The Bourbon Road

Today we get to raid the very best of Mark Rucker's bar. Mark is behind "The Bourbon Life" Instagram page. With over 30,000 followers Mark is a real force in bourbon social media. He is also a great guy with a lot of good bottles. Find out more about The Bourbon Life on Instagram @the_bourbon_life Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad Thanks to LogHeads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about their fine rustic furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.com/

Angel's Envy is firing on all cylinders! In this episode, Mike chats with Wes Henderson and talks, bourbon, business, family and all things Angel's Envy. They taste several expressions and Wes introduces a new Cellar Collection release. Find out more about Angel's Envy at https://www.angelsenvy.com Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad Thanks to LogHeads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about their fine rustic furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.com/

We needed to delay our episode this week by one day to coincide with an amazing bourbon release. But, we didn't want to miss our regularly scheduled episode timing, so Mike has put out this bonus review of Buffalo Trace with a little bit of history. Hope you enjoy, and see you again tomorrow! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad. Thanks to LogHeads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about their fine rustic furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.com/

Every now and then it's good to kick back in front of a roaring fire and enjoy some good bourbon. This week, Jim and Mike walk their way through four expressions of W.L. Weller. With Mike's good dog Woodrow at their feet, they reflect on 2019 and talk about plans for the upcoming year! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad. Thanks to LogHeads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about their fine rustic furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.com/

Jim and Mike join Bluegrass Distillers' Co-Founder Sam Rock in the barrel room of his Lexington distillery to sip on some locally made bourbons. We chat about the company, the products and what the future holds. Find out more about Bluegrass Distillers at https://www.bluegrassdistillers.com/ Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad. Thanks to LogHeads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about their fine rustic furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.com/

Jim and Mike kick back in with Michael Veach in his upstairs whiskey room. Michael, an inductee into the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame is considered the foremost authority on bourbon history. Join us while we chat and sip bourbon. Find out more about Michael Veach at https://bourbonveach.com/ Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad. Thanks to LogHeads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about their fine rustic furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.com/

In this "Third Pour Episode", Jim and Mike join friends Paul and Troy for a blind bourbon bottle challenge. With their wives in the audience, they blind judge the four bourbons they brought with an MSRP of $45 to $55. The winner gets to take home a bottle of Screwball Peanut Butter Whiskey. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad. Thanks to LogHeads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about their fine rustic furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.com/

In the 2nd of a two part series, Big Chief talks with three distilleries in his tour of the south. He tastes products of Stone Face Distillery, the Distillery at Kiepersol and Rock Town Distillery. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad. http://www.valiantvineyards.us/ https://kiepersol.com/distillery https://rocktowndistillery.com/ Thanks to LogHeads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about their fine rustic furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.com/

In the first of a two part series, Big Chief visits three distilleries in his tour of the south. He talks and tastes the products of Old Dominick Distillery, Rich Grain Distillery and Seven Three Distillery. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad. https://olddominick.com https://richdistilling.com http://www.seventhreedistilling.com Thanks to LogHeads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about their fine rustic furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.com/

The Getz Museum has a 50 year collection of rare items related to the Bourbon Industry dating to pre-Colonial days. Director Linda McCloskey joins us with Bill Renn from Heaven Hill Distillery in this holiday themed episode. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad. Find out more about the museum at https://www.oscargetzwhiskeymuseum.com/ Thanks to LogHeads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about their fine rustic furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.com/

Lisa Wicker, Head Distiller at Widow Jane joins us at the Oscar Getz Museum to talk about her products, her journey in the business and the distillery. We taste her 10 year bourbon and the new release of "The Vaults" 14 year old bourbon. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad. Find out more about Widow Jane at https://widowjane.com/ Thanks to LogHeads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about their fine rustic furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.com/

We head to Volare Restaurant in Louisville to sit down with Chef Josh Moore. Josh is an accomplished chef who has recently added "Chopped Champion" to his resume. His social media followers know him well for his weekly Fish Friday posts. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad. Find out more about Volare at https://volare-restaurant.com/ Thanks to LogHeads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about their fine rustic furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.com/

