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The Bourbon Road is two friends sharing pours and good stories with interesting guests. Each week we sip on bourbon while talking with celebrities, musicians, chefs, authors, industry experts and everyone in between. If bourbon makes it better... or even the other way around, then we want to talk about it.
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We Could Make That is all about the stories of indie food makers who've struck out on a noble cause: to make the world as tasty as humanly possible. In each episode, Andrea Wien digs into their backgrounds, motivations and passions to decode why and how they started their businesses, and the lessons we can each take back to our own kitchens and lives.
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461. Hunting for Laughs with the Bourbon Hunters
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This week, host Todd Ritter flies solo while Jim Shannon is on vacation in Europe. He's joined by special guests Dude Pool and JD Fritches, two of the hosts from the popular Bourbon Hunters podcast. The guys kick things off by tasting their very first legacy distillery barrel pick as a podcast, a fantastic Old Forester 100-proof single barrel selec…
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460. Ranking the Titans: Old Forester Birthday vs. Bardstown Hokkaido
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Join hosts Jim Shannon and Todd Ritter at the Corner Rick House for a powerhouse sample review show on The Bourbon Road. The guys are finally catching up on their sample backlog and are tasting four tremendous, high-profile whiskeys that listeners will not want to miss. From a coveted annual release to a unique cigar blend and a Mizunara-finished m…
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459. Uncorking the Festival: A Preview of Bourbon on the Banks with Diane Strong
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Join hosts Jim Shannon and Todd Ritter on another episode of The Bourbon Road podcast, recorded live from the Corner Rick House in Frankfort, Kentucky. They are joined by a special returning guest and friend of the show, Diane Strong, for an exclusive preview of the highly anticipated 2025 Bourbon on the Banks Festival. Diane gives listeners the ul…
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458. Back to Lexington: Four Pours at RD1 Distillery
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In this episode of The Bourbon Road, hosts Jim Shannon and Todd Ritter hit the road and set up their mics at the beautiful RD1 Distillery in Lexington, Kentucky. It’s a return visit for RD1—last featured in Episode 340—but this time, things have evolved. The distillery has expanded its footprint, sharpened its brand, and doubled down on innovation …
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457. Beyond the Barrel: Tasting with Delysia Chocolatier
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This week, hosts Jim Shannon and Todd Ritter venture down a sweeter path on The Bourbon Road podcast for a truly decadent and educational experience. They are joined by a very special guest, Nicole Patel, the founder and master chocolatier of the Austin-based Delysia Chocolatier. In a fascinating twist, Nicole reveals that her journey to becoming a…
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456. The Roadies Decide: A Bourbon Flight to Remember
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In this community-powered tasting, The Bourbon Road hosts Jim Shannon and Todd Ritter dive into five fan-voted pours—each selected by members of their Bourbon Roadies Facebook group. With a lineup that spans both heritage and experimental releases, this episode explores everything from elegant bottled-in-bond bourbons to wheat whiskeys with a moder…
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455. Four Pours, Four Places: From Cody to the Lone Star
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In this region-spanning tasting session, The Bourbon Road hosts Jim Shannon and Todd Ritter guide listeners through four American whiskeys that each bring something unique to the table. From the high plains of Wyoming to the oak-rich rickhouses of Kentucky and the bold, sun-soaked warehouses of Texas, this episode offers a full-flavored exploration…
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In this special episode of The Bourbon Road, hosts Jim Shannon and Todd Ritter reunite with returning guest Rob Carter at the beloved Rare Eagle Bar for a crowd-powered tasting experience unlike any other. But this time, the listeners have spoken—literally. The episode features five top-shelf, extra-aged bourbons selected through a Bourbon Roadies …
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453. From Goa to Glasgow: The Maltmigos Ride Again
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In this globe-trotting episode of The Bourbon Road, hosts Jim Shannon and Todd Ritter are joined once again by Rob Carter, one-third of the “Maltmigos,” for a single malt tasting session that travels from the Himalayas to the Highlands. Though Amzie couldn’t make the show this time, the malt trio powers forward from their tasting post at The Corner…
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452. Mother of Bourbon: A Whiskey Story Worth Telling
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In this captivating episode of The Bourbon Road, hosts Jim Shannon and Todd Ritter sit down with Rabbit Hole founder Kaveh Zamanian at the distillery’s stunning downtown Louisville location for a twofold journey: one through the glass, and one through time. Their guest isn’t just a master distiller and entrepreneur — he’s now an author, and his new…
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451. From Ground to Glass: Inside Lost Lantern’s Summer Collection Part 2
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In this episode of The Bourbon Road, Jim Shannon and Todd Ritter return for Part Two of their deep dive into Lost Lantern’s 2025 Summer Collection — and this time, it’s all about the rye. The duo tastes through a curated lineup of four standout rye whiskeys, plus a bonus pour, delivering flavor notes, backstories, and some playful banter along the …
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450. From Ground to Glass: Inside Lost Lantern’s Summer Collection Part 1
