rabbit Hole Derringer PX Sherry finish and Joseph Magnus Triple Cask Finish while wrapping up a strange Bourbon Heritage Month.

95. Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel Straight Bourbon Whiskey

September 21, 2020 · 18:00

Jim & Mike finally get Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel on tape — toasted marshmallow, s'mores, and bourbon balls in the glass.

94. Woodinville Whiskey Company

September 16, 2020 · 46:10

Woodinville Whiskey Co. National Ambassador Ariel Jahn joins Jim & Mike to pour the flagship Bourbon and 100% Rye straight from Washington State.

93 Huling Station Straight Wheat Whiskey

September 14, 2020 · 18:30

Jim & Mike taste Old Dominic Distillery's Huling Station Straight Wheat Whiskey — a cinnamon-forward Memphis craft with an MGP origin story.

92. Bourbon Basics with Four Great Pours

September 9, 2020 · 01:09:00

Derby Day basics: Jim & Mike walk through bourbon fundamentals over Evan Williams BiB, Peerless, Maker's 46 Cask Strength, and E.H. Taylor Four Grain.

91. Blaum Brothers Straight Rye Whiskey

September 7, 2020 · 17:32

Jim & Mike crack open Blom Brothers Distilling Co. Straight Rye Whiskey — 92% rye, smoked malt, 4 years old, and built on pure transparency.

90. Barrel Pick Prep Night with Adam Boothby - Sippin' CYBP

September 2, 2020 · 51:42

Roadie and moderator Adam Boothby joins Jim & Mike to crack open Weller CYPB and Stagg Jr. Batch 13 before a Wilderness Trail barrel pick.

89. Chattanooga Whiskey 99 Rye - Tennessee Rye Malt

August 31, 2020 · 13:08

Jim & Mike taste Chattanooga Whiskey's Experimental Rye Malt — 99 proof, high-malt, and loaded with black licorice, baking spice & spicy honey.

88. Ashley Barnes Master Blender & Leipers Fork Distillery

August 26, 2020 · 01:03:01

Big Chief hosts Leiper's Fork Distillery & master blender Ashley Barnes at Jeff the Bin Farm to taste their southern-style rye and a sneak-peek wheated bourbon barrel sample.

87. Oak & Eden - Bourbon Finished With a Toasted Oak Spire

August 24, 2020 · 19:03

Mike finally pulls the trigger on Oak and Eden Toasted Oak Finished Whiskey — a spire-finished MGP bourbon. Does the innovation pay off in the glass?

86. Frey Ranch - Bourbon Straight From a Nevada Farm

August 19, 2020 · 56:36

Colby Frey of Frey Ranch joins Jim & Mike to taste their estate-grown Nevada Straight Bourbon and Bottled-in-Bond 100% Rye from a 5th-generation farm.

85. Woodinville Port Finished Straight Bourbon Whiskey

August 17, 2020 · 14:53

Jim & Mike taste Woodinville Straight Bourbon Whiskey Port Finished — a 90-proof, 5-year pot-stilled bourbon finished 6 months in Ruby port casks.

84. Rare Bird 101 - Sippin' and Talkin' Turkey

August 12, 2020 · 01:01:35

Rare Bird 101's David Jennings joins Jim & Mike to taste Wild Turkey Master's Keep Bottled in Bond 17yr & Rare Breed Barrel Proof Rye.

83. Buck - Eight Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

August 10, 2020 · 17:17

Jim & Mike crack open Buck Kentucky Straight Bourbon — an 8-year-old sourced gem from Franklin Distillery — and debate whether it's a Heaven Hill or Beam at just $28.

82. The Blanton's Trio - A Father and Son Celebration

August 7, 2020 · 32:31 · Bonus

Big Chief toasts his new grandson Luke with stepson Jake Garrett at Barksdale AFB over all three Blanton's expressions: Original, Gold, and Straight from the Barrel.

81. Post Quarantine - Old Fitz 9 year and Rhetoric 25 Year

August 5, 2020 · 47:35

Mike's back from COVID quarantine! Jim & Mike crack open Old Fitzgerald 9yr Spring 2020 & Orphan Barrel Rhetoric 25yr at Jephthubin Farm.

80. Boulder Spirits - Bottled in Bond Straight Bourbon Whiskey

August 3, 2020 · 14:51

Jim & Mike taste Boulder Spirits Colorado Straight Bourbon Bottled in Bond — a high-malt, 100-proof craft bourbon from the Rocky Mountains.