We head to Bardstown Bourbon Company to talk with Mark Erwin and Dan Callaway about the company as well as their Fusion and Discovery expressions. We also take explore the history, operations and future of the company. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad. Find out more about Bardstown Bourbon Company at https://bardstownbourbon.com/ Thanks to LogHeads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about their fine rustic furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.com/

We travel Hotel Tango Distillery in Indianapolis. Travis Barnes joins us to talk about his journey to start America's first Disabled Combat Veteran Distillery. Their spirits are "Distilled with Discipline" and "Ready to Serve". Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad. Find out more about Hotel Tango at https://hoteltangowhiskey.com/ Thanks to LogHeads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about their fine rustic furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.com/

Our hosts join fellow veterans David and Gina to drink a little bourbon and talk about the Veterans Club. At over 2500 members strong, they help provide connection, healing, recovery, housing, and employment for veterans. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad. Find out more about the Veteran's Club at https://www.veteransclubky.com/ Thanks to LogHeads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about their fine rustic furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.com/

A sit down with Bruce Corwin, Founder of the Bourbon Brotherhood. We discuss the club's humble beginnings, and how it has become 1300 members strong. Sipping on bourbon, we recall past events and look at what's to come. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad. Find out more about Bourbon Brotherhood at http://www.bourbonbrotherhood.com/ Thanks to LogHeads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about their fine rustic furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.com/

Mike gets a chance to hang out with rising country music artist Dustin Collins. His recent album "It's Been Awhile" debuted on four separate Billboard charts. Dustin tells his story while sharing acoustic versions of a few of his songs. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad. Find out more about Dustin at https://dustincollinsmusic.com Thanks to LogHeads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about their fine rustic furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.com/

Jim and Mike get a rare peek behind the scenes of the Worlds Top Craft Distiller, Kentucky Peerless Distilling Company in Louisville, Kentucky. Caleb Kilburn takes us on his journey to becoming Kentucky Peerless' Master Distiller. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad. Find out more about Peerless at https://kentuckypeerless.com Thanks to LogHeads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about their fine rustic furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.com/

It's early October... and it's 95 degrees outside! We take a break from interviews and decide to enjoy a bottle kill episode in Jim's 65 degree basement studio. Join us while we finish off three near empty bottles to clear some room in the bar. We also sample Jim's private blend called "Old Hoot". Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad. Thanks to LogHeads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about their fine rustic furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.com/

The awards keep coming as Michael Myers of Distillery 291 blazes a trail for his western whiskies. Join us as we sit down with Michael and sip on his products while exploring the world of Colorado Whiskey. Subscribe to catch every episode. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad. Check out Distillery 291 at https://distillery291.com Thanks to LogHeads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about their fine rustic furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.com/

In this episode we collaborate with Michael and Scott from "The Bourbon Lens" podcast to record a joint episode. We explore five cask strength ryes while we discuss numerous bourbon related topics. Subscribe to catch every episode. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad. Check out The Bourbon Lens at https://bourbonlens.com/ Thanks to LogHeads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about their fine rustic furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.com/

You'll enjoy following Big Chief as he make his rounds at this year's Kentucky State BBQ Festival. He talks with Steve Coomes, Susan Reigler, Haley Perros, Big Moe Cason and the folks at Peg Leg Porker among many others. Subscribe to catch every episode. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad. Visit the festival website at http://www.kybbqfestival.com/ Thanks to LogHeads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about their fine rustic furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.com/

Jim and Mike talk bourbon with Brent Goodin from Boundary Oak Distillery. We sip on the well-known Abraham Lincoln bourbon. A few bottles of this bourbon have topped $25,000 in charity auctions. Subscribe to catch every episode. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad. Visit Boundary Oak Distillery at http://boundaryoakdistillery.com Thanks to LogHeads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about their fine rustic furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.com/

