Jim and Todd celebrate the New Year by ranking the top 6 bourbons of 2024. Listen in as we taste through and rank our favorites from last year. By the end of the show you will find out our 2024 Bourbon of the Year! Cheers to 2024, Happy New Year and much more to come in 2025. Thanks to our sponsors: Smokeys Lifestyle Cigars The Hill House Bed and B…

Jim and Melody head down to Loretto Kentucky to enjoy a Christmas time stay at the Hill House Bed and Breakfast. We relax by the fire with Jim and Cheryl and a few pours of local bourbon. Listen in as we explore this historic and beautiful destination in the heart of bourbon country. Thanks to our sponsors: Smokeys Lifestyle Cigars The Hill House B…

Jim and Todd welcome Mark Borchetta and Kiley Judge from Borchetta Bourbon and Big Machine Distillery. We try two great expressions from them which includes the AJ Foyt release of their Race Car Series. Definitely a must listen episode. Scott Borchetta even drops in for a bit to say hello. Thanks to our sponsors: Smokeys Lifestyle Cigars The Hill H…

Jim and Todd explore four different Discovery releases from Bardstown Bourbon Company. We taste each of releases 9-12 and announce our winner at the end of the show. Listen in to get your tips on which release you should be on the lookout for. Thanks to our sponsors: Smokeys Lifestyle Cigars The Hill House Bed and Breakfast Be sure to check out our…

This Todd is joined by Adam Polonski of Lost Lantern Whiskey. On this episode, Todd and Adam drink through four separate expressions of the Single Cask Series of 10 year whiskeys. Listen in as Adam tells us all about the unique mission of Lost Lantern and how they have been executing with a passion since 2020. Thanks to our sponsors: Smokeys Lifest…

Jim welcomes Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley from Brother's Bond Bourbon to the show. Ian and Paul, also known for their work together on the well known series "Vampire Diaries" talk about their spirit company Brothers Bond. They introduce Jim to their 7 Year Bonded Bourbon and their Regenerative Grain Bourbon on this episode. Listen in as the guys…

This week Jim and Todd review 4 unicorn releases that will definitely get your attention. Listen in as we taste, talk and rate each of the pours against each other. A winner will rise to the top! Be sure to check out our private Facebook group, "The Bourbon Roadies" for a great group of bourbon loving people. You will be welcomed with open arms!…

This week Jim opens up the Bourbon Road Bar as three Roadies descend on Bourbon Country. Our good friends from the south come bearing gifts from Chattanooga. They share their whiskey and their knowledge in this great get-together. Listen in as we sip, and talk and discuss all that matters in this world of whiskey. Be sure to check out our private F…

This week Todd and Jim sit down with Jackie Zykan and three amazing Hidden Barn expressions that she has created along with Neeley Family Distillery. Listen in as she takes us through the barrel selection and blending process for these products. A great episode to be sure. Be sure to check out our private Facebook group, "The Bourbon Roadies" for a…

This week Todd and Jim sit down with Chris Walters from Nose Your Bourbon. We get a chance to have a close look at his bourbon nosing kit and taste through a number of good pours. Listen in to gain good info on nosing techniques and how to build your library of flavors/aromas. Be sure to check out our private Facebook group, "The Bourbon Roadies" f…

This week Todd and Jim hang out in Jacob's Well with Norbert and Amzie to to recount the festival and all the great whiskeys. It was a blast this year, and thanks to all the Roadies who traveled to hang out at The Bourbon Road Bar. Be sure to check out our private Facebook group, "The Bourbon Roadies" for a great group of bourbon loving people. You…

This week Todd and Jim host Matt Simons with United Way and Jamar Mack of K.O.B.B.E. to talk about the "United Spirits Bourbon Fall Festival" in Louisville Kentucky. Join us this week as we taste some spectacular bourbons while we fill you in on all the details of this great fall event. https://metrounitedway.org/united-spirits/ Be sure to check ou…