79. A Four Whiskey Sit-Down with Steve Coomes

July 29, 2020 · 01:10:43

Big Chief & Steve Coombs sip Widow Jane The Vaults, TX Barrel Proof & Michter's 10yr Rye while previewing the revamped Kentucky Bourbon Festival.

78. TX Bourbon - Firestone & Robertson Distilling Co.

July 27, 2020 · 18:14

Jim & Mike crack open TX Bourbon from Fort Worth's Firestone & Robertson — a weated Texas straight bourbon with a pecan-isolated yeast strain.

77. Country Smooth American Whiskey with Lori Carcich

July 22, 2020 · 58:33

Lori Kerstage, founder of Country Smooth American Whiskey, joins Jim & Mike to taste her 86-proof, 93% corn American whiskey and share the story behind the brand.

76. Boondocks Eight Year Port Finished Bourbon

July 20, 2020 · 17:11

Jim & Mike taste Boondocks 8-Year Port Barrel Finished Bourbon — does the nose cash the check the palate has to write?

75. Bourbon and Coke Challenge

July 15, 2020 · 56:26

Jim & Mike blind-taste 6 whiskies in Coke — Wild Turkey 101, Larceny, Weller Special Reserve, Jim Beam Single Barrel, Old Forester Rye & Four Roses Yellow Label.

74. Old Tub Bottled in Bond Bourbon

July 13, 2020 · 14:55

Jim & Mike pour Old Tub Bottled in Bond — Jim Beam's historic re-release at 100 proof — and debate whether nostalgia or the juice wins the day.

73. Boone County Bourbon - Made By Ghosts

July 8, 2020 · 40:09

Josh Quinn of Boone County Distilling pours a 90.8-proof small batch and a rare 120.7-proof wheated single barrel for Jim and Mike.

72. J.W. Kelly - Old Milford Single Barrel Select

July 6, 2020 · 17:55

Jim & Mike taste J.W. Kelly Old Milford Single Barrel Double Proof (109°), a re-barreled Texas bourbon finished in Chattanooga.

71. Ironroot Republic Distilling

July 1, 2020 · 01:08:13

Big Chief visits Iron Root Republic in Denison, TX, tasting Harbinger 115, Promethean BIB, and rare single barrels with founder Rob Licorice and his mom Marsha.

70. Pinhook Rye'd On Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey

June 29, 2020 · 14:06

Jim & Mike taste Pin Hook Ride On Straight Rye, a 97-proof rye distilled at Castle & Key and aged two years.

69. Balcones Distilling - Texas Whiskey

June 24, 2020 · 01:29:36

Big G visits Balcones Distilling in Waco, TX with Head Distiller Jared Himstedt to taste the Texas Pot Still Bourbon, Weeted Single Barrel, Blue Corn, Single Malt, High Plains, and the rare Shiner Bock collab whiskey.

68. Dry Fly Distilling - From Farm to Bottle

June 22, 2020 · 16:55

Jim & Mike sip Dry Fly Washington Wheat Whiskey (120 proof, 3 yr, cask strength) — a Pacific Northwest farm-to-bottle find from a trade in Kansas City.

67. Bulleit Blenders Select with The Bourbon House UK

June 17, 2020 · 50:12

Sam from The Bourbon House (UK) joins Jim & Mike to taste Bulleit 10 Year and the rare Bulleit Blender's Select. Bourbon goes global!

66. Ragged Branch Distillery - Wheated Virginia Straight Bourbon

June 15, 2020 · 15:21

Jim & Mike taste Ragged Branch Double Oaked Weeded Bourbon from Charlottesville, VA — a farm-to-bottle whiskey with a Dave Pickrell connection.

65. Bourbon Road Sample Night with Randy Minnick

June 10, 2020 · 58:57

Randy returns from the Virginia mountains as Jim & Mike crack open Smoke Wagon Desert Jewel, a 145-proof Barrel Rye hazmat, and a 1962 Old Grand-Dad dusty.

64. Cadée Distillery - Deceptivus Bourbon Maritime Whiskey

June 8, 2020 · 13:44

Jim & Mike crack open Caddie Distillery's ruby port-finished Deceptivist bourbon from Whidbey Island, WA — and call it the perfect summer sipper.

63. Heaven Hill Bottled In Bond Showdown

June 3, 2020 · 47:46

Jim & Mike go bottle-for-bottle: Heaven Hill Bottled in Bond 6 Year vs. the new 7 Year. Same mash bill, one extra year — does it matter?