Jim and Randy drop some breaking news. They discuss changes to The Bourbon Road podcast and what the future holds. We taste three different bourbons from the states of Virginia, Texas and Kentucky while hanging out with our good friend Mike "Big Chief" Hiatt. Subscribe to catch every episode. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad. Thanks to LogHeads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about their fine rustic furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.com/

Our guest is Bo Garrett, guitarist for Montgomery Gentry and tour guide at the Wild Turkey Distillery. Bo talks about coming up with Montgomery Gentry. He also talks about leading tours at Wild Turkey. Subscribe to catch every episode. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad. Follow Bo on Instagram @firebirdbo and @montgomerygentry Thanks to LogHeads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about their fine rustic furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.com/

Our guests are Shane Baker and Pat Heist from Wilderness Trail. We sip on their whiskeys as we chat about the amazing story that led to the creation of Wilderness Trail Distillery. Subscribe to catch every episode. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad. Find out more about Wilderness Trail at http://wildernesstraildistillery.com/ Thanks to LogHeads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about their fine rustic furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.com/

Jim and Randy host a blind bottle share with their close friends Mike and Brian. Each brings a bottle under $20 shrouded in a brown paper bag. Tastings are done, scores are given. Winner gets his choice from the top shelf and losers drink from the bottom shelf. Subscribe to catch every episode. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad. Thanks to LogHeads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about their fine rustic furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.com/

Our guest is Elizabeth McCall, Assistant Master Distiller at Woodford Reserve. We chat about her life both at work and at play while sipping on some incredible Woodford products. There is also a special appearance by Chris Morris, Master Distiller. Subscribe to catch every episode. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad. Thanks to Woodford Reserve for sponsoring this episode. Find out more about Woodford Reserve and their amazing products at https://www.woodfordreserve.com/

Our guest is Mark Klein, comedian and self proclaimed bourbon aficionado. Mark talks about his comedy, history and horse racing. Jim and Randy sip on a little Michter's Toasted Bourbon and Peerless Bourbon. Subscribe to catch every episode. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad. Find out more about Mark at http://corpjester.com/ Thanks to LogHeads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about their fine rustic furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.com/

Our guest is Brian Haara, author of Bourbon Justice. We discuss why bourbon is uniquely qualified to tell the story of our American History. They sip on the BBC Fusion #1 and Heaven Hill Bottled in Bond. Subscribe to catch every episode. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad. Find out more about Brian at https://brianhaara.com/ Thanks to LogHeads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about their fine rustic furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.com/ https://logheadshomecenter.com/

Jim and Randy sit down with Cole and April from Whiskey River to drink some Weller 107 and talk about their music. We discus their military service and how they met. They surprise us with a really special Four Roses cocktail for the second pour. Subscribe to catch every episode. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad. Find out more about Whiskey River at https://whiskeyriver.live/ Thanks to LogHeads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about their fine rustic furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.com/

In this episode, Jim and Randy sit down with Terry Welshans, owner of Bourbon Air Tours in Bardstown Kentucky. We sip on two expressions of Rebel Yell while talking about his service to our country in Vietnam as well as his booming distillery air tour business. Subscribe to catch every episode. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad. Thanks to LogHeads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about their fine rustic furniture at https:/logheadshomecenter.com.

Jim and Randy spend time with Virginia Rankin from Mert's Cakes in Louisville, Kentucky. They sip on Blanton's and Angel's Envy Finished Rye while talking about bourbons and their uses in baking cakes. They also talk about some high profile customers in the bourbon industry. Subscribe to catch every episode. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad. Thanks to Mert's Cakes for supporting this episode. Find out more about their Spirited Praline Cakes at https://mertscakes.com/.

In this episode, Jim and Randy sit down with Chris Zaborowski, co-owner at Westport Whiskey & Wine in Louisville Kentucky. They talk in detail about barrel selections at each of the distilleries. We also talk about the Stave & Thief Bourbon Steward Certifications. We drink barrel selections from Wild Turkey's Kentucky Spirit and Grass Widow. Subscribe to catch every episode. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad. Thanks to LogHeads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about their fine rustic furniture at https:/logheadshomecenter.com.

