The Bourbon Road

Jim and Mike hang out with Ariel Jahn, Brand Ambassador of Woodinville Whiskey Company from Washington State. They try both the straight bourbon as well as the 100% rye in this weeks episode. Check out Woodinville: https://www.woodinvillewhiskeyco.com/ Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad Thanks to Logheads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about high log furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.com/

Jim and Mike try a straight wheat whiskey from Old Dominick in Memphis Tennessee. A surprising wheat with an interesting one-of-a kind flavor profile from Master Distiller, Alex Castle. Check out Old Dominick at https://olddominick.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 spend a little time talking through some bourbon basics while tasting four very good whiskies. Don't miss this episode as we try a couple old standards as well as a new release and a very special big boy four grain bourbon. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad Thanks to Logheads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about high log furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.com/

Jim and Mike try a rye from Blaum Brothers in Galena, Illinois. A great tasting rye from the home of Knotter Bourbon. Check out Blaum Brothers at https://www.blaumbros.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, Mike and Adam sip on a little CYPB and some Stagg Jr. on this barrel pick prep night. A lot of great conversation, good bourbon and anticipation for our Wilderness Trail pick. Adam is one of the moderators on The Bourbon Roadies. We welcome you to join The Bourbon Roadies private Facebook Group. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad Thanks to Logheads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about high log furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.com/

Jim and Mike try a rye malt whiskey from our friends at Chattanooga Whiskey. This expression is a four grain, malt forward expression that is aged more than three years. This unfiltered 99 proof rye is a year round sipper. Check out Chattanooga Whiskey at https://chattanoogawhiskey.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/.

Mike invites the team from Tennessee's Leiper's Fork Distillery and Master Blender, Ashley Barnesr for and episode you will not soon forget. Rye and Bourbon are flowing in this episode! Leiper's Fork: https://leipersforkdistillery.com/ Ashley Barnes: https://www.thespiritsgroup.com/ Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad Thanks to Logheads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about high log furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.com/

Jim and Mike try a bourbon whiskey with a new twist. Oak & Eden has a bourbon finished with a toasted oak spire. We're gonna dive into this one and give you a fair look at a distillery who is stepping outside the box trying something new. Check out Oak & Eden at https://www.oakandeden.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 site down with Colby Frey of Frey Ranch Whiskey Farmers of Fallon Nevada. We enjoy two of their expressions, a four grain bourbon and a straight rye. Both made from grains grown on the farm. A distillery is located in the oasis of Nevada. Find out more about Frey Ranch at https://freyranch.com/ Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad Thanks to Logheads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about high log furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.com/

Jim and Mike venture into the great northwest (virtually) to explore a port finished straight bourbon from Woodinville. Not our first time sipping on Woodinville. Listen in to find out if this one stands up to the test. Check out Woodinville Whiskey at https://www.woodinvillewhiskeyco.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/.

David Jennings (Rare Bird 101) joins us to drink some Wild Turkey 17 Year Bottled in Bond as well as the new Rare Breed Rye. We talk all things Turkey including David's New Book, "American Spirit: Wild Turkey Bourbon from Ripy to Russell". Find out more about Rare Bird 101 at https://rarebird101.com/ Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad Thanks to Logheads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about high log furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.com/

Jim and Mike try a new eight year old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Buck is a surprising find at $28 per bottle. We hope you enjoy this review! Check out The Bourbon Roadies private Facebook group and join in on the conversation! 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/.

Mike joins his Son Jake at Barksdale Air Force Base to celebrate Father's day while sipping on three different expressions of Blanton's, They include Original, Gold and Straight From the Barrel. Check our our private Facebook group "The Bourbon Roadies" and hang out with bourbon loving like minded people. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad

Mike finishes his quarantine and invites Jim over for a couple of epic pours. We enjoy the Old Fitzgerald 9 year Bottled in Bond 2020 and the Orphan Barrel Rhetoric 25 year. Don't miss this one! Check our our private Facebook group "The Bourbon Roadies" and hang out with bourbon loving like minded people. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad Thanks to Logheads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about high log furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.com/

Jim and Mike explore a Bottled in Bond Straight Bourbon Whiskey from Boulder Spirits in Colorado. Don't miss this episode as we taste this high malt bourbon whiskey from the great state of Colorado. We hope you enjoy this review! Check out Boulder Spirits at https://boulder-spirits.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/.