62. Union Horse Distilling

June 1, 2020 · 24:25

Wilson Torres of Union Horse Distilling joins Jim & Mike to taste the Rolling Standard, Reserve Bourbon, and cask-strength Reunion Rye.

61. Big Chief Hits the Road - Old 55 Distillery

May 27, 2020 · 52:05

Big Chief visits Old 55 Distillery in Newtown, IN to taste a 100% sweet corn bourbon and a just-released estate-grown Bottled in Bond weated bourbon with founder Jason Fruits.

60. Garrison Brothers - A Bold Texas Bourbon Whiskey

May 20, 2020 · 52:20

Dan Garrison joins Jim & Mike to pour Garrison Brothers Small Batch and the double-oak Balmorhea straight from the Texas Hill Country.

59. East Meets West - Bourbon Road Whiskey Shootout

May 13, 2020 · 59:37

Jim & Mike go blind with Barton's Flatboat vs. 1792 Single Barrel, then tour High West's Bourye, Double Rye, and Midwinter Night's Dram Act 6.

58 . Wilderness Trail Distillery - Haley Perros

May 6, 2020 · 58:37

Haley from Wilderness Trail pours the Wheated Bottled-in-Bond and cask-strength Single Barrel Rye live on a virtual tasting with Jim & Mike.

57. Happy Birthday Bourbon Road

April 29, 2020 · 01:14:40

Jim & Mike toast one year of The Bourbon Road by pouring through six Knob Creek expressions — including the rare 12 Year and 25th Anniversary single barrel.

56. Spirits of French Lick - Alchemist of Indiana

April 22, 2020 · 01:00:49

Alan Bishop & Jolie Casper-Zach of Spirits of French Lick share their Lee W. Sinclair Four Grain Bourbon, Old Clifty Hoosier Apple Brandy, and Weeded Bourbon.

55. The Bourbon Roadies - Listener Guest Exclusive

April 15, 2020 · 01:02:28

Bourbon Roadies Jay & Jen Waller join Jim & Mike live at Jephthah Bend Farm to taste Six and 20 Five Grain, Elijah Craig Straight Rye, and Weller 12.

54. Meet the Carters - Old Carter Whiskey Co.

April 8, 2020 · 56:36

Mark & Sherry Carter pour three unreleased Old Carter expressions — Bourbon Batch 4, Batch 5, and American Whiskey Batch 3 at a jaw-dropping 138 proof.

53. Steve Coomes - Author, Journalist, Copywriter and Speaker

April 1, 2020 · 01:12:35

Steve Coombs joins Jim & Mike at Justin's House of Bourbon in Louisville to taste a Medley barrel pick and a Michter's Fort Nelson barrel-strength rye.

52. Previewing Old Forester 2020 Birthday Bourbon with Jackie Zykan

March 25, 2020 · 01:12:44

Jim & Mike visit Old Forester on Whiskey Row with Master Taster Jackie Zeichen and taste the unreleased 2020 Birthday Bourbon plus a rare President's Choice single barrel.

51. Kickin' Back by the Fire with Some Ol' Fo'

March 18, 2020 · 54:12

Jim & Mike taste new Old Forester single barrels at 100 proof & barrel strength, plus Sagamore Rye and the new Baker's 7 single barrel.

50. May the Road Rise Up to Meet You...

March 16, 2020 · 25:37 · Bonus

Jim & Mike celebrate St. Patrick's Day with Slane Irish Whiskey and Redbreast 12 Cask Strength. Sláinte from the farm in Shelbyville, KY!

49. Dads Drinking Bourbon

March 11, 2020 · 01:18:04

John Edwards of Dad's Drinking Bourbon joins Jim & Mike in Nashville to taste Horse Soldier Barrel Strength and a rare Bell Meade Black Bell Craftsman Cask.

48. Breakfast of Champions with Peggy Noe Stevens

March 4, 2020 · 53:49

Peggy Noe Stevens joins Jim & Mike in Shelbyville, KY to pair Baker's Single Barrel & Larceny Barrel Proof with breakfast — plus her Bourbon Hall of Fame story.

47. Nelson's Greenbrier - The Original Tennessee Whiskey

February 26, 2020 · 01:07:16

Andy Nelson of Nelson's Greenbrier pours Tennessee's only weeded whiskey & Belle Meade Reserve while tracing his family's remarkable pre-Prohibition distilling legacy.

46. Leiper's Fork Distillery - Spirit of Tennessee

February 19, 2020 · 01:04:15

Big Chief visits Leapers Fork Distillery in Tennessee to taste Colonel Hunter Bourbon, two experimental single barrel ryes, and an unreleased Tennessee whiskey barrel sample.