This week Todd and Jim welcome RJ Casey and Harold Underdown from Four Branches Bourbon to the show. We taste through their Founders Blend bourbon and discuss the great story behind the brand and its founders. Listen in for a great episode with this new distillery. Be sure to check out our private Facebook group, "The Bourbon Roadies" for a great g…

This week Todd and Jim welcome Drew Hannush to the podcast to talk about his own podcast as well as his books that you can find everywhere. He is also releasing a new book this fall/winter which we are all excited to hear about. Listen in as we have a few pours with this geat storyteller. Be sure to check out our private Facebook group, "The Bourbo…

This week Jim and Todd break down this years Kentucky Bourbon Festival. In this episode we sample Jim's top 3 picks from the event and give you our winner. We aso share our thoughts on the event. What went well, and what could be improved next year. Hope you had a chance to attend... if not, there is always next year! Be sure to check out our priva…

This week Jim and Todd celebrate Bourbon Heritage Month with a sample roundup featuring four whiskeys we have never had on the show before. In fact Jim has never tried any of them. Listen in as we surprise you with some very interesting pours and our opinions on them all. Be sure to check out our private Facebook group, "The Bourbon Roadies" for a …

This week Jim and Todd take one for the team as we taste through five Stagg (Stagg Jr) releases over a six year period. Listen in as we taste, score and discuss the world of Stagg and Buffalo Trace. Can you guess the winner? Be sure to check out our private Facebook group, "The Bourbon Roadies" for a great group of bourbon loving people. You will b…

This week Jim and Todd explore five whiskeys that are very deserving of a review. This is going to be great show with a couple of interesting surprises. Listen in for some great recommendations on bottles you should be on the lookout for. Be sure to check out our private Facebook group, "The Bourbon Roadies" for a great group of bourbon loving peop…

This week Jim and Todd dive into four bottles of Bookers which released between 2016 and 2024. In this deeep dive we explore the varied profiles and great richness of the Booker's expression. Listen in to find out which release takes the prize. Be sure to check out our private Facebook group, "The Bourbon Roadies" for a great group of bourbon lovin…

This week Todd todd invites his good friends Kelsey, Jeff and Durell from the Youtube Channel "Hello Again Whiskey Friends" for a few pours and some great discussions. Listen in as they talk about their favorite picks and distilleries of the year so far. Be sure to check out our private Facebook group, "The Bourbon Roadies" for a great group of bou…

This week Todd take Jim off-roading with some interesting pours... "not bourbon". Listen in as we stretch our palates a bit with some interesting whiskeys and non-whiskeys as well. Lots of fun! Be sure to check out our private Facebook group, "The Bourbon Roadies" for a great group of bourbon loving people. You will be welcomed with open arms!…

This week Jim and Todd taste through four years of releases of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof bourbons to choose their overall winner. Listen in as we pay homage to this tried and true staple in Kentucky barrel proof bourbons. You might be surpised how well the current release fairs. Be sure to check out our private Facebook group, "The Bourbon Roadies"…

Jim and Todd hang out with Maile Hartsook from Brown Forman to talk about their commitment to sustainability from barrel to bottle. This is a great topic and something that is on everyone's mind. Join us for this informative session with one of the leaders in sustainability. Be sure to check out our private Facebook group, "The Bourbon Roadies" for…

Jim and Todd sit down with five new whiskeys to review. It has been too long since we had a big review show and now is the time. On this episode we take our time at The Bourbon Road Bar to taste and analyze some really fine whiskeys that you won't want to miss. There are some real stars in this show! Be sure to check out our private Facebook group,…

Jim heads to Colorado to catch up with Michael Myers at Distillery 291. In this episode, we focus on the Good Guy, Bad Guy and two exceptional Experimental whiskeys. A lot of fun and really great whiskeys on this Colorado road trip. Be sure to check out our private Facebook group, "The Bourbon Roadies" for a great group of bourbon loving people. Yo…