The Bourbon Road

We travel a bit north this week (virtually) to talk with Chris Fredrickson of the Traverse City Whiskey Company. Chris sent us several samples of his "Whiskies of the North". We dive and and explore these Michigan whiskies and give you all the details. You won't want to miss out on this episode! Check out Traverse City Whiskey Company at: https://www.tcwhiskey.com/ Thanks to our great sponsor for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproducts.com/

Barton has a recent release of the Thomas S. Moore expression featuring a port wine finish. We dive deep and give you all the wonderful details. Named after the builder of the Barton Distillery and the namesake of the legendary Tom Moore Spring. Be sure to check out our private Facebook group "The Bourbon Roadies" - https://www.facebook.com/groups/2612790862081576 Thanks to our great sponsor for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproducts.com/

You have seen them on the shelf... the bottom shelf. The question is, should you give them a try? On this episode we check out a couple of big box store branded bourbons to see if they can measure up. You might be surprised! Listen in. Check out our private Facebook group called The Bourbon Roadies at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2612790862081576 Thanks to our great sponsor for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproducts.com/

The top selling bourbon in the world is Jim Beam white label 80 proof. It is also the only bourbon on the shelf at our resort here in Mexico. So, Mike and I decide to do a review on our next to last day of vacation here in the Riviera Maya Coast of Mexico. We always say if you are a Jim Beam fan... good for you! Find out more about Jim Beam at https://www.jimbeam.com/en/ Thanks to our great sponsor for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproducts.com/

How could we not travel to Mexico and bring two great bottles to share with Roadies at the pool. We record this episode from Riviera Maya, chest deep in the pool, surrounded by fellow Roadies. What a great day and a couple of excellent Buffalo Trace products, Eagle Rare and Weller 107. Find out more about Buffalo Trace at https://www.buffalotracedistillery.com/ Thanks to our great sponsor for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproducts.com/

Anything maritime gets Mike and I excited. This Missouri Toasted Oak Cask from Ironclad captured our attention. A four grain bourbon finished in Missouri toasted oak barrels. Ours was a little higher in proof than the advertised 90-100 proof. Definitely listen in as we dive into this Virginia whiskey. Find out more about Ironclad at https://www.ironcladdistillery.com/ Thanks to our great sponsor for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproducts.com/

Mike and his brother Mitch recount old times telling some pretty revealing stories while sipping on two bourbon whiskies. Today they drink Hochatown Straight Bourbon from Oklahoma and Tahwahkaro Four Grain Bourbon from Texas. Find out more about Tahwahkaro at https://tahwahkaro.com/ Find out more about Hochatown at https://www.hochatowndistilling.com/ Thanks to our great sponsor for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproducts.com/

You all know that Mike and I love some older whiskies. Ten years is a pretty magic number in our books. I also love a good rye. Today we check out the 10 year rye from Basic Hayden. Definitely check this episode out to find out what we think of this expression from our friends at Beam Suntory. Find out more about Basil Hayden at https://www.basilhaydens.com/ Thanks to our great sponsor for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproducts.com/

Jim and Mike sit down with a couple of Roadies to drink some Old Forester 150th and to share their list of the five bourbons to start your home bar with. Join Jim, Mike, Todd Ritter and Matt Simons for a great show featuring the Old Forester 150th and each of them share their top five bourbons to start your home bar. Find out more about Old Forester at https://www.oldforester.com/ Thanks to our sponsor for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproducts.com/

You all know that Mike loves his Texas bourbon. Today he brings a four grain from Tahwahkaro Distillery in Palestine Texas. This one is a single barrel at cask strength boasting a 128.4 proof rating. Dark, bold and delicious, you will want to get your hands on a bottle of this one. Don't miss out! Find out more about Tahwahkaro at https://tahwahkaro.com/ Thanks to our great sponsor for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproducts.com/

