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The Bourbon Road

The Bourbon Road
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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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Latest Episodes

Jim Shannon and Todd Ritter welcome Devin Puckett, Brand Representative for Old Glory Distilling Co. out of Clarksville, Tennessee, to the Bourbon Road. Devin shares the remarkable origin story of Old Glory — from founder Matt Cunningham's days as a ... more

The Bourbon Road crew is back with an exceptional lineup of five premium pours that showcase the diversity of bourbon craftsmanship. Jim Shannon and Todd Ritter kick off with the 2025 Remus Gatsby Reserve, a 15-year-old 102.8 proof straight bourbon f... more

Welcome back to another exciting episode of The Bourbon Road! This week, hosts Jim Shannon and Todd Ritter are broadcasting from the Corner Rickhouse at the Frankfort Bourbon Society. They are joined by a very special recurring guest and friend of th... more

Welcome back to another episode of The Bourbon Road! This week, hosts Jim Shannon and Todd Ritter are broadcasting from the Corner Rickhouse at the Frankfort Bourbon Society. Joining them for his sixth appearance is a great friend of the show: Drew H... more

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Recent Guests

Devin Puckett
Brand representative for Old Glory Distilling Co.
Old Glory Distilling Co
Episode: 492. Old Glory Distilling Co: Clarksville's Grain-to-Glass Story with Devin Puckett
Nora Ganley-Roper
Co-founder of Lost Lantern
Lost Lantern
Episode: 490. The Hazmat Flight: Tasting Lost Lantern's Highest Proof Releases
Wes Henderson
Founder behind True Story; former Angel's Envy innovator
Saga Spirits (True Story, Brothers of the Leaf)
Episode: 488. Building a Bourbon Legacy: Saga Spirits Group with Wes and Brian
Brian Gelfo
Founder of Brothers of the Leaf; part of Saga Spirits
Saga Spirits (Brothers of the Leaf)
Episode: 488. Building a Bourbon Legacy: Saga Spirits Group with Wes and Brian
Drew Hanish
Author, Whiskey Lore; travel guide promoter
Whiskey Lore
Episode: 487. Overholt Overload: Tasting the 10, 11, and 12-Year Cask Strength Ryes
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

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 250 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 Statesa year 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

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Apple Podcasts
#139
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#162
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Talking Points

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492. Old Glory Distilling Co: Clarksville's Grain-to-Glass Story with Devin Puckett
Q: What are their plans for the future?
Future plans include expanding distribution within Tennessee, launching new releases such as a double oak and a sherry cask, exploring a Tennessee weeded bourbon, and continuing to keep the product line deliberate and locally rooted rather than rushing expansion.
492. Old Glory Distilling Co: Clarksville's Grain-to-Glass Story with Devin Puckett
Q: Why did they shift to a column still and what has that enabled?
The column still, installed after Covid, significantly increased output, enabling mass production for bottling and national distribution while preserving some pot-still batches for special blends, which allowed them to scale up to thousands of barrels.
492. Old Glory Distilling Co: Clarksville's Grain-to-Glass Story with Devin Puckett
Q: What makes Old Glory's mash bills and production unique?
They use two mash bills: a primary 73 corn, 19 rye, 8% malted barley, and a second with 19 wheat replacing the rye; all grain is sourced locally, distilled on-site, aged there, and bottled on-site, with a strong emphasis on transparency and local sourcing.
492. Old Glory Distilling Co: Clarksville's Grain-to-Glass Story with Devin Puckett
Q: How did Old Glory get started and what were the early days like?
Old Glory began as a Clarksville distillery that also hosted weddings and events; founder Matt Cunningham and family built it from the ground up, transitioning from a small operation after opening in 2016 to expanding production and adding a restaurant, while maintaining a strong local focus.
488. Building a Bourbon Legacy: Saga Spirits Group with Wes and Brian
Q: What's the vision for the Saga Spirits portfolio going forward?
Build a cohesive portfolio across True Story, Brothers of the Leaf, and Castle-related experiences, with a focus on distinctive finishes, strong storytelling, and expansion into more states and experiential venues like the Kentucky Castle.

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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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Recent guests on The Bourbon Road include:

1. Devin Puckett
2. Nora Ganley-Roper
3. Wes Henderson
4. Brian Gelfo
5. Drew Hanish
6. Bo Cumberland
7. Amsey Wenning
8. Pete Marino

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