The Bourbon Road

Jim and Mike walk through the years with the extra aged Calumet Farm Bourbon Whiskey. Listen in as we discuss the finer points of barrel aging and its effects on the whiskey. Can it get over aged? Too oakey? Or, does more time give you better whiskey. Check it out! https://www.calumetbourbon.com/ Be sure to check out our private Facebook group, "The Bourbon Roadies" for a great group of bourbon lo...

Jim and Mike spend Halloween reviewing Filmlands Moonlight Mahem Extended Cut. What a great time to drink a whiskey with a Werewolf on the lable! This 115 proof whiskey fits the bill for this Halloween episode on The Bourbon Road. https://www.filmlandspirits.com/moonlight-mayhem-extended-cut Be sure to check out our private Facebook group, "The Bourbon Roadies" for a great group of bourbon loving...

Mike travels to the Neat Bourbon Bar and Bottle Shop in Louisville Kentucky to sit down with Troy Bolotnick from Filmland Spirits. They taste through the various expressions from Filmland and discuss the brand's ties to the film industry. Listen in as the conversation blossoms and they drink through some mighty fine whiskeys. https://www.filmlandspirits.com/ Be sure to check out our private Facebo...

Jim and guest co-host Adam Boothby review the Michter's Small Batch US1 Bourbon. A great bottle from a distillery doing great things. They firmly follow the "cost be damned" approach is making whiskey. Listen in and you might figure out the next bottle to add to your bar. https://michters.com/ Be sure to check out our private Facebook group, "The Bourbon Roadies" for a great group of bourbon lovin...

Jim and Mike travel to the Nulu section of Louisville Kentucky to visit our good friends at Goodwood Brewing on Main Street. This week we sample their barrel aged bourbon and a little bit of well crafted beer while hanging out at their establishment in downtown Louisville. Listen in as we break down these wonderful bourbons by one of Louisville's top craft breweries. https://goodwoodbrewing.com/ B...

Jim and Mike invite in another Texas craft distiller for a proper Monday review. This weel we have Devil's River Distiller's Select Bourbon at 120 proof. This expression gets our attention with the deep rich color and higher proof from the previous expression we had on the show. Listen in for a detailed review. https://devilsriverwhiskey.com/the-whiskey/distillers-select/ Be sure to check out our...

Mike sits down with Clay Risen, New York Times Journalist and author of Bourbon: The Story of Kentucky Whiskey. Mike and Clay sip through several whiskies while discussing his books and the world of Kentucky Whiskey. https://www.clayrisen.com/ Be sure to check out our private Facebook group, "The Bourbon Roadies" for a great group of bourbon loving people. You will be welcomed with open arms!

Jim and Mike try another expression of the aging Calumet Farm Bourbon. This time the whiskey has added another year and sports the age statement of 16 years. We will taste through this one and give you our opinion on how it has progressed. https://www.calumetbourbon.com/ Be sure to check out our private Facebook group, "The Bourbon Roadies" for a great group of bourbon loving people. You will be w...

Jim and Mike recap the 2022 Bourbon on the Banks event with our OG Bourbon Bullshitters Adman Boothby and Drew Allen. Listen in as we shake down the weekend and give you all the details of this year's event. If you didn't make it this year, start planning for 2023. Now is the time!!! https://bourbononthebanks.org Be sure to check out our private Facebook group, "The Bourbon Roadies" for a great gr...

Jim and Mike sit down with a bottle of the new Willet Wheated Eight Year Bourbon for a detailed review. Thanks to Adam Boothby who gifted this Bottle to Big Chief for his 49th Birthday. Listen in as we dive into the purple top to give you all the details. https://www.kentuckybourbonwhiskey.com/the-whiskeys/willett-wheated-8-year-bourbon/ Be sure to check out our private Facebook group, "The Bourbo...

Listen in as Mike sits down with farmer, small business owner and longtime Roadie Kevin Holy. In this episode we talk about bourbon barrel aged maple syrup while sipping on some great whiskey. Kevin is an entrepreneur, small business owner and bourbon connoisseur! https://seldomseenmaple.com/ Be sure to check out our private Facebook group, "The Bourbon Roadies" for a great group of bourbon loving...

Jim and Mike open a bottle of the Knob Creek 18 Year Bourbon and bring you their opinions as well as detailed tasting notes. Listen in as we sip on this well-aged bourbon. You definitely want to check this out! https://www.knobcreek.com/ Be sure to check out our private Facebook group, "The Bourbon Roadies" for a great group of bourbon loving people. You will be welcomed with open arms!