Jim and Mike sit down with a true visionary, combat veteran and entrepreneur Chris Cruise. Chris is the Founder of Cruise Customs Flags and his company employs veterans to make American Flags from Bourbon Barrels. We drink Elijah Craig Toasted and Ezra Brooks 99 on this episode. Find out more about Cruise Customs Flags at https://cruisecustomsflags.com/ Thanks to our sponsor for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproducts.com/

If you have listened to the show, you know how much the two of us respect bottled-in-bond bourbons. Today is no exception as we review Old Grand-Dad Bonded from our friends at Beam Suntory. This spicy 100 proofer is all about the cinnamon bears! Pick up a bottle of Old Grand-Dad Bonded almost anywhere for about $25. Thanks to our great sponsor for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproducts.com/

Mike is sans Jim this week at Peerless Distilling in Louisville, Kentucky. This time Mike gets to chat with Corky Taylor and Cordell Lawrence while sipping on two great expressions from Peerless. They talk about history, life and good whiskey in the episode recorded near the riverfront in Louisville, Kentucky. Find out more about Peerless at https://kentuckypeerless.com/ Thanks to our sponsor for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproducts.com/

If you have not tried something so out of the box as an absinthe finished rye whiskey... we suggest you do. Peerless Distilling in Louisville Kentucky has a 111 proof Kentucky Rye Whiskey finished in Absinthe Barrels from Copper and Kings Distillery also in Louisville. Mike and I were blown away by this one! Find out more about Peerless at https://kentuckypeerless.com/ Thanks to our great sponsor for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproducts.com/

What a day at the Speakeasy Cellar at Evan WIlliams Experience in downtown Louisville, Kentucky. We had the chance to spend the day with Bernie Lubbers, The Whiskey Professor... Mr. Bottled in Bond. Also on the show is Jody Filiatreau, Artisan Distiller at Evan Williams. We have a great time tasting some great whiskey. Find out more about Evan Williams at https://evanwilliams.com/ Thanks to our sponsor for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproducts.com/

It's Monday here and we are drinking bourbon! Today we have a 4 year old from JK Williams Distilling in Peoria Illinois. Gold Zephyr is a four year old small batch straight bourbon from the heartland of America. Be sure to listen in as we explore this respectable midwest whiskey with ties to Prohibition. Find out more about Gold Zephyr at https://www.jkwilliamsdistilling.com/ Thanks to our great sponsor for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproducts.com/

It's a tough job, but somebody has to do it. This week Jim and mike walk their way through the Master's Collection of Woodford Reserve. Over $600 in bourbon as we work hard to give you the down and dirty on these expressions. Find out more about Woodford Reserve at https://www.woodfordreserve.com/ and Good Times at https://www.facebook.com/Good-Times-Bourbon-102554495102164/ Thanks to our sponsor for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproducts.com/

The boys take a zig-zag on the bourbon road and zero in on the buttery goodness of Smooth Ambler's Old Scout 107 American Whiskey. Jim brings the bottle and Mike is taken by surprise as this skillfully crafted blend treats the palate and leaves a welcome finish. Be sure to listen in as the verdict comes down. Find out more about Old Scout at https://smoothambler.com/ Thanks to our great sponsor for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproducts.com/

Jim and Mike stay out of the cold and record a long episode with Woodrow and a couple of great bottles. We drink some 15 year bourbon from Cathead Distillery called Old Soul. Also a fantastic honey barrel finished bourbon from Good Times. Find out more about Cathead at https://catheaddistillery.com/ and Good Times at https://www.facebook.com/Good-Times-Bourbon-102554495102164/ Thanks to our sponsor for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproducts.com/

Today we put on our "Big Boy Pants" and try the new Knob Creek 12 Year Cask Strength Kentucky Bourbon. We are both big fans of Knob Creek, but we have not had a chance to dip into this one yet. Listen in as we pass judgement on this well known brand. Find out more about Knob Creek at https://www.knobcreek.com/ Thanks to our great sponsor for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproducts.com/

