The Bourbon Road

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/.

Jim and Mike welcome Pinhook's Sean Josephs for a great time sampling their latest bourbon and rye expressions. We also sample the vertical "Bourbon War" series with the 4 and 5 year expressions. Find out more about Pinhook at https://www.pinhookbourbon.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 and Mike take a little time with a new expression from Maker's Mark. The 46 Cask Strength get a close look from the guys in this episode. Will it live up to all the hype? Don't miss this episode. Check out Maker's Mark at https://www.makersmark.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/.

In this episode, Jim and Mike spend a little time with some well aged Irish Whiskey from Knappogue Castle. Don't miss this episode as we try 12, 14 and 16 year Irish Whiskey. Find out more about Knappogue Castle at https://www.knappoguewhiskey.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/

In this episode, Jim and Mike explore a couple of bourbons that spent more than 15 years in the barrel. What can you expect from an extra aged bourbon. What effect does the barrel have after so long? Check out our private 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 try the new My Old Kentucky Home Straight Bourbon Whiskey from Boundary Oak Distillery in Radcliff, Kentucky. Listen in for a great give-a-way near the end of the show. Check out Boundary Oak at: https://boundaryoakdistillery.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 ease into fall with a couple of great choices for the cooler weather. Find out what they guys like when the leaves start to turn and there is a chill in the air. Check out our top 10. Check out our private 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 revisit an old favorite in celebration of episode 101. Jim cut his teeth on Wild Turkey 101 and he is glad to have it back on this special Craft Distillery Monday episode. Check out Wild Turkey at: https://wildturkeybourbon.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 sit down with Jay Erisman, co-Founder and Chief Whiskey Man from New Riff Distilling in Newport Kentucky. Jay walks us through their two flagship products, the bottled-in-bond Bourbon and Rye whiskies. Find out more about New Riff at https://newriffdistilling.com/ Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad Thanks to our sponsors for supporting this episode. Logheads Home Center - https://logheadshomecenter.com/ Premium Bar Products - https://premiumbarproducts.com/

Jim and Mike sit down with Blackened, the award-winning whiskey collaboration from late Master Distiller Dave Pickerell and Metallica. It is a blend bourbons & ryes finished in black brandy casks along with the music of Metallica. Check out Blackened at: https://blackenedwhiskey.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 with the folks from Lone Elm and sample their straight wheat whiskies. Bill and Brandon hang out with The Bourbon Road and discuss their products as well as the strong brand they're building in Texas. Find out more about Lone Elm at https://www.lone-elm.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 15 year Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey from Three Chord called Whiskey Drummer. Neil and Ari hit it out of the park with this fine expression. Check out Three Chord at: https://threechordbourbon.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 dive into a couple of finished bourbons to talk about what it means to be finished. They taste the Dareringer from Rabbit Hole and the Jospeh Magnus Bourbon. https://josephmagnus.com/spirits/joseph-magnus-bourbon/ https://www.rabbitholedistillery.com/spirits/ 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 review the new Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel produced at Heaven Hill Distillery in Bardstown Kentucky. We've been watching for this bottle and you won't want to miss this episode. Find out more about the Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel at https://elijahcraig.com/toasted-barrel 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 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/.