45. Bourbon Jam Session With The Mash and Drum

February 12, 2020 · 01:01:35

Jim Shannon visits Columbus with a Willett 6-Year "Cornbread" purple top while guest Jason Kalori of The Mashing Drum pours the Elmer T. Lee 100th Birthday Tribute.

44. It's The Bourbon Life

February 5, 2020 · 01:06:57

Jim & Mike taste Wyoming Whiskey Single Barrel & the rare E.H. Taylor Amaranth with Instagram's The Bourbon Life, Mark Herucker, live in Lexington, KY.

43. A Day with Angel's Envy and Wes Henderson

January 30, 2020 · 58:14

Mike Hyatt sits down with Angel's Envy co-founder Wes Henderson to taste the flagship bourbon and rum-barrel rye while digging into the Henderson family legacy.

42. BONUS - Buffalo Trace Bourbon History and Review

January 29, 2020 · 07:43 · Bonus

Bonus drop! Mike reviews Buffalo Trace Bourbon while Jim holds the studio — plus a preview of tomorrow's Angel's Envy interview with Wes Henderson.

41. Weller Whiskey Wednesday with Woodrow

January 22, 2020 · 01:04:42

Jim & Mike taste all four Weller expressions — Special Reserve, 12 Year, Antique 107, and a Full Proof store pick — fireside with Woodrow the lab.

40. Bluegrass Distillers - Sam Rock

January 15, 2020 · 01:03:30

Sam Rock of Bluegrass Distillers pours blue corn weeted bourbon, a single-barrel unfiltered, a high-rye, and an unreleased bottled-in-bond — straight from the barrel.

39. Michael Veach - Bourbon Historian and Author

January 8, 2020 · 01:07:11

Bourbon historian Michael Veach joins Jim & Mike to sip Maker's Mark Private Select and Nelson's Green Brier while tracing bourbon history from EH Taylor to today.

38. Third Pour - Fifty Dollar Blind Bottle Challenge

January 1, 2020 · 01:05:54

Jim & Mike go blind with Paul & Troy in Jaytown, tasting Woodford Double Oaked, Jefferson's Reserve, 1792 Single Barrel & Four Roses Small Batch Select.

37. Big Chief's Southern Bourbon Adventure Part 2

December 25, 2019 · 01:05:48

Big Chief wraps his 2,200-mile road trip: Rocktown barrel-proof rye, Jimmy's Texas bourbon, Clay Turner South Dakota bourbon & more.

36. Big Chief's Southern Bourbon Adventure Part 1

December 18, 2019 · 56:45

Mike Hyatt's 2,200-mile southern road trip hits Old Dominic (Memphis), Rich Grain Distilling (Mississippi), and 73 Distilling (New Orleans) — with barrel-thief pours along the way.

35. Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey History

December 11, 2019 · 50:12

Jim Shannon visits the Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey History in Bardstown with Heaven Hill's Bill Wren to taste Evan Williams Eggnog and Henry McKenna 10-Year Bottled-in-Bond.

34. Widow Jane Distillery - Lisa Wicker Head Distiller

December 4, 2019 · 01:04:09

Lisa Wicker of Widow Jane pours the 10-Year Bourbon and the ultra-limited 500-case Vaults 14-Year at the Oscar Getz Museum in Bardstown.

33. Josh Moore – Louisville's Volare Restaurant and Chopped Champion

November 27, 2019 · 47:02

Chef Joshua Moore (Valari, Chopped Champion) joins Jim & Mike to sip Woodford Reserve Chocolate Malted Rye and Old Forester 1910 while talking farm-to-table Italian cuisine.

32. A New Blend of Bourbon Makers - Bardstown Bourbon Company

November 20, 2019 · 58:54

CEO Mark Irwin & Dan Calloway of Bardstown Bourbon Company join Jim & Mike for pours of Fusion Series No. 2 and Discovery Series No. 2.

31. Distilled With Discipline - Hotel Tango Distillery

November 13, 2019 · 01:00:32

Travis Barnes & head distiller Bob Yates pour five Hotel Tango spirits — from a 6-year Wyoming Whiskey bourbon to a Montmorency cherry liqueur.

30. A Proper Kentucky Salute on Veteran's Day

November 6, 2019 · 54:13

Marines, Eagle Rare & Jim Beam Distiller's Cut — Jim & Mike sit down with the Veterans Club of Kentucky ahead of Veterans Day.