Jim and Mike Hang out at the famous Bourbons Bistro in Louisville Kentucky with Jason Brauner. Jason is also the founder of Buzzard's Roost Sipping Whiskeys. He takes time, share his whiskey and guides us on a journey through the process of his double barreled liquid magic. Don't miss this one! Find out more about Buzzard's Roost. at https://www.buzzardsroostwhiskey.com/ Thanks to our sponsor for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproducts.com/

Today we take another look at a Georgia Distillery that is putting out some pretty good product. We had their rye in episode 119 so we had to get their bourbon on as soon as possible. Listen in to find out how we like this 4 year old, 70% corn, 21% rye, & 9% malted barley bourbon from Thirteenth Colony. Find out more about Thirteenth Colony at https://www.thirteenthcolony.com/ Thanks to our great sponsor for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproducts.com/

Jim and Mike get on the road again and head to Nashville Tennessee. On this trip they stop in at Pennington Distilling to sample the many expressions of Davidson Reserve. Don't miss this episode as the guys drink and chat at one of Tennessee's finest distilleries. Find out more about Pennington Distilling Co. at https://penningtondistillingco.com/ Thanks to our sponsor for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproducts.com/

On this episode we try the Cask 111 from Chattanooga Whiskey. It's a Tennessee High Malt ringing in at 111 proof. It is a really surprising bottle, packed with flavor and it can be found for $45 in many markets. You definitely want to give this one a try, and make sure to share it with some friends! Find out more about Chattanooga Whiskey at https://chattanoogawhiskey.com/ Thanks to our great sponsor for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproducts.com/

Jim and Mike kick back in Zeke's house with Mike and James of the Nashville Barrel Company. Finally on the road again, the boys get to drink some great stuff with a couple of genuine whiskey friends in Nashville Tennessee. Make sure you check them out because they are putting out some amazing juice. Find out more about Nashville Barrel Company at https://nashvillebarrelco.com/ Thanks to our sponsor for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproducts.com/

As Mike and I travel about trying bourbons and whiskeys from all over, every now and then we get to revisit and get blown away by some true artisans. Today is no exception as this week's Craft Distillery Monday is dedicated to Kings County Distillery in Brooklyn, New York. Our hats are off to the them! Find out more about Kings County at https://www.kingscountydistillery.com/ Thanks to our great sponsor for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproducts.com/

Jim and Mike sip on a few wheated bourbons while hanging out with country artist Josh Bogard. Weller and Makers are on the menu as we listen to a little of his best songs. The ladies are with us and So are a few Roadies. Don't miss this hi-fidelity episode. Find out more about Josh at https://www.facebook.com/JBdirtysouth/ Thanks to our sponsor for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproducts.com/

Booker Noe knew how to pick'em. I mean barrels... he could choose the right barrels from locations in different warehouses to make a great barrel strength release. Fred Noe continues that tradition today with the "Pigskin Batch" that pay homage to Booker's love of football. Listen in as the boys sip on a good one Find out more about Booker's at https://www.bookersbourbon.com/ Thanks to our great sponsor for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproducts.com/

Jim and Mike hang out with Lucky Seven to review the Jokester and Holdout. Two of the Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey expressions from Lucky Seven Spirits. Ashley Barnes, the "Witchy Woman" of bourbon joins us again as we sample her blending expertise in crafting these whiskies. Find out more about Lucky Seven at https://luckysevenspirits.com Thanks to our sponsor for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproducts.com/

A Craft Distillery Monday episode featuring the cask strength bourbon from Penelope. We have been pleasantly surprised by the bourbons coming across our bar lately. Penelope is no exception. This one definitely delivers on flavor. There is also a tasting note you will not want to miss out on. Be sure to listen in. Find out more about Penelope at https://penelopebourbon.com/ Thanks to our great sponsor for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproducts.com/

