The Bourbon Road

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 B...

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 Prod...

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 th...

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://premiumbarproduc...

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 s...

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: Premi...

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 spon...

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: Prem...

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 pro...

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://premiumbar...

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...

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: Prem...

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 m...

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...

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 abou...

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...

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...

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...

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:...

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: Premiu...

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...

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 Prod...

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...

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 la...