Mike spends the day with Steve Coomes, whiskey journalist and event architect of the 2020 Bardstown Bourbon Festival. They discuss whiskey, current times as well as great new plans for the Bardstown Bourbon Festival this fall. Find out more about Steve and what he has going on at https://stevecoomes.com Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad Thanks to Logheads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about high log furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.com/

Jim and Mike sample another Texas "wheater" on this Craft Distillery Monday episode. Join in as they sip on this fine Texas whiskey fermented with yeast isolated from a Texas pecan. You won't want to miss this episode. Check out TX Straight Bourbon at https://www.frdistilling.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 try a smooth and inviting American Whiskey from Country Smooth as they talk with Lori Carcich, Founder and CEO of Country Smooth. Hang out as we take a deep dive into her company and vision for this women owned whiskey company, Findout more about Country Smooth at http://countrysmooth.com/ Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad Thanks to Logheads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about high log furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.com/.

Jim and Mike try the port finished eight year old bourbon from Boondocks. An expression created by Dave Scheurich, a legend of the industry that has helped create some of America's most recognized whiskeys over the last 40 years. Check out Boondocks at https://www.boondockswhiskey.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 do their best to determine which bourbon (or rye) makes the best whiskey and coke. You might be very surprised to find out who makes the top of the list and who does not. Come to our Facebook group "The Bourbon Roadies" and hang out with some great people who love to talk about bourbon. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad Thanks to Logheads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about high log furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.com/.

Jim and Mike try the new release of Old Tub Bottled in Bond Bourbon from Jim Beam. Historically, this bourbon dates back to the early days of Beam. It has been available in the gift shop in Kentucky, but now widely available. Check out Jim Beam at https://www.jimbeam.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 take a road trip to the northern edge of The Bourbon Trail to visit Boone County Distilling. During our visit we interview Josh Quinn, one of the owners and founders of the distillery. We try their small batch and six year single barrel. Check out Boone County at at https://boonedistilling.com/ Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad Thanks to Logheads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about high log furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.com/

Jim and Mike sip on a single barrel offering from J.W. Kelly of Chattanooga Tennessee. Chattanooga has it going on when it comes to bourbon whiskey and J.W. Kelly is no exception. Don't miss our review of their 109 proof single barrel bourbon. Check out J.W. Kelly at: https://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/.

Mike continues his Texas road trip to Denison to visit Ironroot Republic. The folks at Ironroot pull out all the stops as they scour the warehouse, thieving barrels and come up with 6 different whiskies to taste for the episode. A must listen! Check out Ironroot Republic at https://www.ironrootrepublic.com Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad Thanks to Logheads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about high log furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.com/.

Jim and Mike sip on the new Kentucky Straight Rye from Pinhook. Rye'd On is a 97 proof, two year rye that was produced at the Castle and Key Distillery in Frankfort Kentucky. Listen in as we review the highly anticipated liquid. Check out Pinhook at: https://www.pinhookbourbon.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/.

Mike takes a road trip to Texas and visits Balcones Distillery in Waco Texas. He and the boys from Balcones sample a long list of whiskey expressions as they talk about bourbon, single malts and all things Texas Whiskey. Check out Balcones at https://balconesdistilling.com/ Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad Thanks to Logheads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about high log furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.com/.

Jim and Mike drink a little wheat whiskey this week from a distillery in Washington State. Dry Fly is a true "farm to bottle" operation that makes every drop they sell. What goes better together than fly fishing and whiskey? Check out Dry Fly Distillery at: http://dryflydistilling.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 some Bulleit Bourbon with Sam from the Bourbon House in the UK. Sam is a big fan of Bulleit Bourbon and we have a great time hanging out with him virtually in his very own Bourbon House. You'll love the energy of this episode. Check out The Bourbon House on Instagram @thebourbonhouse Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad Thanks to Logheads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about high log furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.com/.

Jim and Mike try a Virginia Straight Bourbon Whiskey from Rugged Branch Distillery in Charlottesville, Virginia. A wheated bourbon and Double Gold Medal Winner at the 2020 San Fransisco World Spirits Competition. Check out Ragged Branch Distillery at: https://www.raggedbranch.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 welcome back co-host Randy Minnick for a fun filled night of tasting listener samples. Included is a hazmat proof rye and an Old Grandad distilled in 1962. You won't want to miss this episode as the boys try a collection of samples. Check out our Facebook group 'The Bourbon Roadies". Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad Thanks to Logheads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about high log furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.com/.

Jim and Mike taste Deceptivus Bourbon from Cadée. This ruby port finished bourbon is one of several Maritime Whiskey's available from Cadée. We hope you enjoy this episode, our second installment in Craft Distillery Monday. Check out Cadée Distillery at: https://www.cadeedistillery.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 face off with two well known classics in this episode. Heaven Hills six year and seven year bottled in bond expressions go head to head. Who will win out in this showdown. Check out Heaven Hill Brands at: https://www.heavenhill.com/ Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad Thanks to Logheads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about high log furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.com/.