Mike heads to the hills of Kentucky to visit with Discovery Channel Moonshiners Donnie and Teresa the Beattyville Hillbillies. They talk all things moonshine and sip on some of the good stuff! Find out more about our the Donnie and Teresa and all they have going on at their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Moonshiners-Donnie-Teresa-The-Beattyville-Hillbillies-2095153150561426 Thanks to our sponsor for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproducts.com/

We already know we love some whiskies form Utah. Thanks to a good friend out west, we get a chance to try the bourbon whiskey from Sugar House Distilling in Salt Lake City Utah. Listen in as the boys put this one though the gauntlet. Find out more about Sugar House Distillery at https://www.sugarhousedistillery.net/ Thanks to our great sponsor for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproducts.com/

Jim, Mike sip on the new "big boy" from Angel's Envy... the 2020 Cask Strength Bourbon release. In this episode they recap 2020 and talk about the highs and the lows and what is in store for 2021. Find out more about our private Facebook group "The Bourbon Roadies at https://www.facebook.com/groups/2612790862081576 Thanks to our sponsor for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproducts.com/

Something that you don't see very often is a Bottled in Bond Tennessee Whiskey. Jim and Mike are blessed with an early look at this expression from Leiper's Fork Distillery in Tennessee. Join us as we explore this whiskey and talk about what it takes to make a Tennessee Whiskey Find out more about the Leiper's Fork Distillery at https://leipersforkdistillery.com/ Thanks to our great sponsor for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproducts.com/

Jim, Mike and a few Roadies gather to fight it our in a "Blind Bottle Challenge". Also hear about our "Bourbon of the Year" and "Craft Distillery of the Year". Find out more about our private Facebook group "The Bourbon Roadies at https://www.facebook.com/groups/2612790862081576 Thanks to our great sponsors for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproducts.com/ Logheads Home Center: https://logheadshomecenter.com/

It has been a long time coming, but it is finally here. Castle & Key has released their first whiskey product, Restoration Kentucky Rye Whiskey. A limited release of 60 barrels (~13,000 bottles) is making its way into the marketplace and getting snatched up just as fast. Find out more about the Castle & Key and the Restoration Kentucky Rye Whiskey at https://castleandkey.com/ Thanks to our great sponsor for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproducts.com/

Jim and Mike try some whiskey made in the period style of George Washington's Mount Vernon Distillery. We also talk about the Christmas of 1777 and the winter encampment at Valley Forge and the part whiskey played. Find out more about Mount Vernon Distillery at https://www.mountvernon.org/the-estate-gardens/distillery/ Thanks to our great sponsors for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproducts.com/ Logheads Home Center: https://logheadshomecenter.com/

Jim and Mike try for the first time on the show a great bottle from an Oregon Distillery. Although there are quite a few distilleries in Oregon, this is a first for us. We try the Bottled In Bond Bourbon from Oregon Spirit Distillers. You should tune in to hear more about this single barrel. Find out more about Oregon Spirit Distillers at http://oregonspiritdistillers.com/ Thanks to our great sponsor for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproducts.com/

Jim and Mike hang with Dusty Dan to explore the world of vintage bourbons. In this episode we sample some 1955 Old Crow, a 1963 Very Old Fitzgerald Bottled in Bond, a 1969 Early Times and a 1985 Old Grandad 114 Barrel Proof. Find out more about Dusty Dan at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIJFVmfma7OKaKWGXhUrmHQ/videos Thanks to our great sponsors for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproducts.com/ Logheads Home Center: https://logheadshomecenter.com/

Jim and Mike try a well crafted rye out of south Georgia from the Thirteenth Colony Distillery. This 96/4 rye is a nice surprise and is a fine example of what our craft distilleries are capable of. Make sure you listen in and grab a bottle of this whiskey if you get a chance. Find out more about Thirteenth Colony at https://thirteenthcolony.com/ Thanks to our great sponsor for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproducts.com/