Jim and Mike spend several days at this years Kentucky Bourbon Festival in Bardstown Kentucky. Lots of fun, good food, and whiskey at this years festival. We had a chance to meet so many of our listeners and interview the very best the industrey has to offer. Listen in for a mash-up and recap of our time this year! Loved it! https://kybourbonfestival.com/ Be sure to check out our private Facebook...

Jim and Mike review the Old Line American Single Malt Cask Strength  Whiskey. It is nice to taste a complex and somewhat spicy single malt from here is the USA. Thanks to two Navy Veteran Pilots for crafting this fine spirit which further expands the landscape of American Single Malts. Listen in for all the details. https://www.oldlinespirits.com/ Be sure to check out our private Facebook group, "...

Jim and Mike welome in Patrick and Meagan from Talnua Distillery in Colorado. These two are producing the very first American Single Pot Still Whiskey. Even more cool is they have recently release a "Bottled-in-Bond" version of their whiskey which sold out soon after release! Listen in as we explore this new category and these great entrepreneurs making whiskey the old way. https://www.talnua.com/...

Jim and Mike review the September release of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 12 Year at 1248 proof. Listen in as we give this fan favorite a going over with all the tasting notes and scrutiny the comes with a detailed review. Don't miss this one! https://heavenhilldistillery.com/elijah-craig-barrel-proof.php Be sure to check out our private Facebook group, "The Bourbon Roadies" for a great group of bour...

Jim and Mike discuss the dinner series from James B Beam called the Clermont Supper Club. We'll be ginving all the details while sipping on Little Book Chapter 5, Knob Creek 9 Year and a recent expression of Bookers. Listen in for great things happening at James B Beam. https://www.beamdistilling.com/home Be sure to check out our private Facebook group, "The Bourbon Roadies" for a great group of b...

For our 300th episode... Jim and Mike review the Three Chord Tennessee Straight Whiskey from one of our favorite craft distilleries. They say you only need three chords and the truth, but I believe you also need a bottle of smooth whiskey. Listen and enjoy! https://threechordbourbon.com/ Be sure to check out our private Facebook group, "The Bourbon Roadies" for a great group of bourbon loving peop...

Today Jim and Mike welcome David Vitale from Starward Whisky out of Melbourne Australia. He brings a couple of great expressions which speak volumes abou their craft and dedication to producing great whisk(e)y. Listen in as David tells us what makes Australian whisky special. https://www.starward.com/ Be sure to check out our private Facebook group, "The Bourbon Roadies" for a great group of bourb...

Today Jim and Mike review the Red Line Singel Barrel Toasted Barrel FInished Bourbon hailing from Paducah Kentucky. This single barrel, barrel strength whiskey is a finished MGP product that will definitely get your attention. Listen in for all the details. https://www.redlinebourbon.com/ Be sure to check out our private Facebook group, "The Bourbon Roadies" for a great group of bourbon loving peo...

Jim and Mike spend the afternoon in the Basement Rickhouse. Home and headquarters of Bourbon TikTok's dynamic duo, Logan and Mac Hanes of the Basement Rickhouse (basement_rickhouse). Listen in as we hang out, drink a few choice barrel picks of theirs and dive into a little bourbon history. https://basementrickhouse.com/ Be sure to check out our private Facebook group, "The Bourbon Roadies" for a g...

Today Jim and Mike review the Hell Bear American Whiskey from Mythology out of Colorado. We were fortunate enough to get our hands on a bottle of this at the Southern Whiskey Society event in Franklin Tennessee. Listen in as we tell you all you need to know about this whiskey. https://www.mythologydistillery.com/whiskey/hell-bear-whiskey/ Be sure to check out our private Facebook group, "The Bourb...

Jim and Mike (and the ladies) hang out at the Southern Whiskey Society event held at the Factory in Franklin Tennessee. Over 30 distilleries and many world acclaimed chefs show up to support "One Generation Away" which strives to make sure everyone in America has healthy food. A great cause, good food and great whiskey at this year's event! https://madesouth.com/ Be sure to check out our private F...

This Monday, Jim and Mike review the Old Elk Master's Blend Double Wheat. You bet Mike is excited... twice the wheat. Listen in as we break down this American Whiskey. https://www.oldelk.com/ Be sure to check out our private Facebook group, "The Bourbon Roadies" for a great group of bourbon loving people. You will be welcomed with open arms!

This week, Jim and Mike travel to Clermont Kentucky to sit down with Freddie Noe, Eighth Generation Master Distiller for James B. Beam Distilling Company. In this episode we get some great insight into Freddies life growning up at the distillery. We also drink through the new Hardins Creek expressions. Don't miss this one. https://www.hardinscreek.com/ Be sure to check out our private Facebook gro...