The Bourbon Road

Jim and Mike have deliberated and made a decision. Today we announce our 2021 Bourbon of the Year. We also name our 2021 Craft Distillery of the Year. After almost 300 bottle reviewed during the year, it all comes down to today's show. Be sure to listen in to find out who get our vote this year. Hint: it is very available and reasonably priced! Check out our website https://thebourbonroad.com and...

Jim and Mike step outside the box a bit and review an American Single Malt Whiskey from Westward. If you haven't been sampling some of the great American single malts, then we suggest you give them a try. It's nice to have an occasional diversion. Listen in as we tell you what we think about this one! Check out https://westwardwhiskey.com/ Be sure to check out our private Facebook group, "The Bour...

Mike interviews Paul Hletko of Few Spirits about their line of Illinois made "grain-to-glass" whiskies. In particular, they taste and talk about the new Bottled in Bond Bourbon that just released this year. Listen in as we learn all about Few and what they have going on. More about Few at https://www.fewspirits.com/ Check out our website https://thebourbonroad.com and also our private Facebook gro...

Jim and his son Chris travel to Key West Florida for a little salt water fly fishing. During their trip, the review a local bottle of bourbon from Key West Trading called Smuggler's Choice. Maybe on your next trip to the Keys, you may want to give this on a try. Listen in to find out their thoughts on this local find. Be sure to check out our private Facebook group, "The Bourbon Roadies" for a gre...

Jim and Mike discuss special releases from the distilleries. What to look for and what is coming soon. They also review a couple of recent special releases during the show. Listen in as they deep dive this subject. Check out our website https://thebourbonroad.com and also our private Facebook group, The Bourbon Roadies at https://www.facebook.com/groups/2612790862081576

Another Craft Distillery Monday... another great bourbon! Listen in a Jim and Mike review the new Double Oak Bourbon from Peerless Distillery in Louisville, Kentucky. We get pretty exited when we here double-oaked and we have great expectations for this bottle. Listen in! https://kentuckypeerless.com/whiskey/kentucky-peerless-double-oak-bourbon/ Be sure to check out our private Facebook group, "Th...

Today Jim and Mike talk about the new restaurant at James B Beam called The Kitchen Table. This newly created restaurant gives people one more reason to stop in Clermont Kentucky to visit the distillery. Be sure to listen in as we review the menu including cocktails. Check out The Kitchen Table at https://www.visitthekitchentable.com/ Make sure you check out The Bourbon Road at https://thebourbonr...

Today Jim and Mike review the fall release C921 of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon. This is always a crown pleaser and many of us watch the shelves for the next release. You need to get them while they are hot, and at $65 a bottle for a 12 year bourbon... you can't beat it. https://elijahcraig.com/barrel-proof Be sure to check out our private Facebook group, "The Bourbon Roadies" for a great gro...

On this episode, Mike travels to Memphis Tennessee to sit down with Master Distiller Alex Castle at Old Dominick Distillery. Listen in as we explore this great distillery and sample some of their finest whiskies. Check out Old Dominick at: https://olddominick.com/ Check out the bourbon Roadies private Facebook group. Make sure you check out The Bourbon Road at https://thebourbonroad.com and also o...

On this episode Jim and Mike review batch 16 of Buffalo Trace's Stagg Jr. A high proof and powerful representation of their rye mash bill #1. Stagg Jr has a reputation for getting a bourbon drinker's attention. Listen in as we explore this whiskey and give you our honest opinion. https://www.buffalotracedistillery.com/our-brands/stagg/stagg-jr.html Be sure to check out our private Facebook group,...

Mike travels to Pittsburgh to discover the craft of Wigle Whiskey. As always, The Bourbon Road leads us to great craft distilleries doing great work here in the USA. Listen in as we sample and review the work of another pioneer in craft whiskey making. Check out the bourbon Roadies private Facebook group. Make sure you check out The Bourbon Road at https://thebourbonroad.com and also our private F...

On this episode Jim and Mike review the new Jeptha Creed Bottled in Bond Rye Bourbon from Shelby County Kentucky. We've been waiting awhile for this one (four years to be exact), and it has finally arrived. Listen in as we give a full review of this 100 proof bonded rye bourbon. https://jepthacreed.com/jeptha-creed-bottled-in-bond-rye-bourbon/ Be sure to check out our private Facebook group, "The...

Jim and Mike host a couple of Roadies to talk about this years bourbon hunting season. We sip on way too many allocated bourbons while discussing the struggles of finding that elusive bottle. Listen in as we talk about what is important when looking for the right bottle. Learn from our mistakes. You don't want to miss it! Check out the bourbon Roadies private Facebook group. Make sure you check ou...

