The Bourbon Road

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The Bourbon Road is two Veterans 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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  • cruiseFiend
    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.
  • KabulPickle
    Love this pod
    The Roadies are a must listen every week. This is about the bourbon lifestyle. Not just the booze. Five stars!
  • Dapper8228
    Boring bourbon
    Probably the most boring bourbon podcast I’ve heard. Blantons this and Blantons that.. move along to another
  • rojsiwhehP
    Good but…
    Holy moly the lip smacking noise is unbearable at times.
  • Bigman Mark
    Bourbon Roadies
    My wife and I recently came across the podcast and then attended the Bourbon on the Banks and spent some time with Mike and Jim! True gentleman with a love and passion for bourbon and all things related! We also met many other Roadies and they truly are family! We now listen every Monday and Wednesday and look forward to another trip down the Bourbon Road! 5 Stars
  • 2Keegan2
    Clay Risen
    Great episode. Bourbon history is so fascinating. Hope I can win one of those books to add to my Bourbon Book Collection
  • Norhungson
    Not just Bourbon talk
    My favorite part of this podcast is the exploration of the Bourbon mystique and lifestyle. Some of my favorite episodes are the Bourbon-adjacent ones. Learning a lot fellas! Thank you!
  • User23654
    Engaging and informative
    Down to earth, pleasant hosts with interesting and engaging guests. A perfect blend of straightforward reviews and behind the scenes information. Top notch!
  • A Loyal Bourbon Roadie!
    Best Bourbon Podcast Out There
    This podcast gets me through my long days working as a contractor doing remodel jobs day after day. I still feel like I’m new when it comes to bourbon but your podcast definitely helps me to learn more and more everyday! Joining the bourbon roadies and listing to this podcast has definitely helped me learn not only about the well known bourbons but also the ones others don’t talk much about. Mike and Jim are the best of the best and I highly recommend everyone checking them out and checking out their Facebook group! Can’t wait to see you both at the bourbon on the banks festival! Thanks for everything you do! A++++++ 100/100!
  • First time pop
    Two down to earth guys with amazing connections
    These two guys are the essence of Kentucky Gentlemen. They are truly kind, considerate and very accommodating to their guests. For that reason, they get offered many opportunities to have genuine conversations with people from all over the bourbon industry. Most importantly, they often get invited back to review more stuff! Listen to these guys, you won’t be disappointed!
  • wwjiuimeszvynuawxr
    One of the best bourbon podcasts
    Great show! Guys come off as just two genuine and down to earth people. Show is entertaining and easy listening. They don’t seem to try to hard and their banter seems to come naturally . Meet them at The Kentucky Bourbon Festival and both were very friendly and engaging. I told them that I never leave reviews for podcast but for them I would make an exception. Cheers, Mark
  • Slowloki
    Awesome podcast
    2 guys drinking and talking about Bourbon.... what more can you ask for? Keep it up
  • whaney72
    Love what you do!
    Hello! You guys are my favorite bourbon podcast! Keep doing what you do! Coach Haney
  • bkessler6
    Best Bourbon Podcast
    I’ve been listening to The Bourbon Road for a year now. It’s the best bourbon podcast in my opinion, I can listen to them talk for hours. It’s exactly like you are sitting at a table drinking bourbon with them. I love that they are invested in bringing great quality and information to the bourbon community and listener’s. I’ve learned so much just from listen on my early morning commute to work that I’m grateful for this show! Cheers and here’s to years of more podcast!
  • bshevfirnel
    Love the Show
    I hope to share a drink with all y’all sometime. 🥃🥃 -Kyle (@dads.brown.water)
  • Gluemanfu
    Great Podcast!!
    It's so refreshing listening to Jim and Mike on The Bourbon Road. There's no constant rambling about other stuff to try to make the podcast interesting like so many others do. These guys truly love what they do and it shows! Kick back, relax and enjoy the listen. You won't regret it.
  • TrizzleFOshizzle
    The Road to bourbon
    Jim and Mike have a great show here. I recently found them from someone sharing the Makers Mark episode. My commute to work is right about an hour in the evenings. I live that they have real folks in the industry to talk about whiskey and their process. I absolutely love the histories and the stories from their guests. Keep up the good work guys.