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In this week’s episode of The Bourbon Road, Jim and Todd settle into the Bourbon Road Bar with four exciting pours—all part of Lost Lantern’s 2025 Summer Collection. Known for spotlighting unique, independently bottled whiskeys, Lost Lantern returns with a compelling lineup that champions estate distilleries—those growing their own grains and craft…
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449. Estate Grown & Climate Controlled: The Innovative Spirit of Minden Mill
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In this episode of the Bourbon Road podcast, hosts Jim Shannon and Todd Ritter are joined by Joe O'Sullivan, Master Distiller at Minden Mill Distilling, for an in-depth exploration of their unique Nevada-born spirits. This episode offers a fascinating look into the world of estate distilling, where Minden Mill grows 85% of its own grains right in t…
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448. High Proof and Higher Spirits: Four Whiskeys, One Wild Ride
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In this relaxed and whiskey-rich episode of The Bourbon Road, hosts Jim Shannon and Todd Ritter take a well-earned pause from their recent travels and barrel picks to enjoy a night of good conversation and even better pours. Broadcasting from the Bourbon Road Bar in Simpsonville, Kentucky, the duo dives into a curated flight of four whiskeys—two bo…
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447. West Fork Whiskey: Bold Spirits from the Heartland
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This week on The Bourbon Road, Jim and Todd sit down with Julian Jones of West Fork Whiskey, an emerging Indiana distillery making bold moves in the American whiskey scene. In a rare twist, the trio kicks things off with a reverse-proof tasting—starting strong with Old Hammer Cask Strength Bourbon. Julian shares the story behind West Fork’s grain-t…
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446. The Heart of Bourbon with Filmmaker Bo Cumberland
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In this episode of The Bourbon Road, hosts Jim Shannon and Todd Ritter sit down in Frankfort, Kentucky, with filmmaker and bourbon enthusiast Bo Cumberland. Known to fans of the show and followers of the Bourbon Road Facebook community, Bo is the creative mind behind the documentary Frankfort, Kentucky: The Heart of Bourbon, a project highlighting …
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445. Crazy Eights: Exploring the Wild Turkey 8-Year Legacy
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Hosts Jim Shannon and Todd Ritter, feature special guest David Sandlin, bourbon historian and owner of House of Commons in Frankfort, Kentucky . This episode, affectionately dubbed "Crazy Eights," embarks on a fascinating tasting journey through five different versions of Wild Turkey 8-year bourbon . The hosts and David analyze various expressions,…
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444. Colorado Craft: Unpacking the Terroir and Tradition at Laws Whiskey House
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This episode of the Bourbon Road podcast features Jim Shannon (traveling in Denver, Colorado) interviewing Al Laws of Laws Whiskey House. Laws shares the history and philosophy behind his Denver-based distillery, emphasizing their grain-to-glass approach using heirloom Colorado grains like Centennial white wheat and San Luis Valley rye. He discusse…
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443. The Great Divide: Bourbon, Barrel Picks, and Beyond
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Hosts Jim Shannon and Todd Ritter, connecting remotely from Colorado and Kentucky respectively, discuss recent happenings in the bourbon world and taste a couple of whiskies. Jim is in Colorado Springs for a Derby party, having flown out of Louisville on Derby Day. He mentions winning an exacta on the Derby race. He is sipping on Woodford Reserve D…
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This week Jim and Todd drink through six finished whiskeys from Lost Lantern's recent releases of both their Single Cask Series as well as their Single Distillery Series. These guys are killing it and definitely need to be on your radar! Listen in for all the details. Bourbon on the Banks 2025 Smokeys Lifestyle Cigars The Hill House Bed and Breakfa…
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This week Jim and Todd examine and rank four whiskeys that should be on your radar. One even reaches "hazmat" levels. We will announce a winner of this round. Be sure to tune in and get all the details. Bourbon on the Banks 2025 Smokeys Lifestyle Cigars The Hill House Bed and Breakfast Be sure to check out our private Facebook group, "The Bourbon R…
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This week Jim and Todd welcome two Roadies, Doug and Jer to join us in celebrating red corn bourbons. We have four different red corn bourbons on, featuring Jimmy Red or Blood Bitcher varieties. Listen in as we taste and rank these four bourbons. Bourbon on the Banks 2025 Smokeys Lifestyle Cigars The Hill House Bed and Breakfast Be sure to check ou…
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439. Super Sample Sunday - JD 10, 12, 14 and more
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This week Jim and Todd walk through Jack Daniels 10, 12 and 14 yerar old releases. Also we have the BBC Cathedral Oak as well as Woodfords Chocolate Malt Redux. Listen in for a review session that will have you heading to your local Bourbon Bar. Bourbon on the Banks 2025 Smokeys Lifestyle Cigars The Hill House Bed and Breakfast Be sure to check out…
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This week Jim and Todd welcome Bobby DeMars of Blind Barrels. Blind Barrels is an exclusive blind whiskey tasting experience that features highly curated blind whiskey expressions. Listen in as we walk through one of their experiences and choose our favorite bottle. Bourbon on the Banks 2025 Smokeys Lifestyle Cigars The Hill House Bed and Breakfast…
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Jim and Todd sit down with Diane Strong, Director of Bourbon on the Banks. We taste the Limestone Heritage Small Batch Bourbon as well as Buffalo Trace's Thomas H. Handy while discussing this years event on Frankfort. Listen in for all the details. Smokeys Lifestyle Cigars The Hill House Bed and Breakfast Be sure to check out our private Facebook g…
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