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The Bourbon Road

The Bourbon Road
Bourbon
Whiskey Production
Limestone Farms
American Single Malt Whiskeys
Bourbon On the Banks
Morgan Family Collection
The Pretty Goods
Prohibition
Whiskey Crafting
Tasting Notes
Georgetown, Kentucky
Blending Techniques
Chattanooga Whiskey
Kentucky
Middle West Spirits
Distillation Process
Music
10th Mountain Whiskey
Tennessee High Malt
Rye Whiskey

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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Welcome back to The Bourbon Road! This week, hosts Jim Shannon and Todd Ritter are diving deep into the history and flavor of one of America's most iconic whiskey brands. We are keeping a long-overdue promise to our listeners by doing a side-by-side ... more

Welcome back to another episode of The Bourbon Road! After a brief hiatus, the man, the myth, the legend—Jim Shannon—is officially back in the host chair. Jim recently returned from a trip to Florida, where he experienced the wild swings of winter we... more

Welcome back to another episode of the Bourbon Road podcast! This week, Todd Ritter is holding down the fort solo while Jim Shannon escapes to warmer weather. But Todd isn't drinking alone at the Bourbon Road bar; he's joined by two fantastic returni... more

Welcome back to The Bourbon Road! This week, Jim Shannon and Todd Ritter are back in the Corner Rickhouse at the Frankfort Bourbon Society for a classic review episode. With a lineup of four highly distinct and highly anticipated expressions, the guy... more

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Recent Guests

Drew Hanisch
Author, Whiskey Lore founder; travel guide writer promoting Experiencing American Whiskey
Whiskey Lore
Episode: 486. The Return of the King: Tasting King of Kentucky Small Batches
Bo Cumberland
Producer/Director behind Frankfort Bourbon documentary; Frankfort Bourbon Society member
Frankfort Bourbon Society; Bourbon on the Banks
Episode: 485. Bonding Over Bourbon: Dusty Old Crow, Angel's Envy, and Old Dominick
Amsey Wenning
Member of Frankfort Bourbon Society; Bourbon on the Banks participant
Frankfort Bourbon Society; Bourbon on the Banks
Episode: 485. Bonding Over Bourbon: Dusty Old Crow, Angel's Envy, and Old Dominick
Pete Marino
CEO of Lofted Spirits, with extensive experience in the beer and whiskey industries
Lofted Spirits
Episode: 483. Craft Innovation & Contract Kings: Inside Lofted Spirits
Aaron Haynes
Co-founder of Peter E. Hart Spirits
Peter E. Hart Spirits
Episode: 482. From the Battlefield to the Bottle: A Journey to Perryville, Kentucky
Lizzie Haynes
Co-founder of Peter E. Hart Spirits
Peter E. Hart Spirits
Episode: 482. From the Battlefield to the Bottle: A Journey to Perryville, Kentucky
Drew Hannish
Author of the book Experiencing American Whiskey
Whiskey Lore
Episode: 479. The Narrator, The Historian and The Guide
Jerry Daniels
Owner and proprietor of Stone Fences Tours
Stone Fences Tours
Episode: 479. The Narrator, The Historian and The Guide
Drew Hannush
Renowned author and podcaster, passionate about whiskey and travel
Whiskey Lore
Episode: 478. Travel Guide to Experiencing American Whiskey

Hosts

Jim Shannon
Host of The Bourbon Road
Todd Ritter
Co-host of The Bourbon Road Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 251 ratings
  • Dynamic duo

    Great show. These two really flow well together. Co-hosts have come and gone but this is the combo that is working the best. The knowledge is abundant and the conversation comes easy to these two. Keep up the good work, gents.

    Rare breed 😋

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    -JayCeeJay-
    United States9 months ago
  • Love listening to Jim and Todd

    Jim and Todd are two bourbon gentlemen. I appreciate the the two of them and their reviews and interviews.

    Y’all are doing great work. I appreciate the fact that Todd has joined the channel as co-host.

    Best wishes my friends.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cruiseFiend
    United States2 years ago
  • Love this pod

    The Roadies are a must listen every week. This is about the bourbon lifestyle. Not just the booze. Five stars!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KabulPickle
    United States3 years ago
  • Boring bourbon

    Probably the most boring bourbon podcast I’ve heard. Blantons this and Blantons that.. move along to another

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Dapper8228
    United States3 years ago
  • Good but…

    Holy moly the lip smacking noise is unbearable at times.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Projsiwheh
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate the depth on bourbon history and distillery stories
Co-hosts have great chemistry and the show blends knowledge with easygoing banter
A few negative reviews exist (some find certain formats or topics repetitive)
Guests bring diverse perspectives from distilling and whiskey travel

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#151
United States/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#124
Philippines/Arts/Food

Talking Points

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483. Craft Innovation & Contract Kings: Inside Lofted Spirits
Q: How do you balance contract distilling with your own brand development?
Marino explains that they have a dedicated operations team and sales team that helps ensure both their brands and contract clients are well-supported in the market.
483. Craft Innovation & Contract Kings: Inside Lofted Spirits
Q: What are the reasons behind the recent rebranding of Lofted Spirits?
Marino shares that the intent was to enhance visibility on shelves and clarify the relationship between Bardstown Bourbon Company and Green River Spirits under the Lofted Spirits umbrella.
482. From the Battlefield to the Bottle: A Journey to Perryville, Kentucky
Q: What inspired you both to get into bourbon?
Aaron shared that it started with his dad's collection and the culture surrounding bourbon in his family.
474. Grain-to-Glass in North Carolina: Southern Distilling's Story
Q: What's the MSRP on that rye?
The rye is priced at $49.95 for the bottled-in-bond.
474. Grain-to-Glass in North Carolina: Southern Distilling's Story
Q: How long do these sit in the honey barrels?
The honey barrels are aged for anywhere from five to eight months.

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A bourbon-focused show that blends tasting notes with industry insights, history, and travel. Across episodes, listeners get in-depth discussions with master distillers, brand founders, authors, and whiskey-tourism advocates, often anchored by tastings of emerging and established bourbons. The format combines approachable flavor analysis with storytelling about production, branding, and the bourbon lifestyle, making it appealing to serious enthusiasts and curious newcomers alike. A standout pattern is frequent guest appearances by whiskey authors and industry innovators who promote travel guides and distillery experiences, adding a broader context to the tasting conversations.

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1. The Bourbon Life
2. The Mash Up
3. Bourbon Matters
4. Bourbon Obsessed Bourbon Podcast
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Recent guests on The Bourbon Road include:

1. Drew Hanisch
2. Bo Cumberland
3. Amsey Wenning
4. Pete Marino
5. Aaron Haynes
6. Lizzie Haynes
7. Drew Hannish
8. Jerry Daniels

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