Jim and Mike are joined by Wilson Torres from Union Horse Distilling Co. out of Lenexa Kansas. We taste and review three of their expressions on our new Craft Distillery Monday series. Check out Union Horse Distillery at: http://www.unionhorse.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/.

Mike takes another road trip and heads north into Indiana not far from the Wabash River west of Indianapolis. He gets a chance to visit Old 55 Distillery, sit down with Distiller Jason Fruits and taste some truly unique whiskies. Check out Old 55 Distillery at: https://old55distillery.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 get a chance to hang out with Dan Garrison, Founder of Garrison Brothers Distillery. A true pioneer in whiskey making and first to tackle the Texas climate for making bourbon whiskey. We try two of his expressions. Check out Garrison Brothers at: https://www.garrisonbros.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 challenge each other with a selection of whiskies. Mike picks the east and Jim goes west with a shootout that will surprise you. Listen in as the boys bring you five bottles with detailed tasting notes and fun to boot Check out our private Facebook group "The Bourbon Roadies:. 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 hang out in the virtual Bourbon Road Speakeasy with Haley Perros of Wilderness Trail Distillery. We taste their three primary expressions and talk about all things Wilderness Trail. Check it out! Check out Wilderness Trail at https://wildernesstraildistillery.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 celebrate one year of The Bourbon Road. Remembering good times, great bourbon and some awesome guests. They sample six different Knob Creek expressions while remembering 2019. Check out our Facebook group "The Bourbon Roadies". Great people with a common interest. Lots of fun! 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 explore Indian bourbon whiskey with Alan Bishop and Jolee Kasprazak of Spirits of French Lick. We sample the Lee Sinclair 4 grain bourbon, the Wheater as well as their Old Clifty Hoosier Apple Brandy. Find out more about Spirits of French Lick at https://www.spiritsoffrenchlick.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 get to sit down and drink a little bourbon with two listeners and fellow "Roadies" who are in town to visit distilleries. Jason and Jennifer are great people and we welcome them on a show to talk about their love of all things bourbon. Check out 'The Bourbon Roadies" group on Facebook. 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 hang out in Jim's basement with Mark and Sherri Carter of the Old Carter Whiskey Company. The Carters are old friends with new whiskey... and we are excited to try it. Listen as we get a first look at three new products releasing soon. Check out https://www.oldcarterwhiskeyco.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/

What a treat to hang out with Steve Coomes. A master storyteller and well known bourbon country personality. Steve spends a little time with Jim and Mike at Justins House of Bourbon in Louisville Kentucky, drinking bourbon and telling stories. More about Steve at https://www.stevecoomes.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 hang with Old Forester Master Taster Jackie Zykan in Louisville. They are among the first 5 people to taste the new 2020 Birthday Bourbon. They also sample the Presidents Choice (barrel 6) and talk all things Old Forester. More about the Old Forester at https://www.oldforester.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 get a chance to try the new Old Forester Single Barrel Select expressions of Old Forester. At 100 proof and barrel strength they are giving a choice to barrel select customers. You will be surprised at what we taste on these! More about the Old Forester at https://www.oldforester.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/

This St. Patricks Day is still a celebration, even though we're doing it from home. Jim and Mike sit down with a bottle of Slane Irish Whiskey to make the best of things. We hope this extra episode will "Shorten Your Road". More about the Slane Irish Whisky at https://www.slaneirishwhiskey.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/

Little did we know that John Edwards from The Dads Drinking Bourbon podcast had plans to take over our show. He turns the tables in the interview and suggests we "Free Big Chief". Lots of laughs and some great bourbons too! More about the Dads Drinking Bourbon at https://dadsdrinkingbourbon.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/

What a great time as Jim and Mike sit down with Peggy Noe Stevens for a bourbon and food pairing. Peggy announces her new book "Which Fork Do I Use with My Bourbon?: Setting the Table for Tastings, Food Pairings, Dinners, and Cocktail Parties". More about Peggy at https://peggynoestevens.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/

The boys visit Nelson's Greenbrier Distillery in Nashville Tennessee to talk with Andy Nelson. This distillery has a great history and a very unique story to go with it. They are making some great whiskey expressions which we try. Check out Nelson's Greenbrier at https://greenbrierdistillery.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/

Mike visits Leiper's Fork Distillery to talk with Lee Kennedy and the rest of the crew. These guys are crafting spirits using local ingredients, bringing back a bit of lost history and heritage in their mall batch whiskey production. Check out Leiper's Fork at https://leipersforkdistillery.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 travels to Columbus Ohio to visit his old friend Jason Callori. Jason hosts the madly popular YouTube Channel "The Mash & Drum". With nearly 8 thousand subscribers, Jason's channel is a definite must watch in the ever growing genre of "Whiskey Tubers". Check out The Mash & Drum on YouTube. 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/