  • Diane the Strong
    Genuine Story Tellers
    These guys are genuinely good guys who entertain and interview without forcing dialogue. Grab a bourbon, relax and get ready to have a good laugh and learn a little something you didn’t know before.
  • René True
    The Bourbon Road!!!
    Jim and the Big Chief do an awesome job making the guests and audience feel at ease and just enjoy the whole bourbon experience! If you want to enjoy a dram while listening to two hosts that really enjoy educating their audience, The Bourbon Road is for you!
  • Hossinpheffer
    Must Follow
    Great voices, informative interviews, and they actually have giveaways! It’s great to listen to a couple of guys who just like good bourbon. Cheers!
  • Big Dave OC
    Great Bourbon Podcast
    I have listened to many podcasts on the beloved brown water, and I am very impressed with The Bourbon Road! They go into depths of the distillers and industry makers and do it well. Their relationships with those in bourbon gives you greater understanding. Wish I found them before our trip to the Bourbon Trail last Feb, but now have better ideas for the next trip. Thanks and Cheers!
  • ChiTown Bourbon
    Great Episodes & Guests
    The Bourbon Road consistently brings in great guests with plenty of insightful bourbon info! Thank you!
  • Tom Coene
    My new favorite whiskey podcast!
    I found the Bourbon Road completely on a whim while searching for reviews of a specific bottle. This podcast has quickly become my favorite whiskey-centric podcast on the airwaves. The chemistry between Jim and Mike (Big Chief) is absolutely contagious, while their commentary is both extremely informative and entertaining. Their Craft Distillery Monday features reviews of highly-relevant releases from new craft distilleries, with the occasional available release from the ‘Big Boys’. Their long form Wednesday episodes offer great interviews from the biggest movers and shakers in the American whiskey industry, or the occasional deep dive on a few bottles where Jim and Mike sit down together to discuss a given topic. I eagerly look forward to every episode release each Monday and Wednesday- give these jokers a listen!!
  • Corey Gump Tucker
    Great podcast
    My buddy and I just got back from a great road trip from Fort Worth to Kentucky. We visited 10 or so distilleries and on our way back we listened to the podcast and loved it. Thank you for the great content.
  • MeloYeloB
    Informative and inclusive
    These guys know their stuff when it comes to all things Bourbon. What differentiates them from other podcasts is their approach - easy going, educational and their excitement for the guests is felt by the listener. And the giveaways are STELLAR 🥃!
  • APullin17
    Very Enjoyable
    I look forward every week to the Monday and Tuesday releases. I’ve bought and looked for bourbons based off what these guys recommended. Listening to them reminds me of enjoying some bourbon and talking with my dad.
  • Blanchdawg
    Good in depth discussion
    Love this podcast for the in depth discussions about all things Bourbon…and sometimes more than Bourbon.
  • sjones2850
    Great podcast, great guys
    Thoroughly enjoy listening to Jim and Mike. Their reviews are honest and approachable. Keep up the great content guys!
  • lpayneb
    Can’t stop listening!
    Awesome podcast! Great information!
  • holiveriallen
    Great for the bourbon beginner
    Mike and Jim do a wonderful job of introducing beginners to bourbon and really show what bourbon culture is all about!
  • horsekrazcort
    KY Culture in a Glass
    Bourbon has deep roots in KY culture and The Bourbon Road keeps that culture going by sharing some great bourbon picks and history. With it being so hard (or impossible in some cases) to go visit distilleries this is a fantastic alternative (except I don’t get my tasting included 😂). Keep sharing the wealth of knowledge!
  • ssracer77
    Great stuff
    Super great guys behind this one. Love hearing all the stories and reviews.
  • hueys iphone
    Amazing
    Awesome podcast, these guys are super relatable and chalk full of knowledge. I learn something new about bourbon every episode whether it’s about the history or the flavors.
  • lahannahjade
    Great Guys
    Love listening to Big Chief & Jim! Very entertaining and informative and all around great guys! Just as fun to hang out with in person
  • bogietrim
    Love the show!
    Very entertaining and informative!
  • Prossome
    Great Time
    Extremely enjoyable and laid back podcast put together by some passionate folks who know their stuff.
  • ChrisD#ATX
    Still The Best Community Out There!