29. Kentucky's Bourbon Brotherhood

October 30, 2019 · 51:44

Bruce Corwin of the Bourbon Brotherhood joins Jim & Mike to taste Michter's Barrel Strength and Jefferson's Ocean Voyage 15 Wheated above the Ohio River.

28. Fine Bourbon and Great Country Music with Dustin Collins

October 23, 2019 · 49:20

Bardstown country artist Dustin Collins joins Big Chief Mike at Baxter's 942 for live acoustic songs and pours of Maker's Mark and Stagg Jr.

27. Inside Kentucky Peerless with Master Distiller Caleb Kilburn

October 16, 2019 · 01:36:33

Master Distiller Caleb Kilburn joins Jim & Mike to pour four expressions — Small Batch Bourbon, Small Batch Rye, Citrus & Cedar, and Vintage Manhattan singles.

26. Third Pour - Basement Bottle Kill and Private Bourbon Blend

October 9, 2019 · 01:00:00

Jim & Mike clean out the bar with Jim Beam Black, Old Forester 1910, Henry McKenna 10-Year Bottle in Bond, and Jim's secret house blend "Old Hoot."

25. Colorado Whiskey - Rugged, Refined, Rebellious

October 2, 2019 · 01:02:07

Master distiller Michael Myers of 291 Colorado Whiskey joins Jim & Mike to pour their award-winning Colorado Bourbon and Rye Whiskey live in the tasting room.

24. Collaboration - A Look Through The Bourbon Lens

September 25, 2019 · 01:47:27

Scott & Michael from The Bourbon Lens join Jim & Mike to taste 5 cast-strength ryes: Peerless, Kentucky Owl Batch 1, Willett Family Estate, Sagamore Cask Strength, and Jay Mattingly 1845.

23. Big Chief - The 2019 Kentucky State BBQ Festival

September 18, 2019 · 56:50

Mike Hyatt goes solo at Wilderness Trail's Kentucky Barbecue Festival, chatting with Big Mo Cason, Susan Riegler, Pegleg Porker, and more over Weller, Wilderness Trail, and smoke.

22. Boundary Oak Distillery - Brent Goodin Master Distiller

September 11, 2019 · 50:00

Brent Gooden of Boundary Oak Distillery pours cask-strength Abraham Lincoln Bourbon, the Patton Armored Diesel, and their award-winning Cinnful cinnamon liqueur.

21. Some Big News While Tasting Three Bourbons

September 4, 2019 · 01:04:13

Randy Minick's farewell pour featuring Bowman Brothers Virginia bourbon, Yellow Rose Texas outlaw, and Sam Houston 12 Year — plus a welcome to new co-host Mike Hyatt.

20. Talking Turkey with Bo Garrett of Montgomery Gentry

August 28, 2019 · 01:01:56

Guitarist Bo Garrett (Montgomery Gentry) joins Jim & Randy to sip Wild Turkey Decades and Rare Breed 116.8 while swapping stories from the road and the rickhouse.

19. Wilderness Trail - An Authentic Kentucky Bourbon Distillery

August 21, 2019 · 01:06:18

Pat Heist & Shane Baker of Wilderness Trail pour their Bottled in Bond Wheated, High Rye bourbon & cask-strength Kentucky Rye — and share the science behind sweet mash.

18. Third Pour - Bourbon Under $20 - Blind Bottle Challenge

August 14, 2019 · 01:15:57

Mike & Brian join Jim & Randy for a blind brown-bag tasting: Fighting Cock, Old Overholt Rye, Heaven Hill BIB 6yr, and JTS Brown BIB — all under $20.

17. Elizabeth McCall - Assistant Master Distiller at Woodford Reserve

August 7, 2019 · 01:08:45

Elizabeth O'Neill McCall, Woodford Reserve's Assistant Master Distiller, joins Jim & Randy to taste Distiller's Select and Double Oaked — plus Chris Morris crashes the party.

16. Mark Klein - Comedian - The Funny Side of Bourbon

July 31, 2019 · 59:30

Comedian & bourbon aficionado Mark Klein joins Jim & Randy to taste Michter's Toasted Barrel Finish and Peerless Barrel Strength while swapping jokes and Kentucky history.

15. Brian Haara - Bourbon Justice: How Whiskey Law Shaped America

July 24, 2019 · 01:18:30

Attorney and *Bourbon Justice* author Brian Hera joins Jim & Randy to taste Bardstown Fusion Series and a discontinued Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond while unpacking bourbon's hidden legal history.