On this episode Jim and Mike review a bourbon whiskey from Burnt Church Distillery in Bluffton, South Carolina. The whiskey is called Johnny Fever and is a four grain bourbon contract distilled in Kentucky. We review this bourbon and give you our opinion. This is one to listen in on for sure! Be sure to check out our private Facebook group, "The Bourbon Roadies" for a great group of bourbon loving...

Jim and Mike make preparations for Thanksgiving by discussing their favorite recipes, bourbons and past times for the big day. Two different Wild Turkey expressions are on the menu along with a 1977 dusty bottle of .... just listen in to find out! Check out the bourbon Roadies private Facebook group. Make sure you check out The Bourbon Road at https://thebourbonroad.com and also our private Facebo...

On this episode Jim and Mike review a new whiskey from a really exciting distillery called Luca Mariano. After meeting their crew at a couple of whiskey festivals we had to get a bottle of this single barrel for a review. We are very pleased at the contents of the 103 proof single barrel they gave us! Be sure to check out our private Facebook group, "The Bourbon Roadies" for a great group of bourb...

Jim and Mike jam with rising country artist Taylor Austin Dye as she belts out a few of her acoustic singles including, "Water Me Down" which soared on the ITunes Country Chart after release. Listen in as she has a few pours with the boys while playing. Check out Taylor at: https://www.tayloraustindye.com/ Check out the bourbon Roadies private Facebook group. Make sure you check out The Bourbon Ro...

On this episode Jim and Mike review Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey. The boys sip on a little of the Old Number 7 Brand while discussing history and the definition of Tennessee Whiskey and the Lincoln County Process. Be sure to listen in and be sure to grab that bottle of Jack off the shelf and join us. Be sure to check out our private Facebook group, "The Bourbon Roadies" for a great group of bour...

Jim and Mike break out a bottle of the 2021 Old Forester Birthday Bourbon and celebrate with Chris Thomas of Made South. Also on the menu is Woodford's Chocolate Whisper and a 1977 Wild Turkey 101. Listen in as podcast veteran Chris Thomas shares his love of the south. Check out Made South at: https://madesouth.com/ Check out the bourbon Roadies private Facebook group. Make sure you check out The...

On this episode Jim and Mike review Eli Mason Old Fashioned Cocktails Mixer from Nashville, Tennessee. Our good friend Chris Thomas from Made South introduced us to Eli Mason. Check out this episode to find out what we think about this easy cocktail solution from https://elimason.com/. Be sure to check out our private Facebook group, "The Bourbon Roadies" for a great group of bourbon loving people...

Jim and Mike kick back in the still house at Leiper's Fork and host a jam session with rising country artist Josiah Siska. Great bourbon, awesome music and an amazing environment lead to the perfect "Still House Session" with our newest friend Josiah Siska. Don't miss this! Check out Josiah at: https://josiahsiska.com/ Check out the bourbon Roadies private Facebook group. Make sure you check out T...

On this episode Jim and Mike review Leiper's Fork Straight Rye Whiskey. The first episode in the five episode series called "Stillhouse Sessions". Be sure to catch all five episodes in this series recorded in the Stillhouse at Leiper's Fork Distillery in Tennessee. You will not want to miss these. Be sure to check out our private Facebook group, "The Bourbon Roadies" for a great group of bourbon l...

Mike spends the day in Loretto Kentucky at Maker's Mark. He sits down in the Samuels house with Rob Samuels and gets a real history lesson as they sip on two of Makers Mark's Finest expressions. You definitely want to check this one out! More on Maker's Mark at https://www.makersmark.com/ Check out the bourbon Roadies private Facebook group. Make sure you check out The Bourbon Road at https://theb...

On this episode Jim and Mike review Wheat Penny 1958 Bourbon from the Cleveland Whiskey Company in Cleveland Ohio. With a Mash Bill of 51% Corn, 45% Wheat and 4% Malt, this may be the one of the highest wheat contents in a bourbon we have every seen. It's is finished with toasted oak and black cherry. Be sure to check out our private Facebook group, "The Bourbon Roadies" for a great group of bourb...

Jim, Mike and Ashley Barnes of The Spirits Group judge the Roadies 2021 Blending Challenge and announce the winners. Ten entries get to compete in the finals and prizes are awarded to the "Best Blend" and the "Best Name" for a blend. This is an annual event so if you missed this one, be sure to get ready for next year! Check out the bourbon Roadies private Facebook group. Make sure you check out T...