    These guys are about as down to earth as it gets! Really enjoy listening to Jim and Mike share their adventures and opinions on Bourbon, as well as their enlightenment with history lessons! So glad I was able to connect with this group and look forward to sharing a pour or two someday!
  • jayri
    Great Podcast
    Great bourbon podcast! Jim and Mike are very informative but at the same time keep it simple and understandable for a bourbon veteran or just a bourbon rookie. Can’t say enough good things about these two guys. Go ahead and give them a listen and of course another 5 star rating. You won’t be disappointed!
  • KYKatieP10
    Bourbon…..
    If you’re looking to be educated about all things bourbon you’ve got to check these guys out. Always interesting learning about the various types/styles of bourbon.
  • Henryida
    AMAZING
    Two great guys and sometimes a guest. Talking about all kinds of bourbon it’s very educational, do you think you know all about bourbon until you listen to this podcast and then you learn something new every Time. Check them out on Facebook and Instagram
  • Eaglesct in IL
    A Guided Tour of Bourbon and Life
    I found this podcast after a week long trip to Tennessee and Kentucky where I visited 22 distilleries. I was hooked on learning about Bourbon and understanding how it is part of American heritage and history. Until last November, I had hated the smell of whiskey for 20 years. After getting COVID and losing my taste and smell, I decided to try bourbon hoping that I would grow to enjoy it as my senses returned. It worked. Jim and Mike have opened my eyes to a whole new part of life I feel like I was missing out on. Listening to them is like listening to two well seasoned guys (like my dad or grandpa and their buddies) that connect to their listeners from a genuine love of life and bourbon. I’m hooked. Keep the podcasts coming.
  • bennyburrito
    If you love bourbon hit that subscribe immediately!!
    Can’t speak enough praise for this podcast. Big Chief and Mike Shannon are two of the best in the bourbon podcast game. If you love bourbon and hearing The who’s who in the bourbon industry than hit that subscribe now! Cheers🥃
  • K.Rader
    Best bourbon podcast out!
    I love listening to the Bourbon Road on my way to and from work. I’m a bourbon newbie and have learned so much from listening to Mike & Jim. Their guest on the show are always fantastic and very insightful.
  • HuskerVet74
    Absolutely the best Bourbon Podcast!!
    Whether you are new bourbon or an old expert….The Bourbon Road has everything you could ask for in a show and more!! Mike and Jim continue to impress with every show they drop. They are always finding innovative ways to introduce new bourbons and whiskeys to the folks of this great community!! Keep up the fantastic work and we’ll see each other on the down The Bourbon Road!!
  • Smokey Sipper
    Great show!
    Mike and Jim put a relaxed fun spin on bourbon. I guarantee you will learn something new. The more I learn about something, the more enjoyable it becomes. Give these guys a listen! Very entertaining!
  • Lassell1368584
    The best!!!
    Always entertaining! Top notch and super informative.
  • jesse c15
    Must Listen Podcast
    This podcast is a must listen for any bourbon junkie (new or old). I can honestly say that finding this podcast took my passion for whiskey to another level. The guys are incredibly thorough and fair in their reviews and do a ton to lift up craft distilleries and others in the community. They live the mantra that “a rising tide lifts all ships”. Keep up the great work fellas and hope we can share a pour someday!
  • BMC (Ret) Steve J.
    No nonsense, just great stories all about Bourbon
    I absolutely like how Mike and Jim delve into history and details about the people and the spirit! In the crazy times we are living in, they give people an escape to listen to and take your mind away from all the madness. Can’t get any better and can’t get better than Jim and Mike!
  • Cbiscuit13
    This is THE bourbon podcast!
    Mike and Jim do a great job of reviewing bourbons, sharing experiences, and generally bringing you on their travel down the Bourbon Road. If you are new to bourbon, great place to start! If you are experienced, this podcast will show you some bourbons you might not know about. Get a listen!
  • Skids1986
    With a guy named ‘Big Chief’ running the show - how can you go wrong?
    As a relative newcomer to the whiskey scene, The Bourbon Road has been an amazing resource to help me learn about the history of a truly American beverage as well as about how it’s made, aged etc. But I don’t want to leave anyone thinking it’s solely ‘informational’ - there’s a lot of fun to be had listening and I the back and forth on their shows. Can’t recommend this community highly enough!
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