Jim and Mike sit down with Brand Ambassador Adam Harris and taste the Legent Finished Bourbon from Beam Suntory. This bourbon is a collaboration between Jim Beam's Master Distiller Fred Noe and Suntory Blender Shinji Fukuyo. Find out more about Legent at https://www.legentbourbon.com/ Thanks to our great sponsors for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproducts.com/ Logheads Home Center: https://logheadshomecenter.com/

Jim and Mike sip on a a powerful yet flavor packed single barrel bourbon from our good friends at Frey Ranch Distillery. This bottle represents their newly launched single barrel program. Colby promised this bottle when we talked last. Thanks Colby. Find out more about Frey Ranch at https://freyranch.com/ Thanks to our great sponsor for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproducts.com/

Jim and Mike sip on a little "Juke Joint Whiskey" from B.R. Distilling in Memphis Tennessee. The boys sit down with McCauley Williams and try their two flagship labels, Blue Note Bourbon and Riverset Rye. This stuff is surprisingly good. Don't miss it! Find out more about B.R. Distilling at https://www.brdistilling.com/ Thanks to our great sponsors for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproducts.com/ Logheads Home Center: https://logheadshomecenter.com/

Jim and Mike get a first look at a barrel pick sample from the new Green River Distilling Company. The release is not set until 2021, but you will not want to miss this review of a restored name from the past. Visit Green River at https://www.greenriverdistilling.com/ Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad Thanks to Premium Bar Products for supporting this episode. Find out more about high quality laser etched glassware at https://premiumbarproducts.com/.

Jim visits Roadie and original co-host Randy Minnick. They sip a few Virginia whiskies while enjoying a true Blue Ridge Mountain weekend. Featured pours include Knuckle and Catoctin Creek. We welcome you to join our Facebook Group "The Bourbon Roadies". Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad Thanks to our great sponsors for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproducts.com/ Logheads Home Center: https://logheadshomecenter.com/

Jim and Mike break out the first of the holiday bourbons. This week we try "The Holiday Toast" from Chicago based Lucky Seven. It is a 115 proof winter sipper from one of our very good friends, Ashely Barnes. Visit Lucky Seven at https://luckysevenspirits.com/ Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad Thanks to Premium Bar Products for supporting this episode. Find out more about high quality laser etched glassware at https://premiumbarproducts.com/.

Jim and Mike drink a little Shackleton Blended Malt Scotch Whiskey as well as some Angel's Envy Cask Strength Finished Bourbon on this episode as they talk with Drew Hannush of Whiskey Lore. Find out more about Whiskey Lore at https://www.whiskey-lore.com/ Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad Thanks to our great sponsors for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproducts.com/ Logheads Home Center: https://logheadshomecenter.com/

Jim, Mike and his son Jake sip on a 14 year old straight Kentucky bourbon from Calumet Farm. This bottle called "Single Rack Black" is a well aged Kentucky Bourbon with some notes that might surprise you. Definitely listen in to find out! Visit Calumet at https://www.calumetbourbon.com/ Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad Thanks to Premium Bar Products for supporting this episode. Find out more about high quality laser etched glassware at https://premiumbarproducts.com/.

Jim and Mike taste their way through a couple of single barrel expressions that are also "store picks". Listen in as they dissect these bourbons and talk about single barrels and store picks. We welcome you to join our Facebook Group "The Bourbon Roadies". Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad Thanks to our great sponsors for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproducts.com/ Logheads Home Center: https://logheadshomecenter.com/

Jim and Mike sip on Melrose, the Double Barrel Rye from J.W. Kelly in Chattanooga Tennessee. This gentle sipper will definitely surprise you. Listen in to find out! Check out J.W. Kelly at https://www.jwkelly.com/ Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad Thanks to Premium Bar Products for supporting this episode. Find out more about high quality laser etched glassware at https://premiumbarproducts.com/.