The Bourbon Road is — and always will be — free to listen, free to read. Members keep the lights on, the bottles flowing, and the road open. They also get a few extra pours at the table for chipping in.
Encourager
Freealways
Member ID card
Access to The Roadie Bar
Randomizer entries 1×
Personal tasting notes
Posts & chat with other Roadies
Supporter
$5per month
Everything in Encourager
Event access
Randomizer entries 2×
Smart QR member key on your ID card
Member-only discounts at partner distilleries & events
Extra and early-access content
Partner
$10per month
Everything in Supporter
Tier 2 access at in-person events
One-time branded t-shirt (ships after 30 days)
Randomizer entries 4×
Barrel pick opportunities
Shout out on a show
Inner Circle
$20per month
Everything in Partner
Tier 1 access at in-person events — closest seats, first pours
Randomizer entries 8×
Guest appearance opportunity on a show
The deepest thank-you we can muster
The fine print
How am I billed?
Monthly through Stripe. Your card is charged once on signup, then on the same day each month after.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period — you keep your benefits until then, and you won't be charged again. No gotchas, no calls to make.
Can I change tiers?
Upgrades take effect immediately and we prorate the cost — you only pay the difference for the days left in your current billing period. Downgrades kick in at the start of your next billing period, so you keep your higher-tier perks until then.
About the t-shirt
Members at the Partner ($10) and Inner Circle ($20) tiers get one branded t-shirt — total, not per year. It ships about 30 days after you sign up (a sticky-membership check that protects us from sign-up-then-cancel). One per lifetime, even if you re-subscribe later.
Refunds?
Membership fees are generally non-refundable, but if there's a billing problem or you believe you were charged in error, email hello@thebourbonroad.com within 30 days and we'll work with you. Small team, real humans.
What happens to my data if I cancel?
Your account stays put and at the end of your subscription term you return to “Encourager” level. Only the tier-specific perks turn off. If you want everything deleted, use the Delete my account button on your account page — see our privacy policy for the full retention rules.