14. Whiskey River - Good Music and Good Bourbon

July 17, 2019 · 01:13:24

Veteran folk duo Whiskey River Live joins Jim & Randy to sip a Silver Dollar-selected Weller 107, mix a strawberry basil sour, and talk music, military life, and bourbon stewardship.

13. Bourbon Air Tours - A New Way to Visit the Bourbon Distilleries

July 10, 2019 · 01:00:37

Pilot & bourbon steward Terry Welshens of Bourbon Air Tours joins Jim & Randy at Bardstown Airport over Rebel Yell 10 Year and Rebel Yell 80 proof.

12. Mert's Cakes - The Sweet Taste of Bourbon

July 3, 2019 · 56:50

Virginia Rankin of Mert's Cakes joins Jim & Randy to talk bourbon-soaked praline cakes, Blanton's bottle sculptures, and Angel's Envy Finished Rye.

11. Chris Zaborowski - Barrel Selection Deep Dive and Bourbon Steward Certifications

June 26, 2019 · 01:13:56

Chris Soborowski of Westport Whiskey and Wine pours a Camp Nelson Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit and a Madeira-finished Grass Widow barrel pick while breaking down 47-barrel-a-year picking secrets.

10. Third Pour - Blind Bourbon Bottle Share with Our Whiskey Tube Friends

June 19, 2019 · 02:06:17

A double-blind bottle share with Jason Kalori, Scott Page & Dan Trout — five unlabeled flasks, zero clues, one sealed-envelope reveal.

9. Bourbon Releases and Listener Questions - Pours include Knob Creek Twice Barreled Rye and Old Maysville Club Rye

June 12, 2019 · 46:24

Randy & Jim go rye-only — Old Pogue's creamy Old Maysville Club malt rye vs. Knob Creek Twice Barreled — plus moonshiner family secrets.

8. Mark & Sherri Carter - Old Carter Whiskey Company, Tasting Includes Bourbon #2, Rye #3 and #4, VOC American 27 Year #9 and #6

June 5, 2019 · 01:16:55

Mark & Sherry Carter of Old Carter Whiskey Co. pour unreleased Bourbon Batch 2, Rye Batch 4, and a 30-bottle 27-year American whiskey straight from their library.

7. Lexington Bourbon Society - Pours Include Knob Creek Rye LBS/Wine+Market Single Barrel Select, Wilderness Trail Rye Bourbon Pick Sample

May 29, 2019 · 58:08

Barry Brenniger & Ben McWhorter of the Lexington Bourbon Society pour a Knob Creek Rye barrel pick and a Wilderness Trail High Rye barrel pick while sharing the story behind their bourbon community.

6. David Jennings - Rare Bird 101, Bourbon Includes Whiskey Bear/LBS Russells, Single Cask Nation Wild Turkey #16-313

May 22, 2019 · 58:36

David Jennings of RareBird101.com joins Jim & Randy to taste a Rickhouse K Russell's Reserve pick and a rare cask-strength Single Cask Nation Wild Turkey.

5. Jeff Irish - Bourbon Barrel Rehab, Four Roses SB Select and Glenn's Creek OCD #5

May 15, 2019 · 01:03:54

Jeff Irish & Liz Davis of Bourbon Barrel Rehab join Jim & Randy, plus Four Roses Small Batch Select and Glen's Creek OCD No. 5 on the mat.

4. Noah Glanville - Pit Barrel Cooker, W.B. Saffell Bourbon and Booker's Backyard BBQ

May 8, 2019 · 01:13:24

Noah Glanville of Pit Barrel Cooker joins Jim & Randy to pour WB Saffle and Booker's Backyard BBQ while sharing his journey from Navy corpsman to BBQ entrepreneur.

3. David Danielson - Churchill Downs, Old Stone Inn, Finished Bourbon includes Legent and Jeffersons Rum Cask

May 1, 2019 · 01:05:36

Chef David Danielson of Churchill Downs & the Old Stone Inn joins Jim & Randy to taste Legent and Jefferson's Reserve Rum Cask Finish.

2. Sipping Bottled in Bond Bourbon - Jim Shannon and Randy Minnick

April 23, 2019 · 46:27

Jim & Randy crack open Woodford Reserve Bottled in Bond and Very Old Barton Bottled in Bond while swapping stories about Kentucky life, music, and their first bourbons.

1. The Bourbon Road Podcast Trailer

March 27, 2019 · 01:20

Jim Shannon and Randy Minnick launch The Bourbon Road, laying out their vision for a podcast where bourbon, culture, and great stories meet.