Our first "Third Pour" episode is a blind bourbon bottle share challenge with the popular YouTube whiskey channels, "The Mash and Drum Whiskey Room" and "My Bourbon Journey". Also joining us is Dan Trout from the upcoming channel "Dusty Dan's Whiskey Reviews". Subscribe to catch every episode. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad. Thanks to LogHeads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about their fine rustic furniture at https:/logheadshomecenter.com.

Jim and Randy talk about some upcoming bourbon releases and address some listener questions. They also review some of the show's past episodes. Jim explains sour mash -vs- sweet mash and Randy finally talks about his moonshining ancestors from Kentucky. Subscribe to catch every episode. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad. Thanks to LogHeads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about their fine rustic furniture at https:/logheadshomecenter.com.

We talk with Mark and Sherri Carter of the Old Carter Whiskey Company about what it's like to start a Bourbon and Whiskey company. We talk about barrels and blending and much more while sipping on their products. Subscribe to catch every episode. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad. Find Old Carter at https://oldcarterwhiskeyco.com Thanks to LogHeads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about their fine rustic furniture at https:/logheadshomecenter.com.

We talk with Lexington Bourbon Society about events, barrel picks and what it's like to be a member of a local bourbon group. Pours include a Knob Creek Rye Barrel Pick and an sneak peak of the new Wilderness Trail Rye Bourbon at barrel proof. Subscribe so you won't miss a single episode. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad. Find LBS at lexingtonbourbonsociety.org Thanks to LogHeads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about their fine rustic furniture at logheadshomecenter.com.

We talk all things Wild Turkey with David Jennings of Rare Bird 101. We also discuss his up coming book while sipping on the Whiskey Bear/LBS Russells pick and the Single Cask Nation Wild Turkey #16-313 10 year. Subscribe so you won't miss a single episode. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad. Find David's blog at rarebird101.com. Thanks to LogHeads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about their fine rustic furniture at logheadshomecenter.com.

We interview Jeff Irish of Bourbon Barrel Rehab. We sip on bourbon while Jeff talks about barrel art and his many bourbon friends. Featured pours are Four Roses SB Select and Glenn's Creek OCD #5. Subscribe so you won't miss a single episode. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad. Find the Bourbon Barrel rehab at bourbonbarrelrehab.com. Thanks to LogHeads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about their fine rustic furniture at logheadshomecenter.com.

We interview Noah Glanville, President of Pit Barrel Cooker Company and Iraq War Veteran. We sip on bourbon while Noah talks about his youth, returning from the war and his successful company. Featured pours are W.B. Saffell and Bookers Backyard BBQ. Subscribe so you won't miss a single episode. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad. Find the Pit Barrel Cooker Company at pitbarrelcooker.com. Thanks to LogHeads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about their fine rustic furniture at logheadshomecenter.com.

We interview Chef David Danielson, Executive Chef of Churchill Downs and Chef/Proprietor of The Old Stone Inn and Tavern in Simpsonville, Kentucky. Featured pours are the new Legent from Beam Suntory and Jefferson's Reserve Old Rum Cask Finish. Subscribe so you won't miss a single episode. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad. Find our guest David Danielson at @kyderbychef and @oldstoneinn and on the web at oldstoneinntavern.com Thanks to LogHeads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about their fine rustic furniture at logheadshomecenter.com.

The hosts discuss bourbon country life, culture and a bit of personal history. Touching on friendship, family and the love of bourbon while sipping on some nice pours. Featured pours are Woodford Reserve Bottled in Bond and Very Old Barton Bottled in Bond. Subscribe so you won't miss a single episode. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad. Thanks to LogHeads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about their fine rustic furniture at logheadshomecenter.com.

The Bourbon Road is a journey through the culture and community of America's native spirit. Each week we sip on Bourbon while talking with celebrities, musicians, chefs, business owners , industry experts and everyday enthusiasts. If Bourbon makes it better… or even the other way around, then we want to talk about it. Subscribe so you won't miss a single episode. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad.